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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
An Iowa political editorial urges Republicans in Anita and Grant townships to vote in the June 7 primary. It promotes N. E. Kendall of Albia for governor, denounces H. M. Havner, and calls for a conservative, economical administration.
A verbose critique targets presidential choices and public manners. The author mocks promotion of certain leaders and defenders of tradition while lampooning boosters of self help and moral campaigns. Women voters and civic instruction are discussed amid wary views of the nation’s mental state and leadership.
The excerpt satirically questions the primary law allowing the Democratic party to attend its own primary and nominate a Republican slate, then vote for and possibly elect a Democratic ticket on election day. It describes the law as a “booti ful” monstrosity from any viewpoint.
An advertisement touts saving money by treating old shoes with electrical and scientific methods at a shop that uses top quality materials and guarantees workmanship. The note also lists a full line of laces and polishes.
The American Legion plans a May Day memorial program starting at 9 30 A M at the Masonic Hall with a march to the Christian Church for musical selections an invocation Gettysburg Address and an address by James J Whiting followed by a 1 30 P M assembly at the Masonic Hall and a 2 00 P M parade to the Cemetery Flowers to be left by 1 00 P M. A separate case notes two youths fined 825 00 each plus costs and ten days in jail for unlawful liquor possession.
The Farmers' Coop began laying the concrete foundation for a new two story building. Manager George A. Shike drew the plans and George Scholl acts as general superintendent. A large crew including N. W. Way W. S. Reed W. C. Rhoads Lyman White Clarence Spry Henry Chapman Alf Steinmetz Nickie Ehrmann Ora Burns Dave Reed and others worked on the site amid community chatter.
Mrs. Walter Hook secretary announces a meeting at D. C. Bells Cafe on Monday May 31 1920 to review association books with the Ladies Cemetery Association members present.
Friends report Fred H. Townsend is seriously ill and has been taken to Atlantic hospital for special treatment. He has suffered poor health for months, and his condition remains unimproved despite family and community support in Cass county and southwestern Iowa.
James H. Lary of Griswold, a Republican candidate, qualified for the Cass County Treasurer race. A Des Moines Commercial College graduate, he has taught commercial work at Perry College and spent ten years in teaching, including seven in Cass County and three in Colorado and Nebraska. He currently engages in Griswold real estate.
A quotation contrasts lawyers facing jurors with newspapers harming a man’s reputation. It notes how judges and lawyers can denounce others without personal vengeance, while a faint media insinuation risks loss of subscribers as the greatest mortification.
Mrs T T Saunders is in a Omaha hospital after a thorough exam by physicians. The attending doctor is hopeful and encourages family and friends about good results. Nettie Steinmetz, a graduate nurse, accompanies and cares for her.
Roscoe Moore pled guilty to burglarizing the Thomas and Taylor grocery in this city. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and greeted by officials with a cordial quip on arrival. Moore has previous prison terms including forgery and adultery, suggesting he may serve the full sentence.
Eleven year old Gretta Dowdall, daughter of Edward Dowdall of a farm near Anita, died Friday night after months of illness. Despite medical care she showed patience and suffered quietly. Funeral services were held Sunday and she was laid to rest at Guthrie Center.
Jesse N. Jones of Griswold announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer after efforts to recruit a service veteran failed. The race has now become a three cornered contest, with voters at primaries to decide after evaluating the field and Jones’s intention to support a veteran if none pursued the office.
The Farmers' Coop invites Anita residents to a grand opening around July 4 at their new office and building. The event will feature entertainment, souvenirs for ladies and children, and plans to publish a full program later. Invest in stock as a guaranteed, solid return despite rising living costs.
A rural appeal warns farmers about national coal sales pitches and urges buying from local Anita dealers. The piece notes local coal costs are over two dollars per ton lower than the quoted “82.00 less per ton” offers and questions the value of “blue sky” prices.
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