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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
5
The author discusses the term lost as a relation between God and people, using Luke Fifteen to show three forms of lostness. The lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son illustrate dependence on the Great Shepherd for salvation, with personal choice and proper relation determining eternal outcomes.
Lee H. Van Slyke a former Anita resident now living in Logan Utah writes a letter to his father O W Van Slyke and to Master Harold Van Slyke. The message may interest Re ecstatic readers.
A Logan group of thirty three men chartered a car and traveled to Downey Idaho to hunt rabbits. They brought back seventeen hundred eight rabbits and filled ten teams to haul them home. The writer praises the winter and notes good health and hearty support from local farmers.
Miss Helen Dinsmore of Houston Texas writes of January in the sunny south noting regular September weather and thriving markets gardens and fruit including summer vegetables figs and oranges as plans to start a Texas Ranch unfold.
The Ladies Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting and election of officers on Saturday January 31 1914 at 2 30 PM. Secretary Mrs Hook.
Synopsis of two acts follows Phyllis Emily Polly and Ted as they navigate troubles, romance, and promises. Characters include Robert Douglas Louise and Molly amid a football game and revelations. The story threads include betrayal triumph jealousy hope and a marriage prospects arc ending with reunion and a pot of gold metaphor.
C H McDermott writes from Stuart Iowa dated January 9 1914 praising the town’s progress. He notes holiday sales of candy and nuts and reports the Commercial Club has installed new electric lights on six blocks, with a deep well being drilled and paving planned. He mentions a son ready to take charge of the ranch and wishes the RECORD success.
Judge Hobson in northeastern Iowa ruled the teachers minimum wage law legal and constitutional, rejecting a claim it violated school boards’ contract rights in Fayette County. The ruling and the scheme to convene the county board for deputy superintendent salaries were deemed not obligatory for the county auditor to act, with the case on appeal to the supreme court.
Seven 50 by 140 foot west front residence lots for sale in the Sloanaker Addition to Anita. Address listed as 52-41 W. M. Perit. Availability announced with emphasis on location within the growing subdivision.
From Fort Collins Colorado M I Jenkins writes to Sherman about news, health, and finances. He notes asthma persists but life is stable and mentions public life topics like tariff reform and Bull Moose. He congratulates Sherman on Record publication and signs warmly.
The News Telegraph reports Cass County Sheriff Bosley will not seek renomination. His career spans Grant township constable Anita marshal deputy sheriff night watch and city marshal before two years ago being elected sheriff. He retires with widespread respect and good wishes.
The letter from C. M. Felt in Tulsa on January 14 1914 describes Mr Chas Page as a multi millionaire who adopted fifty children and built a Children’s Home seven miles west of Tulsa. Page plans to adopt more as space allows and employs staff to run the home and school. Felt comments on Tulsa growth, housing demand, weather, and a Tulsa clearing house report showing January 1914 business totaling over 1.8 million dollars, up from just over 1 million in January 1913.
The Tulsa Daily notes Chas. Page rejects reports of a Republican gubernatorial run. He says politics would distract from his children's home work at Sand Springs and that he wishes to go to heaven, not seek political office. He has received about three hundred letters urging a candidacy.
For sale a six room residence in Anita with kitchen, entry, bath, steam heat, cement walks and good condition. Lot measures 175 by 365 feet. Offered at a bargain on favorable terms. Seller SHERM. F. MYERS.
A large gathering of neighbors and friends met January 20 at B. F. Ballentine and wife to celebrate their seventeenth wedding anniversary with dancing games and supper. The group presented a set of silver knives and forks and departed after a joyful evening.
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