Death of Dr. M. F. Stults Wise County Physician
Dr. M F Stults longtime Wiota resident and Cass County physician died Friday after a brief illness. Born January 10 1857 in Dallas County he practiced in Guthrie Center then Wiota since 1885. Survived by wife Maggie O Connell two sons R C and Leland S Stults and daughter Mildred Hill Yard of Denver. Funeral held Wiota M E church with I O O F lodge honors, interment at Glendale Cemetery Des Moines.
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Wiota
Cass County
Medical Fraternity
Iowa
M. F. Stults
Wiola
F. W. Beebe
Stults
Dr. Stults
Samuel F
Sarah
Moon) Stults
Indiana
Dallas County
Guthrie County
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Keokuk
Guthrie Center
Greenfield
Maggie O’connell
R. C., Stults
Leland S. Stults
Ottumwa
Mildred Hillyard
Denver
Colorado
R. C
F. J. Becker
Atlantic
Dr. R. A. Becker
Chas. Sherrett
Dell Spry
Joe Cannon
Jess Jordan
Clint Foster
F. M. Huff
Under the Turquoise Sky booklet promotes Colorado as playground
The Rock Island System issues a illustrated booklet Colorado Under the Turquoise Sky highlighting Colorado as America's great playground with its central location. Fifty-five million Americans may be resting or playing in Colorado twenty four hours after leaving home. Free copies available from L. M. Allen in Chicago Illinois.
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Rock Island System
Colorado
America
L. M. Allen
Chicago
Illinois
P. T. A. Entertainment Fosters Anita Adair Ties
The Anita P T A hosted an April meeting with a strong Adair delegation. Mrs L J Hofmeister welcomed guests while Miss Mabel Dewey spoke for Adair High School. Messages from Adair leaders and various performances highlighted a spirit of friendship and cooperation.
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Anita Parent Teachers’ Association
Adair
L. J. Hofmeister
Anita P. T. A
Mabel Dewey
Adair High School
Westergaard
Adair P. T. A
R. E. Bullard
Mildred Allanson
C. W. Garlock
Anita
Two Killed at Stuart Iowa Rail Crossing
M A Gettis aged sixty and his cousin Miss Alice Hobson aged fifty died when east bound Rock Island train No 10 struck the car they were in at a Stuart crossing. The car was demolished and both occupants were killed instantly. Gettis had been auditor of Adair county and Miss Hobson resided in Stuart. The accident follows Gettis funeral in Greenfield. Stuart crossing noted as very dangerous by local residents.
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M. A. Gettis
Greenfield
Adair County
Alice Hobson
Stuart
Rock Island
Anita Literary Society Holds History Week Meeting
The Anita Literary Club met at Mrs. H. P. Ziegler's home for a program on the history of Town led by Mrs. Cora Stoodt. Readings included Early Politics of Iowa by Vera B. Hook Scenery of Iowa by Mrs. W. Reed Articles of Iowa and violin by Jane Sewell. A guessing contest followed with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.
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Anita Literary Club
H. P. Ziegler
Cora Stoodt
Iowa
Vera B. Hook
W. 8. Reed
W. E. Fish
Ruby Biggs
Anna Porch
Jane Sewell
Elvira E. Hyde
C. E. Harry
Elvira Hyde
M. Christensen
W C T U Meeting Discusses Olstead Law Protections
At a recent W C T U gathering at Mrs R N Chord’s home, members approved a resolution urging Senators to resist weakening the Olstead law provisions. The program, led by Mrs F H Osen, featured temperance readings, a Rev McIadowney talk, and musical numbers by Miss Anna Ditman and Jane Scholl with Preda Scholl at the piano. Next meeting will be at Ditman’s home with Anna Ditman and her daughter in charge.
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Olstead
F. H. Osen
Mesdames
A. B.tone
L. B. Trumbull
H. H. Turer
B. W. McEldowney
H. O. Stone
Rev. McIadowney
Anna Ditman
Jane Scholl
Preda Scholl
Its
Light puzzle lights spark wide-ranging speculation
The newspaper notes unusual night-lights seen over the past week sparking talk and various proposed explanations. A columnist suggests a gosling-comet wandering from its brood, recalls an old seventies comet display, and questions whether the lights are the milky way or milk-maid’s path while noting their southeastern brightness and unexpected location.
Anita Telephone announces new central office equipment order
The Anita Telephone Co announces optional central office equipment for patrons. The service signals the office by lifting the receiver from the hook. Patrons are urged to place orders now with Manager C. H. Daubendiek.
