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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
The writer laments the sting of road injuries without a ready salve and urges John D to show gratitude and assist his S. S. class after noting pleasant weather and excellent road conditions.
The column rails at T. R. staying out of party unions while Iowa Democrats stage varied party politics. It also humorously reports a three wheeled family car purchase in Coon Rapids, local town banter about residents and visits, band contracts for Maupin’s Orchestra in Missouri and Chautauqua work, a Fort Collins crime concern brief, old relics like a German umbrella, and a 13th wedding anniversary with the RecORD man teased about longevity.
A note states that several of Pat Hadley’s prized Bull Moose have strayed from the main herd and are browsing in unfamiliar pastures. Pat is at liberty to reclaim them at any time.
The text praises A. S. Perryman as a lifelong Republican who has backed Republican nominees including the 2 years ago presidential candidate. It notes the successful bid of Senator Penrose in Pennsylvania and argues the party’s vitality remains strong there with a large 160000 majority in the primaries.
Jas H Wilson a Railroad Commissioner candidate and Jos H Byrnes an Audit or of State candidate are both Republicans and proud of it. Wilson is a veteran and should win, while Byrnes serves as the deputy Auditor of State and merits nomination.
Two years after a deaf, dumb and blind approval of a Democratic administration, observers see signs of a repeat if a recent arrival from Brazil gains influence. The piece warns of ongoing recruitment of young women by unscrupulous suitors and urges stronger protective measures for mothers and daughters.
The speaker urges restoring trusted Republicans like Penrose of Pennsylvania Cannon of Illinois and Hepburn of Iowa with allies who share A C Savage's views. He argues this will push the nation forward and prosper, reversing the influence of Roosevelt La Follette Bristow Cummins and Popocracy and their false doctrines.
Lena Rogge, a two year Anita public school teacher, is elected to a departmental role in Waverly Iowa with a higher salary. A drunk man drunkenly kept quarters in the city sweat-box Friday night, and acting Mayor Homer Kirkham fined him $8.85 in Mayor Scholl's absence.
Mrs. Fred H. Aldrich and two sons visit the city. An “OLD MAID” ad seeks a male companion with funds to be an old man's darling. Applicant must be neat spry and presentable, willing to bathe and change socks weekly, and reply to Anita Recorp care.
The passage describes Sam Howlett likely voting at Benton Center out of habit as a longtime resident. It portrays his devotion to a beleaguered cause, suggesting he deserves favored treatment and a ceremonial role in the day’s events.
W Hook secretary calls on all those indebted to the Ladies' Cemetery Association to go to Bowen Drug Store on Memorial Day to settle accounts. He will be there with the association books to receive payments.
Delegates to the Democratic county convention from Benton township are W. W. Eller, E. C. Kellar, Lamar Eller, Mike Metz, and Fred Herkenbach. Mike Metz was elected to the County Central Committee.
Mrs Anna Moreland and her sister Mrs Robt Hartkopf stay in the city with Emma McIntyre and Grace Brood. Chas Clardy and G A Pegan argue with the editor before Clardy returns from Omaha with two new cars and orders for the week. Anita keeps expanding and growing at a solid pace compared with nearby towns.
There have been thirty five party affiliation changes filed with the County Auditor. Lincoln township one Republican to Progressive Pleas ant township thirteen Republican to Progressive Grant township seventeen Republican to Progressive Pleasant township one Democrat to Progressive Massena township one Democrat to Progressive Pumosa township one Republican to Democrat.
Carl Carson speaks of a small tribe living in a distant country. He recounts their nibbling and occasional biting while sharing fresh water fairy tales from his Sunday visit with family.
The old Bank of Anita building on West Main Street was moved by Chase Bros. of Extra to allow remodeling into a dwelling for J C Jenkins. The project required a long, tedious effort to place the structure safely on the lot.
Harry Hartkopf, youngest son of C Hartkopf, died after grabbing a live electric pole wire on cemetery road near the Grobe place. He fell to a cement walk, fracturing his right cheekbone as Coroner Nels Jensen declared life extinct before impact. He worked at A A Gillettte and attended East Side school. funeral held at Atlantic cemetery with Rev. Lutz officiating.
J W Long and his wife spent the week in Fonda Iowa by auto. Cemetery Association women worked all day last Monday planting shrubs and tending grounds. Henry D Holaday Republican candidate for County Treasurer toured the county Tuesday highlighting his qualifications and farmer background.
S. W. Hansen son of Carl Hansen was thrown from a wagon while delivering hogs from his farm to Bridgewater. The team frightened by an auto overturned the wagon down a steep embankment injuring his back. he was unconscious for hours and remains confined to bed.
A G Conley, longtime Anita resident now living in Council Bluffs with son Bert and daughter Mrs T H Cecil in Minneapolis, spends a week in Anita with old neighbors to take part in Meade Post No 50 G A R Memorial exercises. The former respected citizen is in good health and enjoys reconnecting with friends.
Messrs Glen Moreland and Robt Hartkopf will own and operate the steam laundry in a 25 by 80 foot building to be erected by Mrs L V Wilson on west Main street between the Anita and White Pole Garages. Machinery is purchased and ready for installation. The Pantorium and Shiningrer will move to the new location and they pledge complete patron satisfaction.
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