25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
A local opinion argues that Anita and surrounding areas are ripe for itinerant sellers who undercut home merchants. The writer urges stricter ordinances and higher licenses to protect established shops from transients who avoid costs like rent and taxes. The piece defends protectionist policy and calls for measures to discourage transient traffic.
Full line of mower and binder sections guards guard-plates knife-heads pitman boxings Cushings new sickles and sickle-caps available. Do repairs now for fair treatment at Millard’s 2 21 West Main Street Anita Iowa.
A Woodmen of the World lodge will be instituted in Anita next Monday evening with a charter membership of twenty five. The organization in order will take place at the K Hall.
A bolt struck the Carey farm barn southwest of town last night, tearing a manger but not igniting the structure. The barn was occupied by G. W. Ehleshder.
The new road through Keystone Park in South Anita is praised as an improvement that will benefit the public and raise nearby property values. Councilman Homer Kirkham and Supervisor Abe Biggs are thanked for securing the county bridge.
Ramond Beaver arrives home Monday evening from Grassrange Montana to attend to personal business and praise the country. He has been busy with crop work and is warmly welcomed by many friends for a brief visit.
Dr Fred G Salis bury of Boston presents his wife with a baby grand piano as a recent gift in the Boston home news.
Judge Millhollin opened court to hear a dispute between two citizens who spent time and money to determine who was right according to law and evidence. After the trial reached a stage, the parties reached a satisfactory settlement of their differences.
Thos. White, son of Mrs. Levina White and brother of Mrs. A J Joy, spends a week in Anita and vicinity. A former Cass county resident, he farmed in Lincoln township, then ran a Massena business. Now in Delta Colorado, he works in the undertaking trade and notes many changes since leaving home fifteen years ago.
A thoroughbred cow owned by John Anstey of Edna township, valued at 700 dollars, fell through a defective culvert and was killed. Anstey filed a claim with the county, and the Board allowed 200 dollars at its last meeting.
In a misprint incident at the Record on Tuesday seven baskets of fragments appeared in the edition. The piece accuses both workers and the boss of the error, noting printing mishaps happen even in well run houses.
Those unable to comply with the ten mile per hour limit inside Anita city limits will be shown that the rule means exactly what it says.
R. C. Rasmussen came back from St. Joe Missouri Monday evening after a previously signed contract was canceled due to objections from the Municipal Music Union about employing outside talent. He will stay in Anita through September.
Ira E. Bowen drove the rural route 26 1 2 miles with 100 stops in one hour and 53 minutes. The route has served since its establishment by carrier G. W. Marsh, and the item notes the rapid transit may inspire jokes about the auto bug.
Dr J W Macklin of Stuart claims a valuable electrical operating table for osteopathic use. He has applied for a patent, citing strong prospects for grant as the device proves successful in his practice.
Three boys went fishing on Thursday with Sola Worthing Duteh Scholl and Old Jones. Jones returned with three suckers in a paper sack, which Lew Anderson suspects were taken from other kids. Duteh and Sola came home empty-handed.
Clate Carey reportedly frightened during a vehicle event, swung into a woven wire fence, breaking at least three posts. The car owner paid two dollars in damages, and Clare received new pants afterward.
Five rattlesnakes have been killed by the Smith boys on the farm of Frank A. Smith, northwest of Anita, in the past week. The slough on the farm is noted as a hotspot for the snakes.
The author notes that when utilities mutilate shade trees by trimming, owners consider suing for damages. If storms or adverse elements twist the tops of several trees, that is seen as an unfortunate event rather than a basis for action.
Miss Marie Roe of Wiota returns home with her parents after eloping with Dr J. Pollock, a former local physician. At eighteen, she is described as capable to manage herself, prompting questions about who controls such choices in young adults.
At the bride’s mother home in Anita Iowa on June 24 1914 Lawrence J Hofmeister and Emma I McIntyre were married Rev H J Wilkins officiating A floral ceremony featured Anna May Boatright singing Oh Promise Me Afterward guests shared a two course lunch The couple will reside soon in a new Campbell addition home Attending out of town were the Hofmeister relatives from Prescott Iowa.
Eleanor Carlisle aged seven, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Carlisle of this city, died Sunday at her parents home near Tilden Nebraska from injuries suffered in an accident last Thursday. Mother Grace and Mrs. Bertha Jackson hurried to Tilden after a message on the girl’s serious condition, but she died before they arrived.
Farmers near Anita voice grievances over a hog medicine sold as a cholera preventive. A buyer reports several hundred pounds purchased on promise of harmlessness saw many hogs die after feeding. The piece contrasts reliable established manufacturers with traveling solicitors.
Multiple crashes Saturday afternoon clogged the street north of Citizens Savings Bank. Lawrence Christiansen and a team collided, with his car damaged but occupants uninjured. W H Wagner Jr backed into a mule team. Floyd Dement’s car ditching. A Massena car carrying Luke and Miss Pigg overturned near W F Wise’s home, injuring both. the woman was trapped but survived. Luke also hurt slightly.
A morning incident at Hadley drug store drew attention after two Pat's rubber balls prematurely exploded, causing a stir among shoppers and staff. No injuries were reported, and investigators inspected the area for remnants of the devices and any underlying cause.
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