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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
5
A murky political piece discusses insurgent Republicans rejecting binding party obligations and dictating caucus strategy in Congress. It criticizes leaders and press support for Green and urges adherence to traditional Republican principles amid internal party strife.
The Anita ball team defeated Atlantic 10 to 4 in the opening game at home. Marshall leads a strong lineup with McDermott and Henry Clay McDer mott getting first appearances in the box. The crowd included a Democratic congressional candidate as fans cheered the season kickoff. A concert band accompanied Anita on the postgame trip, with about 200 planning to travel to Crystal Lake for the season opener festivities.
Anita prepares to host the third annual Odd Fellows and Rebekahs district gathering on June 8 1911 with 1000 plus members from Adair Anita Atlantic Lewis Maine and Wiota expected. Programs include music addresses at the Masonic Temple a dinner and afternoon sessions featuring degree work and a baseball game Lewis vs Wiota. Leaders Val Wiegand and W A Dinsmore oversee arrangements with local lodge members.
Miss Alpha Stauffer closed the spring term of school in the Simmons district last Friday. Pupils and the teacher enjoyed a lawn dinner at the school house followed by a well received program. Mrs. M. M. Stauffer and daughter Miss Fannye attended. pupils presented Miss Stauffer with a gift in appreciation of two years of meritorious teaching.
All aboard for Lewis as a special Sunday train carries the baseball team and band to open the lake season. Boating, fishing, and bathing tempt crowds with round trip tickets at 92 cents and nearly 200 guests from Apite and Wiota.
Colorado and its cities Denver and Fort Collins are sending souvenir postcards nationwide to lure eastern tourists. Former residents and friends mail attractive images of Colorado scenery, especially the mountains, aiming to boost summer travel.
The Ladies Cemetery Association publishes a report of receipts and disbursements from Memorial Day meals. Dues sales and cream cash contributed, balances shown, with gratitude to patrons for generous support despite limited space.
Sherm Myers and his Anita TRI nuns fought a hard two week preconvention race with relentless push and verbal battles. The account likens Myers to a war horse on the bridge, enduring attacks while remaining determined and undefeated.
Early 20th century ad describes a one story 24 by 34 foot six room house with two closets and full basement. It has cement walks, a brick well, and a coal house. Ready for occupancy June 1st. Contact Suzumi Myers for terms.
To the public an advertisement offers brick and building work plastering and all cement tasks by W W Niswenver of Anita Iowa. The note promises right prices satisfaction guaranteed and estimates on application. Also mentions Fury Plantation Cigars at Cog Bakery location.
Local advertises ample supply of fresh strawberries and rice available for delivery anywhere in the city. Orders welcomed by phone at 210 2B21.
Notice states for two months Hyde will perform wagon carriage and wood work at two thirds the regular price and guarantee work to be as good as new. Mention notes M. M. Stauffer called to Grant yesterday due to Fyed Hyde illness, with Fyed described as the victim of blood illness.
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