War talk and political notes in a Iowa region column
A collage of political jabber and local notices from Anita and surrounding counties. Topics include wartime preparedness rhetoric, Brookhart’s political prospects, state senate race in Harlan, Republican vs Democratic primary dynamics, Baker winter weather effects on fruit, a wrestler’s bid for comeback, found dog collar, Des Moines night court need, historical hosts, and Iowa City connections to the Weise family with office and railway roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wom. Weise
Iowa City
Albert Weise
Superior
Wisconsin
Hugo Weise
William
Albert
Great Northern Railway
Bert Weise
Anita
Clyde Herring Poised for Largest Endorsement This Fall
The article notes Clyde Herring is set to receive his biggest endorsement as voting occurs in November. The endorsement timing aligns with the general election cycle and expected turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Herring
United States
Progressive politics questioned by wary editors
The article mocks the idea of a safe and sane progressive, arguing the movement lacks broad legitimacy and suggesting a small group claims special expertise in progressivism.
Habit of doing without to cut living costs urged
A call to American households to reduce expenses by practicing restraint and giving up items they deem essential, aiming to lower daily living costs and encourage frugality across society.
Brookhart May Be Trigger For A New Party
The column argues Brookhart could form a separate party due to Republican rifts over principles. It cites Des Moines political disputes and warns of longer coal shortages and wage losses impacting Iowa families, urging action to aid miners and mothers.
Farmers' Coop Ad Promises Savings in Record
Mrs. Oren Burns traveled to West Liberty this week due to her daughter Mrs. Dr James C Carey’s illness. Easter Sunday had no precipitation though weather remained threatening all day. Lew C Campbell returned from South Dakota after his father’s death, a Wiota blacksmith in the 1870s remembered by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Rasmussen
Guy Rasmussen
Oren Burns
West Liberty
James C. Carey
Anita gains visitors and local tradesmen in brief notice
Mrs Wm Spence and children of Walnut spent Sunday in Anita as guests of Andrew Weigand and life and G A Roe and wife. John A Irving, once a prominent Anita resident now in Bangor Michigan, plans to return to Anita due to ill health. GB B Reilly of Audubon has moved to Anita and offers shoe repair and hat cleaning and blocking at reasonable prices, first door north of Smith's Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Spence
Walnut
Anita
Andrew Weigand
Life
G. A. Roe
John A. Irving
Bangor
Michigan
State Senator Nomination Contest in Precinct District
The Republican race for state senator in the district sharpens as C D Booth of Shelby county declares candidacy against incumbent Julius Nelson. Booth is a Shelby farmer and Farm Bureau member praised for qualifications to represent the district in the Iowa senate. Kraschel is expected to win the Democratic nomination, seen as the strongest challenger in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Booth
Harlan
Julius A. Nelson
Shelby County
Booth
Nelson
N. G. Kraschell
Julius Nelson
Iowa
C. D. Booth
Iowa Senate
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Kraschel
Atlantic News- Telegraph
School Notes and Baseball Headlines from Anita IA
Friday morning school program featured music reading and solos by students. PTA supper with self-serve dishes and auctioned leftovers. Anita High beat Wiota 9 to 1 in baseball. Massena to visit April 21. Cyrus J Lattig of Payette Idaho visits Anita. Wilbur Parker badly injured in runaway tractor incident. nurse and doctors attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Reading
Jetta Knowlton
LaVerne Bontrayer
Lyle Redburn
Madaline Reynolds
Anita High School
Wiota
Scott
Anita
Blakesley
Kellaway
Morgan
F. Scou
L. Jewett
Massena High School
Wilbur Parker
Jesse Parker
Langworthy Seeks Republican Nomination for County Recorder
W H Langworthy of Massena enters the primary for the Republican nomination for County Recorder. A Cass County resident and lifelong Republican, he notes his service to town and township and pledges strong performance if nominated and elected. His rival is Recorder Hobart, who has long served well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Langworthy
Massena
Me. Langworthy
Cass County
Hobart
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Notice to Anita Patrons On Meter Testing Service
Iowa Electric Co announcesmeter testing with a qualified independent firm at the company’s expense. Tests aim for accuracies within 1 percent and meters will be sealed. If customers request, rechecks are provided, with costs covered by the company. Also notes report on Des Moines illness of Rock Island official and a Lincoln township radiophone installation enabling long distance broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
U.S. Bureau of Standards
Chas. W. Jones
Iowa
Rock Island System
Des Moines
Mr. Jones
Rock Island
Cecil McAfee
C. T. McAfee
Lincoln Township
McAfee
Omaha
Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska
Virginia
Special After Easter Sale at the Vogue Atlantic
The Vogue at Fifth and Chestnut streets Atlantic launches an after Easter sale starting Friday April 21. $35.00 value coats capes and wraps cut to 21.75 and $49.00 value spring suits priced at 26.75. Ladies of Anita area urged to shop this unprecedented sale of spring garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
Fifth
Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
Anita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodrow
Joe
Brookhart
U.S
Farl Caddock
Hostetter
Doctor Hostetter
Hollywood
Marshalltown
Republican
Congress
Board of Equalization
Assessor
Clarence B. Petty
Colfax
Colorado
Peter A. Hollenbeck
Audubon
John J. Richardson
Ed. L. Richardson
Adair News
Adair
Hugh 8. Mitchel
M. E. Church
Richardson
O. C. van Slyke
California
van Slyke
White Automobile Company
Memphis
Tennessee
New Orleans
Louisiana
Burkhart Bros
Cash Store
Farmers’ Coop
Lew C. Campbell
South Dakota
Neff Clothing CO
GB. B. Reilly
Ford
Wagner & Shaffer
W.A. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Gertrude Deeming
Cyrus J. Lattig
Payette
Idaho
Elmer
Charles
Geo. Lattig
E. W. Blakesley
F. W. Griep
John Rogge
Cyr
Langworthy
Wee
Iowa Electric CO
John A. Reed
W.P
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