Former Anita Boy a Leader
The Daily Ardmoreite pays tribute to Leon G. Voorhees former Anita resident and banker. It lauds his Ardmore leadership as president of the First National Bank and of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce predicting 1926 will surpass 1925’s industrial gains with Voorhees and Charley Van Vieck leading the charge.
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Ardmoreite
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Leon G. Voorhees
Anita
Voorhees
Cass County
First National Bank
John C. Voorhees
Leon Voorhees
Charley van Vieck
Five Wresting and Boxing Matches Set for Anita Show
On Tuesday evening January 5th five fast wrestling and boxing bouts will be held at the Unique Theatre Anita under promoters George Smither and Lafe Parker. The event is billed as the biggest of its kind in Anita in years with winner take all matches and eager fans promised. Preliminaries showcase promising raw talent and surprises are anticipated as the meet unfolds.
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Anita
George Smither
Lafe Parker
One Way to Bust Banks
The Bridgewater Times argues most bank failures stem from idle gossip not business woes. It urges silence in discussing banks, warning gossip ruins reputations and fortunes. It says banks are generally safe if tale-bearers keep quiet and avoid spreading damp rumors.
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Bridgewater Times
Iowa
Crimp the Primary Farce in Iowa Politics
The piece attacks Iowa's primary law as a tool for political nincompoops to gain office through gross misrepresentation. It urges the General Assembly to reform the system to prevent sham nominations and ensure rightful elections.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Daughter Critically Ill In Helena Telegram News
Mr and Mrs John C Jenkins received word Thursday that their daughter Miss Arline Jenkins a Helena public school employee is seriously ill. Mr Jenkins travels by evening train to Helena as family learns her condition worsened with mixed hopes for improvement.
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John C. Jenkins
Arline
Helena
Montana
Jenkins
Parole System Criticized As Failing Citizens
The Bridgewater Times laments parole as a failure, saying it allows criminals to reoffend and mocks authorities. It argues for harsher penalties to deter crime and restore fear of the law.
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Bridgewater Times
Anita High School Christmas Program Delights Assembly
The Anita High School Christmas program wowed the assembly with a floor to hall choral entry by the Glee Clubs and a solo by Miss Anita East from Drake University. Louise Trumbull delivered a strong reading, an instrumental trio by Robert Morris and Jas McElDowney impressed, and a duet by Maurine and Mildred Allanson closed with harmony. Phyllis Steele as Old Santa added whimsical remarks and gifts, while each grade held a Christmas tree, exchanges, and a party with stories and brief entertainments.
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Anita High School
Anita East
Dean Cowper
Drake University
Des Moines
Louise Trumbull
Robert
Morris
Jas. McEldowney
Maurine
Mildred Allanson
Phyllis Steele
Santa
Newton Family Reunion Keeps Christmas Cheer in Iowa Gatherings
Postmaster Ed L Newton and his wife delayed Christmas celebrations due to heavy postal work. The Sunday gathering welcomed children and grandchildren including Glen Newton and family from Nevada Iowa Hobart Newton from Atlantic Chas Salmon from Beech and Emmett Newton from Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Ed. L. Newton
Glen Newton
Nevada
Iowa
Hobart E. Newton
Atlantic
Chas Salmon
Beech
Emmett Newton
Council Bluffs
Mrs Wahlert Makes Pleasant Call Wednesday
Mrs. Wahlert paid a friendly visit Wednesday, sharing greetings and updates during a pleasant social call.
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Wm. Wahlert
Stung by Misrepresented School Lyceum Show
Menlo Journal reports dismay over a Redpath-Vawter lyceum night. The play is condemned as immoral with no plot, and the performance is deemed low grade. Superintendent Axthelm refuses to settle with the company due to misrepresentation and unfitness for school.
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Redpath-Vawter Lyceum Bureau
Menlo Journal
Axthelm
Old-Timer Frank D. Gaylord Sends New Year Greetings
An Anita native and former Washburn resident Frank D. Gaylord, brother of the late Mrs. John C. Voorhees, sends thanks for a box of confections and expresses wishes for happiness, prosperity, and plenty in the New Year. He was once employed in the writers printing office and remained faithful in duties.
