26 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
Louis Pelzen announces his candidacy for the county superintendent position at the coming primary, vowing to uphold voters' wishes within the Republican party. He challenges Mrs. J Johnson for the nomination.
A reader dismisses critics of a proposed electric light plant in Anita noting that naysayers offer little constructive input. The speaker urges evaluating the project on its merits and humorously suggests judging by the critic’s hat rather than assumptions about practicality.
Incomplete fragments show a debate or proposal labeled Need No Defense. The text references members of a group or council and a phrase Anita City, with unclear context about defense needs or policy stance.
A brief notice lauds a one dollar gas plant as a sound investment and claims reliable performance. The item emphasizes value and satisfaction, noting municipal endorsement by a Willamsburgy mayor.
Local column cites Section 880 of the code to discuss the town’s power to condemn and acquire land for parks cemeteries and hospital grounds. The piece analyzes the cost of a gas plan for street lighting, arguing it would cost the town little or nothing due to gas sales profits and compares kerosene and gas prices. It references committee reports dated March 18 and 20, 1909, and critiques public discourse ahead of the vote.
A local newspaper column backlash voices strong opposition to unverified claims about a gas lighting plant. It challenges anonymous critics and urges voters to seek facts from public records and committee reports before the Monday referendum.
The article discusses Jina an electrical expert’s view that small towns cannot sustain an electric plant. It cites Leon’s city owned plant and local efforts to sell it, which stalled, leaving the plant rundown and taxpayers paying the price as service declines.
An official announcement states that the individual and partner Mr A Voter will retire from active business after next Monday to take a long vacation and rest.
In Den Motues the east of Incandescent Hghts charges 1.42 per month for 82 candle power. The same city lists 1.47 per month for pas lights. The two prices show a small difference of 0.05 per month.
A fragmentary report notes arguments over electric vs gas lighting presented to residents at Anite waters. Supporters of electric lights urged modernization while opponents cited costs and reliability concerns.
The fragment hints at campaign talk with a suggestion that business will improve as the campaign progresses. It uses imagery of a poor candidate “with his clothes torn, the buttons all gone, and the button holes busted” to contrast weakness with eventual success.
Statement of W H Faulkner treasurer shows disbursements including salary, lumber, printing, insurance and balance on hand with a March 1 1922 note. District Court of Iowa Coss County case cites divorce action involving Pearl Martin and Omarat Nett with dates and venue in Atlantic Iowa.
The author argues against claims gas is disappearing for electric lights. Cites Des Moines figures for 896 electric lights and 830 gas lights and Omaha with 1 838 total lights of which 950 are gas. The piece challenges opponents to show real evidence.
Legal notice indicating a court case heard in April 1863 with a defendant named Crotty claiming rights to a plot. The document warns that default will be entered on the 8th day of April 1903 unless the plaintiff is appeased, and mentions an attorney in Tacoma.
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