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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
6
A religious essay contrasts busy modern life with the need to focus on meaningful work. It cites a priest who failed to guard a prisoner because he was caught in lesser duties, arguing that many people rise to minor tasks while neglecting larger, guiding roles and true calling. It laments wasted power on trivial labor.
A sermon emphasizes that material improvements such as parks libraries and villages are hollow without moral improvement. It argues God requires citizens to focus on divinely assigned tasks and to avoid busywork that neglects virtuous living and faithful service.
A Box Social will be held at Highland school on Friday evening October 24. A contest will award prizes to the most popular lady and to the laziest man with proceeds for Cyclopedias for the school. Everyone is welcome. Mavupe Carpenter, Teacher.
Last Thursday night a severe hail storm swept through the Wiota area with strong winds and unusually large hail, breaking many window lights. The storm tracked northeast from Wiota and caused heavy impacts near Highland.
Rev. W. C. Barber state superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League spoke to a union audience at the Methodist Church on prohibition progress. He detailed the Webb-Kenyon bill, outlined federal liquor controls, and noted moves toward national prohibition and a constitutional amendment with a 1920 convention in Columbus, Ohio. Barber’s remarks highlighted legal challenges to large personal liquor holdings and ongoing temperance efforts.
Mrs Walter Hook and her daughter Miss Vera Hook entertained a large group of ladies Wednesday afternoon on Ruffled Shirt Avenue. Guests played 500 and at five o clock a two course lunch was served. Miss Vera McDermott gave a reading that the guests enjoyed.
The Methodist Church announces morning services on Credibility of Christian Testimony and an evening sermon for young men titled The Modern Strong Man. The congregation invites all interested in church activities to attend and especially encourages young people to attend the evening service.
Notice announces the dissolution of Bangham Eneix & Co at Anita Iowa on September 22 1913 Roy H Eneix retires and L C Bangham assumes to wind up all accounts due and payable from the firm with Bangham paying firm debts.
Howard D Allanson writes from Toledo Ohio October 11 1913 to friend Sherm saying he arrived safely and praising the city of about 200 000 people He asks that the RECORD be sent to 2820 Lawrence Avenue and sends regards to Anita and others at home.
The Record editor received a postal from Elder Don A. Allen showing a colored image of the Hotel Virginia in Long Beach California and containing various remarks.
A dated 1913 missive from Los Angeles mentions a trip to Long Beach, praise for California climate, and plans for the writer to become City Missionary in Fresno. It notes Neeley, an Iowa native, guiding the writer through Los Angeles and Pasadena. One-half crop hardships are referenced.
A Missouri letter from October 1913 asks to forward the RECORD to Marshfield and mentions a beloved baby. It includes a clipping praising Iowa Day in Long Beach with veterans reunions and friendly notes, crediting Iowa people for Long Beach’s growth.
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.