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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
4
The piece criticizes democracy failures and calls for eliminating the board of parole as a corrupt political instrument. It argues that political advancement gained by false pretenses is increasingly unpopular among the masses and even among the public voice.
Warden Saunders asserts that intoxicating liquors are responsible for ninety percent of crimes leading men to the penitentiary at Fort Madison. He presents this claim as a core reason for strict liquor controls and reform measures.
J F Henzie overseeing Anita’s new school building visited Omaha on Sunday. Smither leased the Dr H farm, with Dixon moving March 1 or returning to Ohio. Principal Tonjes of the Ransomarian Business School in Atlantic was in town Saturday on business and paid a pleasant call to the RECORD office.
Misses Gertrude and Myrtle Irwin of Menlo were in the city last week visiting their sister, Mrs. Nettie I, and returned home Friday evening.
Rev. C. S. Burnette, formerly pastor at Wiota, was chosen for the pastorate at Alta by the Northwest Iowa M. E. Conference held in Webster City. He assumes duties in Alta with established church leadership.
Judge J B Rocketfellow leaves Atlantic for Clarinda to open court tomorrow after closing a term at Sidney Fremont County last week. District residents show strong interest as newspapers request a cut of the judge and praise his push to speed court business and effectiveness.
It is suggested that all winners in the recent city colt show be entered at the 1914 meet for ribbons instead of cash prizes. A competent judge would select the best, and the feature could boost breeder interest and demonstrate development in stock for exhibition with proper care from owners.
Post card photos show Ohio floods in spring causing extensive property damage across towns. One image depicts a town submerged with only building roofs visible, including a home connected to a local family. After waters receded, scenes of wreckage and buildings torn from foundations are described. Mrs Blakesley and Mrs Cate returned home to Coon Rapids and Chicago. McClelland family moved from Guthrie Center to Creston to start a business. Cafeteria dinner by the Ladies' Improvement League raised nearly fifty dollars. Mrs Vernon and sisters-in-law visiting from New York spent Friday in Wiota.
R. W. Burgner and wife of North Platte Nebraska have been visiting in the city and vicinity for the past week with T. T. Logan and wife and Chas. Hettinger and wife.
W Fordyce and wife and H Taylor and wife attended the old soldiers reunion at Extra last week and met many of the old time neighbors from days gone by.
Bill Schwenneker and Old Nance were involved in a mishap near the cemetery Monday afternoon. Bill was pulled from under the animal before being fully crushed, narrowly avoiding serious harm.
It is announced that D. P. Hogan will discuss European methods of financing the farmer at the Chautauqua circle. His talk promises insights into how European systems could influence American agriculture.
Dr. L. R. Eller and family traveled to Des Moines for a Sunday outing. The journey was hindered by many mud holes but the party managed to reach home safely in their International vehicle.
Earl Scott, who has been agent temporarily at the Wiota station of the ck Island, has been transferred to Kellogg Iowa and is succeeded at Wiota by J F Lightfoot formerly of Montieth.
Miss Christabel Troxel of Lincoln Nebraska represented Postum Cereal Co Battle Creek Michigan in Anita during Monday and Tuesday. She maintained headquarters at the L A Worthing grocery where Postum was prepared and served as a healthful substitute for coffee.
John B. Coonardy president of the harness shop now owned by Lafe Simpson attended the Soldiers Reunion at Extra last week. The event drew a large crowd and attendees enjoyed a great time with Uncle John present to answer roll call, a key factor in any reunion.
Petition drive gathers from across the state urging Governor Geo W Clark to convene a special session to repeal the road and bridge law passed by the last legislature. Supporters want a measure restoring power to boards of supervisors and township trustees to manage local affairs.
Chas. S. Brown auditor for Joyce Lumber Company suffered a wrist dislocation and bone fracture when an automobile crank kicked back between Anita and Wiota. Brown, accompanied by Chas. F. Chase, was treated in Anita by Dr. H. E. Campbell and will rely on accident insurance policies for coverage.
Judge M. E Millhollin opened court and empanelled a jury to hear Geo W Marsh versus Samuel Karns over 80 dollars paid for a horse claimed not as represented. The jury returned verdict for Marsh after one ballot, Karns accepted the verdict, and costs were paid or settled.
P. R. Nichols and wife visited Thornton Wyoming last week to spend time with son Curtis Nichols and his family. They joined a large group of Cass and Adair county expatriates now living in the area including Dr. DeWitt Bert Maxwell L. G. Hesser George Snowden and W. T. Croxton. The piece hints a lively visit when "Old Nal" arrives and plans a return trip home.
H Saunders came back Tuesday morning from Billings Montana where he spent months with his daughter Mrs Julia Petit He will stay in Anita a couple of weeks before returning to Nevada Missouri He recalls a westward journey with soldier boys after the war and praises Billings as a fine vacation spot Clint visited the Record office and old friendships and past events were remembered warmly He notes aging friendships grow stronger with time.
Mrs Ed Perry and daughter from Hastings Nebraska visited in the city this past week at the home of sister Mrs Chas Workman. Ed and another daughter will reach Hastings today and stay a week or ten days. Ed remains in a railroad job of long standing. Miss Ethel Booth who has spent five months with her uncle in Canada has returned home Sunday and may go back to Canada in spring.
Marion Brooks, a pioneer Wiota resident who moved to Atlantic years ago, was celebrated at a surprise party at his home hosted by relatives and friends marking his Savdnnath birthday and his retired life in Atlantic.
W H McIntyre completed a combination corn crib and granary for B D Carlton on his northeast town farm. The structure features cribs on both sides of the driveway with 2000 bushels capacity each, a 4500 bushel overhead granary, and a patent elevator. It is described as the largest crib and granary of its kind in the region, showcasing skilled workmanship by Billy McIntyre.
Friday night a chicken thief raided the henhouse at Chas. E. Campbell and wife, taking between 125 and 150 birds with no clues left. Nearby henneries report similar thefts as efforts to capture the culprit intensify. Also, a settlement ends litigation with ex-Receiver E. B. Harlan paying 7,320 dollars to the railway receiver, Judge Thomas Arthur approving.
Ear S Holton traveled to South Dakota on Tuesday night for a business visit.
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