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Anita Telephone Co
C. H. Daubendiek
Father of Mrs. L. W. Rogler Dies Suddenly in New York
Henry Hurd aged sixty father of Mrs. L. W. Rogler of Benton township Vermont died on the street in New York from heart failure. He is survived by his second wife two sons and three daughters.
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Henry Hurd
L. W. Rogler
Benton Township
Arlington
Vermont
Ahead
York
Marketing Eggs: Grade Goods to Raise Returns
Farmers overlook that at least thirteen eggs leave the farm for every dozen bought by consumers and under half reach buyers in first class condition. Regular gathering, twice daily during heat, and marketing twice weekly reduce loss, improve cleanliness, and stabilize prices by grading eggs.
Burning Corn Stalks Sparks Debate Across Farms
The article discusses widespread daytime smoke and nighttime field fires from burning corn stalks. It notes farmers questioning the practice and compares methods such as disc cutting and plowing under stalks to prevent soil erosion and preserve organic matter. Cass county farmers favor nonburn methods to protect fertility.
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Iowa
Ilonis
Cass County
New Management At Fairmont Creamery Company
C H Bartley announces he has taken over the Fairmont Creamery Company from the late Godfrey Miller and will pay the highest market price for eggs cream and poultry. He offers leading varieties of chicken feed at reasonable prices and asks patrons to bring their produce to the station.
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Fairmont Creamery Company
Godfrey Miller
C. H. Bartley
Latest Wallpaper Designs At Bargain Prices
A brief notice highlights Anita Drug Company offering beautiful wallpaper patterns in latest designs available at right prices.
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Anita Drug Company
Larson, The Eye Man A Good Man To Tie To
A brief feature highlights Larson described as a reliable figure associated with The Eye Man. It notes qualities of steadiness and trustworthiness, framing him as a dependable ally in community matters. The writeup emphasizes his practical approach and steady presence.
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Larson
Atlantic
Californian W. J. Hutton visits Cass county kin
W. J. Hutton, once a Cass county resident now living in California, is spending a few weeks with his mother and sisters Mrs. J. W. Hutton Mrs. B. D. Forshay and Mrs. Dr. G. M. Adair. Before returning to California he will visit his daughter Mrs. Chas Wagner and family at Dows Iowa.
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Mack
Stults
Chas. Sherrett
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Cass County
California
J. W. Hutton
B.D. Forshay
G. M. Adair
Chas, Wagner
Dows
Iowa
Kate O'Hare Sought as Urgent Caller Returns Dispatched
Local inquiry searches for Kate O'Hare as officials note her essential arrival is imminent for current operations. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the precinct immediately.
Brookhart Mocked as Martyr in Iowa Spectacle
A satirical assessment portrays Brookhart posing before Iowa crowds as a martyr, describing the scene with colorful imagery and light ridicule of his stance and reception. The text minimizes the emotional impact by likening it to a wooden sign shedding exaggerated tears.
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Brookhart
Iowa
Anita School Athletes Honored At Postponed Banquet
The Anita school athletic banquet held at K P Hall featured a centerpiece A shaped table and three trophies. Evelyn Dean We nonah Forshay Gladys Rathburn Marion Dougherty Bernice Lewis Louise Trumbull Arline Fish Archie Worm Reuben Louden Glen Lind blom Max Walker Lawrence Jewett Olaf Hansen received A awards. A grand march dance and games closed the festive evening as coaches and mothers praised the teams.
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Evelyn Dean
Wenonah Forshay
Gladys Rathburn
Marion Dougherty
Calcium cyanide kills rats under corn crib
The article explains using calcium cyanide dust to fumigate rat burrows under corn cribs and granaries. A portable dusting machine releases hydrocyanic acid gas, which eliminates rats, with sealing and repeated dusting as needed. Cleaning and rat-proofing buildings help prevent re infestation.
Pasture mixtures for spring sowing and grazing
Suggests spring pasture mixtures using oats as a base with clovers and grasses. Recommends oat seeding at three bushels per acre with Dwarf Essex and white clover, or a mixed clover blend, to provide season long pasture. Advises stocking rates to prevent oats overrunning and notes clipping as needed to maintain growth.
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Essex
Sherritt of Wiota Visiting Anita Today
Chas Sherritt of Wiota was in Anita attending to business matters.
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Chas. Sherritt
Wiota
Anita
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Bill Endicott
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Acme
Kate O’hare
Rangers Bros
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