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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
A 1916 editorial argues that the national treasury deficit reflects ongoing Democratic strength. It predicts many returning soldiers will stay home, notes harsh scrutiny of the booze trade, and calls for light and strong leadership from the party in the next four years. It questions Bryanite issues and hints at Clarke’s political decline.
A nostalgic Christmas reflection recalls childhood beliefs about Santa, stockings, and reindeer, then shifts to family life with a son eager for gifts and a tale of grandparents. The writer shares warmth, memories, and holiday wishes, closing with Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greetings.
The Massena District Fair Association plans to resurrect and stage an exhibition next year. D. P. Hogan is not listed among current Fair Association officers. The legislature will be urged to raise district judges’ salaries from 43 500 to 95 000 and supreme judges from 6 000 to 10 000.
The piece satire ranges from the state bee inspector office to economic hardship and farm life. It cites critic Zeal for rural mail service changes, dismissed patent medicine praise, and questions aiding farmers with modern schemes. It mocks future futures trading fears and Columbus exploration plans amid 1916 era concerns.
G. E. McDermott shipped cattle and hogs to Omaha this week. Chas. D. Robinson and wife were Omaha visitors this week. Mrs. H. R. Robison returned Tuesday evening from Council Bluffs. Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Campbell were Atlantic visitors Sunday afternoon. Miss Mildred Knowlton is confined to bed with rheumatism. Curt Todhunter to stay on J. A. Taylor farm next year. Mrs. Guy McDermott was a pleasant caller at RECORD office Saturday. Note the price changes for milk and cream in Alamito Sanitary Dairy Company ad.
Maybelle Main Northup born January 20 1861 in finden Iowa died December 1916 in Des Moines Iowa at age 55 years 10 months 17 days She married C P Northup October 3 1881 in Dexter Iowa and had five children Perry R Russell E Nelson M Daisy Mable Her sisters Flora E Young Bettie Clay and brother W E Main survived by two grandchildren Death followed brain hemorrhages on November 27 and December 5 Funeral December Yth Capitol Hill Church of Christ Des Moines with Elder W Cole Laurel Hill Cemetery W R C members attended in a body
The page excerpt features a handwritten letter from Anna Lueckert Mueller of 507 West 135th Street New York City praising The Record’s weekly reach and mentioning politics with a note on women’s suffrage. It also includes a gossip item about Anna O Leary, a former Anita girl, and a brief government bulletin on syrup to cut living costs.
The Ninth District will get three Naval Academy appointments with exams January 10, 1917, at the Government Building in Council Bluffs under the Civil Service Commission. Applicants aged 15 to 20 compete. top three advance to final exam April 17, 1917 after physicals. algebra and geometry favored. Contact Harry E. Ball or W. R. Green for details.
R C Rasmussen reports thanks for the RECORD and notes Johnstown New York hosts a fortieth Obedience Lodge anniversary. He mentions Johnstown Historical Society and a Visitors Guide, with gatherings by W W Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain.
Sherm F Myers in Anita Iowa receives a request to replace Walpole with Fairlight on his address label The letter notes exceptional weather and praises California as unbeatable and is signed I H Silvius
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