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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
8
A mix of market notes and satirical comments mentions 100 pounds of chick food priced at $2.25 by Bangham Enix & Co. and Rock Island policy questions. It also cites Wilken Monument Works in Atlantic, a moral quip about love and good deeds, heating stoves, and Secretary Bryan’s trip to California to meet Gov. Johnson and the legislature.
A community page reflects on leadership, duty, and divine motive. It contrasts self seeking ambition with altruistic leadership, citing historical figures and the need for leaders to be guided by divine will and benevolence. It argues leadership arises from community needs and moral responsibility, not personal gain.
A Des Moines roundup of divorces reveals frequent cruelty claims amid society upheaval. The item notes President Wilson’s reform moves as provoking nationwide shock, especially in Washington.
Barney Mertes loses a fine horse to Thursday misfortune. Jake Schirm reports a caught heifer killed by lightning Wednesday night. Several residents visited homes and attended dances, with names including Hazel Cooper Edyth Cooper L D Pearson FE Miller Burke John Wade and Clarence Hedges. Farmers plant corn Sunday and visitors travel between Adair Viggo Peterson John Wade and D L Spiker homes. Roy Welton from Adair visited the L D Pearson home Friday. J W Spiker and wife spend the week at the D L Spiker home.
A small quantity of Early Red Dent Seed Corn is offered at $2.00 per bushel by P. R. Nichols. A box social at the Baptist church in north Massena township Friday night featured plans to paint paper and re shingle the building. John E. Foster of Independence Iowa, Assistant State High School Inspector, spent Monday in area schools and commended the work. a speech at the high school closing day was well received.
Atlantic News Telegraph fears Gov Shaw will not meet the remaining balance of purchase money for the A N and S S as delays and troubles for the road keep mounting.
Rev. Spiller of the Baptist church at Massena and the church in north Massena township was in the city Friday calling on Baptist members. Notice: parties who will donate flowers for decor at Soldiers graves in Evergreen Cemetery on Memorial Day should notify J. P. Jones.
Mrs Wilkins wife of the Congregational Church pastor and her son plan a welcome visit to Anita this week. The daughter studying at Grinnell College will return to Anita at the close of school.
Andy Wiegand muses that Woodrow Wilson erred in appointing a weather man, suggesting a truer forecast might have yielded more glorious weather, playful reflection on past political choices.
EK 8 Harlan, receiver of the A N and S, resigned amid ouster actions. Judge Arthur named W A Follet as successor and ordered an expert accountant to audit the books and prepare a detailed report on the receivership.
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