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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
6
A 1914 letter from Mrs. J. E. Allen in Long Beach California explains two weeks of missing local papers. She describes foggy weather flowers expositions San Diego and San Francisco plans, Iowa trip, sugar beets alfalfa feeding and rising prices for eggs butter and poultry.
R H Mosher of Walnut Iowa a 37 year old Democrat and farmer is a leading southwest Iowa party figure. A Walnut High School graduate and Northwestern University attendee he spent ten years farming and stock raising. He currently helps manage Exchange State Bank and says he will serve all the people if elected.
The Republican ticket for Grant township Trustees lists C. O. Gipple John Heek and G. W. McWilliams for the upcoming election. Gipple and McWilliams each served one term and with Heek as assistant will oversee affairs under new laws and serve the public faithfully.
State Inspector Reed visited Anita High, urged school improvements, and spoke to classes. The Shakespearian Society previewed a fine first program with debates won by the affirmative. Basketball teams split results. girls lost 20 to 2 to Massena, while the boys beat Massena 11 to 7 with a return game planned and a Nov 13 home match against Shelby.
The Shelby County Republican reports a dispute over a misquotation by John C. Voorhees. The Tribune editor blames a stenographer, while Voorhees is urged to accept responsibility for accurate quotations and careful lawmaking.
Mrs P S Kell was guest of honor at a luncheon by the Pleasant Hour club hosted by Mrs D Kruidenier in Cottage Grove avenue before she leaves for San Jose California to spend the winter with her daughters Eva and Ada Lattig. Twenty overs were set at a garden flower decorated table.
A band of Gypsies visited Anita on Tuesday with women telling fortunes and begging. Mrs. Bangham Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Biggs hosted ladies at the Bangham home. Miss Pegau sisters returned from Omaha. Sheriff sale at South Anita: Niswender property bid in for 613.55 by E W Holmes. Mrs. Harrison and daughter hosted card party with planned Friday luncheon.
Agnes Peachy spent Friday with Mrs. Ralph Kelly. Grandma Broadfoot visited relatives in Atlantic. G M S Peterson and wife visited relatives near Mt Etna. Florence Palmer spent Saturday night with Elmer and Mrs. Palmer. Mrs Zort Brown enjoyed a visit with her mother and sister. R C Peterson spent weekend with relatives near Casey. A L Patterson of Fontanelle visited Berea and nearby. A R Brown and son Zort shipped four carloads of cattle to Chicago last week and returned Saturday. L G Hesser of Anita, living in Wyoming, visits Anita and vicinity during a land claim period near Thornton.
Anita in Cass County Iowa lists post office hours from 7:00 A M to 8:00 P M Sundays open 9:00 to 10:00 A M Carriers on Rural Routes Nos 1 2 and 3 depart at 8:00 A M and return at 4:00 P M L NEWTON postmaster notice for local residents.
Ed L. Newton and F. O Worthing are listed alongside Sherm, F. Myers, Ed. M. McLaughlin, and Sexton in the notice detailing church or parish involvement and key administrative roles.
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