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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
6
A Cass County newspaper column from September 22 1927 blends social musings on beauty with sharp commentary on politics and public life. It jokes about radio, Prohibition party shifts, and Coolidge rumors while noting Iowa Republican strife and Adamsite warnings.
Farewell note to Cal marking the end of a visit among midwestern residents described as common everyday folks. The writer jokes about Cal leaving and the trip's rough-and-tumble charm, highlighting local humor and camaraderie.
The text notes Congressman Dickinson of Iowa's tenth district pushing a basic relief approach for farmers. It critiques him as long on ideas but short on tangible achievements, reflecting common views of his class of lawmakers.
The text describes President Coolidge during his term continuing frugal habits of saving money daily. It asserts his belief in prudent reserve for emergencies and frames his approach as consistent with managing the nation as a major enterprise.
The article warns that the United States may soon need a major policy swap urging thorough public debate before any change. It frames the coming decision as uncertain, comparing it to swapping horses while in a stream. It stresses thoughtful consideration of potential consequences.
A heated claim asserts the preacher faces no greater public challenge than editors and publishers who are denounced as thieves liars and fourth-rate scoundrels by critics who accept all negative word about newspaper leaders.
The piece considers the impact of Calvin Coolidge not running in 1928 on the US economy and national policy. It argues voters, officials, and workers from all walks of life should weigh steady employment, tax policy, and sound administration as the nation reflects on leadership and future direction.
On Wednesday September 14 at Rev R F Chambers Griswold Iowa a double wedding joined Leo Wheatley and Pearl Hofmeister to Hugh Paige and Mrs. Hofmeister's daughter Pearl. Emma Kauffman Otto Wheatley and Mrs C D Rhoades attended. A reception followed at the Wheatley home near Anita with a bountiful wedding dinner and relatives and friends in attendance.
A birthday party was held Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Robison home in Wiota for their daughter Amy age seven. Nine girls joined games and a two course luncheon followed with pink and white decor and a large birthday cake. Guests included Margaret Pollock Marian Taylor Thelma Taylor Lucille Morgan Jean Reynolds Lela May Taylor Marie Robison Amy Robison and Jean Wood.
The long headed nimble fingered politicians pursue relief measures for farmers, tireless in intent but the actual relief that will be provided remains unclear and to be seen.
I thank neighbors and friends for their interest and many acts of kindness during my illness and confinement after the recent accident, and for the beautiful flowers sent during that time.
W H Daubendiek and wife from West Bend Iowa spend the week in Anita as guests of their son C H Daubendiek and family of the Anita Telephone Company.
Mrs Effie King entertained the Original Sunshine Club on Thursday for a one o clock dinner served to eleven members and five visitors. Visitors included Mrs Winifred Brown Mrs Reba Haladay Miss Mary Jane Pilmer Aileen Weatherby and Milfred King. The next meeting is set for Thursday September 29 at Mrs Ed Weatherby's home.
Worshippers of Brookhart vow to whip that gentleman into line for Lowdon for President. Brookhart pursues Norris for President, who has little chance of securing the nomination, likened to a snowball freezing in hades.
Peter and Johnny Scott are building an extension to the water works system on the farm of Earl Anderson east of Anita. Mrs T. T. Logan and her niece Mira Mary Alice Parsons spent last week visiting relatives and friends in Des Moines.
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