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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
A collection of exhortations from the Oakland Acorn using proverbs on persistence across growth speech and civic effort. The piece critiques political reform debates, referencing Roosevelt Cummins and GOP reformers while lampooning passive Republicans and eager Democrats amid a Capitol extension discussion.
The text offers sharp opinions on political scheming in East Des Moines and critiques of power, influence, and dishonesty in Congress and public life. It attacks selfishness and graft, warning that less action by some men leads to perceived strength and eventual accountability.
In a rare moment Craddock speaks as a true old-time Republican noting the unseen wave of jobless from western states marching toward Washington. He asks if history will repeat itself under current political strain.
The piece argues that genuine sustenance is found in a small wisp of clover hay, not straw, and urges shoppers to price items with local merchants before ordering from Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and Co. It proposes a special sale day on hammers to profit the knocker.
A critic argues enacting a prohibition on liquor manufacture is as simple as regulating traffic. The piece praises Woodrow for handling his team well and likens him to a broncho buster and lampoons lingering unwanted papers at your address.
The piece argues Gov. Clark, though not thrilled about succeeding himself, is viewed as superior to several challengers and likely to win.
Clarence W. Bruce attended to business interests in Cass county this week. Mrs. Bruce is slowly recovering from a several months old operation and, though not fully well, shows great improvement, bringing relief to friends in Anita and nearby areas.
B F Simpson purchased a 100 by 40 foot lot on the corner east of the Odd Fellows hall in Anita for 1600 dollars. The sale price was modest for the area and a rumor says a fine modern dwelling may be built on the site later this year.
Cass Encampment No 157 S O F installed officers led by L P Hadley with G A Johnson, R Pratt and Wm Weise among others. New officers include C L Wilson and Wm Jones with Val Wiegand guiding, plus a large Hawkeye Encampment delegation from Atlantic aiding in ceremonies and conferring degrees on several new candidates.
Ed Stager works for F L Sisler. Ethel Soper ill with la grippe. Mary Egan enjoys mumps. F L Sisler delivered hogs to Anita buyers. Wayne Sisler visited with cousin Evelyn Stager. John Dill and wife visited Minnie Borth. W M Folger family visited. FE A Soper, Ollie Pierce and wife visited H R Johnson. Mrs Chas Jewett visited cousin Arline Sisler. F L Sisler and wife visited brother Walter Sisler. Mrs F W Stager and daughter Evelyn visited aunt Em Sisler. Browning a local oil painter seen at Sears Building. Myrtle Steinmetz visiting Shelby. Mrs D L Spiker and daughter visited Des Moines. N Burkhart has an announcement in today’s Record.
Jas B Lewis announces a big reduction sale at the New Racket this week. The Lawrence Deming Co. play the Opera House next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday January 1th 20th 21st after finishing a successful week in Clarinda with nightly audiences around 1000.
Mesdames W. K. Carey J. D. Young and A. H. Ziegler served as record callers Tuesday. "Old Jones" advertised attractive specials for Friday and Saturday. Amos W. Shipman fell from a rear meat market platform yesterday injuring his wrist with bruises and sprain.
Roy Scholi visits his uncle and aunt in Mays Elle Kansas. Dues for the Ladies Improvement League are due at the Library. Evona Cooper is ill with la grippe under Dr V Beaver care. A Blaugas plant is installed at the Robison home in Lincoln township.
Benj Bowen helps his brother Clyde H in the drug store while Mrs. Lloyd Biggs of Casey visited last week at her sister Mrs. E N McLaughlin's home. Jas Ball from City Bakery spent last week in Des Moines. Mrs. W F Wise and the baby have been under Dr C V Beaver's care.
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