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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
1
A short lines poem praises the flag urging loyalty to the United States and its red white and blue banner. The verse extols the flag as unmatched among lands and stands as a patriotic reminder of national pride.
A writer objects to the Retail Merchants Association of Iowa for allegedly pressuring prices and harming small town producers and consumers. The piece cites farmers selling potatoes to out of state buyers at low prices while local merchants buy discounted late, and warns of boycotts by farmers against local merchants.
An Iowa editorial argues against returning to saloon days despite war and prohibition challenges. It critiques voter attitudes, notes the ongoing prohibition laws, and urges calm before any new elections while calling out reformers and profiteers.
It notes the government finally recognizing widows of Civil War veterans and Spanish-American soldiers, approving a merited pension increase without lengthy red tape, a measure long overdue though it had not been provided for years.
Amos W. Shipman writes that he has sold his stock and will pursue a new line of work and asks all debtors to settle their accounts promptly. He signs as Amos W. Shipman and extends thanks for patronage. Also notes Briardale oleomargarine ad and a family update about O W Van Slyke and Frank returning from Center Junction Iowa due to Jacob Courtney’s illness.
Taken up notice for two white male pigs about 100 pounds each with owner to prove property and pay fee. Avery Stephenson and wife return from Rochester Minnesota. Unique Theatre screening shows a reel demonstrating motor trucks replacing horse power in farm work and harvesting, predicting widespread future use on farms.
Hugh Farrell announces the milk route is back in operation in Anita and urges residents to patronize with a first class product. The note also mentions phone contact and local business updates.
The piece accuses three Iowa papers of scheming to harm Gov. Harding by painting a negative picture of the prohibitory amendment and influencing his renomination. It asserts the governor faced widespread abuse and misrepresentation during the campaign while defending his record against alleged lies.
Mrs Bessie Lowell came back Sunday evening after two months in Denver and other Colorado points. The move aimed to ward off rag weeds and other vegetation that worsen hay fever. Her condition is much improved and relief is expected to be permanent until the next rag weed crop grows.
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