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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
5
A jumble of satirical quips and anecdotes from Rhineland to Riverton recount social foibles. Bits about the Merry Widow hat, gossip for letters, church life, a sharpshooter with tacks, a preacher with whiskey, and a lively baseball season promise of a merry chase for first place.
J H Yarger named justice of the peace for Massawa township. H Graham sold farm and moves to Des Moines. Little Bessie Stone suffered a mild diphtheria attack Monday night. Mr T C Danforth wed Miss Lotta Longworthy in Atlantic last week.
A medley of verse on farming rhythms and daily life followed by a stream of short local notices. Reports of gatherings, business partnerships, residents moving, teaching assignments, a leg injury, and community happenings across Colfax and surrounding areas. Notables include J B Flathars injury, C J Corlett renting Bosley’s store space, W C Terbush selling property, and a lodge meeting of Obedience Lodge No 480 A F and A M with degree work and refreshments.
Residents discuss local moves and health notes as Art E Eyes returns to Ord Nebraska from Texas planning to stay. Roy and his family adapt to their new home while fans plan an early baseball season and adjust salaries to field a viable team.
Mrs. Matt Metz died at her home in Benton township on Tuesday April 14 after a short illness. An obituary notice will appear next week.
Frank Bissel of Dexter, a hustling real estate man active across Iowa and neighboring states, closed the McBride property deal in town. He is described as one of the most successful dealers, with a reputation as a genuine good fellow in the locality.
John G. Mundt won the Sophomore Oratorical Contest held Friday evening April 10. Finalists appearing included Hart Stewart Des Moines J A Kyle Washington Don Bateson Eldora J C Manat Humboldt and J Ailfon. Mundt a Phillomathian member received a $20 prize donated by George W Egan of Sioux Falls.
The report notes a late opening after a mild winter with favorable growing conditions. Fall and winter precipitation was light while soil quality improved and seeding progresses, with fall wheat and clover in good condition. First week of April dry and cold with nights near freezing, days warm enough for outdoor work. Rainfall below normal, late week warmer, showers on Thursday.
A mosaic of quotes on duty piety and justice from various authors. The passage mixes biblical exhortations with reflections by Earl of Baconsfisld Rowland Hill Schiller Carlyle and others. It ends with a brief note about Mrs S W Clark offering dress making and a reference to a tailor near Wagner's restaurant.
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