Affinity Plague and Prize Baby Show Delays Mentioned
The piece laments various calamities and notes hay fever as a creation of the past. It also comments that those excluded from the prize baby show must wait for the next year.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
4
A man’s drinking habits spark frequent, unexpected trouble
A speaker notes that the fellow who maintains a loose acquaintance with John Barleycorn is prone to vicious assaults and often at unpredictable times. The piece emphasizes the dangers of heavy drinking and its aggravating effects on behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
John Barleycorn
Face to Face Campaign Advice And Candidate Substitution
The piece warns against public campaigning that relies on personal appeal. It suggests some candidates might win by not showing their face and by sending a substitute, likening such tactics to stealing another’s reputation.
Charlie C. Smith Asked About 1912 Presidential Vote
A reader questions Chas C. Smith a candidate for county representative on whom he voted in 1912 for president asking if he supported Taft or Roosevelt. The inquiry suggests voters deserve clarity on past loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Smith
Taft
Roosevelt
Reformers seek control of Republican Party in Cass and state
The passage argues that adding renegade Pops and white-washed Democrats could place them in charge of the Republican Party organization not only in Cass county but across other counties. It suggests using a Coroner's Jury to examine remains and render a verdict as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Cass
County offices as schools of instruction and political bias
The writer condemns elected offices as stepping stones for the ambitious, urging intelligent voters to reject liberal nominations driven by peddled sunshine and free hand gestures. It argues that the public needs brainy, capable leaders, not amateurs seeking fame at public expense, and warns against the low standards of the compliment vote system.
State Health Board Often Takes Quick Cleanup Action
A state health board representative can compel town cleanups faster than local officers, a fact well known to residents. The board has plenty to do if asked to intervene, highlighting the effectiveness of state level health enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Roosevelt’s Pursuit of Standard Oil Recalled
The writer recalls a past effort led by a Roosevelt to pursue Standard Oil for statutes violations, noting it did not yield significant gains or clear outcomes. The piece reflects on historical legal attempts and their limited success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Tur loss of a few stakes impacts appetite for baseball
A small loss of stakes tied to game outcomes dulls enthusiasm for baseball. The remark suggests bettors or fans may withdraw interest after uncertain results and emphasizes the fragile link between betting stakes and spectator engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Political scavenger set to work before election
The writer laments constant surprises and disappointments in public life. With nine weeks until the general election, the political scavenger will be busy and earning his salary as he pursues dirty work.
Guthrie Center in throes of industrial activity
The Guthrie Center is described as undergoing a period of intensified industrial activity. Anita has suffered from the ailment for years and continues to struggle with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
The
Guthrian
Guthrie Center
Anita
Adair News Reporter Takes Air Ship Ride at Muscatine Picnic
Roy Stacey of the Adair News rode an air ship during the Great White Way Picnic in Muscatine last week. The voyage, described as several miles long, was to help him learn the route for future assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Great White Way
Roy Stacey
Adair News
Noted Peanut-Headed Journalists Weigh Gotch for Governor
The text mocks peanut-headed newspaper men across the state and their talk of nominating Frank Gotch for governor in two years. It notes his physical heft could help but says other essential qualifications are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gotch
Frank
Voters Back Seth Thomas For Long Probation In Supreme Judge Race
The Iowa Democratic Party supports Seth Thomas for supreme judge but argues a student with under four years of practice is not fully developed for the role and should serve an indefinite probation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Iowa
Seth Thomas
Tax fears and memories spur lax payers to gentler treatment
The column blames forgetful taxpayers who misstate assets on assessment day and hopes memory lapses will be excused. It notes several local society items including Miss Alene Fish living with Mrs. Ida Dilts, August Crow visiting Des Moines, and Miss Emily Bailey securing a teaching post in Mitchelville with a higher salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Emily Bailey
Mitchelville
Iowa
Bailey
Mattheis of Cumberland Visits Anita for Reunion
J T Mattheis from Cumberland visited Anita with his sister Mrs Wm Roberts on a business trip. He called at the HKecoRD office and was remembered as a good friend with whom old friendships were renewed and warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Mattheis
Cumberland
West Bay
Wm. Roberts
Anita
Hkecord
Mattheis
Veterans Roster Listing Acknowledges Service Members
A long roster lists veterans with names such as T. McKee John Schofield John Hunter S D Wyckoff and many others. It includes residence locations time of service and associated units such as 2nd Iowa Inf 19th Iowa Inf and 74th Ohio with details across Griswold Anita Massena Atlantic and other Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Iowa
Anita
Towa
Lewis
Penn
Griswold
Ohio
Atlantic
Lowa
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Illinois
Geary
Okla
Isda
Jefferson
Carbon
Washington
Cumberland
Adair
Casey
Reed Springs
Mass
Iowa Cay
Audubon
Moville
Séth Tlinois
Quincey
Linois
Tlinois
N. Y. Art
N. Y
Wiota
Centerville
Extra
Ft. Myers
Fla
Indiana
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Leffingweil Family Returns to Calhoun Nebraska
Mrs. F. R. Leffingweil and her children arrived back in Calhoun Nebraska yesterday. I. M. Wallace harvested a small number of pem granites this season and left a specimen at the RECORD office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Leffingweil
Calhoun
Nebraska
I. M. Wallace
Visits of Neola families reach Anita and region
Mrs. M. Ek. Talty and her children of Neola spent last week visiting Anita and nearby. Mrs. Lloyd Smith and children returned Saturday from a two week visit with her sister in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ek. Talty
Neola
Anita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita Record
Cass County
Congress
Sherm. F. Myers
Susan
New York
Jones
Miss Alene Fish
Mrs
Ida Dilts
Crow
Des Moines
Mildred Knowton
S. W. Clark
T. W. Clark
Center, Missouri
Cassie Enfield
Council Bluffs
Farquell
J. W. Long
M. E
Cass-Montgomery Counties’ Veterans’ Association
A. BE. Proctor
J. H. Lowman
T. H. Rogers
I. S. Doran
Bert Stauffer
W.A. Jefferson
Park A. Rickle
James R. Graham
F. H. Sears
Wm. Ramey
Wm. J. Weston
Ben Wagner
W.J. Martin
Geo. Deeming
J. D. Smith
A. G. Conley
Abe Biggs
A. Goodpasture
H. Campbell
W.H. Campbell
Lot Limbre
S. H. Wilson
L. P. Hadley
T. C. Winder
Ww. A. Suplee
W. ©. Anderson
H. M. Brown
Rh. S. McGeehan
Denister Adams
R. H. Shiflett
G. W. Easterday
R. W. Calkins
James. Sheeley
DPD
J. Palmer
W.c. Trego
J. R. Trego
N. McVay
J. W. Twining
A. Renshaw
Ruggles
J . White
W. . Wolf
Wesley H. Jay
Frank Dutro
David Hammond
J. W. Coddington, D. W. Sargent, Levi Mountain
Hiram Johnson
Dan Easterwood
J. J. Ayres
Jno
L. W. Stone
Co. W. Mountain
E. J. Freeman
L. G. Harding
Martin Brown
Ee. L. Blankinship
B. L. Scarlett
Ed. Perry
A. Wallace
Wm. Crisman
B. Osborne
Henry H. Franz, A. D. Bullock
B.asoison
S. Barber
Ss. N
A.C. Stone
J. F. Hill
C. W. Huff
H. Green
S. H. Lucker
F. M. Nutter
M. I. Jenkins
H. Wark
Rati Nh
J. A. Ellis
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