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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
4
A 1913 notice frames propaganda and anti war sentiment in Anita Cass County Iowa. It attacks slanderous politics while urging loyalty to wartime democracy and condemning antiwar voices in the press. The column ties foreign events to domestic political battles and media roles.
A historical column debates the rise of city department stores over small town merchants and urges farmers and merchants to unite. It recalls political meddling by Democrats dictating Republican policies while critiquing local tax and assessor practices. The notes also mention Fourth of July celebrations and residents like Bin Stager returning to Audubon county to work before Christmas.
The July 1918 Cass County session records show reinforced concrete pipe bids due July 15 and motions approving corrections to 1918 assessments. The City of Atlantic and Pearl primary names are noted with Goss and Fist Rubber Co. tax adjustments and a $25,000 depository bond for Citizens State Bank of Griswold. Tax and assessor work awarded to Metropolitan Supply Co. for $500. Brooklin is listed as treasurer through January 30.
The Cass County board approved numerous claims after examination, authorizing warrants for services and goods including estate payments, hospital care, school books, paving and bridge work, and various health and coal supplies. The action lists names of payees and amounts, with officers like A C Highley and Mike Metz noted among approving officials.
From Coffeyville Kansas June 30 1918 Sherm Winchell reports well and rain aiding small grain harvest. A notice seeks two gallons of currants and references Fourth of July plans in Berlin. Promotion for French Auto Oil and graphite grease at Millard’s West Main St urging bulk five gallon purchases.
A notice states a place of business shift from Anita Produce Company's office to L. B. Trumbull's office near the Citizens Savings Bank. The entity will continue paying top market prices for hides and furs. For missing livestock, call 200 or 276 to arrange removal. Signed by Knowlton.
The report notes Postal Telegraph Company moves to Anita headquarters with fixtures packed for Des Moines disposal and retirement plans. Mr Brown accepts a good operator position with the Postal company. he and Mrs Brown are valued church members and plan to relocate soon.
Tam remains the highest payer for old iron, with delivery details tied to Marsh Milsholm’s office at Knowlton, covering the 21-26 FE period. It notes top rates and prompt service for scrap metal buyers.
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