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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
11
Fragmentary chatter reports Mrs Dangleford asking whether her husband’s condition improves after surgery. The reply mentions doctors removing a vermiform appendix during treatment, suggesting overall recovery progress.
An old age health ad explains that tired blood leads to paralysis and poor circulation as arteries harden. It promotes Tonstives from The Tonitives Co of Buffalo New York as a guard for healthy arteries through improved digestion and waste elimination at 75 cents a box.
John Wright of the anti saloon league told the Des Moines council that a majority of incoming lawmakers oppose the Shankland bill and back no single “backward” measure. Representative Frank S. Shankland read and defended the bill noting its aims and potential to dry territory.
State departments under the executive council reported total expenses of 2 615 175 25 and receipts of 2 028 537 97 for the last biennial ending July 1 1912. Salaries and clerk hire totaled 2 501 777 33 with other expenses including travel printing binding and supplies. The report notes a shortfall of about 600 000. Also filed involuntary bankruptcies include Robert Kinkaid Aaron Mackwood and George Dudney with assets and liabilities listed.
The Iowa City Hotel company of Dover Delaware filed with secretary of state W C Hayward for authority to operate in Iowa. It has leased land at Iowa City to build a hotel with capital stock of 100000 dollars and 10000 dollars to be invested in Iowa.
A. WU. Coates secretary of the Iowa Amendment association writes to all legislators opposing the Shankland bill. The measure would submit the issue of saloon operation in communities to a vote by Australian ballot. The association declares its stance against the proposed amendment.
A witty exchange shows Senator Sorghum defending his speech impact. He notes constituents would rather listen to him than hear themselves cheer, implying quiet approval. The remark highlights his self-regard as a speaker with enduring appeal to voters.
A satirical exchange references Stella's fiancé while a paper note hints at naming him. The text also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething claiming gums relief and wind colic cure at 25 cents a bottle.
A fragmented, satirical item notes monthly and weakly roses then lists agriculture prices like ALFALFA 6 dollars and Timothy and Clover mix 4.60 in ads from J. Mulhall Siouxity la Adv. It mentions farms for sale or rent on crop payments and ends with a curmudgeonly proverb about advice and a joke about women’s fat not broadening the mind.
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