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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
4
The opinion argues ex-Receiver Harlan of the A N and S R y dodged duties. Elected representatives should remain near Washington and make a bold effort to earn their salary to avoid warrants for arrest by the sergeant at arms. It suggests resignation if duties conflict with private business.
The piece argues Roosevelt may headline the 1916 presidential race, pleasing some papers like the Des Moines Register and Leader, but cites the Register- Leader’s challenge to spread the Roosevelt virus. It contends a three way contest would likely keep Democrats in power and notes Roosevelt’s waning popularity since last November’s election.
The verse rails at an egotist political figure who ran on a selfish plan. It mocks self serving leadership and warns the public to resist repeating the same mistakes. Senator Cummins is critiqued for reorganizing to favor personal profit, labeled a plain appeal.
The text compares Senator Cummins asking for Republican backing in Iowa to the editor seeking appointment as a Methodist bishop, deeming both requests equally unlikely and absurd.
Opposition to the re election of A B Cummins to the United States Senate grows from all parts of the state on grounds that he is not a Republican and opposed the regular Republican presidential nominee while aiding Democratic party control of government affairs.
The Big Noise backs the progressive party independent of others while the senior Senator from Iowa calls for Republican reorganization. He urges quick, broad changes with himself as a likely beneficiary, showing deep worry about his present and future standing.
A weekly record lists W. M. Bear advertising Star Brand School Shoes for boys and girls. The notice touts time tested quality, guaranteed by manufacturer and dealer.
The notice urges addressing underlying bodily issues rather than symptoms. It promotes osteopathic manipulations and chiropractic adjustments to relieve the cause. Dr. Evans, 43-21 Galiher Building, Anita, la.
A baby boy weighing twelve pounds was born to Fred C. Chinn and his wife last Sunday. Dr. H. E. Campbell confirms the birth and the response of well wishers was joyful as “Old Skin” greeted the news with a broad smile Monday afternoon.
T. T. Saunders returned from a business trip to Canada where he met former Anita residents now living at Caron. Joe Kaiser runs a veterinary practice while Bill Miller farms. Laura Miller and Flo Kaiser were also present, and all are reported well.
Friends in Anita and surrounding areas regret to learn Fred M Tidrick has been taken to Clarinda hospital for treatment. He was a longtime prominent businessman and booster for the town, known for sociability and large heart, with self as his only reported enemy.
A quarter page advertisement in the Record explains how to secure a $350 piano free. For every five cent purchase a certificate is issued, and certificates can be voted for a preferred candidate. The contest has drawn notable interest and a winner is expected with sustained effort.
The Wasson family of Atlantic consisting of Mr and Mrs Wasson and daughters Mrs Hugh Parker Catherine Margaret and Mary were poisoned last Friday by oat meat laced with rough on rats. They remained in critical condition for several days but slowly improved with medical care.
Worthing and Lew Anderson report a thorough cleaning and painting of the opera house in anticipation of the winter season. The venue opens tonight with Clint and Bessie Robbins' Own Company in The Country Boy for a three nights engagement, expected to draw a full house.
B D Forshay received an express package with a stylish electric reading lamp design. A letter dated nearby explained the gift came from the automobile party from Council Bluffs who were stranded in Anita and hosted at the Forshay home.
J E Perry of Hastings Nebraska spent the week with relatives in Anita and vicinity and ordered the Rec ORD for one year prepaid. Ed remains employed by the Hastings railway company and loves his job. Other former Anita residents now in Hastings include A T Turner still selling medicines and his son John W Turner busy painting and papering while John Richards works for Hansen Lumber. Crop conditions in the area are below normal but no starvation danger is reported.
A concise proverb notes one can confront evil without extreme steps. The line suggests danger or temptation can be faced in ordinary life, warning against unnecessary journeys into darkness.
The piece argues that the unusually long wait to remove the offenders stems from bull headedness mistaken for independence in politics and elsewhere.
The law is described as needing fixing and is believed to be one of the first measures targeted for amendment or possible repeal by the next legislature.
The article notes the political strad dler activity winding down as the day closes, with observers watching for final developments and reactions from supporters and opponents.
A reader questions why a progressive who remains steadfast in his belief should be blocked from exercising his individual right to stand pat. The message argues for personal principle in political stance within a republic.
The diary notes the root of Lord Bally rat and mocks a seller who abandons farm or business interests in Iowa for better prospects elsewhere. It cites Paris announcing that women will soon wear trousers. The piece remarks that the Big Noise from Oyster Bay will continue indefinitely despite changing statesmen.
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