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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
The piece cites Woodrow Wilson on a People’s War for freedom and self government. It then notes ED L Newton announcing candidacy for State Representative under the Republican banner subject to June primary voters in the district.
In Cass County notes the Record publishes Republican candidates for state senator Julius A Nelson county treasurer Frank Van Brocklin county attorney W A Follett county recorder O M Hobary and clerk of district court Geo Mass. Also report of Geo Masss accident near Lincoln Center with leg injury and uncertain prognosis. Council discusses silos. Col D R Jones gives patriotic address. Paul Brown of Berea shifts to selling ladies flour as substitute for tobacco.
The German preacher Rev J C Orth will address the war situation in Anita next Tuesday evening May 7 on Main street if weather permits. otherwise in a building. Emil Rothchild of Atlantic will also speak. Everyone is invited to attend.
The editorial notes the Hon. B L Newton of this city seeks a second term as representative for the district. Newton has served two years in the Iowa General Assembly and is praised for his conduct, earning strong support from constituents. The piece defers to the Iowa Homestead editor in Des Moines for additional remarks on his candidacy.
Hon E L Newton of Anita Cass county is praised for strong leadership in the last Iowa house session. He is urged to be re elected despite his modest nature and is described as a reliable legislator on key issues. His background includes moving from Illinois at age 13, teaching, farming Eastview Stock Farm near Anita, serving as Anita postmaster, and active defense council member.
H. P. Gringer invites attendance at Sunday school at 2 PM and a service at 8 PM. A welcoming atmosphere is promised and the presence of attendees will aid in sustaining the program.
Oak Ridge reports a busy week with family visits and hog sales in Anita. Weather brought a good rain while farmers prepare corn planting and a Wolf County farming meeting drew many from the township. Military camp listings, local enlistees, and new navy recruits are noted alongside family news and health updates.
The National War Council of the church plans a May 18 1918 drive to raise one million dollars. Funds will support camp pastors chaplains and French orphans while helping make Christ real to soldiers of democracy. Every Sunday school member should aim for a record breaking banner class next Sunday.
Port Grant Township reports agricultural outputs including 224 acres barley yielding 5 515 bushels and 44 acres rye with 746 bushes. Tame hay covers 2 372 acres producing 2 126 tons. wild hay 128 acres at 205 tons. alfalfa 8 acres 17 bushels. potatoes 59 acres 3 746 bushels. 6 acres popcorn 220 bushels. apples 810 bushels. Five silos on farms. silage put up 320 tons.
We thank those who were kind during our illness and the passing of our child. Special appreciation to the singers pall bearers and the Royal Neighbors. Signed Mrs Altice Lester Mr and Mrs Chas Shankey Mr and Mrs G M Stoffs.
A May basket social will be held at the Lincoln Township district No 4 schoolhouse on Friday night May 8. A short program is planned with eats inside and flowers outside and attendees invited to take part. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Myrtle Jannyer, Teacher.
Classified ad seeks a reliable young woman for restaurant duties with good wages and a permanent position at Red Mill Cafe in Atlantic Iowa. Violin and piano instructor Marie Tundrum presented a Casey event on Monday April 29 with Miss Dorothy Dinsmore among pupils. proceeds benefited the Junior Red Cross.
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