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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
Council Bluffs notes quote David B. Hill and Senator Clarkson on party labels and sobriety. Clarkson says to strengthen Iowa dry laws, extending a heat that would dry neighboring regions as well.
A Fort Collins Chronicle style piece recounts a joke about a farmer's corn soaked in whiskey to repel nocturnal geese, followed by Iowa political talk at a Jeffersonian banquet in Waterloo and remarks by Alex Miller. It weaves in weather, local notices, and campaign stances on law enforcement and taxation.
An anonymous trade ad proclaims dependable tile ditching work done to order by Frank Knowlton with an assurance of correct execution and a guaranteed finish. The notice includes a telephone contact 299 and a dated reference 11-11.
A noisy compilation of declarations by multiple candidates across Cass County pending the June 1916 Republican primary. W A McKee, competing for Sheriff, announces his candidacy subject to GOP voters, with others announcing for County Auditor Treasurer and County Attorney, all tied to district primaries and local supervisors.
An $8,000 sale was held at the A. J. Taylor farm a short distance west of Anita on Monday with favorable results. Various local residents and visitors are mentioned in brief notes including Della Morgan Gaylord visiting Anita, Rev. H. J. Wilkins delivering an address in Atlantic, and reports of political party changes expected at the April primary.
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