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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
4
Quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson emphasizes a People's War for freedom and self government among nations including Germany. It argues the choice is to resist hypocritical power or yield to brute force dominated by strongest armies and weapons.
A plea to delinquent subscribers to settle accounts promptly. The paper warns of mailed statements and potential judgment if payment is not received, noting production costs and reliance on advertising and printing income. The message urges immediate payment to avoid further action.
One acre property in Anita Iowa for sale includes a fenced yard five room house a 16 by 25 foot barn hog house 10 by 16 chicken house 10 by 16 a crawl space cellar and abundant water. Cement walk surrounds. For price and info contact Sherman F Myers Anita Iowa. Claire Sweney and wife attend Omaha carnival festival. George Pedersen and wife of Lincoln township welcome a girl born October 2.
Lew P. Riehter was a welcome caller at the Record office Monday. Dr H Campbell assisted by Dr Maynard of Adair performed operation yesterday morning on Miss LaVerne Bontrager for removal of tonsils and adenoids. Carl Hansen thanks for a bucket of nice ripe tomatoes. Mrs Jennie Martin spending the week in Omaha. Dry cows and a shortage of milk cream and butter result from dry weather and pastures. Isaac Brown of Berea called yesterday and ordered the RECORD sent to his daughter Miss Ermine who will be superintendent of the Denver Iowa schools next year.
Local residents visit Anita Manning and Pella for business and family gatherings. A comic film project advances in Anita with cast and locations to feature prominent locals. A courtroom decree confirms Dora Meyer and John Meyer’s marriage valid and names John Jannett Meyer as their son, granting the family undivided land interests in Cass county.
Harry P. Harrison announces a new department within Training Camp activities to provide Redpath Chautauqua entertainment for soldiers. Chairman Harry P. Garrison of Chicago leads a plan to deploy tented auditoriums totaling over 1000000 seats in 32 cantonments within two weeks. The program features light opera, concert, dramatic, and touring acts, run on a non profit cost basis.
W Theo Woodward vice president of Citizens Bank of Lewis is jailed under $2,000 bond on four indictments from Cass County grand jury. Charges allege membership in an unlawful organization aiding such groups and inciting opposition to the United States government. Indictments cite treasonable acts under provisions on insurrection and sedition. Woodward is said to have supported the Peoples Council of America for Democracy and Peace and discouraged Liberty Loan and Red Cross subscriptions. The case may go to trial in November.
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County probate case the estate of Levi Huff deceased appoints B. Huff as Administrator. Creditors and those with claims must present them as provided by law, with E. S. Houron as attorney. Dated October 4, 1917.
The affidavit by Sherm F Myers lists himself as publisher editor and business manager of the Anita Record Anita Iowa. It states he is the owner and bondholders are none. The document cites the 1912 act requirements and notes publication details in Anita Cass County Iowa.
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