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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
5
Frank R Leffingwell announces plastering and concrete services with sixteen years in the business and guarantees satisfaction. Prices stated as first class. Also notes other snippets about local ministerial association and a sale notice from Anita Iowa.
Job notice seeks applicants for the Eleanor Moore Hospital Training School for Nurses in Boone Iowa. Direct address for applications to Eleanor Moore Hospital Boone Iowa with contact Mrs Cora Hall Des Moines. Also lists local society updates and small notices about people and events in the area.
Rural property seven miles from Anita with fair improvements and good terms. For details contact the Record office at 32-21.
Atlantic News Telegraph notes mixed views of Congressman W R Green but affirms his unwavering integrity and faithful representation of the district. It argues Democratic candidate Mr Prior lacks Green's demonstrated ability and urges Republican support for Green’s re election.
The Anita Chautauqua proceedings feature readings by Lamb and Parnell, brass quartets, and a variety of acts. Chautauqua highlights include the Orphean Club prelude, Plattenburg lecture on small towns, Old Home Singers and Geneva Sehell’s children’s performances, George Fred Williams addressing causes of the current war, and a concluding Sunday concert at Qanune’s.
A playful lyric laments a broken down car bought years ago for a fortune. The speaker rails at repairs and expenses while recalling happier drives, chores, and the toll on finances and pride, ending with humor about getting back on the road.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Republican year with mentions of a campaign van, a sweeping victory, and candidates like Deanorout Nationaly and Charles RE. It references voters listening and party expectations, with unclear lines about who will be elected and regional party activity.
The piece argues that many readers expect freebies for paid ads and papers while advertisers pay, noting a split between the few who buy content and the many who seek gratis materials. It remarks on advertising buyers and the economics of newspaper distribution.
Ernest Wade and family of Adair spent Sunday at the John Wade home. Dorale Wade and two younger children visited relatives in Vinton and will spend days in Jackson county. Mrs. Rollie Way and son Max visited the R H Lantz home. Ross Howlett was in Omaha on business last week. Freida Wade visited her parents. Mrs Chas Jewett improving. A large group from the community attended the Chautauqua in Anita. Lena Wade saw Ringlings circus in Atlantic. Robert Heckman seriously ill. Bert Lewis and family of Norwalk visited ET M Tidenderiun home.
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