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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
2
Rome hosts an exhibition of Antonio Sciortino’s Monument of the Nations with sketches and a studio view at the British Academy. The plan envisions a three gallery museum with bells organ and crypt for fallen soldiers and officers, a Westminster Abbey like memorial.
An American businessman in Muldoon’s Havana restaurant paid twenty dollars to hear a dog bark via telephone to Murray Hill New York City. The table guest heard a brief bark from the receiver, prompting the quip that the cost was ten dollars per woof.
A Pan American effort to provide a proper final resting place for Christopher Columbus is revived with plans for a grand tomb in Santo Domingo. The design envisions a 300 foot beacon tower atop a tomb inspired by Les Invalides and Grant's Tomb, serving as a navigation aid and symbol of shared heritage.
Biso the famed Wichita National Forest buffalo bull faces exile by order of Secretary of Agriculture Wallace. Transport arranged by the forest service, he will be removed from his birthplace to Uruguay after 15 years as a visitor favorite. The herd grew from 15 in 1907 to over 150, kept wild and nourished by natural grasses in a vast enclosure. Biso resists departure while younger bulls eye his easy life.
The Spanish government dismissed the entire postal workforce by decree after a strike that halted service for days. Post staff are to be reorganized. The move followed a "white strike" by other branches where workers reported but performed poorly.
A Scottish atlas notes about 800 islands in Scotland’s coastal waters and inland seas. It details the archipelago’s varied geography and the distribution of isles across the Clyde Firth and Outer and Inner Hebrides.
The Cascade sewer project starts with a $75,000 budget. Other Iowa items include John Brock bound over for grand jury on bigamy and Mrs. Eldon Kepford of Hawarden dead after castor bean poisoning.
Secretary Mellon says the 4.135 billion dollar British war debt to the United States stems from purchases financed by U S loans to the Allies and was not charged to reparations or to debts of other governments. He explains the United States provided advances to each government to cover its own purchases and did not require cross guarantees.
The Department of Agriculture reports that coating canvas with earth pigments plus a waterproofing mix can double fabric life by protecting against light and moisture. Pigment choices include yellow ochre buff tones, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, and burnt umber. Formulas use one pound pigment per gallon of solution. lightproofing blends may include petroleum jelly, wax, gasoline, and kerosene, with asphalt as an alternative.
Court by Mail and Repeat at Leisure recounts Deserted brides blaming the Post Office for marriages arranged by newspaper ads and mail. Solicitor Edwards notes the department only handles mail logistics not marital matters. Censorship of letters is seen as an attack on liberty, yet could reduce breach of promise cases.
Secretary Mellon explains the savings certificate program aims to finance war debt maturities and spur savings. He notes no conflict with banks and urges bank cooperation, arguing benefits to farmers, workers, industries, and bankers. The program offers long term investment without a personal bank account.
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