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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
6
A sermon reflects on the Easter story of Mary and other women finding the tomb empty after Jesus’ crucifixion. It urges steadfast faith over doubt, urging believers to hold fast to God, trust in Jehovah, and seek peace through prayer amid life’s dark mountains.
Karl H. Von Wiegand reports from The Hague that Germany remains isolated and communications are tightly controlled. He notes German defeats are likely exaggerated and German officials deny internal dissent. Americans in Germany are treated with courtesy and he plans to stay on the frontier to relay battlefield news.
W. S. Reed and his family have traveled to Lake Okoboji for several days of recreation and relaxation by the lakeside.
Rev. F R Blakely of Oakland preached both morning and evening at the quarterly meeting though attendance was light due to the Chautauqua session. The article urges regular Sunday worship and notes the final summer union service will be held at the Evangelical Church next Sunday evening with Rev. Robt. W. Swick delivering the sermon.
The article notes the upcoming Annual Conference at Atlantic on September 1 with Dr. Strickland of Simpson College presenting Modern Defenses of the Supernatural. It invites attendance for the church programs including morning services and union evening services and mentions choir practice, weekly prayer meetings, and Queen Esther's Circle gathering with Miss Erma Newton next Friday.
A 1914 Lake Arthur letter from a north Louisiana resident praises regional prosperity. It highlights rice and sugar production, oil, cotton, lumber, and livestock, plus climate, proximity to the Gulf, and local rivalries. The writer notes political factions, a failed city marshal vote, and plans to visit Iowa editors on a show trip.
Mr. Tinsley of Corning arrived to film at the lake capturing 1000 feet of moving pictures. Thrilling scenes include Carl Camp rescuing Miss Lacey Harris from drowning and a cliff fall. Over 400 autos and about 5000 spectators attended, with shows at Harris Saturday night and the Opera House in Anita on August 29.
Cong’s church announces a 10 o’clock Bible School session next Sunday with prompt attendance and prepared lessons about last days of Christ. The pastor will speak on sainthood at the morning service and lead the Christian Endeavor on abolishing war. The final union service is at 8:00 PM at United Evangelical with treasurer’s report and all invited.
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