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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
4
A Cass county weekly column surveys public issues from 1925, critiquing tax exemptions, debt cancellation for nations, protectionist tariffs, naval spending, and political integrity. It reflects a national debate tone, mentions University of Iowa and State College, and contrasts reform ideas with partisan rhetoric.
A discussion of the tariff sparks bitter arguments and political strife. The piece argues the tariff sustains U S agriculture and industry by protecting wages, and analyzes the potential impact of removing the tariff on American workers and government finances. It notes the $500000000 annual tariff revenue and its broad effect beyond party lines.
In Washington Senator Norris of Nebraska argues for voting by candidate merit over party ties but acknowledges the practical need for party structure. He suggests choosing the best nominee while questioning how a unified platform and coordinated effort can exist without partisanship and organizational fidelity. The Pathfinder.
The excerpt argues that if the United States joined the League of Nations or the World Court, debt settlements with foreign powers would be prompt and terms would be largely dictated by others, with the U S accepting them without objection.
A public appeal warns that the upcoming Congress will be an unusual storm center with many elements and angles. It argues lawmakers should deliver prompt substantial consideration to benefit the country and its people. It ends with a blunt demand: We want your Butter and Eggs. Cash and carry.
Gov. Al E. Smith faults government for lagging behind medicine and science in two decades of progress. Collier's notes that business and research attract gifted people, with Al Smith and Andrew Mellon as exceptions, urging public service to offer space for top talent again.
The piece blasts U S inertia while other nations build war tech and defense scrapping proceeds. It warns Americans as a patient, trusting public that could wake up too late and unleash consequences.
Sylvester Kirkham sends four dollars for the Old Home Town Paper. He notes poor railroad business but hopes revival soon. His wife is home from hospital and improving. He mentions a large corn crop locally with drier conditions elsewhere, and sends best wishes.
Roy E Saunders sends a fund check for the Old Home Paper through January 1 1927 from Nevada Missouri dated October 20 1925. He notes the cool morning and sends best wishes to old friends. Mrs Flavia C Hook visits Atlantic as guest at F M Nebe home.
The piece notes the British Commons approving 250 to 300 million dollars for warship construction and questions U S naval policy after a scrapped fleet. It also mentions Mrs M M Lowe of Wiota visiting Anita with sister Miss Anna Johnson.
The text notes an early start to peace talk within the Democratic household ahead of a 1928 homecoming. It remarks on U S loans, Mrs Woodrow Wilson marriage gossip, neutral nations’ WWI debts, Vera B Hook traveling to Ottumwa for a Cass county Rebekah lodge session, and the cost of League of Nations and World Court funding.
Excavation is being made on the Harry Dressler farm northeast of Anita for a new 26 by 32 foot one story dwelling to replace the house recently destroyed by fire.
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