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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
Letters from Fontanelle Observer and Malvern Leader describe factions in Iowa politics and a new state school law. They discuss campaigns to name nominees, calls for decency, and the risk the law poses to small districts by limiting teacher pay and school terms.
Complaints of dry weather were silenced by showers that refreshed vegetation across the state in early week. Rain amounts ranged from light to heavy with no destructive downpours. Cool nights and partly cloudy skies prevailed. oats wheat barley and grass benefited. corn progressed fairly toward average height by July 1. Pastures improved though feed was below average.
A farmer notes a calf found near Turkey Creek two miles behind the bridge. The calf described as red and white with two high legs, possibly a heifer, is claimed to owe the finder payment in dollars.
Notice of mutual dissolution of the firm Jamison Wise. Creditors to settle with Citizens Savings Bank where books are kept. Dated at Anita Iowa June 21 1906.
One of the largest land deals in the Northwest sees the American Colonization Co acquire over two million acres of cut-over timber land in Cumberland Wisconsin. The land lies near the Twin Cities Duluth and Superior with strong prospects for diversified farming including wheat corn oats and clover. The sale targets men of moderate means and promises ready markets due to location.
C B Brockman reports from Ft. Collins and other Colorado towns after a Sunday evening return. He bought a house and lot in Ft. Collins near Geo Haver. He saw Anita alumni including Chas Harlock, conductor on the D B G based in Salida, and met Geo Haver J C Van Sizke 5 W Jenkins H C Lighter and Billy Johnson, son in law of A J Johnson. He also notes Chas is very interested in the country and compares mining prospects and past acquaintances.
Etheredge and family discuss the Frisco quake's destruction and slow rebuilding. He notes health remains good, and Oncle John Etheredge longs for old Iowa and Anita, praising familiar roots despite Western life.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism noting single applications relieve pain and many users report lasting cures. It claims extensive sales and urges purchase through druggists.
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