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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
A Wilson quote frames World War I as a People’s War for Freedom and Self-Government, arguing nations must break through hypocrisy and armed domination to keep political freedom alive or yield to militarized power. The message emphasizes aiding world freedom and resisting brute force.
Ed L. Newton announces he seeks the Republican nomination for State Representative in the upcoming June primary, subject to district voters' decision.
Julius A Nelson is a candidate for state senator from Iowa's eighteenth district, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the district primary in June. He seeks party support and to advance to the general election.
County voter notices announce Frank Van Brocklin seeking the Republican nomination for county treasurer with June primary decision to voters. The announcement appears in the Record as a formal candidacy statement.
A sequence of candidate declarations for county attorney recorder clerk of district court sheriff and auditor all subject to the June primary in Cass county. Names include W A Follett O M Hobart W C McCurdy A A Emigh W A McKee C E Kringel and Mildrede Fish Haltom. Swarts awarded Mc Cord dwelling contract.
We have purchased the elevator property of J. A. Irving and invite farmers with business relations to buy grain, coal, or feed from us. Mr. Fred C. China will handle transactions, with N. W. Way as president and H. O. Stone as secretary.
A personal letter from Vesta Scott in Malcom Iowa to friends recounts family news. She mentions planning a Grinnell Rochester trip for medical exams, warmer weather, house cleaning, and upcoming relatives visits. She notes relatives in Marengo, her son Sammie in the Rainbow division and in France, and a Red Cross fundraising wrestling event.
Dr Roland A Felt writes from Tulan Oklahoma to Myers expressing concern and humor about his health. He jokes about writing Myers obituary if needed and mentions a Kaiser caricature and replacing tools with a strong reminder to recover. He signs Olanda Felt.
A brief handwritten message from Dora Fickel of Long Beach California to Mr Myers expresses hope for his speedy recovery. She says she is in excellent health and sends regards to all with sincere friendship.
The storm Tuesday evening knocked out the electric light system for a short time. For sale two young calves. Phone 20 on 25, 6 11. A R Cochran and several named guests visited Mrs Sherman Myers Yates Lowell and Sherman Jr. at Mrs Wm Richter's home.
Charlie Donohoe writes from Quantico Virginia describing transfer from ship duty and hope to go across soon. He mentions weekly liberties to Washington Baltimore or Philadelphia and enjoying Marine barracks entertainments.
Orval Louden, a young Anita area volunteer with the U S Navy ship Wyoming, writes from Europe praising the Red Cross and church services aboard ship. He notes good health, family updates, a wish to visit home, and that his address remains unchanged for a period.
Mary McAfee Perkins writes from Hurley South Dakota praising Sherm’s recovery and noting planting and war news. Local items include sales notices Shorthorn bulls for sale Anita, a baby visit from Manning, a rain event, a dead colt accident, and James Carey’s Veterinary studies at Ames College plus his work at the college.
Audubon township residents attended a Red Cross Conference at Audubon Center to plan the county drive launching Monday. The township aims to raise 840 dollars as part of the war relief effort. Community notes cover local visits, school vacations, cattle shipments, and nearby obituaries.
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