Readjustment and politics loom in 1921 Iowa
The piece rails against Democratic free trade and proclaims tough readjustment ahead. It cites price and liquor concerns, criticizes Wilson and Kirbye, and forecasts political shifts with Harding, Kendall, and Iowa’s 1921 legislative session. It notes a $1,000,000 fundraising gap for the Republican campaign and urges railroad reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Harding
Nate E. Kendall
General Assembly
Turkeys, hogs, and town talk fill Anita notes
A lively item set from Anita covers holiday sales in town with turkey finds, farmers shipping 125 Minnesota hogs for market, and rising prices. It notes local races for Mayor and Council, university freshman party planning, a birth, a wrestler with Anita roots, and a Tulsa based injury recovery. Also mentions a bigamist case in Des Moines and sub squad efforts for clemency.
Burial of a Soldier Boy in Heroic Farewell
The body of Alice Lee Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perry, who died of influenza in France after serving over a year, was returned to his hometown for burial. A large crowd attended as the American Legion, Knights of Pythias, and Pythian Sisters held full military honors at Fort Crook and Atlantic escort, with Rev Lawton delivering the service.
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Extra
Alice Lee ‘Perry
Ed. B. Perry
Bordeaux
France
New York
Fort Crook
Nebraska
Stephen Sanka
Atlantic
American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Lawton
North Branch
Dr J W Harrison Improving After Fire Injuries
Dr J W Harrison of Guthrie Center recovered from serious injuries suffered when his office caught fire months ago. He spent weeks in an Omaha hospital receiving treatment, returned to Anita with his wife, and stayed with his parents for further care. Local friends and family remain hopeful for his full recovery and return to practice.
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J. W. Harrison
Guthrie Center
Omaha
Anita
D. B. Harrison
Bower
Wiley
Thurman family thriving in Green River Utah
Geo E Thurman once a local resident moved to Green River Utah eight years ago and now owns a large dairy farm with well kept cattle. His land yields exceptional corn with 115 bushels per acre, and the Thurman children are described as intelligent and industrious assets to the home.
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Geo. E. Thurman
Green River
Utah
Iowa
West Country
George
Mrs. Thurman
Thurman
Miss Ethel Allen Critically Ill in Creston Hospital
Former Anita resident Miss Ethel Allen now living in Omaha is critically ill from an illness suspected to be cancer or tumor. She was taken to Dr Coakley hospital in Creston last week and may undergo an operation if needed. Neighbors and friends from Anita and the old community wish her a full recovery, preferably without surgery.
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Ethel! Allen
Anita
Miss Allen
Omaha
Dr. Coakley Hospital
Creston
Mania for Writing Checks Ends Bank Fraud Spree
Herman Eden a Marne young man who attempted to break into jail after issuing checks without funds has finally raised enough money to square his accounts. The case details his two prior attempts and the banks involved as authorities close the file on the fraud.
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Herman Eden
Marne
Saioy
Obituary of Rachel Belle Brewer of Anita and Cass County
Rachel Belle Brewer born March 10 1861 in Delaware county Iowa died November 20 1920 at her daughter Mrs Zate Biggs home in the city aged 59 3 10. She married James J Brewer February 2 1882 and left a daughter Mrs Zate Biggs and two granddaughters Isabelle and Margaret along with a brother Oren Burns. Funeral at Congregational church society notes and local items follow.
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Rachel Belle Brewer
Delaware County
Iowa
Zate Biggs
Isabelle
Margaret
Oren Burns
Brewer
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
W. M. Boaz
Evergreen Cemetery
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Geneva
Washington
Champ ‘Clark
Hell
Texas
Philadelphia
Wilson
J. Edward Kirbye
United States
Republcan
Uncle Sam
The
League of Nations
Missouri
Democratic Party
Iowa General Assembly
Europe
Great Britain
Clyde Herring
Toay Fest
Democratic Free ‘Trade
Hepgiog
Coolidge
R. A. Becker
Citizens Bank
H. E. Campbell
Campbell
Wagnére Resta
Equare
G. M. Adair
Oftleson
L. BR
the Farmers
Lida Biggs McKelvey
Creston, Ohio
Glen Welton
Minnesota
Gerald Stone
Anita Produce Co
Everett Kelloway
State University
Tawa City
Har) Caddock
Walnut
Miss Grace Mickey
Anita Public
Geo. I. Pratt
Rouleau
Canada
Ethel Posteen
Harlan
Mr. Posteen
Mrs. Pratt
Colorado
Clara Hunter
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Fred Hansen
Grant Township
Zela Cecil
Allison Cecil
Elsie Charles
Ida Daume
Viola Daume
Anne Andersen
Chicago Divinity
Woodward
Thompson
Bigamist
C. O. Z. Club
Andrew Weigand
Jerome Booth
Price Drug Store
Lee
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