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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
4
The notice states the publication is entered as second class mail matter on January 2, 1913, at Anita in Cass County Iowa under the 1879 act.
In a column reflecting on national figures and parties, the piece notes Emma Goldman and Mrs. Pankhurst, mentions Wilson and Cummins, and comments on political independence amid the Bull Moose and Democratic contests. It also reports a string of local society updates from Anita including visits, gatherings, and community events. The Anita Rebekah degree team travels to Wiota for initiations and a supper.
Reports place Rock Island railway shares at thirteen cents with many arguing the price still hasn’t fully reflected potential value. Market observers note cautious sentiment about further upside despite the low quote.
In a brisk hometown scoop the Adait News editor noted a fashion sighting described as a slit skirt paired with yellow hose. The casual disclosure prompted discussion about local style and media openness.
The item urges expulsion of Emma Goldman and similar figures as part of a broader cleansing effort. It portrays these individuals as undesirable for the nation and calls for thorough removal by authorities. The rhetoric aims to spur harsh action against political dissenters.
Geo. M. Buerkin and his wife arrived from Anderson Missouri and will reside in Cass County. They have shipped household goods stock and implements and expect to start a business next year when the season opens. They reside west of John Barnholdt's and Mrs. Buerkin is formerly Miss Laura Row.
Lew M. Martin of Watertown Wisconsin spent a couple of days in Des Moines visiting J L Carey and wife and Harold Carey. He came on business and to allow his son to join the visit. He may return to Iowa soon and has recovered from a serious illness requiring an operation at Kirksville Missouri.
The Knights of Pythias hosted a well attended Hallowe'en dance last Tuesday. Otto Wiegand organized decorations with Ralph Forshay Winfield Hendricks and Mutehy McIntyre assisting. Oak leaf corn pumpkins and concealed electric lights created a striking display.
The Atlantic based Daisy Stock Remedy Co promotes Irwin's Poke Root Powders for hog health. President F H Townsend touts years of stock food study and results, citing testimonials from W E Kelloway to support effectiveness for healthy and sick hogs.
Sunday marked FE I Chase's 34th birthday from the Atlantic News-Telegraph. He and his mother visited Anita to view the town where he first enjoyed the world, recalling the Chase family's past home and the kindness of Pa and Ma Chase.
John Stager and his daughters Miss Clara and Mrs. John Saake Jr. attended church in Wiota on Sunday. Rev A S Henderson, former Atlantic Congregational pastor, recently married Mrs May Dolson Morgridge of Muscatine and now resides in Topeka Kansas. Andrew Johnson remains seriously ill under physician care with a trained nurse assisting. Mrs R F Parmley visited Atlantic Saturday at son M F Parmley’s home. Aunty Hare arrived from Grand Rapids Michigan to stay with niece Mrs E W Holmes. Chester A Long returns home from Des Moines after appendectomy at M E hospital and is improving.
Announcement of the marriage between Glen Holmes and Fay Jenkins is set for Wednesday November 19. Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs E W Holmes, manages a Guthrie Center lumber yard and the couple will reside there.
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