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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
Elder Don Allen reflects on receiving Anita Records and praises the paper as lively local coverage. He notes friends from across the country, comments on California winters, family health in Fresno, and aging as October approaches. He also critiques political maneuvering around Congress and Mann.
The Oakland Acorn notes Anita and Elliott as strong trading points with newspapers carrying abundant home advertising. Merchants are described as proactive in informing residents about goods for sale, indicating robust local commerce.
Handwritten letters from Daisy and Earl Bringolf to Sherm discuss moving near Elitch's Gardens in Denver, upcoming Iowa trip starting May 4, and plans to visit Anita. They mention enjoying the Recorps paper, time to come home in three weeks, and Earl's summer work beginning on Decoration Day.
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes the passing of Lewis Benson a founder figure in western Iowa. Benson dies and will be buried in Anita near his longtime home two miles from town. The writer recalls Benson as one of the kindest men and a first friend in the county since thirty six years ago.
The letter mentions a son in Iowa with the Green Bay Lumber Company and discusses nostalgia for Lowa, hash fare for superannuated preachers, and a request to continue the paper at a known price. It ends with polite regards and a promise to remain, signed D A Allen.
The Anita papers report the unanimous call of the Congregational church to Rev. H. J. Wilkins to become their pastor. No immediate advice is available, but it is presumed he will accept. Residents who know Rev. Wilkins and his family welcome their return to western Iowa.
Prof Henry Diettrick writes from Griswold Iowa on April 14 1015 noting Diphtheria near the school and a gravely ill Mrs Weir of Grant after multiple doctors and a specialist visit. He mentions wet weather earlier and reports interest in Domestic Science lectures in Anita inspiring local young women to pursue training this Summer.
A 1913 correspondence from Senatorial reader Dear Sherm writes from Aberdeen South Dakota asking to change the delivery address for the Record after returning home on March 10 as the legislature adjourned. The note indicates lingering nonreceipt and a request to forward issues to Aberdeen.
Mrs Nettie Cate of Chicago writes April 3 1913 praising a newspaper and promising to remit. The note mentions fond memories and appreciation for the paper. It references the case Warren Kinnaird vs L Praye to be heard in district court on April 1.
Anita promotes a famous White Pole Route across Iowa from Davenport to Omaha describing it as the best road and urging travel along the Great White Way.
An essay argues play builds character beyond physical gains. It cites selfishness, conceit, and self control as lessons learned on the playground. It urges adults to guide boys toward democracy, temper, and perseverance for a smoother later life.
Letter from Henry Carney in Lake Wilson Minnesota dated March 25 1913 requests the Record for March 20 and recounts the burial of a baby at Slaton Minnesota. He lists family members including Albert Brockman and Grace Lewellin and mentions neighbors and Geraldine Gordons illness and future plans with Gertrude Brockman. Weather described as bad but winter valued.
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