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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
4
A standard year 1913 second class mail notice indicates entry at Anita Iowa Cass county under the 1879 act. The fragment confirms postal matter classification and geographic origin for archival mailing records.
Governor John Hammill of Britt and Clem Kimball of Council Bluffs unveil a joint ticket for governor and lieutenant governor. The announcement signals their aim to lead the state, with both candidates emphasizing rural representation and governance experience.
The piece labels Senator La Follette as dishonest to farmers while accusing him of pushing a sugar tariff cut that would cripple the Minnesota beet sugar industry. It argues beets boost soil, support Moorhead and East Grand Forks mills, and contend tariff relief harms both farmers and consumers. It cites Moorhead Commercial Club backing a stable, low sugar price, and concludes La Follette harms farmers who rely on beets.
A pointed editorial argues that dishonest politicians reveal themselves and warns against pacifist influence. It asserts national defense readiness and condemns the Popocratic microbe and the Russian bull-evil as threats to prosperity.
The newspaper urges unconditional support for national defense and a strong navy and army. It condemns those who oppose defense efforts as unpatriotic and suggests Americans must defend their interests at home and abroad. It criticizes pacifist attitudes among those deemed unwilling to fight when their country is at stake.
The piece argues that Davis pushes for a prolonged debate with President Coolidge on the Ku Klux Klan, deeming it a distraction from vital public concerns. It accuses democracy of avoiding core issues while the Klan focuses on its own business.
President Coolidge replies to Davis on charges of dishonesty, asserting a history of sound government and prosecutions of individuals, while noting no budgetary gimmicks or tax increases to fund extravagance. The remark frames the dispute as political rhetoric from a demagogue.
The Helping Hand Club gathered Friday with Mrs Bruce Wilbourne for work and lunch. Seventeen members and several visitors attended including Misses Marie and Marie Borth Edna and Helen McCrory Lillian Scholl Beulah Gissib. Next meeting is Thursday afternoon September 18 at Mrs L A Chaneys. Ira Ruggles becomes a new subscriber.
Miss Rose Tierney a teacher in Council Bluffs schools is spending a brief vacation at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs M Tierney.
Mrs J C Stauffer with son Harold Davis and daughter Jessie Margeret returned to Ignacio Colorado after a three week trip visiting relatives in the east and south, concluding a week with relatives in Anita.
Weather delays on the county line north of Anita halted concrete bridge work near the Wm. F. Kirkham farm and ruined or swept away much building material. The report notes flood damage and criticizes empty political rhetoric. Weeone of Ruthven is visiting Anita, staying with his son W. H. Wagner.
A Highley family reunion was held Sunday at Mr and Mrs H G Highley’s home in Anita. Children and grandchildren attended including Loren Bruce and three children Rex and Gloria of Council Bluffs, Harry C Highley and two daughters Josephine and Mabel of Anita, H J Besente Rhoads and five children La Verne Isabel Leland Donald and Max of Anita, Glen Highley recently returning from the U S Navy, Anita Highley and one guest Harold Rasmussen. It was the first all the Highley children have gathered at Pap and Mother Highley’s table since they left to form their own homes, a memory long to be remembered. Mother Highley served a noon dinner praised as her cooking. All hope reunions be repeated yearly.
Dr and Mrs H E Campbell and the babies were luncheon guests at the home of Dr and Mrs C L Campbell in Atlantic. They extended warm greetings to Mrs Lillian McKenney and Miss Lillian of Roswell New Mexico who are visiting Anita and Atlantic for a few weeks.
Andy Miller and his wife visited Atlanta on Wednesday, staying for sightseeing and meetings with local contacts.
George Marsh of Bridgewater, formerly residing in Anita, spent Sunday in the city.
A Tuesday night show at the Atlantic fair earned praise for a creditable and satisfactory fireworks display, leaving spectators impressed with the spectacle and timing.
C. P. Blue and his wife intend to return to California for the winter, planning to leave Anita around October 1st. They will head south as the season changes, seeking milder weather.
Mrs. Lillie McKinney and her daughter Miss Lillian from Roswell New Mexico are welcomed by her brother Dr. H E Campbell and family in Anita. They return from Pennsylvania and will stay in Anita for at least two weeks.
Anita resident Jesse Clark, a longtime town figure who left the area long ago, visited Tuesday to renew friendships and share memories of Anita. He lives in southeast Nebraska but receives mail in Missouri and is proud of his large family of eleven children and many grandchildren in good health.
Guy Steinmetz and wife moved to the residence on North White’s Avenue, recently vacated by Roy Deeming and family. H P Ziegler and wife returned from Clear Lake Iowa where they were guests of Geo E Thorpe and wife.
