Senator Waldorf Letter Cheers Neal Treatment Support
A 1915 New York City letter from Senator Jas E Bruce to Sherman and Tilda discusses the Anita RECORD and the Neal Treatment. He notes charging rates at the Waldorf and East 49th Street address, praises eastern city outreach, and reports success in gaining wealthy clients, including two dozen multi millionaires in the city. He sends a $2.50 check and regards it as his headquarters in Chicago while pursuing work abroad.
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Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City
N. Y
Davy’’ Wooster
Dell’’ Stone
Tilda
Sherm
East 49Th Street
Chicago
Jas. E. Bruce
Great Broadway Night Walk and Anita Reflections
The writer recalls a post dinner stroll along Broadway the Great White Way and Fifth Avenue observing wealth display and hotel life. He contrasts New York splendor with Anita memories, praising Waldorf Astoria scale and the town’s past residents while noting the city’s vastness and grandeur.
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Anita
Broadway
Great White Way
Fifth Avenue
Representative John D. Peterson visits Des Moines notes
The Iowa county representative from Anita attends the funeral of Mrs. A F Berry and discusses Burt moving picture censor bill and school text book issues. He notes the film fee is a fractional cent per show while opponents contest the amount. He adds measles quarantine at his Anita home and reports local outbreaks. Atlantic News Telegraph.
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John D. Peterson
Anita
A. F. Berry
Film Exchange
Burt
Taylor County
Peterson
School Book Trust
Thayer
Dows
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Forty-Two Years in Anita Aboard Early Rail Era Life
A 42-year resident recalls settling in Anita with her husband C D Bartlett and the lone ash pile that marked the town. They became boarding-house keepers as rail progress altered fortunes, with the Bartletts staying when the railroad cut back on their station agent role. Mrs Bartlett shares early town history and hints at a future feature. Mrs M C Hutchinson is reported ill with la grippe.
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C. D. Bartlett
C.D. Bartlett
Anita
Stoffs
Fort Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Mother Bartlett
Bartlett
Man's Limitations and Nature's Power
The essay argues humans excel in science and engineering yet lack understanding of basic natural phenomena. It contrasts precise planetary calculations with unanswered mysteries of light and flight, electricity's essence, and the watermelon’s inner colors. Mother Nature delivers a humbling jolt to human pride.
Robinson Seeks Re election to Board of Education
H. RR. Robison announces candidacy for another term on the Board of Education to succeed himself. After two terms of service his supporters urge re election citing continued good service and no objections have been raised against his work.
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H. R. Robison
Board of Education
Robison
Window Screens Made At Reasonable Prices
Deeming Bros advertise ready window screens at reasonable prices call from rear of Perry's Wagon Shop. Newspaper tone and period ad copy noting contact from rear location.
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Perry
Anita Electric Light and Power Co Notice of Payment Terms
All bills due at Anita Bank on or before the 10th day each month for current consumed in the previous month. Bills unpaid within 30 days after due will be cut off and not turned on until all bills are paid, including 1.00 for reconnecting service.
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Anita Bank
Anita Electric Light & Power Co
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Record
Waldorf-Astoria
Anita Post Office
Citizens Savings Bank
MecApin
Quaker Bond
Ff. O. Worthing
M. C. Hutchinson
la Grippe
Bryan
H. RR. Robinson
WM Bear
Clyde H. Bowen
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