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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
4
A satirical column lampoons daylight illusions of day labor and divorce talk, notes corn prices up to ten dollars a bushel and urges seed-testing corn. It cites Florida, Washington, and Iowa politics, while urging corn product support and Knights of Pythias drive in the state.
The piece criticizes fence repair and rebuilding in congressional districts, notes the scramble for the Republican lieutenant governor nomination, dismisses world bodies as similar to the League of Nations, laments the influence of movie interests, mentions Massena city election tickets for March 29, and reports newly found gravel pits across Iowa counties to aid highway construction.
Chas D Booth of Harlan announces his candidacy to succeed Julius A Nelson in the State Senate, drawing cordial backing from former supporters and a strong Shelby county Republican bloc. Booth, a respected citizen and businessman, is presented as the viable nominee backed by Shelby Republicans who urge nomination and election.
The Massena Echo notes W A McKee announces his candidacy for re election as Cass county sheriff. It praises his popularity and record against auto thieves burglars and other criminals while noting his cautious and discreet approach. The piece adds a comment on a government liquor warehouse purchase proposal and the surprisingly small liquor stock in many bonded warehouses.
Reported opinion claims long indulgence in the Charleston dance leads to deformities such as bow legs knock-knees and pigeon toes. Authorities assert no beauty worth ten thousand dollars suffers these blemishes.
The document attacks the wide primary system as wasteful and anti democratic. It argues for a return to representative conventions and notes opposition in Indiana among Democrats led by Thomas Tacvart and many Republicans. It mentions Iowa and calls for early adjournment to curb debate and cites Chas W Huff of Massena seeking re nomination in Cass county Iowa.
Jesse N Jones announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer Iowa subject to the county primary election on June 7. He urges Republican voters to support his bid to manage county finances and tax records.
A statement announcing W. B. Kelley as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Cass County Iowa subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June primary election.
For county attorney candidate for the Republican nomination in Cass County, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election on June 7.
Fred H. Bell has opened a new cleaning and pressing establishment in Griswold after moving from Anita. The small building on his lot houses all cleaning with chemicals and new equipment promises high quality work. Mr and Mrs Bell previously ran an early Griswold cleaning plant before returning to farming.
Early matured yellow corn offered at four dollars per bushel. Test and return policy promises money back if not satisfied. Quantity unspecified. Bargain advertised with mail order style.
Earl Conrad and family visited at the Frank Louden home in our area. Geo P Fish of Atlantic sent the Record to his brother H R Fich in Massena Center NY. Harold Donohoe and wife plan a few weeks with Chicago relatives. Florence Rickel from Anita Telephone office has been ill this week. Mrs A J Nelson has been ill three weeks under a family physician. Mrs Walter H Falkner of Des Moines spends days in Anita handling business. Mrs Mike Metz of Benton Township has been ill this week under Dr H E Campbell. A Hard Times dance at the K P Hall last evening drew a large crowd.
Mrs Laura Sloan Morris of Anita, a well known resident and current Des Moines city council member, seeks re nomination for another term with strong prospects of victory.
M Hobart announces in a public statement his bid for the office of County Recorder subject to Republican voters decision at the June 7 1926 primary election.
The Anita Pinochle Club hosted a St Patrick’s party at Mrs Guy Rasmussen’s home Tuesday night. Winners received a social fete after a card evening with a two course luncheon served by the losers, including Carrie Rasmussen and Etta Karns, while Clara Robinson and Ella Biggs led the winners list.
Lew C. Robinson of this city and Anita community since his youth is recovering from a winter illness that confined him to his home. At seventy eight years he finds it difficult to shake off the harsh effects of his ailments and regain strength.
Mike Metz of Benton township was a business visitor in Anita Tuesday. The notice lists a small range for sale and directs inquiries to the record office.
D L Gardner has been seriously ill at his Elm street home for two weeks with periods of critical condition. Mr and Mrs Will Christensen and their son moved to Anita, occupying a Careys residence in North Anita. The W W Club held a party at Benton Center with old-time spelling bee ciphering and a served lunch. Mrs J H Aldrich hosted friends Friday afternoon with sewing and carpet ea and a luncheon assisted by daughter-in-law Mrs G M Aldrich.
W A McKee is the Republican candidate for Sheriff of Cass County Iowa subject to the decision of Republican voters in the county primary vote scheduled for June 7.
Basil H. Skipton declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court of Cass County Iowa. The plenary election is set for June 7 1926 in Cass County.
Announcement for Chas. W. Huff as a candidate in the Iowa General Assembly race for State Representative from Cass County. Primary election set for June 7, with party voters to decide the nomination.
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