Harding approves Geo Wilson for Iowa judge seat
Local readers praise Governor Harding for appointing Geo A Wilson as judge to replace the late Dudley. Wilson, brother of Menlo and Greenfield dealers, is noted for fair dealing and strong business reputation. The piece mentions Wilson’s firm purchases and regional auto sales across Guthrie Center Menlo Greenfield Fontanelle and Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Gov
Harding
Wilson
Dudley
Geo. Wilson
Jim Pierce
The
Homestead
Geo. A. Wilson
J. M
J. H. Wilson
Menlo
F. R. Wilson
Greenfield
Wilson Bros
Iowa
Selby, Lyle and Co
Guthrie Center
Fontanelle
Adair
Wilson Boys
Guthrian
Courts curb draft tampering and wartime benefits praise
The piece notes courts restraining draft interference while praising U S government military insurance as the most just provision for soldiers. It contrasts American regard for a quarter with the Kaiser and hints at sending a provocative phrase to the Kaiser for reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sherm
F. Myers
Adair News
Weather and politics mingle in cold country rust
Readers ponder how extreme cold in Canada and the Dakotas might freeze political action and whether meat industry controls could keep retailers from cheating. The letter urges urgent newspaper support as the editor is ill and the staff toils to publish. The writer thanks responders to a prior S. O. S. appeal and sympathies to the family.
Opera House Fire Destroys Building In Early Morning Fire
Firefighters battled a blaze at a locally owned opera house discovered around 1:00 am on Friday. The fire, aided by windy conditions, could not be saved and confined to the structure owned by F. O. Worthing. Nearby firms C H Bowen Druggist Claude Hansen general merchandise and Hugo Weise bakery faced smoke and danger but prevented spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
F. O. Worthing
C. H. Bowen
Claude Hansen
Hugo Weise
Installation of Officers of Anita Chapter No 1170
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen Anita Chapter 1170 held an officer installation on January 4 1918 at the K P Hall. Officers installed include Foreman C D Robinson. Vice officers Chas Campbell Guy Steinmetz M C. Watchman N O Morgan. Sentinel Walter Storer. Organist Mrs Chas Hettinger. Lady Rebecca Mrs Archer Steinmetz. Lady Rowena Gertrude Robinson. Next meeting January 21 1918 includes guest Karl Frink of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Anita
K. P. Hall
C. D. Robinson
Chas. Campbell
M.C. J
Geo. Smither
R. H. Storer
Chaplin
Chas. Hettinger
Rebecca
Archer Steinmetz
Rowena Gertrude Robinson
Yeomen
Karl Frink
Des Moines
Editor critically ill as press notes grave outlook
The editor lies seriously ill at his home on North Hill with hope fading. A preliminary bladder operation was performed for drainage with no clear improvement. Doctors Campbell Adair and Becker and nurses are battling to save him. The letter includes war reflections attributed to Taft on future American enlistment and battlefield losses.
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Sherm
F. Myers
Anita Record
Press
North Hill
S. Campbell
Adair
Becker
Anita
Dr. Campbell
Atlantic
Campbell
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Sherm Myers
Menlo Journal
Dallas County Record
General Pershing
Germany
Old Man Winter
Washington, D.C
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
France
Gen. Pershing
North
Copperheads
Hin Hing Bone
Canada
Dakotas
En Country
L. R. Galiher Co
ROE & Kohl
Burns
Ed. Lewis
R&cord
Doctors Report
Taft
England
Mr. Taft
Pugh
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