January June with unusual cold and lobby chatter
The piece notes a record cold June and watches the Washington lobby with interest. It mentions Senator Cummins’s familiarity with the lobby, President Wilson’s suspicion of Senate susceptibility to lobby influence, and calls for support for veteran Gettysburg funds. It also references Uncle Leslie Shaw’s reluctance on the A N B railroad purchase and the tariff reform debate affecting Iowa farmers and the Democratic reform buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
A. N. & 8. Railroad
Senators Stand Firm Against Alleged Washington Lobby
The text asserts Republican senators will resist temptations from a rumored lobby in Washington and will remain steadfast without compromise. It frames party loyalty as sufficient to deter influence and emphasizes unwavering principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Tariff Debate Gets Unrestrained Push
The speaker accuses the Democratic party of long running tariff ripping rhetoric and urges them to apply full force to dismantling tariff protections as the opportunity arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Time card tweak for Rock Island delays little felt
The note reports a minor change in the Rock Island time card with no major disruption expected. It highlights that only a slight adjustment remains, unlikely to cause any broad concern unless the railroad itself derails from schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Great Rock Island
Booster clubs worth more than empty air says critic
A critic dismisses booster clubs as mostly empty talk and vanity. He argues real value requires concrete成果 and action beyond mere enthusiasm from members and supporters.
Political talk and party realignment outlooks
The piece notes a $100 salary cut for the Lewis Postmaster due to falling business. It reports July 1 as the closing date for 31 Davenport saloons under Moon law. It comments on Wilson’s lobbying success, three-ticket field next year, and optimistic GOP reorganization while criticizing former defectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
An Uncle Woodrow Wilson Seen as a Winning Political Getter
The piece views Woodrow Wilson as a successful organizer who outpaces Cleveland in managing political forces. It argues progressives would not engage in party reform under Cummins, accusing the senior senator of selfish motives rather than public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Cleveland
A. B. Cummins
Republican Party
Dr Wilder Pays Damages After Roadside Incident Near Atlantic
Dr Wilder from Atlantic became entangled on the public highway near Wiota and Atlantic, potentially causing an accident with B. D. Forshay and Dr G. M. Adair's cars. He paid damages totaling 70 dollars, and the matter is described as closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wilder
Atlantic
B. D. Forshay
G. M. Adair
Wiota
Clint Price Confirmed as Indianola Postmaster
The Senate confirmed Clint Price as Postmaster at Indianola. A longtime Democrat who has led party battles in Iowa, Price previously worked with the Fairfield Tribune as foreman, a connection recalled by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Price
Indianola
Senate
Iowa
Fairfield
Postmaster Announces Post Office Pay Raise
Postmaster Richardson informs the editor that starting July 1 the local post office salary increases from 1200 to 1300 dollars. The rise reflects higher business, with April 31 1912 to March 31st of this year marking the office’s largest volume in history. Cumberland Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Enterprise
Cumberland Enterprise
Griswold Faces Severe Weather No Cyclone Strikes
Residents of Griswold and nearby areas sought shelter Friday as a powerful storm rolled through causing heavy rain and strong winds. While the threat suggested a cyclone, no tornado occurred and the town is thankful for the calm despite the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Iowa Fears Free Trade Risks in Senate Tariff Debate
Congress man Prouty warns that a Washington tariff plan would injure Iowa by placing all state goods on the free list. He predicts direct competition with cheaper products from Mexico Cuba Australia and Argentina. He doubts Senate amendments will pass and says an eventual public backlash will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Washington
Central West
Mexico
Cuba
Australia
Argentine Republic
Senate
Congress
Man Prouty
Frank Carr and party tour Omaha route by Great White Way
Frank Carr of the Jones and Heim baugh garage drove W. B. Davis and daughter Priscilla and C. P. Davis and wife to Omaha Thursday. They traveled the Great White Way and returned along the River to River road to Walnut. Roads were in splendid condition though River to River road not as straight as the Great White Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carr
Jones & Heimbaugh Garage
W. B. Davis
Priscilla
C. P. Davis
Omaha
Walnut
Frank
Lewis Standard
