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Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

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Governor Cosson Faces Opposition In Iowa Campaign

The editorial opposes Cosson as the sole candidate for Governor, arguing for strict law enforcement of all liquor laws and criticizing Cosson’s campaign rhetoric. It claims other qualified opponents exist and warns against centralized commissions and loss of local control in Des Moines.

Cosson Iowa Cosson Combine Political Pure Food Department Des Moines Kiver Eagle Law Enforcement” League Limited

Retiring Anita Mayor Scholl Earns Unanimous Thanks

Ex mayor George Scholl leaves office after a two year term with strong town support. Adair council taxes pool hall licenses at 360 dollars a year for four tables and 22.50 for each additional table. Local items note fly swatters for homes and businesses and a description of a local gate accident. Des Moines club president Mrs. Morris, formerly Laura Sloan, is highlighted. Mrs. Della Winder seeks re election as County Superintendent of Schools and eyes larger roles.

Anita George Scholl Adair Della Winder Cass County L. Fr. Griffith Hugo County Colorado Winder

Anita High School Graduation Address Set for May 27

Reverend Dred LT Jones of the Fiver Congregational Church will give the commencement address to Anita High School graduates on May 27. The town promotes the TM16 Chautauqua in Anita as an entertainment educational event needing strong community support. Capt C W Hatt of Massena traveled east to Des Moines and Colfax, with plans to visit multiple eastern points. Town street extension to intersect North Aflight Street would benefit the town and police school grounds siting.

Dred. LT. Jones Fiver Congregational Church of Council Blutts The Anita High School Anita C. W. Hatt Massena City Des Moines Colfax Bow Afligh Street Iowa

Newton campaigns in Lewis and Griswold areas

Id i i Newton spent several days visiting residents to drum up support for his bid for Representative. The piece notes provocative remarks from Ruth Astor and a playful exchange about a singer's performance. Purple ink climbs to ten dollars per pound among newspaper supplies amid a wider cost rise.

Id. i. Newton Lewis and Griswold

Des Moines Observes Baby Welfare Week With Civic Events

Readers are urged to observe Baby Welfare Week April 22 to 29 in Des Moines. Reports note a fatal kerosene accident in Avoca tied to a Standard Oil payout, and engagement news from Des Moines to Anita. A Cass Montgomery Veterans reunion plans and local social anecdotes fill this community roundup.

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Scandal Headlines and Political Views from the Paper

The piece ridicules social scandal and praises restraint in reporting rumors while noting the line between real news and gossip. It critiques banking regulation, public works funding, and Governor Harding’s stance on road bonds and taxes.

Iowa districts debate paved public highways issue

In various Iowa districts candidates for the legislature contest the paved highways issue. In Cass county a candidate not on that platform would be smothered by locals, who may be a bit nutty but not crazy enough to need the insane commission.

Iowa Cass County Insane Commission

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