22 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
1
The piece argues that homelessness and begging persist across communities and must be addressed by federal and state action. It calls for custodial farms or state institutions to detain and treat vagrants, with immediate removal upon detection of begging. It asserts vagrancy harms society and should be treated as a state waste needing rehabilitation and containment.
The piece highlights the thirty sixth assembly as pivotal for social and political reform while noting clashes with railroad interests and attempts at franchise changes. It claims the body acted in favor of reform over entrenched interests, shaping future political campaigns.
The session is described as purposeful with lawmakers striving to aid the people, balance interests, and maintain economy. Although criticism arises, the body advances with measured votes, approving necessary appropriations for education and state institutions while reflecting a broad cross section of society.
The Massena Community club held its annual meeting and banquet at the Methodist church parlors with members and wives present. W H Langworthy presided and introduced Miss Richardson of Ames college who urged a boys corn club contest to raise ambition and yield, citing local averages and likely gains. Officers elected for the year: W H Langworthy president, M M McIntire vice president, Ho J Johnson secretary, O H Robinson treasurer.
The article urges readers to plant and tend every garden plot to save money and improve health. It notes that home grown vegetables cost less in summer, taste better, and provide savings for future needs. It encourages getting up early to work the hoe and stresses the value even if space is small.
Des Moines and Atlantic residents visit kin as Sing Sing in New York is slated for replacement with a reform oriented prison. The old jail, notorious for damp cells and tuberculosis, will be abandoned while the new system aims to apply the golden rule in incarceration. Local families Wil Johnson and Nelse Johnson visit relatives in town.
April 15 1915 entries show Max Bechert sheriff transferring land to Ben A Wood and C W Savery plus multiple parcels described by lot and section numbers. Additional transfers include Geo F Gardiner to F C land M B Nelson to N P Christensen and Andrew C Anderson to Hans M Hansen with mortgage details and sums. Other notes reference Matilda Ulrich to E M Bourne and McDowell 1st add Atlantic sub with mortgages totaling thousands.
C M Parker former superintendent of schools was elected city attorney of Cedar Falls and assumed the office last Wednesday. The piece notes Parker’s friends’ pleasure at his success and mentions local social ties and business ads from Millard’s of Anita Iowa.
An attractive little girl at a party recalls a birthday doll while her mother beams. The sitter notes the hair on the doll comes off as the child demonstrates with a smile. Mrs John Us Sehaake and sister, Mr Clara Stuper, were Adair visit by midday.
Fragmented text notes a move involving Mr Royen and family, with references to Mrs Roty and other locals. Mentions visiting a court or house, and partial names such as Henry Moarris, Thomas E. Regrers, and Whited. Details are garbled and place names are unreadable.
Charie P. Blue of Des Moines visited here last week with relatives. Miss Edna Worthing left Saturday for Omaha to visit her aunt Mrs C P Neph. Mrs Christina Thompson left Saturday for St Paul to visit relatives for the summer. Mrs Jennie Martin and her daughter accompanied her and may visit Riverton Wyoming and then travel to the west coast for a pleasure trip.
Eastern Stars Columbia Chapter No 127 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple. Anita Temple No 214 Pythian Sisters meets monthly at K P Hall. Knights of Pythias Logan Lodge No 190 meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Castle Hall. Homesteaders Ackerman Lodge No 5 meets 1st Friday at K P Hall. Modern Woodmen Grove Camp No 1537 meets 1st Saturday at I O O F Hall. Royal Neighbors Hiawathia Camp No 1392 meets 2nd and 4th Friday at I O O F Hall. Yockeys Yoemen Homestead Nev 1170 meets at EX P Hall on call of Foreman. West BOUND train schedule shows Nos 303 daily 8:37 a m, 17 daily 1:47 p m, 301 daily 7:00 p m except Sunday.
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