Local and Personal News From Anita and Surrounding Areas
Local notes detail visitors and residents traveling to and from Anita and nearby towns for the past week. Names include Mrs Jas E Bruce, J B Coate, J H Joboson, W M Hobbs, and many others, with mentions of expositions, convalescence trips, tax work, and entertainment. Married notices and church events are noted alongside occasional accidents and transportation updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ramsey
Oakland
van McCurdy
J.B. Coate
Des Moines
J. H. Joboson
Jas. E. Bruce
Anita
Woman Recovers From Consumption With New Discovery
Mrs Michael Cortain of Plainfield says she caught cold that settled on her lungs and resisted treatment. Her physician deemed her a hopeless case, but Dr Kings New Discovery cured her after six bottles, restoring health and energy. Free trial bottles available at Vic Emmert & Co. drug store. Large bottles 50 cents to 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cortain
Plainfield, Jr
Dr. King
Ben
Vic Emmert & Co
Avoca meeting nominates Ninth district candidate
A. Simonton traveled to Avoca by call of L. A. Reed to nominate a good man for the Ninth congressional district ticket after a failed attempt at Cornell Bluffs. The report also notes local business and health ads, court notes, a divorce granted, and a dismissed injunction in a Massena area docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Simonton
Avoca
L. A. Reed
Cornell Bluffs
Green
Mutual Benefit, Building & Loan Va
A. Gardiner
Stephen
Emerson Va
Ella Emerson
Massena
J. W. Cokeley
Etna
Elmer Sill
Geo. Arnold
Geo. DeHaven
Masgona
Editorial notes on politics and expansion in the United States
The democratic prose of the state fears Gov. Shaw's influence on the finance question and the revenue from Manila after surrender. Gardner is not indicted. Roosevelt is seen as likely NY governor, with expansion history cited and Democrats portrayed as loyal to soldiers though threats are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Shaw
United States
Washington
Oxydonor claims cure across state as ballot fight grows
The article reports on political maneuvers to block Roosevelt from the New York ballot amid gubernatorial ambitions, referencing injunction battles and anti injunction parties. It also covers Oxydonor sales in Des Moines with testimonials from notable locals, plus reports of Edward T. Hyland in New York and George Harris’s escape in Dusquesne, both cases tied to mental health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Two Raids Reported on Local Properties
Sheriff Hill reported a raid at John Bordt man’s job Saturday capturing about two dozen beer bottles and several cases of whiskey while three men leaped through a window to escape. A second raid by Pulley and Terbush at Carvill and Haefly’s on Walnut street yielded several beer bottles. An incident narrated by John Oliver describes recovery from a grave illness after using Electric Bitters. he credits the treatment with saving his life and urges others to try it. 50 cents per bottle at Emmert Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Reuben
Cheatnut Street Road
Charlie Swolley
A. A. Mickel
Wirth Street
Linn
Maple Streets
Sixth
Linn Street
Geo, Arnold
H. E. Hill
Massena
W. Harris
Gallup
Trenton
Ada McFadden
Rev. Crooks
Griswold
Sam Johnson
H. C. Johnson
Despines
Union Temperance
M.E. Church
Aldrich
Peter Keelan
Extra
Chas
H. Carter
W. C. Carter
Ord
Nob
J. Nichols
Dee Bales
A. ©. Bales
Cumberland
Omaha
Sheriff Hill
P. Telford
Church of Christ Here
Christian Chapel
Chas Warner
al Tharnish
Des Moines
Thos J. Evans
Council Bluffs
J. A. Taylor
Lafa Young
John M. Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Geo. A
John Bordtman
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Hint
Vie Emmert Co
J H Os Picnic At President Josie Meads Home
The J H Os and friends planned a Crystal Lake picnic but rain shifted plans to Miss Josie Mead’s home. A well decorated hall hosted a 7 o'clock picnic dinner, then parlors offered music, conversation, and games as guests departed thanking the Meads for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
Josie Mead
Woodbine
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Arthur Downs
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L. W. Nile
Ed Low
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C. B. Osborne
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J. W. Gray
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M. G. Stone
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Mt. Etna
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D. H. Hartwell
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Seagreen
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California
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Belle Hetze
W. H. Kerrick
Ft. Collins, Co
Fred
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Ed Strater
Miller
Gale
Gillette’s
Henrietta
Imogene
Christian Johnson
Maine
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Hans Albright
Atlantic Clothing Co
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J. W. Cuykendall
Oakley
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N. Y
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McKinley
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Treppy Roosevelt
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Santiago
Ayres & Sons
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Shaw & Crombie
Hyland
Edward T. Hyland
Denver
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Fifth Avenue
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