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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1918

Page

4

Names list from a historical newspaper roster

A long catalog of personal names appears, listing numerous individuals such as Roy Duff Keith Carl Foote Carl Beebe Earl Harris Rose Story Fred F. Joy Carroll Roe Ira Edwards and many others, likely part of a directory or society roster from an old paper. The text seems to be a fragmented segment with no narrative event or date. It foregrounds individuals and surnames in a dense, unstructured line.

Roy Duff Guy Keith Carl Foote Carl Beebe Earl Harris Rose Story Fred F. Joy Carroll Roe Ira Edwards Carl Wilson Paul Finney Lafe Parker James Reed Frank Perry Mike Farrell W. T. Biggs Chas. Cibert George Duff Bert Scarlett Cloyd Earns W.C. Smith Dan Robison John Wilson William Reed Claude Libert Max Gardner Claire Galiher Oscar Bartley Paul McEvoy Merle Wilsor George Soper Edgar Vernon Frank Rhoads Arthur Lattig Roy N., Scholl William Petty Bernie Baylor Francis Smith Harry Medaris Floyd Dement Frank Wagner Emery Harper Clarence Petty Daniel Mallory Clarence Birge Ralph Bohning William Butler Leland A. Roe Peter Scott, Jr Cleo F. Reeves Claude Ruggles Otto B. Hansen Ivan H. Sheeler Joe Dougherty Herbert Bartley William Hayter Hobart Newton Walter T. Root Gerald M. Birge Guy Todhunter Wilford E. Way Jacob,k. Foote Charles P. Kopp Howard O. Bell Earl C

A People's War Statement by Woodrow Wilson

President Wilson declares a People's War for Freedom and Self-Government across nations, urging nations to break through hypocrisy and brute force to make the world safe for the people, or risk domination by the strongest military power. He frames the conflict as a fight against tyranny and for political freedom worldwide.

Woodrow Wilson The United States

Local political announcements in eighteenth Iowa district

Candidates declare for June Republican primary statewide offices including state senator County Treasurer County Attorney and County Recorder from Malcolm Iowa plus a personal wartime letter from Vesta Scott to an old friend describing mail, Red Cross work, and war garden activity.

Iowa Republian Julius A. Nelson W. A. Follett

What's Behind Liberty Bonds

An explainer argues the security of Liberty bonds as absolute and tax-exempt, comparing them to farm mortgages and national risk. It asserts the vast backing of U S production and population, urging readers to invest in liberty bonds despite wartime fear. Local notices follow, including births and property sales and a family arrival.

United States Europe America

Thank You Notes From Anita and Columbia 1918

Anita Iowa and Columbia Missouri correspondents send gratitude and encouragement to GEO C SOPER in 1918. Letters express appreciation for comfort kit and ongoing support, with promises of help and prayers from friends.

Anita and Lincoln Center

Columbia chapter hosts school of instruction and banquet

Columbia No. 127 C E B S held a Monday school of instruction at the Masonic Temple with Sister Swordsman from Adair No. 252. About eighty members attended a banquet prepared by three sisters, then returned to the lodge room for inspection and regular business. Mary Ludwig notes in Avoca April 6 1918, Billy Biggs returns to Anita, and Miss Margaret Bell of Wiota attends the Eastern Star in town.

Columbia Masonic Temple Adair Swordsman Margaret Bell Wiota Eastern Star

War Dept plans furloughs for enlisted men to aid farming

The War Department intends to grant furloughs to enlisted men to boost farm production this season. Commanding officers may issue short, unpaid furloughs for seeding and harvesting time, subject to rules and recalls when overseas orders arrive. Exceptions apply to ranks and moving units. special agricultural experts may obtain furloughs via the Secretary of War and Secretary of Agriculture.

War Department Secretary of War Secretary of Agriculture

Hobart seeks reelection as county recorder

The Massena Echo endorses O M Hobart for another term as county recorder. It praises his qualification, accuracy, and methodical work, noting no strong Republican challenger and urging voters to return him.

O. M. Hobart Hobart O. M Massena Echo

Frank Van Brocklin for Treasurer A Massena local bid

County Treasurer Frank Van Brocklin announces his bid for re election claiming efficient service and extra efforts beyond duty while Massena and nearby celebrate his roots and character. The item blends political note with neighboring social notices including a Cass county woman’s winter visit and Red Cross leadership shifts.

Seed Corn From Henry Field Seed Co

Ziegler and Ziegler advertise legal services in collections and probate matters. They promote Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa and the Henry Field Seed Company as a source of seed corn and other seeds, claiming large selection and wide recognition. The ad urges sending seed orders to the Henry Field Seed Co.

Ziegler & Ziegler Henry Field Henry Field Seed Company Shenandoah Iowa Henry Field Seed Co

Dentist Dr L R Eller Over Galiher Building

Classified note lists dentist Dr L R Eller at the Galiher Building and an For Sale ad for two young calves with a phone reference. It also mentions Mrs Henry Dacken from Atlantic visiting Anita with her sisters for a chapter meeting, accompanied by Mrs Cruse, and a vacancy at the Congregational church after Rev H J Wilkins resignation likely to stay unfilled for months.

M. J. Davis Auntie Davis Lewis Cass County the Grand Colfax Henry Dacken Atlantic Anita Cruse Congregational Church H. J. Wilkins

Evangelical church welcomes Rev Pickford new pastor

Miss Greta Stone suffers pneumonia cared for by nurse Nelie Eneix. Greta was missed at chapter Monday night, her father reports improvement. Rev Chas Pickford, formerly of Belle Plaine Iowa, assumes Evangelical charge and family in parsonage. Anita extends welcome. Miss Ruth Allanson listed sick at Reverend Wilkins home while boarding for school.

Greta Stone Nelie Eneix Greta Chas. Pickford Belle Plaine Iowa Evangelical Church Pickford Anita Ruth Allanson Rev. Wilkins

Complaint Dept Prompt for Camp Records

If the boys in the camps do not receive the Record regularly write to the complaint department and the error will be corrected at once.

County Supervisor Metz Notes Soil Conditions Improve

County Supervisor Mike Metz says the soil is in excellent condition this season and will require less moisture and rain. He notes the ground "never worked up better" and forecasts reduced rainfall needs due to the favorable soil state.

Mike Metz Metz

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Anita Record Iowan Sherm. F. Myers Frank van Brocklin County Recorder M. Hobary Malcom R. Y France Besse Earl Marengo Delta Pearl Jand Red Cross R. C Charlotte Ziegler Des Moines R. J. Cornell Geo. Thorpe Joe Stolcup Wm. Wagner, Jr Joe Rock Island Robert Lee B. R. Wissler Grandma McCord Ife Eliabeth Lueckert Towe Avoca Sherm Myers Mary Lodwig Billy” Biggs Frank Massena H, Eb, Campbell Veie Anita Branch Wilkina Anita Bank Uncle Sam Kaiser Bill John C. Voorhees Harry C. Faulkner Leon G. Voorhees A. R. Robinson L. R. Eller Galiher Building A.R. Cochran Lennox Furnaces ER. S. Wolfer J. D. Wilken Wilken Atlantic, Iowa Herman Wilken Jesse Wilken
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