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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
A readers note in the Better Town column urges higher potato consumption to prevent waste of 30,000,000 bushels while criticizing profiteering and calling for price penalties. The item blends food conservation with wartime sentiment, praising or lamenting supply actions and ending with a brief reflection on wartime military prospects.
A sharp remark accuses young men in light summer outfits of shamelessly presenting themselves as khaki soldiers in advertisements. The comment frames the contrast between casual fashion and military attire as a moral question about identity and public image.
The note questions whether Hindenburg promised to be in Paris on April 1 and May 1 and asks if he planned to visit by June 1. It also claims Clare Sweney is misinformed and that Carl Millard is losing support in the fertilizer matter.
The War Department cautions parents of soldiers about a fresh scam. A telegram purportedly from the son asks for funds by wire no identification. A second method asks for money by mail via general delivery.
German observers note the taunt about American marines will not generate an international scandal and suggest the insult will have little diplomatic impact.
A. A. Emigh announces his bid for reelection as district court clerk with endorsements from the county and district bench and bar. Backers say his proven efficiency and familiarity with the office justify continued service and support across the community. The piece argues steady leadership benefits public office as a business proposition.
Fragmentary line describes a pale warty strawberry on shortcake as unwelcome at a Liberty loan event. The sentence uses humorous metaphor to contrast frugality with festive dessert. No concrete names or places are present.
With every batch of second lieutenants turned out by the training camps the private's job for saluting officers becomes greater.
The Kansas City Times argues that public belief in a quick peace after a German push is a misleading hope. It warns Germany will seek new drives and that true peace comes only when Allied forces push the invaders from France and Belgium back to their borders.
Mrs. P Ziegler served as a delegate to the Woman's Home Missionary Convention held in Casey on Saturday with attendance by local and regional participants.
Miss Matilda Barnholdt works at the D Bell cafe while Miss Kuehn spends the week with her sister in Waterloo.
The article notes army worms are not expected to be welcomed in war gardens this year. It adds that the British navy’s method for destroying moles will not be adopted by beauty doctors.
Report notes that German crown prince supporters could not attribute triumph at Kemmel hill to him, questioning credit for the victory amid competing claims and public opinion.
The Anita W C T U convention scheduled for Thursday May 9 1918 at the M B E Church features a full program. Devotionals music appointments committee reports and elections are listed with various speakers including Mrs Herriman Mrs Kelly Rev Eben A Thomas and Miss Perrine. A War Mothers reception and patriotic readings are also noted along with instrumental and vocal performances.
The program features instrumental pieces by Ethel and Francis Stone and Florence Rickel, a vocal solo by Thomas Stalcup, and readings by Mrs. Robison. Special invitations are extended to mothers with sons in service to attend the 3 o'clock service.
On Monday May 6 1918 at 10 oclock A M the Cass County Iowa Board of Supervisors will hear objections to proposed changes in the county road system. The plan eliminates the north south road between sections 26 27 Union Township and the east west road between sections 22 27. a new east west road between sections 27 34 will be established in Union Township. Objections must be presented before the hearing. County Auditor Q E Kringel Atlantic Iowa April 26 1918.
Lincoln No. 3 held a box social on Friday night April 26 1918 raising 130 for the Red Cross. B D Forshay delivered the principal address Col Todhunter acted as auctioneer and the crowd boosted bidding. Miss Lenor Watkins organized the event with skilled leadership. Also notes Atlantic visitors Mrs Bosley improving and Mrs Stauffer Mr Nelson and James Stauffer visiting. FOR SALE Shorthorn bulls four miles north Anita.
The piece extols W. L. Harding as a strong war governor of Iowa, highlighting his intelligence courage and action oriented leadership. It lauds his record as aligned with the people and his patriotic stance, arguing he is essential during wartime duties and a defender to lean on.
The paper recalls a controversial item about a city French teacher who chews gum in multiple languages. The editor apologizes publicly for the piece’s offense and any harm caused, stating the intention was advertising value, not insult.
At Secretary McAdoo's request Homer A. Miller state director of the Iowa War Savings Committee has postponed the statewide drive. It was to begin Monday April 20 but now starts Saturday May 4 and runs for one week.
Ambitious plans for a dramatic kickoff fade as magnates show restraint. The new season begins amid measured expectations and traditional routines, with organization leaders emphasizing prudence over spectacle and a gradual buildup rather than a grand opening.
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