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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
1
The piece critiques early 20th century politics, praising Harding while mocking partisan rhetoric. It argues for voter awareness, stresses the need to repeal cigarette laws alongside Prohibition, and urges public engagement in political affairs. It condemns apathy and urges informed voting.
Roy Hagler moves to Hawkins farm recently vacated by Melvin Gross. Families visit Rev. C. L. Thomas. New concert band rumored in Viota. Wells Ferguson ships household goods to farm 32 miles SE of Dexter. Young people social at Henderson home with Epworth League organized. PTA meets in old school building with reminiscences of former teachers. Death of Mrs. Claus Barnholdt Sr. of Wiota at 62. Funeral at M E church. Notes on local land purchases, auctions, and obituaries.
Notices announce Herring Motor Co stock sale and a let contract for an 8100,000 town hall. Others comment on wood alcohol dangers, land values in Cass County, and economic tensions. A Des Moines letter notes a doctor’s suspension and high prescription volume in Winnipeg.
Godfrey Miller, one of Anita Iowa’s early settlers, recounts March 4, 1874 when he arrived with 199 hopefuls, seven sticking to the train to settle in Anita. He offers rich memories of Anita’s pioneer days, its people, struggles, and a hint of a forthcoming book on the era. He recalls the Garden Spot of the West offer and the 1900s Rock Island line reach toward Atlantic.
A garage at W. H. Wagner Jr. in north Anita burned with a new Commonwealth car inside at about 9 30 Monday evening. Favorable weather helped save the house nearby, though water supply delays slowed hose connections. insurance covered both the garage and the automobile.
A.D. Dean announces candidacy for Anita Independent School District Board of Education with March 1921 election details. Other local items report travel to California and Florida, a bedstead auction, dinner guests, a livestock business change, a Stuart Florida winter visit, and a marriage of Anita Owen to Ivan P. Welcher at Fontanelle.
Emil Rothschild a former Atlantic grain merchant residing in Omaha died by gas exposure in his home after recent financial reverses. A World War era patriot who urged support for America, he leaves a wife and six year old son and life insurance of 175000 with total believed worth near 500000. Rumors blame a trusted associate for precipitating the tragedy.
Chas. Campbell A. D. Dean and H. O. Stone filed nomination papers for Anita Board of Education. Election to be held next Monday March 14 to elect two members to succeed Campbell and Ed. L. Newton whose terms expire.
Mrs. Wehe recovering after gallstone surgery in Colorado with improving strength and news also tells of a son’s health, local candidacies Bert Mountain and Mrs. Walner for Atlantic offices, John Schofield’s death in Griswold, and several town reports from Adair to Atlantic including a public sale purchase and a man’s street mishap.
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