J F Wells Dies in Ohio While Visiting Old Home
A message announces the death of FP Wells in Marysville Ohio after a brief stomach illness. Wells was sixty eight, longtime Anita resident. His son Glen Wells and daughter Maude Suplee traveled to Ohio upon learning of his condition and arrived shortly before his passing. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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A. FP. Wells
Anita
Marysville
Ohio
Mr. Wells
Glen Wells
Maude Suplee
Reception to Teachers at Congregational Church
A large audience gathered Thursday evening for a teachers and school board reception in the Congregational church auditorium. A brief program featured Mrs. H.C. Stone, E. S. Holton, Dorothy Dinsmore, Mrs. Vera Holton, and guests enjoyed coffee and apple pie a la mode served by local hosts. The event fostered a home-like welcome and strong community cooperation in education.
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Congregational Church
H.C. Stone
E. 8. Holton
Dorothy Dinsmore
Vera Holton
W. E.kellaway
B.D. Forshay
W. E. Fish
Ralph Forshay
Congregational Church Seeks Support and New Musical Director
Congregational Church urges strong attendance at Sunday services and Sabbath School, notes Miss Couchman from Des Moines joins as musical director after a standout solo, announces first choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. Monthly missionary society reports 38 attendees and an 18.00 free will offering, plus upcoming Senior Endeavor, Ladies' Aid meetings, and local community notes.
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Couchman
Des Moines
Iowa Congregational Hospital
Missionary Society
B. D. Forsday
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. M.boaz
Fresh Pork and Sausage for Dormer Patrons
Market announces steady supply of fresh pork including sausage and future availability of fresh beef cuts and steaks. The note mentions welcoming all patrons and refers to a person named Whompson.
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Dormer
Whompson
Public affairs and political opinions in Mexico and beyond
A collection of sharp opinions criticizing journalism, Mexican politics, the Democratic party, labor wage demands, tariffs, imperial ambitions, public utilities, and Henry Ford’s not guilty verdict. The piece questions government efficiency, income, and the limits of dissent in the modern era.
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United States
Silent political reflections and sports critique in ink
A column denounces brutal fall football practice, questions land taxes, and laments labor unrest and political slogans. It contrasts claims about democracy and party safety with a note on Ireland and the League of Nations covenant. The piece voices distrust in government and highlights the era’s ideological debates.
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Ireland
Senate
God
Grover Cleveland Denounces Strikers In Chicago
Grover Cleveland assured the peace‑loving American public that military forces would be used to protect life and property during a Chicago strike, marking a decisive setback for the strikers and reinforcing state authority.
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Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Hallie May Koob Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
Jimmy Williamson attends Atlantic area city visit. On September 13 Hallie May Koob celebrated her fifth birthday at the home of her grandparents W. G. and Mrs. Wilson in this city. A group of little friends played games and enjoyed a two course luncheon and gifts, with guests including Geraldine Morgen Sarah May Boas Evelyn Sebaske Laura Jewatt Marie Wise Anne Belle Wise Isabelle Biggs Margaret Biggs Elaine Smither Joyce Chinn Beth Harry and Hallie Mey Koob.
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Hallie May Koob
Late Koob
W. G. Wilson
Geraldine Morgen
Sarah May Boas
Evelyn Sebaske
Laura Jewatt
Marie and
Anne Belle Wise
Isabelle and
Margaret Biggs
Elaine Smither
Joyce Chinn
Beth Harry
Hallie Mey Koob
Water Shortage Prompts Citywide Conservation Notice
The mayor of Anita urges residents to avoid wasting water amid a noted shortage. Lawn sprinkling is limited until supply permits, and consumers are asked to govern usage to meet actual needs. Local notes mention sugar rumors, visitors, church music, Ford delays, hog and sheep dip sales, and a Pasadena visitor with business interests in Rock Rapids.
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Homer Kirkham
Anita
Massena Hosts Two Day Baseball Tournament
Massena will host a base ball tournament September 23 and 24 with teams from Anita Webster City Greenfield and Tingley competing for a $100000 cash prize. Local business leaders will also award thirty valuable free prizes.
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Massena
Anita
Webster City
Greenfield
Tingley
Home-Coming at Adair attracts crowds from four counties
Adair hosts a home coming celebration September 24 and 25 with Gov. W L Harding and former Congressman Charles E Pickett among speakers from Adair Audubon Cass and Guthrie counties. Notes on community life include village visitors, purchases of sugar, and fruit spoilage blamed on sugar shortages.
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Anita
Adair
Audubon
Cass
Guthrie
W. L. Harding
Chas. E. Pickett
Waterloo
Critique of leaders and party politics in wartime era
The passage laments self-importance in leaders and critiques profiteering by city departments. It questions Germany’s resolve, urges Senator Kenyon to aid Iowa constituents, and notes U S debt to France and the costs borne by American soldiers. It mentions Democratic splits in Texas, railroad advertising conflicts, and Cummins chairing a probe into the high cost of living.
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Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Wilson
Cummins
America
Amercan
Messares
Democratic promises versus real reform in 1920 election
A critical political editorial attacks the Democratic administration for failed economy and excess taxation while praising Republican organization. It argues reforms and better leadership are needed and urges nationwide campaign action ahead of the November 1920 election.
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Republican Party
National Committee
Politically charged reflections on 1920s America
An assemblage of partisan remarks spans inflation, the League of Nations, wartime legacies, and the 1920 political battle. It cites Billy Sunday, Woodrow Wilson, and Tumulty while critiquing Democratic policies, labor unions, and North Dakota’s Non-Partisan League. The piece urges clear choices for voters and critiques government spending.
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North Dakota
State House
Laet
Ime Populistia
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W. H. Wagner, Sr
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Gertie Slater
Lela Becker
A. J. Cruise
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L. B. Trumbull
Nelse L. Larson
Coffey & Irwin Hardware and Implement Company
James McVay
Chestnut Street
Mexico
Democratic Party
Kaiser Bill
Henry Ford
Iowa
Jimmy Williamson
Atlantic
John Deere and
Newton Wagons
John Deere Corn Planters
Marseilles
John Deere
Litchfield
Waterloo and Stover Engines
Plymouth Binding Twine
Dexter
Great Western Cream
Noffey & Irwi Implement CO
Anita, Iowa
Leona Rhoads
W C. Rhoads
Cedar Rapids
Anna Morena
M. W. Halsey
Halsey
West Main Street
M. E. Church
Wm. R. Spence
G. A. Roa
Guy Rasmussen
Ford Company
John H. Harrison
Pasadena
California
D. B. Harrison
Mattie
John
Rock Rapids
Bill” Steele
J. Franklin
Thos. T. Smith
Leesburg
S. V. Jenking
Charlie Scholl
Sam Turner
Sears-Roebuck
Tom Winder
P. W. Pigsley, Jr
Food Conservation Department
Germany
Kenyon
France
Uncle Sam
Washington
Destruc
Billy Sunday
Army
Navy
League of Nations
Sears- Roebuck & Co
Montgomery- Ward & Co
Democratic National Committee
Missouri
Hugh Ward
Woodrow
Tumulty
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