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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
7
Through the personal efforts of Mayor Kirkham a controversy between the town and certain property owners over cement walks has been settled without contest or litigation. The issue promised to lead to a lawsuit but was resolved satisfactorily.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at Mrs. L. R. Goodpasture's home on Wednesday May 10 at 2 00 PM with hoped for full attendance. Edith Howard hosted the King's Heralds Monday evening. Mrs Ida B Wise Smith, state WCTU president, will lecture at the church Thursday evening. Mrs Mabel Atmbreast of Des Moines and her sister Mrs Tootsie Smither visited the RECORD office Monday.
Miss Jane Karns and Miss Cleo Gipple spent Sunday together. D G Lloyd and R U Cooper bought new autos. The community saw a new concrete bridge underway near John Rowe. Funeral services were held for Hans Hansen's baby at the family home.
Mabel Armbreast of Des Moines visits Anita with Turner family and sister Mabel Turner in welcome. Rec ORD thanks for timely payment of old home paper through July 1 1917.
Frank Knowlton advertises tile ditching services with a guarantee and phone contact. The item mentions Miss Christina Kuehn returning to Fort Wayne after her mother’s illness and death, and Wm. F. Kuehn with Mrs. Hattie Clements returning to Canada and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
An Iowa note touts orchard profits as W M Bomberger of Harlan promotes planting apples, plums, and cherries. It cites $16,000 from 18 acres and $25,000 from 31 acres in western Iowa, urging timely planting and up-to-date methods for home-grown fruit year-round. Jefferson County figures include Truman Lewis visiting Fontanelle area. the article emphasizes modern varieties and local sales.
Horace Larimer and others criticize Des Moines highways from Des Moines to Earlham noting rough stretches and poor drag marks while praising Casey to Atlantic routes. Chariton optimist argues mail order boosts local trade via newspapers. Jess Willard’s fame fuels vivid touring acts and public fascination with showy trains and sideshow exhibitions.
The Weld County Colorado News argues two Larimer county murderers spared by the supreme court reveal flaws in capital punishment and insanity defenses. It notes grounds for alleged insanity and past records, yet condemns the broad misuse of mental state pleas while urging clearer justice.
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