Roosevelt Foes Debate Attitude Toward Enforcement of Laws
The piece contrasts critics of Col. Roosevelt with calls to drop prejudice and unite in action. It cites Attorney-General Havener and Gov. Harding on enforcing laws and trimming unenforceable statutes, while warning against lax attitudes toward duty. It also warns of rising prices and shortages affecting food staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
General Assembly
Harding
Havener
Eoin
Frank H. Rhoads writes from Brooklyn in May 1917
In a letter from Brooklyn dated May 22 1917 Frank H Rhoads reports good health and meals aboard the Friedrich De Grosa a German ship seized at the war start. He describes ship conditions guards freedom at shore patrols and mentions Des Moines Iowa visitors and future naval build up including New Mexico battleship and sub-chasers.
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Sherm
Friedrich de Grosa
Tam
Des Moines
Iowa
New Mexico
United States
Germany
England
Memorial Day Observed in Anita With Ceremonies
Memorial Day will be observed in Anita on May 30 1917. Activities start at 10:00 A M with Meade Post No 40 G A R at the Masonic Temple. A procession forms on Main Street to the opera house with the Anita Concert Band and Boy Scouts as escort. The program includes prayers addresses songs and Gettysburg address by local figures, a parade to Evergreen Cemetery and grave decorations followed by a three gun salute and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Meade Post No. 40
Masonic Temple
Main Street
Opera House
Anita Boy Scouts
Robt. W. Swick
Abe Biggs
Park A. Rickel
G. A. RR
Quartette
Gladys Joy
Od Brigade
ALR
Lincoln
Edna Burdette Carey
Hlon. M. B. Pitt
Logan
Alla Mis take Senior Class Play Enjoyed at Opera House
The Senior Class Play Alla Mistake was staged Wednesday night May 23 at the Anita opera house to a full enthusiastic audience. Ted Vernon played the befuddled husband while Clara Stager Lela Booth Ida Biggs and Lela Hendrix formed the Nellies group. Wayne Hemp hill as Ferdy the Englishman stood out among seniors with future promise. Esther Burhart Guy Rasmussen sang duets and the Anita Orchestra provided music. Registration Day June 6 requires all males 27 to 31 in Anita township to register at Town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. McCord
Ted Vernon
Ted
Clara Stager
Lela Booth
Ida Biggs
Lela Hendricks
Glen Fordyce
Ralph Cochran
Wayne Hemphill
Ferdy
Wayne
Esther Burkhart
Guy Rasmussen
Anita
Newspaper Urges Roosevelt Action and Kenyon Resignation
The piece argues the current era is history making and urges President to grant Roosevelt a commission to raise a company and go to the front. It praises Senator Kenyon for resigning to serve and stresses timely action to hasten the war’s end and the need for bold leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Speed King advertised fuel additive promises big gas savings
Speed King units sold in quart cans at two dollars each claim one ounce treats five gallons of gasoline and elicits a dramatic boost in engine performance. The ad guarantees satisfaction with a full refund and hints at gas prices falling this summer while reducing fuel and repair costs.
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John D
For Sale By Burt Stone and Sherm Myers Ads
Classified note announces Burt Stone and Sherm Myers at the Record office from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and later hobnobbing with C. Ross Wiley at Hotel Victoria. Mail orders are given prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm F.myers
Record
C. Ross Wiley
Hotel Victoria
Hogs Shipped to Omaha by Local Trader A. T. Crozier
A. T. Crozier sent a car load of hogs to Omaha this week. Citizens' Savings Bank of Ashes invites purchases of the Liberty Bond, promoting patriotic finance in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pearce
Omaha
T. A. Crozier
The
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Fairmont Creame Co
Mutchy and the Boys Describe Life at Camp
A letter from Mutchy and fellow soldiers at Commonwealth Pier describes cold weather, hospital visits, and vaccination day. They note a large mess hall in town, candy shopping, and a full dining setup in their current camp. The writer mentions a second shot, fear of needles, and jokes about a missing comrade Crook Wagner while praising Anita boys and a nightly picture show. Frank Lees and daughters visited Casey on Sunday.
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Sherm
Newton
Charlestown
Lattig
Joe Dougherty
Great Lakes
Jackies
Newport
Wagner
Crook
Anita Boys
Commonwealth Pier
Letter from a sailor aboard Commonwealth Pier in 1917
Edgar Vernon writes from South Boston to Sherm describing damp conditions at the Pier and illness among the crew. He mentions sick bay pills, laziness, and plans to see Boston sights once paid, noting ships Anita, Newton, and an Argentine vessel, plus the Constitution and Bunker Hill sites.
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Sherm
Rig Corp
Herman Taylor
Art Lattig
Anita
Newton
U. S
Boston
Sam
Bunker Hill Monument
Paul Revere
Old South Church
John Quincy Adams
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Concord
Sick Bay
E. D. Vernon
Commonwealth Pier
South Boston
Massachusetts
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Anita Record
Cass County
Congress
Sherm. F. Myers
Carter
Anita Bank
John C. Voorhees
Harry C. Faulkner
Cashier
Leon G. Voorhees
A. R. Robinson
Frank Rhoads
Brooklyn, New
Frank H. Rhoads
Naval Y. M. C. A
Brooklyn
New York
Janice Emmett
Claire Sweney
Atlantic
Mina Petit
Maude Crane
Jack
Clair Sweney
Arthur K. Conmes
City
Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Jones
Senate
Kenyon
Burt Stone
J. W. Budd
South
Mass
Frank Lees
Nina
Casey
Roek & Kohl
Edgar Vernon
L. R. Galiher Co
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