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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
4
A collection of sharp political quips on death versus life and a note on tariff reforms. Mentions figures like Charlie Ross and Mr. Cummins appealing for a reorganization convention. Observes the ongoing impact of Democratic tariff measures and a tone of social reflection on who gets to live and prosper.
If the cool spell endures residents say ice supply worries ease as colder temperatures persist. No confirmed famine risk reported as weather favors preservation and slower melt.
Ben Bosley muses that if a man from Io Wa had ventured to hell last week he would have frozen to death, a grim remark tied to extreme cold. The comment frames a bleak weather or hardship context and hints at local sentiment.
The speaker calls the Thaw situation thoroughly rotten and urges officials to declare the incident closed, arguing it should not remain unresolved. The remark frames the matter as a complete breakdown needing final handling.
A fragment contrasts two types of people in pursuit of outcomes. The anxious seeker appears proactive while the disappointed sucker reflects misplaced expectations. The line hints at self‑awareness and caution in choosing pursuits.
At the Des Moines event last week Teddie Roosevelt won the blue ribbon as the best draft gelding, earning top honors for the day.
Readers note a stray hog specimen remains in circulation, resisting extinction due to cholera and heart enlargement concerns, suggesting resilience in the local hog population amidst disease fears.
A fragment notes a phrase about a dog named Trays blamed for associating with unwelcome company. The wording suggests a folk saying or editor's aside rather than a full report.
The statement argues that political tests of Communism have been ample enough to force a clear verdict, leaving voters and observers convinced on the issue one way or another.
A sharp critique of a man who lies for advantage, ignoring his own interests and exposing a moral failing. The speaker uses strong labels to condemn self serving deceit and its consequences.
The piece voices skeptical views on Des Moines prominence in Iowa politics and criticizes both parties. It lampoons figures like Cummins and Jerome and mocks campaign rhetoric as the piece notes Des Moines bridge costs and a volatile political climate. It also commends old-time Democrats while deriding shifting party loyalties.
E Grace and wife traveled to Tilden Nebraska to visit relatives. Miss Avril Faulkner of Des Moines visits the city. Rain caused the E P basket picnic at Keystone Park to be postponed. Mrs H J Taylor went to Fremont Nebraska to visit her son U S Grant for a few days.
The writer notes that Canadian courts and commissions seem to combine many elements but not the right ones. Several items of general interest were omitted from today's REcorp issue but will be included later.
The remains of two of E. W. Blakesley’s children, buried about thirty years ago in the south hill cemetery, were disinterred this week and shipped to Payette Idaho. The work was performed by Sady Lyman White Dr. G M Adair and Undertaker A Long.
Helen Dinsmore reports on Anita High School activities featuring the Aristotelian Society program for September 19 1915. The note outlines student performances including poetry music debate and glee club formation and mentions staff assignments and visiting observers.
The longtime Methodist minister in this district, Rev. Benjamin Shinn, died last week at his Dexter home. He was among the best known clergy in southwestern Iowa.
G W Fordyce and family traveled to Wall Lake on Sunday and were greeted by their daughter Mrs Vivian Berger and her husband, with Sam Deen and family joining by car. The gathering lasted through a pleasant day.
Due to ongoing ill health Levi Huff retires from business in Anita and on Saturday evening permanently closed his meat market after years of service dating back to the flood period.
J Perey Young and wife of Chicago are enjoying a two week stay at the J D Young residence. Perey remains a key Redpath Lyceum Bureau fixture and reports a busy headquarters. Hon J D Peterson brought a sample of plums to the office, trees planted years ago yield over a bushel of plums as large as hulled walnuts.
A notice argues for strict weed control by township trustees while opposing unequal enforcement. It calls for uniform application of law, no discrimination, and fair treatment including consideration for widows and orphans, asserting able-bodied residents should comply promptly.
Grandpa Clatterbuck marked his 106th birthday last Tuesday at the home of his daughter Mrs G W Carter in Council Bluffs. He walks daily and remains mentally sharp and in strong health.
Opinion grows that the 1913 corn crop will be a welcome surprise to farmers and to the public at large.
The conflict centers on removing hitching racks from Stuart’s main street. Removal was carried out after midnight by masked men. After weeks, supporters fear townsfolk will reassess the need for hitching racks on the main street.
J F Robison and his wife were passengers to Atlantic on Monday morning.
Carl D Millard and Cappy Hedges entertained a small company of gentlemen friends Sunday afternoon at the Crow's Nest and enjoyed a feast fit for a King. Millard's skill as a server of delicacies is not generally known, but with supplied material he seasons it to satisfy the ravenous appetite.
Miss Lillian Dittman was summoned to Adair on Monday to care for a sick patient. The new post office building front in Dr H F Campbell’s building on Main street was completed Monday evening under W W Niswender’s supervision and is described as a first class improvement.
Mrs A B Bbler and her son Dr and family Lew Anderson and wife traveled by auto to Creston Sunday and visited T W Curry and wife before returning Monday Lew notes that many people along the Q road do not know what a road drag looks like
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