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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
6
A historical editorial argues for nationwide prohibition, denouncing open saloons as a danger to youth and national strength. It calls for ending saloons, reallocating tax money, and treating liquor interests with firm but fair policy while urging leadership from a united nation.
A Boone News Republican remark critiques editors who turn their papers into personal advertisements. It argues most editors must focus on topics of general interest to sustain credibility and success over time.
The article notes French soldiers in the Algeria campaign of 1844 47 mixed absinthe with wine as a febrifuge and returned with a drinking habit. It describes progression from muscular quivering and hair loss to emaciation and a sallow face, followed by brain lesions, dreams, delusions, and eventually paralysis and death.
Miss Mary Reed of Payette wed Louis D. Hartson of Ottumwa Iowa in a June 24 1914 Presbyterian church ceremony officiated by the bride’s father The wedding featured a ring ceremony bridesmaids Alice Reed and Christine Swanson best man Arthur Hungerford music by Paul Brainard Esther Reed and Mabel Dorsey with Payette teachers coordinating decor The couple left for a honeymoon in the mountains and will reside in Grinnell Iowa where Hartson is an assistant professor of psychology and education
Henry D. Holaday of Massena township, a Republican nominee, won strong primary support with 108 of 126 votes in his home precinct. The Massena Echo praises his farming background, community service, and promise to canvass the county for a successful Treasurer bid.
The congregation will have no preaching services at the church for the next three Sundays while the pastor is on vacation. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor will continue each Sunday. Pastor H. J. Wilkins expects to return by the first Sunday in August.
The church reports rising midweek attendance and emphasizes prayer meetings as spiritual barometers. Elections for Christian Endeavor officers are announced with G F Wilburn as President Maude Dean as Vice President Cora Fickel as Secretary and John Henderson as Treasurer. A summer union service at Keystone Park drew good turnout and future meetings are expected to grow. A July 6 box social at the Wilburn home aims to fund the League room with attendees from Willow Grove and Massena. H H King Pastor. Pratt shipped hogs to Valley Junction Tuesday.
A letter from the Smith family in Wichita Falls describes the city as a growing oil and manufacturing hub with three railroads, high living costs, and a hot climate. They note strong church support, a loyal community, a bustling business scene, and fond memories of Anita while praising local hospitality and the city’s vitality. The husband mentions gas and lighting costs, a large bank handling big checks, abundant work, and their positive outlook despite heat and few trees. The baby prospers as they adjust.
A note discovered on the editorial table requests advertising notices to run twice in the Record. The message references an editor and a nightmare as the motive for the local notices.
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