Ordinance Regulating Gasoline Stations in Anita Iowa
Local ordinance in Anita Iowa restricts erection of gas stations to council-approved sites, with underground tanks, above ground elements set at sidewalk edge, bright red pumps, and signage. Violations incur fines from ten to one hundred dollars, penalties enforceable by the town, and repeal of conflicting ordinances. Dated April 10, 1918. The issue is tied to wartime support, prompting calls for efficiency and patriotism as farmers pledge to back government needs and bonds. The letter from Mrs. Nellie Ecklin notes Carl Robinson’s service in France and positive impressions from his captain’s wife.
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Anita
Iowa
Anita Recorp
Anita Lowa
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Nellie Ecklin
Atlantic
Red Oak
Carl Robinson
France
Carl
U. S
Lloyd D. Ross
Notice to Property Owners in Anita Iowa
Town Council orders owners to remove rubbish and debris from streets alleys adjacent to property. Street and alley committee issues notice. Also a local political notice reports Cass county Republicans praising Julius A. Nelson of Atlantic as senatorial candidate while naming John C. Voorhees of Anita as his opponent.
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Anita
Iowa
Harlan
Julius A. Nelson
Atlantic
Harlan Republican
SA Party
Cass County
Cass- Shelby
Vincent Robinson
Shelby County
Nelson
Tax League
John C. Voorheas
April 22 1918 letter from Miss Callie Durgan
A Miss Callie Durgan of Stuart Iowa submits a money order for $1.60 to pay for the Record for the coming year. She expresses gladness that Mr Myers is recovering and notes reading the Records frequently with fond regard for friends.
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Stuart
Iowa
Wage growth lags ahead of living costs in 1917
Assistant Secretary of Labor Post cites bureau findings showing food costs rose 25 percent nationwide last year while wages advanced only half to two thirds as much. The report details price jumps across many staples including cornmeal and bacon, with significant increases noted in eggs and bread. A separate note mentions Kaiser's left ear being sought by Tim Knowlton before a hunt and his upcoming travel to Atlantic City and Kansas City for preparations.
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United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Tim
Earl
Tim Knowlton
Atlantic
Kansas City
Big Pond
Daisy Stock Remedy Company Letter From Atlantic Iowa
A March 16 letter from Daisy Stock Remedy Company in Atlantic Iowa expresses concern for Sherm whose health is failing. The writer encloses a three dollar check, hoping it will settle accounts, recalls Anita and Turkey Creek memories, and wishes a speedy recovery with best wishes.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Sherm
Anita
Turkey Creek
Edevar
Man's memory returns after tree accident in Idaho
Warren McLean, 80, of Rose Lake Idaho, regains memory after a blow while felling a tree. He intends to return to Anoka Minnesota to reunite with family. Daughter Mrs B S Fairbanks travels from White Earth Minnesota to bring him home, noting he recalls Minnesota friends and family but not the gap of 18 years.
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Rose Lake
Idaho
Warren McLean
Anoka
Minn
B. 8. Fairbanks
White Earth
Minnesota
Ben
Fairbanks
Accident Involving Chicken Stuns Drew Patrol
James Watson driving a new touring car in Drew Massachusetts chased chickens crossing the road. A chicken tangled in a wheel shattered the windshield, a piece of glass pierced Watson eye, and he was hospitalized where the eyeball was removed.
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Drew
Mass
James Watson
Colonel Stoosevelt
Watson
Cuts Off Arm to Save Child in Power Washer Accident
In Harding county Pierre South Dakota, Mrs J B Clarkson faced a grim choice when her daughter’s arm was crushed by a power washing machine. She amputated the mangled arm to prevent further suffering, then drove the child with a team to a physician for care. The girl had wandered near the machine, frightened by a dog, and caught her arm in the cogs.
Angry bees attack angler in Passaic River near Hanover
Stephen Van Syckle, fishing in the Passaic River near Hanover, was attacked by a swarm of bees. Unable to swim, he fell from his boat and clung to it for over an hour until Edmund Fisher in a rowboat pulled him to safety.
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Hanover
N. J
Stephen van Syckle
Passaic
van Syckle
Edmund Fisher
van. Syckle
Togt
Methodist Church Plans Weekend Services and Farm Advice
Unfavorable community conditions improve as plans are made for Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. An 8:30 p.m. evening service is set. League meets at 7:80. The U S Department of Agriculture again advises farmers to sell hens gradually after April 20 to stabilize prices and reduce feed costs, ensuring more eggs at lower cost.
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United States Department :S Agriculture
Christian Church Notes
Congregational and Christian Church Notes Lead Week Services
Local notes summarize Sunday services at Congregational and Highland M E churches with Bible school times and sermons. Christian Church outlines revised service times, potential new regular worker from Des Moines, and an official board meeting set for Monday April 29 open to members.
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Bible
C. N. Odell
Des Moines
United Evangelical Church News and Anita Record Update
The United Evangelical Church lists services with Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m and 830 p m. Keystone League meets at 730 p m with Young People topic The Power of the Cross in City Slums led by Mrs Pickford. Anita Record editor returns home after months away, nicknamed Biddy, in good spirits and plans outside time as weather improves.
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Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
Pickford
Anita Record
Biddy
Message of sympathy from Cecile Soper Roe
From Atlantic Iowa dated March 16 1918 Cecile Soper Roe writes to a sick friend expressing sorrow and wishing for recovery She mentions staying in Des Moines with Carroll most winter and notes his company is quarantined Her father also sends condolences in closing
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Atlantic
Iowa
Des Moines
Carroll
Cecile Soper-Roe
Local notices seek critter removal and farm ads
A fragmented notice advertises critter removal by phone at 209 free of charge and mentions paying top prices for hides and furs at Anita Produce Company. It also lists for sale 1916 seed corn and references F H Knowlton. Another fragment seeks a good girl for general restaurant work at Red Mill Café Atlantic Iowa with contact.
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Phon
Anita Produce Company
F. H. Knowlton
Lalso
RED Mill Cafe
Atlantic
Iowa
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M. Blakesley
W. R. Spence
D.R. Forshay
John W. Nichols
Ernest Stone
Lee K. Nichols
Insurance Department
Audubon Township Creamery Co
F. O. Worthing
the. A Lamo
Godfrey Miller
Miss Callie Durgan
Daisy Stock Remedy Company
South Dakota
Methodist Church
Eben A. Thomas
Congregational Church Notes
Highland M. E. Church
H. P. Gringer
United Evangelical Church
Charles Pickford
Cecile Super Roe
D. Aldricy
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