This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
A Cass County editorial denounces scattering Republicans who back Clyde Herring, urging united support for the Republican ticket. It warns against voting for Democrat Cox, likening him to one-man power and warning voters about European influence and a $15 million fundraising claim as unfounded.
The text argues that Maine favored the League of Nations, cites a 63,000 Republican majority as a hypothetical, and claims Democratic managers have time to expose a Republican slush fund. It accuses the Democratic nominee of causing world disruption and notes political reactions and social events in the community, including a Rebekah gathering and a church supper. It also reports the theft of an overcoat and the return of a funeral procession for Private Ray Enfield, 30, who died in France in 1919.
Warren G. Harding Republican nominee for president will speak in Atlantic on Thursday afternoon October 7 from the rear car platform of train No 9 reaching Anita at 2 20. He will speak ten to fifteen minutes, urging Cass county residents to hear the next president. Harding will also appear on the rear platform during train stops at Anita Wiota and Marne.
Miss Reba L. Trimmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Trimmer, married Guy O Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs R C Rasmussen at the Congregational Church parsonage on Friday October 1 1920 at 7 30 pm. Rev W M Boaz performed the ceremony. The Record editor extends best wishes for health happiness and prosperity.
Charles L. Purvis born September 17 1876 in Anita Iowa died September 30 1920 in Minneapolis Minnesota from stomach cancer He was married in 1908 to Jennie L Hughes of Minneapolis and survived by his wife three sisters and one brother His funeral was held at Mary Steinmetz's home conducted by Rev W M Boaz Evergreen Cemetery Interment followed A card of thanks from the Purvis family appears at the end
Diana Pray widow of Lewis Pray and Cass county pioneer died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs J F Ackerman s home in Atlantic after months of illness at age 75 Born February 16 1845 in Somerset county PA she married Lewis Pray in 1866 and lived in Muscatine county Iowa Cass county Noble township Goswold West Liberty Anita and Atlantic during her life Surviving relatives include son Lyman E Pray and daughter one sister two brothers one half sister and one step-sister Funeral services were held at the Ingerman home in Atlantic and burial followed in West Liberty.
The governor proclaims Saturday as fire prevention day urging general cleaning of rubbish and combustibles to prevent fires. Citizens should inspect chimneys for winter readiness and prevent destruction by fires. Henry B. Herbert, longtime Audubon sheriff and Cass Audubon counties visitor, notes Herbert’s California home and predicts Senator Harding will win California by over 100,000.
Notice demands all persons possessing gasoline and kerosene drums belonging to The Cedar Rapids Oil Co return them immediately. Drums obtained before August should be returned. G W Parker, resident agent, appeals for prompt attention. Ice card reminder from Story Ice Company.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.