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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
A 1919 style column discusses national issues like prohibition and economics, plus a long list of local residents and visitors in Atlantic, Iowa. The write up notes political opinions, tax changes, and social events, with multiple names, places, and dates reflected in community notices and classifieds.
A South Carolina editor argues that corruption and influence hinder lawmaking and notes unshaken leaders in Washington. The piece critiques President Harding's limited authority and urges Senators to study Western conditions before acting for the nation's good.
The piece criticizes loud protestors who advocate wage cuts for workers as profiteers who deny them chances. It likens the film colony to needing cleaning and fumigation and argues cutting imports of foreign goods will raise prices for American farmers and homegrown commodities.
Students Harry and Eric Osen returned to class after corn picking. Miss Florence Fraser and sister Virginia Fraser visited from Brooklyn, Iown. Jetta Knowlton improves after two weeks of sickness. A football game with Casey was canceled last Friday, with a new Adair game planned for next Friday. Mrs. Frank Osen hosted the high school teachers on Oct. 22. Lantern slides on Old Mexico were shown to pupils with a teaching manuscript. Several residents attended events and illnesses were noted, including Mrs. Richter’s illness. Jurors for the November federal term were drawn, and Mrs. Craigmile attended funeral services for an old friend. The Great White Way construction near Anita progresses, and a concrete bridge near the cemetery nears completion. H. W. Patten shipped apples from Clifton, Colorado, reporting strong markets despite high freight costs.
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed five frame buildings, a corrugated shed, four coal houses, and an imple ment shop complex on Chestnut street near the Citizens State Bank. Wm Bear’s loss reaches 12000 with 6000 insurance, total damages estimated 350000 to 40000, origin unknown. Numerous occupants and businesses affected include a creamery, shoe repair, clothing store, barber shop, and rural telephone supplies. Local residents report insurance coverage and ongoing recovery efforts.
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