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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
4
The notice lists passage options: per year two dollars per year or one dollar for shorter terms. A stamp or fare value of 2.7 feet is mentioned, with Thursday August 19 1926 as a date reference. The fragmentary text suggests a transit or immigration rate notice from a 1926 publication.
A collection of opinions on state budgeting and salaries, Brookhart’s Senate record, and the primary system. It critiques wages, corruption, and the Iowa Republican stance, arguing the primaries favor wealth over the poor and urging fidelity to genuine Republicanism amid political unrest.
The Record thanks Rev Don A Allen former Anita M E church pastor now retired in Fresno California for a crate of fruit and friendship across the years. His letter accompanying the gift is published with appreciation for longtime friends and memories.
A skeptical editorial critiques the Corn Growers Association for failing to deliver promised dollar corn and questions what new confidence game may appeal to voters. The piece notes financiers who driven a Florida stampede have returned north with ample money to weather winter, implying ongoing financial maneuvering.
Harry P. Harrison of Chicago owner of the Redpath Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureaus owns a Traverse City cherry orchard in Michigan and sends a crate of large black sweet cherries to the Record editor praising their flavor. He has productive fruit farms in the north and prospective oil lands in the south, suggesting no danger of poverty.
Anita Iowa announces opening date September 6 for the public schools with new elective offerings in typewriting and bookkeeping for Seniors and Juniors. The article lists the faculty including Superintendent C W Garlock and principal B V Horswell plus several instructors from Iowa towns. It notes enrollment, local bank dividends, and brief community updates about residents and travel plans.
A Ford loaded with German police dog pies priced at 25 dollars was on sale in Anita yesterday. Paul Bangham, once a notable Anta youth and son of Lew and Mrs Bangham of Des Moines, is visiting Anita from San Antonio where he serves in aviation, spending three weeks of vacation before winter storms begin.
Recalled Des Moines Republicans nominate Dave Stewart of Sioux City for a short term Senate seat. The young candidate is praised as a new ideal capable of leading Iowa Republicans for years, backed by his Legion service, Marine record, and strong statewide appeal.
Ordinance 69 designates streets in Anita as Boulevards State and Arterial Highways from east to west corporate limits. Vehicles must stop at entrances. Violators face misdemeanor penalties of 1 to 100 dollars, costs, and possible jail time up to 30 days. Enacted August 16 1926 by Town Clerk W T Biggs with approval.
Mrs. Azel S. Ames was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted Wednesday by Bessie Myers Lowell. Pinochle Club members and friends enjoyed cards and entertainment then refreshments. Ames received many useful seasonable gifts. Earlier, Miss Louise Trumbull hosted a similar gathering for young people at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Karns.
Mrs Jennie Overmier contemplates spending the winter in California with her daughter and may decide to remain in the state permanently.
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