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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
3
Local residents R. Harter and family relocate to Atlantic while Steve Hagerty dies in Stuart. A 40 acre farm near Anita is for sale with improvements and water facilities. Cardinal Moran argues women’s voting advances democracy and benefits children. voting is a grand female privilege.
Memorial Day events in Anita on May 6 1916 include a 10:00 A M assembly of Meade Post No 50 G A R at the Masonic Temple with the Anita Concert Band escort to the opera house for a formal program. After the service the post will process to Evergreen Cemetery to decorate graves with prayers, music, salutes and a dinner break. A residence for sale near the business district is also advertised with specific features and payment terms.
Miss Irma Newton visited Menlo as guest of Mrs. T A Morgan. Sam and Mother Cooper vacationing in eastern Iowa report good health and a pleasant time. James and Mrs Jordan, early Benton township settlers now in Eagle Point Oregon, returned for summer with relatives. Several locals note health and prosperity and upcoming graduations at Menlo and Anita churches.
Early signs point to a vibrant Anita Chautauqua from August 16 to 20 with five daily musical programs led by Quintana, Our Old Home Singers, the Parnells, the Orphean Musical Club, and the St Claire Sisters. Notable orators include Judge Manford Schoonover and J Pred Williams, plus magic by Edward Reno and reading by Anna Devault. A child-focused morning program will feature a child specialist for young attendees.
A. J. Gus Earl announced as Democratic nominee for Vernon county representative with strong backing from the Daily Mail. The Record notes Earl’s integrity, experience, and public service, predicting victory should he be nominated, and highlights local support from neighbors and Democrat colleagues. The piece also mentions other local items and a lost cattle whip near the McDermott schoolhouse.
The advert offers a full blood Chest er White Boar aged two for sale. The listing includes a contact note Phone Ten 2.1stf and mentions A. Daughenbauge. A separate paragraph notes B. F. Malone from Atlantic came to consult Dr. C. V. Beaver during a city visit.
Des Moines dispatch notes George A. Wilson Polk County attorney is riding a reform ticket with strict law enforcement tax cuts and anti-remission of taxes. Support comes from Keller and the Des Moines bar plus the Polk county judges. The Mutual Protective association of 600 farmers backs his bid and praises his record.
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