Our Flag Pledge of patriotism in verse
Poem celebrates the national flag with colors red white and blue and stars. The piece extols the flag as unique among lands and urges a hurrah for the country’s banner.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
Council of Defense Bans German Language in Anita 1918
The Council of Defense orders that from this date no German or Austrian communication or speech shall be carried on on streets public highways or telephone lines in Grant Township or in public places including schools. Citizens are urged to report violations and notices will be posted in Anita and Grant Township and published in Anita Iowa newspapers dated January 24 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
Anita
Grant Township
Iowa
District Court Notes in McFarland v Shannon
In the case set for January 24, McFarland claimed sale of 108 bushels of corn at 2.00 per bushel. Shannon admitted buying the corn but offered 1.60 per bushel. the plaintiff accepted the offer in court and dismissed the case. Loyal G. Hesser’s will was admitted to probate January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McFarland
Henry Shannon
Loyal G. Hesser
Anita Red Cross adds numerous new members list
The Anita Red Cross announces a long list of new members added since the last report. Names include Mrs. L. J. Johnson Miss Anna Johnson Mrs. Johanna Linehan Miss Edna Webster Dr. Scheeler Miss Emma Wagner Ira Bowen Mrs. Ira Bowen and many others. The Old Soldier dinner scheduled for February 12 is canceled at the government’s request to conserve resources. Mrs. Mack Bruce of Big Sandy Montana visits and says farewell to friends as she travels to visit her son Lorren Brie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Red Cross
L. J. Johnson
Anna Johnson
Johanna Linehan
Edna Webster
Scheeler
Emma Wagner
Ira Bowen
George Wild
Cliff Matheny
Glen Millard
W. H. Karnes
Art Barnholdt
Art Barnholdat
E. S. Wolfer
Chas. Schaake
George Morgan
O. Todhunter
Bohning
Wm. Cryer
John Steinmetz
Guy Steinmetz
Bert Scarlett
Alice Loan
Merle Walker
Madeline Reynolds
Frank Norton
G. DeCamp
M. Wheatley
George Swennecker
Mack Bruce
Big Sandy
Montana
Ads
Lorren
Brie
Men Enter U S Forestry Service From Van Coover
Clarence Birge Archie Armstrong Ira Edwards and Frank McDermott left for Van Coover Washington to join the forestry division of Uncle Sam. Mr and Mrs Chas Faulkner and Miss Ethel Stone are mentioned in local notes. Elsie Bruce of Council Bluffs visited the Westons last week. A social appeal requests a small contribution to support the boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Birge
van Coover
Washington
Uncle Sam
Forestry Department
Archie Armstrong
Frank McDermott
Forestry Service
Government
Elsie Bruce
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Buzz Highley
W. J. Weston
Local residents visit friends and enlistment notes in 1918
Mrs Mack Bruce of Big Indy Montana and her daughter Mrs Bessie Messmore of Farmer South Dakota visited friends in town this week. Several residents are noted for health improvements enlistment travels and forestry service assignments with Mr W T Biggs and Carl Wilson leaving Massena for Van Coover Washington to join Uncle Sam. The Kensington Club met at Mrs I K Nichols home in manic Anita on January 22 1918 with dainty refreshments to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Bruce
Big Indy
Montana
Bessie Messmore
Farmer
South Dakota
Kensington Club
Sherm's Condition Steady With No Clear Change
Sherm's condition remains about the same with no marked improvement or decline observed today, leaving doctors cautious but hopeful about stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm
Alien Enemy Registration Notice Goes Into Effect
Ottumwa Iowa issues a nationwide foreign registration order for German alien enemies over fourteen to register February 4 through February 6 from six A M to eight P M each day with four 3 by 3 inch photos. Those failing to comply by February 9 face custody by the U S Marshal. Chief Registrar Charles W McCarty directs local postmasters to publicize and assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marshal’s Office
Charles W. McCarty
Ottumwa
Iowa
Department of Justice
Proclamation urges thrift as wartime duty and thrift stamps drive
The proclamation designates January 24 to February 3 as a period to promote War Savings and Thrift Stamps for national victory. Anita mayor I H Kirkham urges all to save and invest for the war effort and supporting fighting men. The Ladies Cemetery Association elected officers at Farmers Supply Store on January 26 1918. Officers include Mrs B D Forshay president and Mrs Mary Smither vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iowa
I. H. Kirkham
Anita
The
Ladies Cemetery Association
Farmer's Supply
B. D. Forshay
Mary Smither
W. Hook
A. H. F. Ziegler
J. L. Carey
Dora McElfresh
Andrew Weigand
Vere B. Hook
Vere B. Hook, Chairain of Flower Committes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gourt
Ira Edwards
Massena
Chas. Faulkner
California
Ethel Stone
L. R. Galiher Co
Wn. Gilpatric
Emery Harper
Andy Harper
Annie O'Leary
Merrill Parkinson
C. D. Parkinson
Forestery Service
W. T. Biggs
Billy
Omaha
Army
Carl Wilson
Chas. Wilson
Groes
Forestry
National Movement For Saving
W. L. Harding
Ottumwa, Iowa
Attest, G. Miller Clerk
Search the Anita Record Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Anita Record?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.