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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
4
A Tom-Cat sits on a backyard fence after a nocturnal fight with a neighbor over a Pussy-cat. The clash leaves the victor battered, with torn fur and missing ears, while the defeated Tom laments the odd, rueful outcome and asks what Adamphool was. The Office Cat.
A county view favors Bradley as Atlantic Commercial Club Secretary over state legislature. M L Fuller reports Progressive ticket plans across Iowa, with nominees for state senate and representative in eleven districts. Citizens warn of hog cholera, Wilson policies, and party clashes ahead of the primary.
Editor calls for immediate prohibition of alcohol in the U S Navy and argues a concurrent campaign against cigarette smoking to strengthen morale and readiness.
In Des Moines the race for U.S. Senate tests Editor Meredith's popularity against incumbent Mr. Cummins, hinting at a potential surprise outcome.
A wry line notes that a man who believes nothing he hears and only half he sees is unlikely to be wooed by sensational scandal peddlers. The quip suggests skepticism guards against rumors and moral compromise.
A columnist argues that anyone who backed Roosevelt two years ago should not expect GOP votes this year in either the primary or the general election.
A reflective note questions where people hide earthly possessions subject to taxation during the Assessor's annual visits, hinting at surprise exposure and the mysteries of property assessment.
A snippet notes some readers prefer cheap or free notoriety over paying for a full article, arguing the perceived value of exposure can outweigh the cost of the original piece. It hints at how attention, not substance, can satisfy some.
A lighthearted note compares the songs September Morn and April Twilight as equally popular among a bald-headed audience, implying no clear edge for either. The remark highlights shared appeal in a casual editorial aside.
A regional note describes the Bull Moosers as widely active in Iowa with many duties and tasks to handle, likening their busyness to a fairy tale cat with no time for leisure.
A political admonition argues against selfish leaders who sacrifice friends and party for their own interests. The piece urges Republicans to avoid becoming slaves to perpetual gratification of one individual’s schemes and to defend collective party goals.
Joseph L. Myerly, newly elected Des Moines Councilman, declares a Republican bid for Congress in the seventh district. He will contend for the nomination against Dewell of Des Moines and Payne of Nevada, urging straightforward Republicanism and addressing women’s suffrage as a national issue.
The piece notes Jim Trewin as capable in addressing state educational mute rs, contrasts with others who oppose him, mentions Green as Bull Moose and a Republican candidate, recalls Green urging Taft’s defeat in Massena, and ends with a jurors’ delays seen as county progress in a broader sense.
The provided text is a lone quote about tasting one's own medicine and does not present a news event or identifiable entities. No actions, dates, places, organizations, or people are clearly grounded for a proper card-style summary.
Rev Adams a pastor from Council Bluffs M E church is to run on the Progressive ticket against Green the current incumbent in the district. His nomination papers were circulated in Anita this week and signed by many Progressive party residents.
The Wor Green voted to repeal the free Panama canal tolls measure signaling a bid to curry favor with his constituents. The piece also questions the fate of Green's investigation of the Rock Island highlighted by the Register and Leader.
Mr Vollmer newly elected to Congress from the second district to fill the Pepper vacancy says he wants no second term. The Democratic scramble for the seat must be tried again. Republicans appear optimistic in that district suggesting a Democrat would face stiff odds. In the special election the pros failed to gain any real foothold.
The Perry mayor stated that many so called boosters are grafters and robbers. He claims to have studied the real situation and speaks with knowledge of the facts.
H L Carey was in Atlantic yesterday. Strawberries on sale at Jones Place. Miss Anna L L O Leary spent Sunday in the city. Jared Blattner was an Atlantic visitor Monday. Peter Martin of Oakland was in the city Monday. Dr Hogan of Massena was in the city Tuesday. Dr BE Harry and wife were Adair visitors Sunday. Mrs GG Boatright of Stuart spent Tuesday in the city. Ray Asay and wife of Atlantic were in the city this week. Street sprinkling season opened Monday. Mrs Juanita Thompson-lowel went to St Joe Missouri Friday. Elmer Storer put up a new windmill for Bert Forrester yesterday. Mrs F Q Worthing spent Sunday and Monday in Atlantic and Exha bb. Forshay was confined to home several days last week by illness. I R Galiher and wife went to Des Moines Monday to attend the grand opera. Arthur Melntyre Jr of Des Moines was in the city yesterday a guest of Mrs W A Melntyre and family. Mr Melntyre is traveling salesman for the Tower Plow Company. K W Findley and wife, wintering in the eastern states, will arrive in Anita this week for a brief visit with A J Joy and family before going to Craig Colorado.
F O Worthing outlines a plan for a series of special features and pictures to be shown on Saturday afternoons and evenings during the summer months. Announcements of subjects will be made weekly.
The article notes John F Robison, recently ill with pneumonia for six weeks, was seen in town last Saturday and shows signs of recovery though not as fat or frisky as before. Friends and the Record office report 4 pleasant calls from Mr Robison.
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