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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
Nostalgic reminiscence of old Christmas days in Anita with snow sleet and sleigh bells. References to Santa Claus, gifts, and a big turkey dinner evoke the season's memories while urging care and generosity for children and temperance during holidays.
The city mourns H J Suplee who died December 13 in Mission Texas at 74. funeral at M E Church in Anita. Also brief notes on John M Grace’s slow recovery, Carrie Shipman’s fall injury, and a destructive fire at S T Perry’s northeast Anita barn. Contained commentary urges conservation and mocks a twin baby monopoly.
Mrs Donna Cornell and children visit Des Moines relatives while E W Holmes and wife host. Mr and Mrs Water Hook celebrate 54th anniversary with neighbors across the country sending good wishes. R C Quanty and wife visit Anita guests of J T Monnig and wife. Levi Purvis of Moravia visits family here due to his mother's illness. Mr James D Guisinger and Miss Florence J Nilges wed at the Evangelical parsonage in Adair Town. December WC T U meeting hosted by Mrs Thomas Kelley with state convention report. Various local visits, illnesses, and farm notes fill the week.
The piece argues for Republican success and protectionist policy in the next national election. It contrasts Democratic governance with Republican aims, citing efficiency and economy in public affairs and warning against autocracy. Local notes include residents visiting, job changes, and jurors serving in Atlantic.
The Congregational Church schedules a Christmas morning service at 7:00 a.m. with candlelit illumination and a full program including a choir anthem. A Christmas Eve entertainment by the children is set for 7:30 p.m. in the church auditorium, featuring solos, hymns, and five brief addresses by local ministers and a lawyer.
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