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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
4
The statement records second class mail designation dated January 2, 1913 for Anita in Cass County Iowa. It cites the act of Congress of March 3 1879 as authority for postal status.
The page presents political commentary on honesty versus rumor and the stance of state and national politicians toward the postwar era. It notes optimism about public figures and warns against profiteering accusations during veterans' service terms.
A collection of opinions contrasts price fixing, farmer hardship, and Iowa Senate prospects with alien policy fears and Klan action in Oklahoma. It notes the Chicago News on liquor, and a Brotherhood of American Yeoman committee seeking a Children's Home site across Iowa and neighboring states.
A note on the 1924 campaign risks pledges and faithful redemption and a reflection on wind as an investment. Local items include Avoca visits by R Plahn family and G M Aldrich, Joe Vetter moving to Maple street, and Mrs A Goodpasture’s country visit to her daughter. Anita hosts visitors F Myers and Blanche Turner at Des Moines University weekend. Bernard Eble visits from Atlantic, A F Higgins sells ice to H B Parrot, and Ed Richardson of Adair News with Mrs Richard 800 spends time in Anita.
Des Moines visitors including B D Forshay and G D Ward plus Mrs Sherman F Myers and Mrs Bessie Ward are noted. Olga Bell Rexall sale is advertised during Home-Coming week. Edna Carey and Anna Whited appear in school and home repairs with residents moving and travelers to Chicago and Galatia Kansas.
J D Peterson and his wife undertake an automobile tour to visit their children scattered in various parts of Iowa during a family trip.
Des Moines attorney Lynch and Adair judge Geo B. Lynch went to Anita this week for legal affairs. The pair were seen at courthouse and related offices handling cases and docket activity.
The manufacturing plant of the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company has been connected to the city water works. The integration marks a move to standardize water supply for production needs and improve efficiency.
Fred B. Parkinson and his wife from Massena spent several hours in the city on Friday visiting Uncle Billy Weston.
The text notes the material for sour kraut production is fully ripe and prepared for the next step toward completion. It indicates readiness for processing to finish the product.
Advertises for an agent to represent The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co of Milwaukee Wisconsin in Anita and Tributary. Requires contact with H. 8S. Rattenberg Atlantic Iowa. 36-11.
A fragmented line notes that house cleaning this year mirrors previous years in its inconveniences and disappointments, highlighting recurring issues without new details or solutions.
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