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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
4
The Anita Record of Cass County Iowa notes its status as official paper and publication details. It lists contact numbers and subscription rates for one year and six months, with Canada rates shown, and specifies it is printed on Thursday May 20 1926.
A fragmented editorial piece rails at political figures including A B Cummins and Brookhart over Iowa senatorial candidacy while criticizing Atlantic Daily News Telegraph coverage. It mocks labor demands and farmer tensions with a pointed jab at public figures and dancing hall owners amid broad social critique.
A vivid anecdote describes a small woman who, after a long day, fought a burglar in a basement, knocking the gun away and delivering decisive blows. The account argues against labeling women as the weaker sex and it compares female resolve to male bravado in Missouri.
All service men are urged to be at the Legion Hall at 1 30 P M Decoration Day to assist in the Memorial Services.
Classified notices include a pasture offer by Wm Bangham ready for cattle on a blue grass pasture, an invitation to Sunday beef roast at Miller's, circus attendance notes from De Anita area, paint and lumber ads from Holmes Lumber Yard, and a general ad urging home papers for reach, plus a Griswold business matter thanks.
Memorial Day services in Anita will be held Sunday at City Park. The Ladies Cemetery Association will not serve meals. a free will offering will be collected in the afternoon at the park and during the evening concert. Mrs. Walter Hook, secretary, will accept dues at the park and at D C Bell Cafe on Saturday afternoon and evening May 28th.
The editorial notes that only a few hold the idea that hell has cooled over decades while many others insist the notion remains a delusion. It suggests a lingering misperception about the afterlife's state across past decades.
Jesse N. Jones announces in Cass County Iowa as a Republican candidate for County Treasurer. He seeks the party nomination at the upcoming primary election on June 7, subject to Republican voters in the county.
W B Kelley announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Cass County Iowa subject to Republican primary voters decision at the June election. He seeks support from Cass County residents and party members ahead of the June primary.
For County Attorney candidate for the Republican nomination in Cass County the selection is subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election on June 7.
W A McKee declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Sheriff Iowa, subject to Republican voters in the June 7 primary election.
Chas. W. Huff announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Iowa General Assembly representing Cass County. Primary voting set for June 7, with voters of the party to decide.
Co L Vedane announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the June GOP primaries subject to Republican voter approval of Fox County.
Advertisement notes pine screen doors available at Holmes Lumber Yard. Pricing and exact sizes not fully listed in readable text. Availability appears tied to this local hardware supplier with potential seasonal stock.
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