Eliza Koontz Herbet Dies at 78 in Anita Iowa
Eldest daughter of George and Mary Koontz born near New Castle Indiana in 1837. She married twice and lived in Fairfield and Iowa counties before settling with her children in Council Bluffs. Funeral held at Sherm Myers home with several ministers and a church quartet. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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George
Mary (Eller) Koontz
New Castle
Indiana
Sherm. F. Myers
Anita, Jows
Jefferson County
Iowa
J. L. Myers
Fairfield
Uss County
Henry C. Herbert
Herbert
Baptist Church
Maggie Abbott
Council Bluffs
Etta E. Stone
Martha Hughes
Tulsa
Oklahoma
J. A. Eller
Hedrick
David E. Tinsley
Corning
Alma
Z. Tinsley
Ottumwa
Henry Tipaley
Portland
Oregon
Mary Duncan
Estherville
GC. L. Thomas
H.J. Wilkins
Congregational Church
Marie Spence
Bessie Carson
W.R. Spence
R. (. Rasmussen
J. D. Young
Jesus
Evergreen Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mother's Death Gratitude
Card thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral tributes after the death of a mother and grandmother. Signed by Rava Be Stone and family, Sueno F Myers and family.
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Rava BE
Stone
Sueno
F. Myers
Union Meeting of Four Anita Churches
Four Anita churches hold a union meeting next Sunday August 27 at the Anita Christian Church at 9 a.m. W R B Orchard editor of the Cornell Bluffs Nonpareil will address the meeting. A mass gathering at 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church will also feature Mr Orchard speaking.
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Anita
Christian Church of
Iowa Campaign Hinted As Pink Tea Affair
The article suggests a lighthearted view of the Iowa political campaign this year, describing it as a pink tea affair with parties, social gatherings, and genteel tone. It notes involvement by prominent local figures and hints at a convivial campaign atmosphere.
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Iowa
Harding Strength Praised as Calm View Urged
The Charles City Press says Harding's strength before the people allows viewing the situation calmly while the heathen rage, framing the stance as steady leadership amid turmoil.
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Harding
Charles City
Town Republican Party Seeks Straight Des Moines Paper
The writer urges the Town Republican faction to publish a direct Republican newspaper from Des Moines. He criticizes current mugwump examples and parties figures Gardner Cowles and Lafe Young, demanding prompt and clear action from the rest of the group.
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Des Moines
Gardner Cowles
Lafe “Young
Voting Instructions Encourage Labor and Republican Markings
The text urges voters to mark an X opposite every Republican on the official ballot and compliments organized labor on starting to learn its lesson, implying political guidance and labor perspectives in a civic context.
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Organized
Farmers oppose kindergarten framing on road tax plan
Citizens claim farmers and taxpayers are not entitled to discuss kindergarten topics when explaining a proposal to pave roads without raising taxes.
Ambiguous political jibes and potential candidacy notes
The fragment discusses political loyalties with a Republican tilt for the ticket and mentions William J. Bryan possibly leaving Nebraska to pursue real estate ventures and a U S Senate seat in the South. It ends with a remark on Candidate Meredith and a question about his sobriety.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Meredith Loses Halo as Iowa Focus Shifts to Animals
A writer notes Meredith has lost credibility while Iowa's attention shifts to livestock. The piece contrasts state focus on sheep and hogs with neglect of the state's children, arguing policy and media emphasis favor animals over youth.
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Iowa
Candi date Meredith's champagne sipping questioned
The question asks whether Meredith confines his champagne sipping to guests at Des Moines or extends to Chicago New York Washington and other points. The phrasing suggests debate over whether Meredith treats the practice as a courtesy limited to hosts or applies more broadly.
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Meredith
Des Moines
Chicago
New York
Washington
Preachers and churchmen under fire in Iowa governor race
The editorial targets clergy who back Republicans yet meddle in nominations. It questions their consistency over liquor ties to A. B. Cummins and defenses of Harding. It cites Meredith’s champagne remark and contrasts Harding's lifetime abstinence, urging honesty from religious voters and warning against pressuring churchgoers toward Meredith. Also notes Tom C White visiting Glenwood relatives.
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W. L. Harding
Harding
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Towa
Meredith
Bill” Harding
Harding stance urged as evidence of Golden Rule in play
Local commentary contrasts Harding support with alleged pro saloon stance. Regional notices report visitors from Sidney Neb and Anita, church and civic group developments, a Cass County Fair baby show plan, autos trip to Ohio, and social visits across Atlantic area.
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Harding
Cass County Fair
Anita
Anita Chautauqua Opens With St Clair Sisters and Schoonover
The Anita Chautauqua opened with the St Clair Sisters quartet performing songs and Miss Mae St Clair's piano pieces. Judge Manford Schoonover delivered a practical address on unseen forces guiding youth, followed by Miss Anna Theresa Davault’s dramatic reading from Polly of the Circus and the Orphean Musical Club.
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Supt
Pillsbury
St. Clair Sisters
Mae St. Clair
St. Clair
Dixie
Velma St. Clair
St. Clairs
Kanosas
Manford Schoonoover
Schoonover
Anna Theresa Davault
Polly
Circus
Davault
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Mother
Adam
McEvoy & Johnson Hardware, Implements and Harness
Lowa
A.N. Crow
Tom. C White
Glenwood
City
Lavina White
A. J. Joy
Colfax Grand
Jones
S. F. Cooper
Chas. Zike
Sidney, Neb
J. W. Zike
Mr. Zike
Lewis Standard
The
Centerville Journal
Anita Record
Atlantic
Davenport
Cass County
Christian Laymen’s Union
L. P. Hadley
J.D. Peterson
B. D. Forshay
N. W. Way
W.T. Wilson
R.S. Henderson
K. S. Holton
J. W. Martin
Robert A. Wilson
B. Luman
Ohio
Creston
Rip van Winkle
Leona Linderman
Norwalk
B. L. Scarlett
Cora Stoodt
Wiota
Anita Chautauqua
Helen Dinsmore
Orphean Musical Club
Crumbaker
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