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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
8
Multiple Iowa papers comment on the Anita Record debut by Sherm Myers and C J Goodpasture. Reports note voluntary $1000 repayment to Tribune’s proprietor to honor a contract, discuss Myers’ return to publishing, and predict rivalry in western Iowa. Other editorials praise the new paper’s printing quality while recalling past ventures.
The Enterprise notes the launch of the Anita Record volume 1 issue 1 by Myers and Goodpasture. Sherm F. Myers, longtime editor of the Anita Tribune, serves as editor and John Goodpasture handles the mechanical department. proprietors known in Anita. first issue praised for typography and advertising. Mrs. Geo Burberry, visiting with daughter Mrs. Seth Weeks, has been ill and is improving after a severe spell.
Considerable space this week in the RECORD is given to Letters From The People from Anita and friends. The editor notes the personal but broadly interesting nature of these communications and invites readers at home or abroad to write. Mrs. Jack Stone signs off with warmth and a nudge to visit.
A stream of letters from readers in Milo Missouri to Uncle Sherm and H L Moore sketching early support for the Anita Arcord and Record subscriptions. Moore notes moving plans, a death in Spokane, and educational ambitions while a Milo Chronicle origin story hints at local press experience. Enclosed is $1.50 for one year of the Record.
The page shows a personal letter from Milo, Missouri dated January 8, 19123, to Sheri. He expresses affection despite faults and mentions plans to visit in March to offer pointers. The text appears as a casual, intimate note with a playful tone.
Boston correspondent Dr F G Salisbury writes from Boston January 9 1913 praising the Anita Record and noting the family’s good health while urging Sherm to renew the newspaper subscription and send a yearly bill. He closes with good wishes for a prosperous year.
From Wiley Harrison of Guthrie Center Iowa dated January 8 1816 the letter addresses a friend Sherm with humor and remarks on The Anita Record and includes a check for 1 50. The tone is personal and friendly noting the River to River road locale and best wishes.
Ben Glaze of Osceola Iowa sends a note dated January 9 1918 praising the paper and enclosing a draft for 1 50 to be sent to The Orphans Home for a one year subscription. He enjoys the editorials especially Good Morning and looks forward to future issues.
Atlantic News Telegraph argues the Rock Island line serving Atlantic must upgrade its rolling stock after a quarter century of unchanged equipment. The rail service overcrowding forces passengers to endure smoking cars and standing room, prompting calls for legislative action and a policy to match rising demand.
In about six reports the delay of Mr. Peterson by trains west of Atlantic is noted but none specify the exact location. The lawyer requests a specific statement to satisfy curiosity.
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