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Frank D. Gaylord
Anita Boy
John C. Voorhees
Washburn
North Dakota
Frank
Frisking Fords Reported in Atlantic Area
The Atlantic Daily News Telegram notes a Ford purchased in 1912 owned by S. S. L. Smith in the Atlantic area is still active and ready for 1926, and a 1913 model owned by John Deden in the Wiota vicinity is also lively with 1926 plates.
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Atlantic Daily News-Telegraph
S&s. L. Smith
Atlantic
John Deden
Wiota
Mrs. Brockman Undergoes Major Operation in Colorado
Mrs. Mary Hettinger Brockman formerly of Anita underwent a major operation at a Fort Collins hospital and is reported to be recovering slowly.
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Mary Hettinger Brockman
Anita
Fort Collins
Colorado
Surrendering to the Enemy in Washington
The article questions Bob La Follett's GOP loyalty claiming he seeks to follow his father’s principles yet argues this shows he cannot be trusted as a Republican. It accuses party leaders of yielding to his varied isms and labels this a major mistake.
Veteran Anita firefighters Byron Forshay and Marsh Millhollin
The piece honors longtime Anita Fire Department members Byron Forshay and Marsh Millhollin who, despite age and rheumatic pains, are quick to respond to alar ms and fires. It recalls earlier Des Moines fire veterans and notes winter hardship with freezing pipes and blocked vehicles.
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Byron Forshay
Marsh Millhollin
Anita Fire Department
Ring
Des Moines
Anita
Farm Bureau Calendar Signals Winter Demos and Meetings
Farm Bureau schedule lists ventilation demonstration on December 31 in B enton township with Jim McDermott. Annual meeting at City Hall on January 4. Butchering demonstration on January 5 with Paul Dennison in Washington township. January 6 fencing post treatment with Carl Pollock in Union township. January 21 fence post treatment by George Tice in Bear Grove township. January 22 fence post treatment by T E Ostrus in Franklin township.
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Jim McDermott
Benton Township
Paul Dennison
Washington Township
Carl Pollock
Union Township
George Tice
Bear Grove Township
T.E. Ostrus
Franklin Township
Bond Opposition Aims at Iowa Road Funding
The state should rely on auto and gasoline taxes to fund permanent roads in Iowa without an eighty five million dollar bond issue. If more is needed, a small gasoline tax hike could be acceptable, with tourists bearing a larger share since they use public highways most.
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Ilowa
Iowa
Christmas Eve at Pap Karns Family Home
Christmas Eve gathering at the Karns home in Anita brought together Mr and Mrs Chas Karns and their children grandchildren and in laws for gifts from Santa Claus a square dance by George Bills and a festive dinner with roast goose. The event marked the first time in years that the entire family was together.
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Chas. F. Karns
Third and Locust Street
Anita
Santa Claus
Hazel Karns
Gladys Ames
George Bills
Karns
Pap and Mathers
Corn Sugar Rise A New Rival For Cane And Beet Sugar
Field corn supplies a growing source for granulated sugar, corn oil, and syrup. An Illinois plant yields 25 pounds of sugar per bushel, processing 18 000 bushels daily and over 5 500 000 yearly. If several plants operate, corn could curb cane and beet imports and stabilize prices. The venture began in 1923 and also produces gluten stock feed rich in protein.
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Illinois
United States
America
Uncle Jim Morgan Sends Seasons Greeting From Florida
Uncle Jim Morgan in Little River Florida sends season's greetings to the Record editor and friends in the hometown. He basks in Florida's climate and notes the boom is less acute, offering quiet and rest to readers.
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Jimmy” Morgan
Florida
Jim
Little River
Family Visit From Hughenden Canada Noted in Anita
Don Taylor wife and daughter Miss Elna of Hughenden Canada stay several weeks in Anita at the home of Mother B. F. Sisler I. E. Bowen Mrs. Ida Mun tendam and other relatives as listed in local notices.
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Don Taylor
Elna
Hughenden
Canada
Anita
B. F. Sisler
I. E. Bowen
Ida Muntendam
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John Paxton
Newton Family Reunion
Farm Bureau
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Nebraska
Sherm
Emma Moore
Millard W. Chrisman
Phil T. Williams
Pap Karns
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