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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
The piece argues that Mr. Wilson cannot win a third term and urges Iowa farmers to support Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois as the Republican nominee. It cites a strong Iowa delegation for Lowden, praises his businesslike administration, and denounces Democratic efforts to block him.
Charles W. Huff seeks the Republican nomination for Representative from Cass County in the State Legislature. He asks voters at the June primaries to decide in his favor.
W. A. Follett announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Attorney Iowa subject to the primary vote on the seventh.
W E Kelloway shipped several car loads of hogs this week. High winds Sunday night disrupted Anita’s electric light system. F S Gifford of Morris Minnesota notes farm listings with good terms. One section near town and another farther, proximity to Agricultural School cited.
The notice mentions a Republican sheriff nomination bid for the primary on June 7 and references W. J. Tobias seeking the Republican nomination for Representative from Adair County. It reports a severe gale with rain on Sunday night and comments on hog prices in St. Louis versus Omaha. Other items note weather woes and residents resuming summerwear as winter appears to ease.
O M Hobart declares his bid for the Republican nomination for County Recorder in the upcoming primary set for June 7 1920. He seeks support from GOP voters in the race.
The board reports progress on a new 32 by 64 foot two story office and warehouse for the Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator Company in Anita. The Fullerton Lumber Co. will furnish materials. fireproofing aims with Kella stone. Coal houses 14 by 42 feet will be added along the tracks.
The Anita City Council met April 1920 in the Town Hall with Mayor Homer Kirkham and six councilmen present. Bills totaling varied sums for labor hauling printing elections and utilities were audited and ordered paid after committee review.
James Crolly a long time resident of Frank township died at 1 30 A M Monday April 19 1920 at the Hotel Victoria Anita. Death followed a severe attack of asthmatic affection after weeks of illness. He was born in Des Moines fifty seven years ago and never married living with his sisters Polly Eliza and Katie and brothers Frank and Charles. Funeral services were held in Viota. He was described as a big hearted kind generous neighbor and friend.
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