The article notes a steady stream of new cars passing Anita on routes to Des Moines for the Iowa state fair, arguing against claims that Iowa farmers are bankrupt. It mentions Miss Marie Gundrum visiting Anita, Mrs. Lucy J. Johnson and Miss Anna visiting Storm Lake, and an auto mishap involving Miss Elvida Rasmussen with minor injuries. A second car driven by R A Suplee broke a front wheel on Main Street, causing a stop after leaving a deep furrow, with no injuries reported.
Rev. J W Ferner the Anita Congregational Church pastor travels to Omaha to spend the week with his daughter and family and renews friendships with many old acquaintances.
Judge Fred H. Sears, longtime Anita resident, returns from Des Moines to Anita for a week's stay. He attends to business, visits old friends and neighbors, and, despite a period of illness, appears well and hopes to enjoy many more years in good health.
James Morgan plans a winter stay in California with his daughter Mrs Verbudah Engle and family in Burlington Iowa. He intends to start homeward to California and spend the season there. He will travel by car, renowned for covering three to four hundred miles daily when roads and weather permit.
Mrs. Harry C. Highley was a Rec ord caller yesterday. Mrs. Pearl Dilley of Fontanelle spent Wednesday in Anta visiting old friends and neighbors. September begins with unusually cool nights as the corn crop faces a neck and neck race with Jack Frost.
At the Dr. H. E. Campbell hospital in this city last Saturday a twelve year old son of James Jensen was operated on for removal of tonsils and adenoids.
Mrs M Wilbourn recently supplied the editor's table with sweet corn cucumbers and other garden fruit and the note of thanks is extended.
Patrons of the Rural Telephone Company must pay all rental accounts to October 1 1924 and all sell service accounts to September 15 1924 by September 16 1924. Rural Telephone Co. 372 Anita Telephone Co.
On his return trip from New York state, R. D. Vernon stopped in A toona Iowa and visited with his longtime friend and former pastor Rev. J. F. Davis. Davis served many years in the Methodist ministry including three years in Anita as pastor of the local M E Church, which prospered under his leadership.
Taken up by the undersigned at my residence two and one half miles southwest of Anita two riding horses a bay mare and a black horse shed all around Owner call prove property and pay damage and expense and recover property. 37 tf.
D. C. Phillips of Grinnell toured Anita this week to attend to business matters and meet local business people and patrons of the Rural Telephone Exchange after the recent purchase by the new company.
The Helring Hand club met Friday with Mrs. Bruce Wilbourn for a delicious lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon September 18 at the home of Mrs. L. A. Chaney.
Miss Viola Lees of Valley Junction near Iowa City underwent successful surgery last week for curvature of the spine at the hospital in Iowa City. She is reported to be recovering nicely with the care of her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hall.
Iowa drafts a fall issue of the new code with about two thousand free copies. Each elective county officer receives one free copy. officials beyond that may obtain it by purchase funded from county or city general funds. The State Board of Printing requested publication of these details.
Mrs Chas Stonebraker of Audubon township called at the Record office yesterday to inquire about local news and records.
John 8 Houck of Atlantic visited Anita yesterday. Billy Williams of Atlantic spent Friday evening in the city at the home of his brother, Dr Phil T Williams.
A. L. Turner and daughter Miss Neva returned from the Iowa state fair in Des Moines. Miss Mabel White will teach fifth and sixth grades in Casey public schools for another year. Peter E. Voorhees spent a few days in Des Moines visiting his sister Mrs. Edna Twining and his son and daughter who are employed there.
Jesse McElfresh and his sister Dora consider spending the winter in California if Iowa’s weather cooperates this year. Their departure hinges on conditions across the Midwest and the forecast in the coming weeks.
Fred M. Sheley and wife have been looking after the farm during Ed Carlton and wife’s week in Des Moines, keeping operations steady in their absence.
Dr James C Carey and his wife from West Liberty Iowa are spending a week in Anita and nearby areas as guests of Mrs Amy Carey and Oren Burns and wife.
John H Simmons a popular Atlantic wholesale merchant visiting the city Tuesday after a long tenure in the area. Art Davy and family attended the Iowa State fair and will spend the rest of their vacation with relatives in Missouri Nebraska and Kansas. Roy Devis and wife of Wall's Park Iowa were in the city Friday visiting relatives and friends with Mrs Avis sister Mrs J B Houck of Atlantic.
The ad touts Lucky Tiger Hair Remedy as a reliable solution for clean hair free from soap residue. It offers a money back guarantee at barbers and druggists, appealing to customers seeking effective hair care.
W S James and wife from San Antonio Texas join Mrs C H Stauffer of Cedar Rapids Iowa at sister Edna Worthing Scarletts farm home for a pleasant vacation. Miss Bernice Kirkham departs for Dickinson North Dakota to take a Domestic Science instructor post in the Dickinson public schools earning 1700 dollars for the coming year.
Erner A B Gilbaugh of Graetner Iowa spends the week in Anita with his wife's parents Mr and Mrs C Turner and other relatives and friends. A former Anita resident he left years ago seeking a better country and people and is still seeking. His wife accompanies him.
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