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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
5
The Evening News notes Hough, a log buyer, has departed Des Moines for St Louis after dealers owe him money. Debts linger while creditors seek recovery, with murmurs of prose but no clear form. Paul Hough’s secretary remains tied to accumulating debts and losses.
The basement under the M. 1 church was enlarged to roughly its original size with plaster walls and a cement floor. New steps on the west side allow access from inside and outside. A front ditch was tiled and covered with dirt, greatly improving the corner’s appearance.
Notice to the Public. I have disposed of my furniture and undertaking business and request all indebted to me by note or book account to settle at once. I thank the people of Anta and vicinity for patronage since starting the business and wish the new firm success in providing best goods, lowest prices, and courteous treatment.
A large temperance group met at the Rvangell aula Monday night to present a petition to the council demanding more mayoral and city authority in enforcing duties. The petition echoes an old Des Moines image and praises council actions to stop nuisances. Several local residents and visitors are noted in accompanying social items.
A murky summary of a Sunday baseball game recounts disputed calls by Umpire Strange turning a 2–0 lead into an 8–2 loss for Anita and Stuart’s late rally. Notes praise for Osborn, Worshing, and Morgan for sharp fielding, with few errors and a fast infield. The piece vents about Sunday games and hints at future plans, closing with a final score recap.
Atlantic took a 7 to 5 lead against Anita but the tide turned after a few bobbles by Anita players. Rothermel pitched effectively for Atlantic and Reese allowed the late scoring, with Forshay driving in a run for Anita. Atlantic scored twice more to end the game, drawing ~1590 in attendance and $7800 in receipts.
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