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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
1
In a heated Republican voice, Dr C L Campbell argues for a straight ticket and attacks the Democrats' eight-year record while praising A B Cummins and Nate Kendall. The column critiques Cox and Wilson Bryan stances, cites Treasury-era costs, and labels Democratic policies as failures.
A political column rails at Democratic policies and slush funds, critiques Governor candidates Clyde Herring and Ed Meredith, and assaults party machinery. It references the 1920 race, Tammany influence, and Iowa’s election practices while lashing out at Cox and other figures. The piece mixes insult and partisan rhetoric with calls to farmers and consumers ahead of election day.
The piece notes a mix of reform talk including free silver and government ownership, praises Sister Har for accomplishments yet questions her congress bid, and reports Roscoe Turner buying the Henry McDermott residence for 3800 dollars. The home will be torn down for one to three new modern dwellings on three 50 by 150 foot lots near Main Street. It also mentions sweater yarn sales and an Adair visit by L. Be.
The M E Church notes Levon report a strong start to the conference year with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m the sermon titled Love the Essential Part of a Christian Life special music planned. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m with no evening preaching as joint Evangelistic services are planned with the Evangelical Church. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 p m.
Simon Nelsen announces a public sale of the residence and tract in South Anita on the premises at 2 30 p m Saturday October 2 1920. The 66 by 580 foot lot includes a five room house cellar water well barn 16 by 24 chicken house 10 by 14 hog house with terms to be announced at sale. Auctioneers Barber Dean 40 l
Miss Helen McEvoy of The Anita Bank and Miss Ida Biggs at Des Moines College are noted. Advertisements promote Regal Caps at 1.98, Cole's Hot Blast Heaters for sale, and Ginghams at 39 cents. Local updates include Mr Henry d Weigand’s visit, Sunshine Club charity, Norwalk’s L M Linderman in Anita, and plan for Unique Theatre features in Des Moines.
Special Dispatch reports Dr H Kersten government veterinarian warns hog cholera is spreading in scattered herds. Wholesale vaccination urged with promises of free vaccination warming and medicine through American Live Stock Insurance Co Omaha. Local agent Arthur C James Anita Iowa offers veterinary bill coverage.
Hiram L. Moore, former Anita resident and businessman, sends a 66 page Fort Collins Express special edition to the Record editor. The issue highlights northern Colorado industries with readable articles by competent writers and notes strong advertiser support benefiting the town and community. The piece also mentions former Anita residents visiting and several church assignments from the annual conference.
All persons who have owned gasoline and kerosene drums belonging to The Cedar Rapids Oil Co. and drums obtained before August are urged to return them at once. G W Parker resident agent requests prompt attention to this matter. Also an ice card offer from Story Ice Company is advertised along with the drum notice.
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