This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
6
An Annie Therese Davault profile praises her mimicry skill and stage presence. Readers will hear her portray multiple characters in Polly of the Circus, a performance described as tender humorous and dramatic.
Augustus Jonathan Batt, a longtime Alita resident in Cass county and southwest Iowa, was nominated in Missouri's Vernon county Republican primary with 1426 votes. His win, in a county that leans Democratic, suggests an assured election. the primary result was the main contest and Batt won easily.
Mrs Jennie Meek long known in Anita for millinery work has been moved to Atlantic hospital where she has stayed for several weeks. Miss Bernice Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Stone of Lincoln township rode the flyer Monday toward Denver with plans to spend much of her vacation in Greely visiting Frank Petit and family and friends in Fort Collins. The Mutilated Check or Who Stacked the Cards could be a compelling one chapter tale.
The Iowa debate centers on a highway commission and a federal park bill. The Marshalltown Times-Republican warns abolishing the commission would lose three to four million dollars for roads, while state taxes could rise to seventeen million annually to qualify for federal subsidies. The Iowa City Republican notes the state may choose to fund its own roads and skip the park venture.
The Ayrton column notes Democratic papers in Des Moines Register largely oppose Flarding the Iowa City Republican candidate. Bernard Ehle sold his farm, moved to Atlantic, and plans to take possession of Hernan Newtun northeast of Anita. A kitchen stove fire near Anita drew Atlantic and local volunteers, aiding in containment. The Board of Supervisors met Monday as activity continued in the region.
White family of Alda Nebraska visit Anita relatives and old home town friends. Old Dave Brandt questions rural trivia in Iowa City Republican. Mrs Frank Bontrager returns from Omaha after pleasant visit with Roy Scott family. Roy Miles Scott visits mother and brother. Wilburn family moves to Anita. Fred Robison and sisters visit Des Moines. Anne Rhodes of Greenfield visits Cecile Soper. Cecile Soper visits Mrs Kewin of Griswold. M Wilburn to Minnesota next week to survey land prospects.
Anita City Park becomes the headquarters for the twenty fourth annual Cass Montgomery Counties Veterans Association reunion. Abe Biggs supervises a platted layout with camping tents full and a three day program featuring renowned speakers. Col K H Sears Ben Wagner and Hamilton Campbell oversee arrangements as the event opens in high style. John C Stone of Omaha arrives after his mother Ftta J Stone’s serious illness. William R Larimer orders the RECORD delivered to his address for one year.
Legal notice from Grant Township trustees warning landowners to destroy all noxious weeds along highways and lands with public easements by August 1st. If ignored, the Board of Trustees will investigate and order destruction at landowner expense, with costs taxed as special assessments plus interest and penalties.
Notice to owners and occupants of property in Anita Iowa to cut and remove all weeds and grass on or abutting streets and alleys within corporate limits by August. Also a lost item notice for a small thirty-second-degree Manasonic pin to be left at the RECORD office for a reward. Also a lost taken notice for a red sow weighing 150 to 175 pounds, owner must prove property and pay expenses.
A note of thanks from Mrs. Josie Zimmermann and Sen. E W Johnson and others for support after a bereavement. Mayor Homer Kirkham and councilmen visited Dexter Tuesday to inspect recently oiled streets praised as successful in many Iowa towns.
The undersigned appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Henry T Richter deceased in Cass County Iowa. Creditors and others indebted or holding claims must present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated July 20 1916.
For sale, a desirable residence near business district in Des Moines. 40 by 130 foot lot with 20 by 44 foot house, three bedrooms, water access, and living areas. Terms include cash and long-time financing. Also notes a fraudulent horse race scheme, a funeral by Manning Undertaking Co., and visits by Woel Wagner Jr. with family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.