New Books at the Library Featured Catalog
A listing of new titles including Spenders by Leon Wilson and classics by Jack London Rex Beach Randall Parish Ralph Connor Curwood and others. The compilation notes authors such as Wis ter and Norwell along with works like Martin Eden Call of the Wild and Sea Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrier
Rex Beach
Prospector
Sky Pilot
Ralph Connor
Keith
Family Reunion Celebrates Jim Hutton Birthday
On Thursday June 5 the sixteenth birthday anniversary of J W Hutton known as Jim was marked by a large surprise dinner upon his return from the schoolhouse. Family and friends from Avoca Anita Manning Atlantic gathered for the celebration with birth day dishes and many children at home to join the festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hutton
Jim
Fixin
George Preston
Avoca
B. D. Forshay
G. M. Adair
Anita
Herman Gottsch
Manning
H. G. Daken
F. W. Herbert
Atlantic
News- Telegraph
Great White Way painted from river to river
The city crews and volunteers painted the Great White Way from river to river with Atlantic and Wiota completing eastern sections and the Anita contingent assisting. The Lewis group continued to Chestnut street and also whitened bridges to the county seat. Mayor Burnea authorized the project and several locals aided the effort, praised as town booster work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Wiota
Anita
Lewis Bunch
Chestnut Street
Oakland
Lewis Standard
Man Kills Giant Rattlesnake Near Water Works
L G Harris of Fort Collins killed a massive rattlesnake by the Poudre near the water works. The snake measured about a foot in length with ten rattles and a button. Harris kept the rattles and button as a souvenir. He formerly lived in Anita and worked in jewelry with Billy Turner.
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L. G. Harris
Harris
Fort Collins
Colo
Anita
Billy’s Turner
Adair Social Notes Include Visits and Games
Miss Dora McElfresh of Anita visited Adair with Mr. and Mrs. G. McElfresh. Mrs. J. N. Reimers returned from Omaha. Royce Reimers spent the week with the Faulkners in Anita. Fontanelle fans attended the Anita Adair game and saw a fast contest. Miss Bateman and Adair ninth graders enjoyed an all day picnic in Keystone Park. Wim Malone traveled to Keithsburg Illinois to supervise alfalfa planting on his large farm.
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Dora McElfresh
Anita
City
G. &. McElfresh
J. N. Reimers
Omaha
Royce Reimers
H.C. Faulkner
Fontanelle
Adair
Wim. Malone
Keithsburg
Ill
William
Cold Wave Grips Nation Amid Polar Chill
The article notes a nationwide cold spell with jokes about an open north pole door. Governor Clark is praised for steady state administration. W B Emerson of Des Moines, formerly Atlantic, elected counsellor of the United Commercial Travelers after their Des Moines meeting. L K Nichols and wife of Anita visit, linked to insurance business. Massena echoes the regionwide weather impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Emerson
Des Moines
Atlantic
United Commercial Travelers
Masonic Grand Lodge in session at Council Bluffs
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Lown meets this week in Council Bluffs with an estimated 1500 Masons in attendance. A advertising expert notes women prefer paper ads over in-store browsing to find desired items at fair prices, helping keep local spending from migrating to larger cities.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of
Lown
Council Bluffs
Desperate Pony Team Delays Wagon Delivery In Grinnell
A wagon team pulling a delivery wagon made a futile dash Tuesday morning due to heavy iron traces and could not cover half a block. A Grinnell cloudburst Saturday night forced Rock Island trains to detour via Cedar Falls and Des Moines, delaying newspapers and mail. Tracks washed out and road-bed softened required cautious operation though no accidents occurred. Trains from north and east were delayed by the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Rock Island
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Danish Independence Day at Elk Horn Gathers Quiet Crowd
A tame Elk Horn Danish Independence Day event featured Anita Concert Band music and a ball game won by Anita. Local and foreign speakers shared talks, with Viggie Lyngby of Council Bluffs delivering the Danish language address and H M Boorman of Atlantic expressing a Dane birth wish.
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Elk Horn
Anita
Viggie Lyngby
Council Bluffs
H. M. Boorman
Atlantic
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Anita Record
Cass County
Os Ligg Gee
Sherm
F. Myers
Senator Cummins
Wilson
Gettysburg
Grover Babcock
Smith McPherson
Stillwater
Minnesota
Clarinda
Harlan Tribune
Davenport
Woodrow
J. A. Ellis
Great White Way
North Pole
Clark
L. K. Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Niswender & Jensen
General Contractors
Anita, Iowa
Joe Stalcup
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