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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
6
The Fort Collins Review contrasts the gang in office with the better element out, noting the ongoing effort to gain influence. It muses on rare material for newspapers and humorously imagines the satisfaction of drawing water from a well with a simple pump stroke.
The text surveys civic duties and personal conduct with aphorisms on leadership, virtue, and societal rules. It mentions Taft Cabinet retirees, the idea of truancy officers for church members, and remarks on prosperity and behavior, all framed as brief maxims.
The report remarks that few bloodstains remain from Anita's recent school election and jokes about peace. It imagines Wilson era cabinet lawyers ready to provide any law or opinion needed for emergencies.
The piece mentions Judge Martin J. Wade of Iowa City as an official pre cutter and general distributor of political plums for Democrats under the Woodrow Wilson administration. It suggests witnesses for a roads and highways committee are elusive and delusive, requiring strong testimony.
Des Moines reporters label the state legislature as a hub of lobbyists, more numerous and organized than past sessions. The piece uses satire to question party loyalties and the hunger for influence, describing Iowa as ripe for political favor while lampooning a weary observer.
On Thursday March 6, a twenty two year old Or Forshay hosted a birthday gathering at his North White's Avenue home. Thirty two gentlemen attended for a game of 500 and refreshments. A handsome easy chair was given as a gift to express esteem from the group. The guest list featured W E Kellaway A M Worthing M C Hansen James B Lewis H L Bell Wayne Bullee Carl D Carson K K M Blakesles Frank Carter G A Roe L C Banghar H C Faulkne Dr R A Beel Dr G M Adair G A Pegan Wim Aldrich W R Spence E E Grace J W Todhunter F S Dorsey W F Budd H H Cate H P Ziegler W C Biggs Lee Peterson R H Eneix D R Donohoe C A Long William Aldrich Co D Aldrich G F Lattig Toledo Iowa.
In the Independent district of Anita last Monday voters approved a $32 000 bond for a new school building. Two ballots were used one for men and one for women with a strong support across groups. H R Robison won re election to the Board of Education in a three candidate race, over Abe Biggs and W E Kellaway.
In Judge Lighter court six youths confessed to stealing ice cream and oysters from the Lacy back porch during a February 14 party disturbance. Paul Cope was released. Ed Preston Claude Brown Frank Smith W A Johnson and John Wallace each received 30 days in jail with suspended sentences pending payment of costs.
Gordon FE Stone travels to Payette Idaho next week to oversee his land interests in the region. The trip reflects the Idaho rancher season as fields demand attention, with Stone often on the ground early and active, contributing to local life and seen as both useful and ornamental. The Record will publish weekly tidings of his activities in the old home community.
A poetic fragment extols a warm faithful handshake over delicate or rough hands. The speaker desires a steady, trustworthy grasp that offers belief and enduring friendship, emphasizing sincerity and kindness over appearances.
The Record reports steady growth in subscribers with a long list of names including Wim Wahlert Jas FE Jordan Bert L MeKer Jas T Furma H R Robisor S W Ethered C M Myers J L Stalcup Roy Saunders L R Barhan Wim Cryer Ray W Nichols Gipple J W Welsh David Alexander J G Robinson A C Henick Fred Aggen Gordon E Stone M Wilburn Wim A Bailey Frank A Smith Walter Hackwell W R Myers C J Lattig Dana Lattig H J Suplee Chas S Baker and several families. Mrs R H Linfor dies at home in Benton township from heart trouble and other illnesses. funeral at home then Walnut burial. Mr Linfor moved to Cass county from Shelby county about a year ago.
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