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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
4
W J Deering declares his bid for Cass county treasurer subject to Republican voters at the June primaries and also announces candidacy for county auditor to be decided by voters in the June 3 1924 primary.
O. M. Hobart announces his candidacy for County Recorder in the upcoming Republican primary to be held June 2, 1924. He seeks voter support in this official race.
Ralph W. Cockshoot announces candidacy for reelection as Cass County Iowa county attorney. He states nomination is subject to Republican primary voters and will be decided by the June 4 1924 election.
B H Skipton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa. Primary election will be held in June 1924.
A county official seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff to succeed the current officeholder. He states service to the best of his ability and willingness to continue if nominated and re-elected, pending Republican voters’ approval at the regular nominating primary.
The speaker announces candidacy for Cass County treasurer to succeed themselves, pending Republican approval at the regular nominating primary. They state they have given the office their best efforts for the past two years and will continue if re-nominated and re-elected.
The Iowa General Assembly vows to investigate the State Superintendent of Public Instruction amid public doubt about Mae’s performance. Across Washington oil like odors unsettle distant observers as lightning rods become common protection during stormy season. Senator Medill McCormick of Windscheme, once a National Republican stalwart for Brookhart, failed to win renomination in his home state.
A satirical note urges political replacements amid talk of Washington vacancies. It lauds Judge Wm. S. Kenyon of Fort Dodge Iowa for passing on a vice presidential bid and argues for opening slots to other hopefuls to restore national normalcy.
The editorial notes how weekly Cass County Credit Association bulletins reveal widespread hardship while mortgage credit fuels auto buys. It argues that financial pressures extend to all, with Ford and similar lenders poised to own much surplus, and questions where money disappears in Iowa and the West. It asserts the editor will speak freely.
A columnist voices skepticism about a day when political party contributions are refused for any reason, arguing such purity would stress wine demand. local notes include Mrs. Stager and daughters visiting Saturday, Mrs. Rhoads bringing a baby to see the editor, and Joe Vetter taking charge of the Anita Bank insurance department last week.
Letters arrive from listeners worldwide about Anita talent's program broadcast by Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company from station KFLZ Atlantic Iowa on April 2 1924. Central America reports reach the Record as readers await more installments of this entertainment feature.
On April 2 1924 passengers aboard CN Railways Continental Limited No 2 from Vancouver to Montreal in transit near Nokomis Saskatchewan heard the Walnut Grove Remedies program in the observation car. The railroad’s transcontinental trains are equipped with radio, a welcomed innovation for news and recreation features by patrons.
Old Bill Kuehn reports a splendid April 2 performance by the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company in Peshtigo Wisconsin. Rass Glen Claude Hansen Sherm Windall Hall and McCormick acts impressed. praise for the little kid's quartette and overall showmanship.
Frank H Pardon, once a jeweler in Anita Iowa from 1884 to 1888, writes from Owensboro Kentucky to old residents and listeners of station KFLZ Atlantic Iowa. He asks old neighbors Byron Forshay Dell Stone Sherm Myers George Lattig Howard Lattig Wilbur Worthing W G Munten dam James E Bruce and J M Briggs to share his regards and recalls his early days in Anita.
The little son of Mr and Mrs Howard Marshall who has been seriously ill with intestinal troubles is reported as slightly improved.
Local ad urges shoppers to compare prices on paints varnishes and wall paper before buying. Bongers Bros promotes spring supplies and urges customers to visit for best deals.
The narrator recalls an April 2 radio evening at Walter Van Brocklin's home with music and singing from hometown performers. They mention a recent big snow, worse east of them, and express rare enjoyment of the evening.
A Rochester reader relates listening to Station KFLZ on April 8 1924 at 11 30 pm and praising a quartette singing to My Maryland My Maryland. The letter notes tuning in KFLZ over WEAN and WNAC and asks for verification of reception and congratulates the program.
A Virginia Iowa reader and family praise a radio program from the Atlantic station. They enjoyed it from Roswell New Mexico to Calgary Canada. The junior quartet impressed them and they urge compliments to the young singers and continued effort.
A reader from Union City Tennessee compliments a radio program and the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company for its entertaining and effective sounding broadcast. He asks for a broadcasting schedule and signs as C B Allen.
A Hamlin Texas reader writes on Wednesday night radio reception praising a local station. The message notes the program was loud and clear enough to override nearby stations including Nox 607. Harry Dolman Jr. signs the note.
Charlie Dayton of Hibbing Minnesota writes from 310 Superior Street thanking Anita Iowa musician Mick Forshay for numbers heard on the radio from Atlantic Iowa. Dayton recalls learning blacksmithing with N. C. Burkhart thirty six years ago and leaving Anita in 1892.
Ernie and Grace Blattner thank Sherm and the people of Anita, South Dakota for their warm welcome and recent hospitality. They express gratitude for the entertaining reception and the community’s kindness.
A listener from Arena Wisconsin praises a radio station for its extraordinary music quality. He notes the April 2 broadcast at 9 12 CST and commends the orchestra and overall natural sound despite not hearing the farthest station. The letter is signed Arthur E Roberts.
A Wooster reader thanks the station for a clear broadcast from 11 to 12 praising the juvenile quartet and asking when evenings are aired. Miss Esther Bowman, 425 Gasche Street, expresses enjoyment and hopes to hear the group again soon.
Albert J Studer from 615 Waterloo Street writes from St Clair Michigan on April 2 1924 praising the Walnut Grove Orchestra and quartet numbers including The Lord is My Shepherd he notes his station closes at seven o clock and would have sent a telegram
A reader in Lockport New York writes to praise Walnut Grove Orchestra and Quartette and the Junior Quartette after receiving the program clearly for the first time. The note thanks the station for the broadcast.
In Otis Colorado residents Mr and Mrs Rex Howlett praised a program from Anita by the Walnut Grove Neg Remedy Company. The voices sounded natural and the broadcast came in fine.
Thos A Garretson reports hearing the Perth Amboy station at 10 20 PM on April 2 with good volume and clearness. Address 219 Market Street.
A listener writes from Madison Minnesota in 1924 recalling life in Wiota twenty years earlier. The note compliments a radio program heard the previous night and expresses intent to tune in again, signing with memories of known area residents.
A letter from Blanche Driver of 134 N Liberty Ave Delaware Ohio praises a Wednesday April 2 program. The writer thanks all who assisted and hopes to hear many more from the local station, calling the event delightful.
A listener writes from Canfield Ontario praising a radio program heard around nine o clock on air. The note highlights clear music and an unbeatable announcer and hopes for future broadcasts.
Letter from Mr and Mrs W T Croxton praising an Anita program aired April 2 over Westinghouse radio. They remark on hearing familiar voices after thirty years and express how much they enjoyed the broadcast.
A listener from Portage la Prairie Manitoba praises a fine program at Collegiate Institute. The letter lauds the clarinet solo for its perfect clarity and sends silent applause to all performers. Signed by Jas R Hamilton.
Listener T Lindsey from Route 3 praises a Tuscaloosa Oklahoma radio program call in last night. He urges the station to continue good shows and mentions a modern dwelling for rent at $15 per month, inquiring at the Record office.
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