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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
4
The latest style accompanies many hot shots at the coving peace dove as a street carni val questions what counts as a real benefit and whom it serves. A reckless figure faces a wrecked career amid a controversial event.
A critical tone targets the Republican party as it faces ongoing war coverage and criticism of leadership. The author argues the party should plan its return to stability, noting the futility of repetitive wartime rhetoric from Generals and urging a move toward calmer, safer political ground.
Emergency crews move onto the football field to tend to players as the game is paused. Spectators watch from the stands while medics treat the injured and assess the situation before a possible resumption or cancellation.
Senator Cummins is described as the principal attraction of his own circus, delivering a loud, quality display. The remark emphasizes his penchant for spectacle and attention in political performances.
City department store leaders compile a list of home town businessmen who allegedly cannot afford to advertise. The note suggests pressure to boost local ad support without naming specific firms.
Des Moines received a fall and winter water supply last week with estimates from one to six feet on the level. The note also calls for the editor to have a culprit who stuffed cigarette papers into the match-box to report at once, with a sharp warning.
The passage argues that many Democrats cannot win without complimentary votes, which cost the Republican party. It suggests theory versus practice, claiming Democrats are doctrinally adept yet operationally the party of notable failures.
The Anita paper urges the Ladies' Improvement League to take full authority to clean up alleys that have become public dumping grounds. It argues the league deserves a chance to demonstrate they can improve public health by removing trash and unsightly waste.
The latest war report says Germans surround Haufbrau and capture Limburger and Switzer, seizing several million Pretzels to be mustered into service. The account frames war as a harsh season with odd moments of pleasure and profit.
The piece notes that Cummins may be the sole credible presidential candidate for the Republicans in two years and warns the party would be in trouble if so. It also condemns the Des Moines Conference for removing Rev. A B Adams of Council Bluffs, the Progressive nominee for Congress, from the district.
Subpoenas issued before the grand jury. residents visit Omaha and Atlantic. Carey and family visit daughter in Atlantic. Hendersons move to former Demming property. Wagner family hosts Des Moines relatives. cattle from Keokuk county sold for 10.40 per hundred in Chicago trade. Shanke visits Carroll. Worthing injured by a nail. Holmes visits from Massena. Holmes and Soper sell 1150 acre Diagonal land at 150 per acre. supervisors levy 1915 taxes. Goodrichs visit Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois. Mrs Herbert in Atlantic with Forshay and Adair families. fair visitors from Fort Madison. convicts at Fort Madison prison noted. Ellen Farwell changes address to Atlantic for Record.
The note links cholera to higher pork prices and questions legality of selling cigarettes and papers, suggesting they be placed on shelves for public view.
The text argues that Senator Yon’s reputation cannot be seen as beneficial to the public and describes it as a personal asset rooted in “Beautiful Sunshine.”
The election of Col. Dave Palmer to the top post of the National Grand Army of the Republic is hailed as a great honor for Iowa and a tribute to Palmer as a public official and citizen.
A note recalls that Iowa Republicans have faced a shift after a rare Democratic presidential electoral vote two years ago, marking a break from long standing policy and habit.
The text notes that some Methodist preachers who are moved annually show a patience that would make Job envious, while humorously claiming Job never belonged to a Methodist conference.
Mrs. Etta E. Stone traveled to Council Bluffs on Monday to spend a few days with her mother and sister, Mrs. Eliza Herbert and Mrs. J. R. Abbott.
Mrs. W. W. Eller came home Sunday evening after a stay in Omaha to be with her husband who is ill in the hospital.
Editor R J Corne and Mrs Corne with babies were guests of E W Holmes family over Sunday. Stewart Trimmer Jr leaves hospital after appendicitis surgery and stays with his parents. Rev Robt W Swick returns to Anita after attending Annual Conference in Carson. Grace Bartley of Waterloo visits cousins C H Bartley and wife before a short Stuart trip. Mrs McBeth and daughter Mrs Riggs of Libertyville Iowa visit S T Perry family then travel to Nebraska. J H Trimmer travels to Atlantic to be with son Stewart recovering from appendicitis surgery.
Miss Hazel Trimmer travels to Des Moines on Friday to join Drake University and continue her Domestic Science studies begun at Ames College last year.
Anita presents an international fine stock show in October noted as a major seasonal event. The Colt Show is described as a small scale but worthwhile attendance amid advertised plans.
Mrs Bessie M Lowell and her son Sherman F Jr traveled to Council Bluffs on Tuesday afternoon to spend a few days with great-grandma Herbert.
Miss Mabel White, a local schoolteacher four miles south of Berea, stopped in the city Saturday and made a pleasant call at the RECORD office.
L. E. Bean and whe spent Sunday at Pa and Ma Cooper's and gathered a satisfying quantity of the many good things always found on Pa's and Ma's table.
Local notices recount social calls and travels in Audubon County. Names include Tas McVay, Fred Hansen, Wim Pond and others visiting Atlantic, Omaha, and nearby towns. Events mention a $35,000 school building plan, a baby born, livestock shipments, and farm lease arrangements amid fair week activities.
Mrs Arthur Hansen and her infant child traveled from Council Bluffs to spend a week with Andrew Hansen and his wife, sharing time and hospitality during their visit.
John Bishop of Exira and Miss Margaret Maher sister of Mrs. Wm Watson of Lincoln township were married in Omaha on September 4. They will reside in Exira where Mr. Bishop runs a business.
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