Political tensions stir in Anita as Bryan era fears loom
Commentary rails at Democratic delays and Republican gains, predicting a strong victory for Republican principles. It mocks Bryanism, praises Taft era stability, and urges strict enforcement of laws while highlighting Iowa politics, primary debates, and local figures amid a charged campaign climate.
Des Moines Drunkard as Cautionary Temperance Tale
A Des Moines observer recounts seeing a man vomiting in the gutter near a Shenandoah hotel, using the scene as a hard temperance lesson. He argues alcohol forces ruin and urges abstention, noting others in Shenandoah are edging toward drink but could learn from the sight.
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Senator Jamieson
Des Moines
Shenandoah
Old Friends Letter From Paverre Idaho
Paverre Idaho July 24 1909 Myers Amica Iowa writes to Sherm that they are one year in arrears for the Tripuxge and encloses a 3.00 check to prepay the year. Mentions hot weather and above average winds, good crop yields with apples prunes pears peaches, and a canning factory finishing twenty carloads of peas. Everyone is well.
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FF. Myers
Amica
Iowa
Sherm
Jesse Davis obituary from Anita Iowa 1831 1910 details
Jesse Davis born Knox county Ohio 1831 died at home in Anita Iowa aged 77 years 4 months 9 days. Moved to Benton Iowa at age 11. Married Jane Meek February 1858 in Lyon county later moved to Anita. Twelve children six boys six girls five died young. Described as faithful husband and father. Funeral at Christian church conducted by Rev Z A Nickel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
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Farm duties on the Dilley place noted in absence
O W Van Slyke and wife supervise the Dilley farm during L K R Dilley and wife’s absence in Kansas due to the illness of Mr Dilley’s father. Levi Huff of Anita, a longtime friend of the paper, was in town on business and renewed his subscription. Huff recently returned from Worcester Ohio and visited Buffalo York points before returning home to Cass county, described as the garden spot in the area.
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