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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
A long, critical political mockery targets the Democratic campaign in Iowa. The piece urges farmers to vote Republican, cites Governor nominations and shortages, notes Theodore Roosevelt’s distant ties, and reports on local civic items including Cannon transfer and community visits.
Local families Cisco detailed social visits with Shultz and Dement families in Brayton and Anita. O M Bovee and wife from California tour Des Moines on route to Canada. W C T U officers elected. plans set for September 14 at Mrs Overmeyer’s. Schedules include W S Reed excavating for Vernon dwelling and visits by Hanton O Connell to Griswold RECORD office.
Steinke and Butler, Atlantic clothing firm, have purchased the Carter and Roe stock in Anita. They will add new lines and keep the Anita store as a leading county option. A manager will take charge around September 1, with personal oversight by Steinke or Butler and a lease secured to assure a lasting, quality goods offer. Fred Steinke and Bert Butler bring strong local ties as Cass county veterans.
The Ladies Society of the M E Church will host a chicken pie dinner in the church dining room on Friday August 20 inviting all. Various residents including Ben Bowen Mrs Phoebe Tharnish Frank Luxford and Miss Leola Peterson made recent visits or moves. Township trustees met. several locals and visitors passed through Anita and nearby towns. Chautauqua week succeeded with guests S A Gaines and family, and several relatives spent time at Lake Okoboji.
All Rebekah members are requested to be present at the regular meeting on the night of August 20. The degree team is asked to attend. Mrs. Ellen Biggs is Noble Grand.
On August 9 1920 A D Dean disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by his son Kenneth N Dean stating the public notice to that effect. The declaration releases the parent from future financial obligations linked to the son.
A Nebo Shoe Company spokesman notes a Saturday sale boosted publicity and cash receipts reaching 31787 in checks from buyers across twenty one towns including Defiance Iowa. The piece also records local social updates and infrastructure progress on Main Street including iron poles and cable work supervised by Burt Wissler.
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