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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
7
The piece argues that character, the true self, defines reputation, which is how others view us. It cautions against misjudging individuals, urges youth to value character, warns that misconduct away from home harms both character and reputation, and stresses that a good reputation is valuable and attainable by effort.
Every member of Grove Camp Modern Woodmen is urged to attend the regular meeting on Saturday evening April 5 with Director Korn present. The agenda includes work and refreshments. Ed M. Blakesley, Clerk.
Harvey H. Turner files suit in district court against London Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company for 598.50 to cover damages from a partial destruction of a Atlantic residence on December 26. The fire is described as of mysterious origin and the insurer has refused payment, prompting the legal action.
A Val Wiegand ad in the RECORD promised 50 percent off, drawing a bargain hunter before delivery. The error was corrected to 5 percent, but the incident shows how closely readers scrutinize advertisements.
The message urges grounding life in truth and virtue. It stresses that a known reason for living should rest on certainty and science rather than guesswork. It cites Biblical prompts and quotes from Holmes to emphasize enduring, heartfelt values.
The Mallory family expresses gratitude to friends in Anita and nearby for support during the death of their husband and father. Mrs. G W Mallory and family acknowledge the kindness shown in their hour of sorrow.
Floyd Dement owns a new Indian motorcycle. Several residents bought horses mules and cattle from Barber and other sellers last week. Miss Matilda Simon started a job at J W Budd restaurant. Local residents welcomed guests and changed jobs. The paper mentions weather, travel, and readers subscribing.
Miss Ednah Vida Bruce youngest daughter of Senator Jas E Bruce recently graduated from the Chicago Kindergarten Institute. She also completed a prior graduation from Kenwood Spring, a prominent Chicago school for young ladies. She plans to spend most of her vacation in Town visiting relatives in Des Moines Atlantic Anita and other places. Chris Haist and wife return after a three week absence with Chris at Victoria Sanitarium Colfax. Mrs Haist visited Marengo with her parents and friends. Mr Haist shows significant health improvement.
The United States Postoffice in Anita Iowa lists office hours from 7 00 A M to 8 00 P M with Sunday service from 9 00 to 10 09 A M. Rural route carriers for Nos 1 2 and 8 depart at 8 00 A M and return at 4 00 P M.
The Evergreen Cemetery Association presents its officers led by President B D Forshay and Vice President H Bangham with I V Jenkins as Treasurer and J D Young as Secretary. Trustees include Ed L Newton F O Worthing Sherman F Myers and Jas B Herriman, with Sheron as Sexton.
Anita Official Directory lists H. L. Bell as Mayor H. H. Cate as Clerk W. R. Spence as Treasurer council members include J C Voorhees J A Wegner KK D Vernon E W Holmes W E Kelloway and Geo H Biggs as Marshal and Street Commissioner
Anita Co mercial Club lists F. H. Sears as President and E. W. Holmes as Vice President. C. E. Faulkner serves as Treasurer with H. H. Cate as Secretary. Committee members include L. R. Galiher A. H. F. Ziegler and Newton.
The Anita Board of Education lists W. H. Wagner Sr as President Ed M Blakesley as Treasurer with members H R Robison W H Wagner Sr F C Chinn Dr W E Fish and N C Burkhart serving on the panel.
Train timetable shows westbound No. 303 daily No. 17 daily No. 101 except Sunday and eastbound No. 26 daily No. 302 except Sunday No. 310 daily with specified departure times 2:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 0:34 a.m. 1:45 p.m. 7:26 p.m. H. BF Bearment Agent.
If you plan wiring your store or home for electric lights, place your order now while skilled help is plentiful and easy to obtain. Later in the season it may be hard to secure prompt service according to P. A. Johansen.
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