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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
The piece argues government by hysteria and a looming defeat for Peace in November, cites Gov. Lowden as a GOP favorite, and predicts a nationwide impact from railroad restitution. It questions the President’s health, criticizes Prohibition stance, and urges focus on federal action over state measures.
Obituary notes Horace Clinton Saunders born 1841 in Pennsylvania. Civil War veteran of the 106th Pennsylvania, later a noted Anita blacksmith and real estate investor. Survived by Howard T Roy E and Julia Petit. Funeral in Nevada then Grinnell.
The Des Moines Capital voices support for A. B. Cummins in a reelection bid, arguing longevity in office steadies troubled waters though critics doubt his motives and clash over personal interests.
The column notes visitors to the Record office, ill family recoveries, and social calls at the Aecorn office. It mentions The Unique advertising dates March 4th and 5th as well as local remarks about payments for the Record and jokes about newspaper work and future lessons for Dennis Pearce.
Obituary notes the death of Ana Fay Knwalom, age 1 year 9 months 2 days, on February 19 1920. Funeral held at home February 21 conducted by Rev J W Boozer. burial at Evergreen cemetery. Also mentions Homer Kirkham lease, birth of a boy to Merle Denne, and busy nursery notes of new babies in the area.
Charles Milton Felt Jr born September 14 1846 in Galesburg Illinois died February 4 1920 at Anita Iowa aged 73 4 10. He moved west in 1870 to Lincoln township Iowa homesteaded 160 acres and later moved to Griswold serving as mayor. He married Julia A Humerick in 1870 and had twins Roland and Royeston with Esther G as granddaughter. Survived by three sisters and several relatives, the community honors his Golden Rule life. Burial followed funeral services in Anita and Atlantic.
Card thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness after the death and burial of Chas. M. Felt. Signed by Dr. R. A. Felt and family Roy Felt and wife. Also a note about last week’s slick sleet and icy walks with streets lights out and a comical reference to a bucket of dog-teed.
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent School District of Anita Cass County Iowa. Annual school election at Town Hall Anita on Monday March 8 1920 from 1 PM to 6 PM. One director for one year to succeed J A Wagner two three year terms to succeed E S Holton and C B Faulkner. One treasurer for two years to succeed W R Spence. Meeting may transact any legal business.
The 1920 annual financial statement shows receipts and disbursements for the Anita Iowa district. It lists balances at Feb 1 1919 and 1920 including taxes collected, apportionment, tuition, and other sources with bond interest and expenditures. an estimate for next year is given. Also notices of saw dust sale and local property moves are included.
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