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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
6
Cincinnati school authorities appeal to mothers to join a campaign against baby talk and its effects on children. A special speaker will address mothers' clubs about choosing proper subject matter and avoiding baby talk, which may influence speech development and stuttering.
Ancient writers describe the Amazons as a nation of female warriors who welcomed women, but fought under a queen. They supposedly bred girls for war, burned their breasts, and sent boys to fathers or killed them. They claimed to conquer Asia, build Smyrna, and include Scythian and African Amazons who fought in Egypt and Arabia.
Dr C B Van Orstrand of the US Geological Survey reports from 107 deep wells that the temperature rise with depth slows after several thousand feet. He notes the center’s heat could be far less than 180000 degrees and that no definitive law yet explains surface to core heat distribution. Further deep drilling remains unfinished.
The last census first enumerated farm population separately from rural areas. Farm population is 61 percent of rural population. Rural areas include small towns, unincorporated hamlets, mining regions, and nonagricultural districts. About three tenths of the nation's inhabitants live on farms.
Archaeologists identify ruins on Mahee Island Strangford Lough near Belfast as Nendrum monastery, an early Irish Christian site referenced by Muirchertach in Life of Saint Patrick. Excavations reveal inscriptions and artifacts with undeciphered writing.
Simplicity notes Mrs Casey and Mrs Callahan discuss Callahan’s daughter newly back from school. They praise her plainness and lack of airs, saying she is agreeable, never keeps a girl waiting, and always down to earth despite finishing school.
Samuel F Cooper disposed of his household goods at public sale last Saturday and will visit his daughter Mrs. F M Douglas near Adair before returning to Monroe county Iowa and then Federal Wyoming to live with another daughter Mrs Ralph A Zike. His wife Mother Cooper has died ending a fifty year home. Uncle Sam will be missed by friends and G A R comrades as he plans his next residence and health.
N B Stucker of Ottawa Kansas spent the week in the city for a visit staying with local acquaintances and making social rounds.
Miss Helen Kwmbuil spent Saturday and Sunday in Atlantic City with her aunt Mrs. N L Eby.
One brand new cook stove offered for sale or trade. Mrs. Worthing spends the week in Extra at her daughter Mrs. Dr. Lantz’s home. The Savings Bank at Treynor Iowa has been closed and is now under the state banking superintendent.
James Rose and family have taken possession of the residence property in North Anita, recently purchased from F. J. Deeming.
A lighthearted note suggests a peck of sets will keep the editor energized through the summer months. The playful phrase hints at a local newsroom ritual or morale boost amid warm weather.
J. D. Young and wife and George Pratt and wife spent a day in Fontanelle last week as guests of Cc. H. McDermott and family. The men attended Masonic lodge and witnessed A. J. Kopp receive the third degree.
Sam Gibson of the News Telegraph brought the Monday edition to Anita by auto due to failure to get it on No. 6. The act is described as a notable accommodation for readers who want their daily news every day.
The paper corrects an omission in the recent Atlantic third graders list from the musical program. Little Miss Evelyn Stager Way was left out by oversight and is now included to ensure no friend is overlooked.
A Monday evening storm knocked out the electric light system forcing a temporary return to coal oil lamps and candles. The outage served as a forcible reminder of earlier days and the crude inconveniences once common to all residents.
Chas Workman Henry Houck and Ed Wagner of Massena buy and bale old paper. A regular paper baler is used to collect surplus around town each week. They have already disposed of six tons.
The article notes a bold traveler on a festive tour, stopping at a service station and pressing on despite bad weather and high gas prices. His energetic mood, described as a "liz zie" festooned with skillets and tent poles, showcases persistent wanderlust and enthusiasm for reaching an unnamed destination.
On May 1 Audubon will sell Liberty Memorial bonds valued at 50000 dollars. Proceeds fund a Memorial building to honor Audubon county veterans of all wars and serve as a community hall.
The Anita Concert Band launches a series of open air concerts on Memorial Day evening. A full moon is forecast and residents from forty to fifty miles are urged to attend and show support for the band.
Two public sales of household goods owned by Mrs. Edith Turner and S F Cooper were held at their homes in Anita on Saturday afternoon. Rain kept crowds away but many valuable articles sold below value as Mrs Turner moves to a smaller place and Mr Cooper halves his household before spending summer with relatives nationwide.
From Fred Griep of Fruitland Idaho a note accompanies a $2.00 money order to pay for a subscription to the Record until January 1 1924. He mentions a warm dry spring hurting lettuce early potatoes and fruit with apricots and cherry trees in full bloom.
Bill Aldrich writes from Iowa City to Sherm enclosing two dollars to cover the old home paper subscription through January 1, 1924. He reports the Aldrich family is well and enjoying Iowa City.
A note from CHAS. F. PERRY encloses a check as payment for the Old Home Paper through January 1, 1924. He writes the recipient Edgar Ned Sherm as a dear friend and expresses hope the recipient is well.
John Wigginton continues to rely on a cane and crutch due to injuries from a serious fall. The condition keeps him limited in daily activities as recovery proceeds.
W A Petit advertises Sena tor Dunlap strawberry plants for sale as one of the best varieties. Price listed at 75 cents per hundred plants. Local grower invites inquiries and orders.
James Cibert and his wife, once residents of Anita, visited relatives and friends, descending from Fort Dodge. Jim returned home Sunday, while Mrs. Cibert planned to stay a few weeks for special treatment by Dr. I. H. Sheeler.
The piece reflects on aging men crippled by rheumatism and infirmities who envy the energy of youth playing games like colt and runaway horse, describing a contrast between aging bodies and youthful speed.
The Anita M. E. church veteran Rev. J. F. Davis still serves in Altoona Iowa where his ongoing pastorate earns merited approval. The Des Moines conference regards him as a highly competent minister.
Louis M. Johnson, longtime local farmer near Anita, has sold his 200 acre farm northeast of Anita to his five children Arlo, Wesley, Bert, Prudie Johnson and Mrs. Margaret Heckman. He will remain in the community.
Mrs L W Rogler of Atlantic Iowa offers bronze turkey eggs for sale at thirty cents each from the farm. A local concern at Anita Drug Co shows rats gnawing holes through water main lead connections, a claim supported by Godfrey Miller's warning.
The day of heavy rain followed a strong gale that swept through the country, drying out the damage and easing conditions. The weather man is credited with understanding the forecast better than many critics, as rainfall proves beneficial for the land.
J. O. Wilken of Atlantic died at Atlantic hospital in the early hours Saturday after a three day sickness from a ruptured intestine caused by ulcers. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Elks Club room.
Harry Soper, son of Mrs. Laura Tiege, was taken to an Omaha hospital last week where on Thursday he underwent an operation for appendicitis. He had suffered from the attack for weeks with no improvement. The fourteen year old boy, in otherwise good health, is reported to be improving nicely.
A rumor states A C Godanour may donate land south of his property on College Hill to the Anita Independent School District, improving the grounds. Heirs are erecting a fine monument in Wiota cemetery to honor their mother, the late Mrs S A Whited.
A. F. Higgins delivers home grown ice to Anita at sixty five cents per hundred pounds. B. L. Scarlett called Tuesday and paid for the home paper another year in advance.
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