Metz Seeks Re election to Cass County Board of Supervisors
The ad urges Grant Benton Franklin and Lincoln townships voters to re elect Mike Metz to a two year term starting January 1 1919. It highlights Metz’s record of economy and service, his role in county improvement, and his status as a major taxpayer and trusted ally on the board. It notes wartime delays and urges support at the November 5 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Benton
Franklin
Lincoln Townships
Cass County
Board of Supervisors
Mike Metz
Board of Supervisor
Mayor Proclaims Spanish Influenza Restrictions in Anita
Anita Iowa October 12 1918 Mayor Homer Kirkham orders closure of schools churches libraries reading rooms lodges clubs moving picture shows and theaters. Stores including restaurants and barber shops closed to the public from 9 PM until further notice with all public gatherings prohibited and to be dispersed. Attest Clerk Godfrey Miler.
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Anita
Iowa
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Homer Kirkham
Grant Township Board Orders School Closures
Based on state health board instructions and to combat Spanish influenza the Grant Township Cass county Iowa trustees acting as local health board order all township schools closed until further notice and prohibit all public gatherings or crowds indoors or outdoors with prompt dispersal. Dated Anita Iowa October 14 1918.
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State Board of Health
Grant Township
Cass County
Iowa
Board of Health
Board of Trustees
Anita
John Heron
WM. Wahlert
G. O. Gipple
Emery Greenwaldt Family Visit Through Anita
Emery Greenwaldt and wife of Chicago paused in Anita with cousins Mr and Mrs O A Thompson en route to Hastings Nebraska to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Cate
Chicago
Anita
C. A. Thompson
H. H. Cate
Emery Greenwaldt
O.A. Thompson
Hastings
Nebraska
Barn Alterations Recap by Local Doctors and Notable Names
Dr H E Campbell plans to convert his east barn into a two car garage and the west half into a drive in area for a team and buggy. The project involves removing a maple tree planted by John Sherman, an early property owner. Sherman’s relatives still prominent in drug trade include Charles Sherman of Sherman McConnell. For sale a good farm tractor.
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H. E. Campbell
J. L. Sansom
Chas. C. Plunket
Campbell
L. P. Hadley
John Sherman
Charles
Anita
Sherman & McConnell
Omaha
Medical Society Autumn Meeting at Victoria Hotel
Cass County Medical Society held an autumn gathering at the Victoria Hotel on October 9 with Dr H E Campbell hosting. Guests included Drs G M Adair R A Becker C V Beaver and an after-dinner program featuring talks on Spanish influenza cerebrospinal meningitis and acute intestinal diseases in children.
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Cass County Medical Society
Victoria Hotel
H. E. Campbell
Preston Powell
Adair
H. D. Hully
Griswold
A. J. Zook
F. J. Becker
Atlantc
Anita
H. E. Cambell
G. M. Adair
R. A. Becker
C. V. Beaver
Sherm. F. Myers
Atlantic
C. L. Campbell
W. F. Graham
W.S. Greenleaf
R. A. Gamble
For Sale Tapestry Davenport and Dining Room Set
For sale one tapestry Davenport one sanitary couch and one dining room set in fumed oak includes table six chairs and one buffet all in first class condition phone 288 43 tf
Rally Day Plans and Local Updates Amid Quarantine
Methodist Church suspends services until quarantine ends and plans Rally Day and Men’s Night when possible. Evangelistic meetings may start Nov 10 with Rev C K Corkill. Local notes cover residents, recoveries from flu, new West Anita dwelling near complete, and a cap lost at RECORD office. Coffee sales and Rexall promotions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Corkill
Menlo
J. W. Martin
N.P. Nielsen
West Anita
Fire-bug Suspected After Town Elevator and Mill Burn
Fire destroyed Kunz Grain Company elevator with 4000 bushels oats 1000 bushels wheat 500 bushels barley and Haist Flour Mill two blocks away. Fire reported at 10 30 Saturday night with flames spreading, sparking across to nearby buildings. No insurance on the mill. loss estimated 30000 to 40000 dollars. State Fire Marshal J A Tracey arriving to investigate.
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Kunz Grain Company
Haist
E. W. Holmes Lumber Company
Fullerton Lumber Company
Holmes Company
Rock Island Railway Company
Wesley
Town
Marsh Millhollin
Adam Haist, Jr
Remsen
Iowa
J. A. Tracey
Des Moines
Rexall
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