27 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
The text voices concerns on compulsory education law and tax repeal, discusses Kentucky district politics and gerrymandering, critiques graft and party dominance in Mississippi, notes farmers’ meetings in Cass County, and cites Iowa as leading in livestock value amid rich soil and a strong local populace.
An unusually high murder rate in Iowa contrasts with swift court action as juries return guilty verdicts in many cases. The piece notes political commentary from national figures and a local acknowledgment of Evangelical Sunday’s donations, while hinting at legislative inertia across Iowa’s eleven districts.
Reports from Atlantic and Cass County recount political intrigue around the Iowa district race. Mentions Bruce and Emmett voices, Maine wreaths, and a Des Moines contest sparking heart palpitations among supporters. The House passes a bill appointing three county public examiners with uniform book keeping and $5 daily pay.
A meeting in Antu Iowa on February 2, 1902, will elect two officers for a two year term. The session is open to any eligible voter, and duties will follow according to the district secretary R. S. Kian.
The record shows receipts and disbursements for the Anita Independent District in Cass County, dated February 26, 1902. Totals include cash on hand, tax collections, orders issued, and various minor accounts. Other items note local notices, community notices, and small town anecdotes from Anita and surrounding areas.
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina reports nearly fatal consumption cured by King s New Discovery after doctors warned only a month to live. She declares it an unrivaled remedy for consumption pneumonia la grippe and bronchitis and for coughs colds asthma whooping cough. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1 00 with trial bottles free at Davis and Kiehl s drug store.
Chicago piano house Levon and Healy announces a large sale of surplus grand and upright pianos from Western manufacturers. Many brands including Sterling Huntington Chrise Vose Fischer Weber Chicks Stein Wily Kuibe and Hardman are offered at reduced prices with flexible terms. Pianos range from modest to premium models with prices listed from 810 to 8200 and up.
A dubious patent medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments including pain and reten tion. An advertisement from Davis & Mehl Drugstore touts fast relief with a cure allegedly offered by this remedy.
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