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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
4
The notice records that the item was entered as second class mail matter on January 2, 1913, at the Anita Iowa post office in Cass County under the act of March 3, 1879.
The passage ponders who gains most from government aid to move crops for western farmers. It asserts Cummins stands unparalleled among political figures, claiming no boss on this side of the New Jerusalem rivals him in influence.
A call goes out to authorities to investigate and identify individuals selling cigarettes in Anita in violation of law. The plea emphasizes active sleuthing by officials to curb unlawful sales and enforce regulations.
Mrs. Dr. G. M. Adair returns from Lake Okoboji. E. W. Holmes buys a Ford from Ira Bontrager agency. Miss Ruth Wilkins visits Grinnell. Jas. C. Carey to offer Muscatine watermelons in Anita next week. John Metheny attends Y M C A meeting in Omaha. F. J. Patten and family guest of W. H. Wagner Jr. Dr. W. Beaver and wife plan San Francisco exposition 1915. W. H. McIntyre to build barns for Robi Bain and Eli King. Arthur Hansen visits from Council Bluffs. Miss Holding Wiese guest of Hugo Hansen. Pat Hadley recalls wheelbarrow as great invention. Iowa Hornets Nest Brigade reunion set for Ottumwa October 7.
The senator notes that the job of jolting a United States Senator is easier than in the past and urges parties to recognize that women are fit for roles beyond home duties. Bull Moose editors are criticized for loud calls to party unity and are urged to seek harmony.
News notes a sharp wheat price rise causing panic among buyers who lack sufficient grain. Authorities monitor markets as merchants warn of potential shortages and rising costs for farmers and consumers.
The New York World forecasts that James A. Reed of Missouri Gilbert M Hitchcock of Nebraska and Jas A OGorman of New York will not be re elected to the United States Senate. It also notes T A’s occasional endorsements of Republicans, hinting that capable men lie outside the Bull Moose Party.
Obituary notes the death of EGBERT GARNETT BOATRIGHT born October 1 1826 in Buckingham Virginia died July 30 1914 at his cousin’s home in Newton Iowa age 87. He married Terese Oldaker March 4 1855 and had six children. Funeral services were held in Newton and Russell Ohio with interment in the family lot. He is described as a former teacher merchant postmaster and B and O employee and lifelong Republican and M E church member.
At the bride's mother's home in Anita on Wednesday evening August hth 1914 Miss Frances Donohoe married Mr Amos W Shipman Rev J N Hosier performed the ceremony attended only by family. The bride a longtime Anita resident and Mr Shipman a prominent local businessman were celebrated with a light reception and a playful bridal car ride by friends.
A quip notes a man who cannot spell cat without a K would fit in a simplified spelling contest implying humorous wordplay.
Allen Bros threshing outfit works daily since season start and has secured orders extending into late fall. Mrs Richard McClelland of Valley Junction visited the city with her daughter and son staying with Mother Galiher and relatives. Mrs McClelland is formerly Miss May Galiher.
W. A. Suplee and wife came back Monday evening after visiting Earnham where their son Ralph and his wife camped for weeks. They worked on fences painted buildings and made improvements. A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mountain on August 4 1914. May health and good fortune follow the Junior Mountain throughout life.
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