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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
A baseball tournament will be held at Massena on August 25 and 26. Four prizes are offered: first $175, second $100, third $75, and fourth $50. Teams or entrants include Anita, Atlantic, Grant, and Griswold.
Osbert Mallory greatly enjoys green corn on the cob. Curley Clark reports that at a recent feeding Osbert gnawed kernels from eighteen ears, became foundered, and could not wear his shoes the next morning.
The note urges the reader to pay a dollar and a half owed for the Record. It suggests the payment helps others who would benefit, while downplaying the lender’s need. The tone is informal and persuasive seeking prompt remittance.
Since the Am Express took over the United States Express business an uptown office has opened at the L P Hadley drug store. Money orders up to 100 dollars can be secured payable anywhere in the United States and the fee equals the U S post office money order charge.
Geo W Lattia a former Anita citizen now fruit grower in the Payette Valley Idaho will present a large display of aponies in the National Shippers Convention in Boston Massachusetts. This exhibition highlights his diverse fruit varieties and aims to showcase Idaho grown produce to eastern buyers.
Eight grade examination takes place at the County Superintendent of Schools office in the Atlantic courthouse on August fourth and fifth. Pupils who previously took February or May exams may request a second trial. Jennie M Ward, County Superintendent of Schools.
Mrs. B. D. Forshay suffered both ankle bones broken after a misstep at the residence of FE M Blakeslee where she and her son Ralph were viewing a new building under construction. Dr. R. A. Becker attended her after the incident yesterday evening. Relatives and friends express regret at her misfortune.
Ben Swartz was severely hurt Thursday when a ladder detached from the roof of the B. F. Sistar residence and slid down. The fall forced his lower limbs into his body, leaving his feet and ankles immobile. he will require time to recover and crawl on all fours.
F Dittman and W Bear ride by auto from W Esterset to Dexter to catch a Rock Island train. They miss it by seconds and persuade the driver to speed to Stuart. They reach Stuart just as the passenger train departs, catching the tail end.
Lizzie Wakefield of Cumberland petitions Cass County district court for absolute divorce from Geo W Wakefield at the September term citing sensational grounds. She seeks $6,000 permanent alimony, $900 temporary alimony, court costs, and further rights. Wakefield, a known farmer, previously won $47,000 from the Chicago Board of Trade Tiger.
Anita residents recall Carl Landrock son of Jacob Landrock and his wife who once lived in Anita. He joined the Navy years ago and currently serves as an engineer on a torpedo boat.
Ed M. Blakesley purchased a six cylinder seven passenger Studebaker through the G A Pegan agency. The auto, delivered last week, is described as having ample space for the Roosevelt family.
Isaac Snowden suffers a broken arm from a fall caused by a playful calf that butted him, fracturing wrist bones. Dr. R A Becker of the city attended.
Rev. H. J. Wilkins pastor of the Congregational church returned Friday from a three weeks vacation in Ohio. He visited relatives and friends whom he served as pastor many years ago and was glad to be home to resume his duties.
Albert Lueckert a son of Mrs Martha Lueckert and brother of Mrs Anna Mueller and Mrs Elizabeth Towe spent weeks in Anita and now ranks among the twelve inch gunners of the battleship South Dakota. Axter Frederickson is bound $200 for soliciting liquor orders and facing the grand jury.
Wednesday September 1 is set as Anita Day at the Cass County Fair with the Anita C Concert Band providing music.
Southwestern Iowa editors convene in Harlan on September 11 with a program organized by the Harlan Commercial Club. The events include a forty mile automobile ride and a banquet.
A bed of flowers planted by Uncle William White has bloomed and become a special attraction at the Anita school grounds. Locals and visitors note the beauty and value of his handiwork amid ongoing grounds beautification efforts this season.
An application has been filed in district court seeking appointment of B D Forshay as administrator of the estate of the late Martin Petty. The petition requests authority to manage the decedent's assets, debts, and final affairs under probate law.
Carl Wiegand son of Henry Wiegand former Anita resident leads United Press Association with headquarters in Berlin Germany. He is well positioned to know current developments in the ongoing international conflict and is likely earning his salary.
A player from Atlantic argued with the umpire during a Bridgewater tournament game. He began a story but was benched before finishing, and he soon lost the urge to talk. Umpire McIntyre is described as not listening to uninteresting theatrics.
The verse describes Bill Karnes riding a drag up and down Main Street as rain makes sprinkling unnecessary. It conveys a cheeky, urban scene with Karnes as the central character in a unnamed setting.
From August 10 to August 15 1914 L R Galiher and Co announce a three per cent discount on all open account payments three per cent on all due and past due notes three per cent on cash sales of five dollars and above unless a special agreement exists discount to be taken in trade on settlement date no due bills will be provided.
Randolph Rasmussen leads the Rusty Rough-Necks in a limited set of male quartet selections during the Old Soldiers' Reunion event.
A dramatic report notes a woman fell down a long stairway and landed hard at the bottom yet escaped without injury or inconvenience, an unusual lapse some observers consider remarkable in the town.
A four year old boy, son of Wylie Spiker, fell from a Shetland pony Friday afternoon while visiting at his uncle D. L. Spiker's home northeast of Anita. His arm was broken and A. A. Miller took the mother and boy to their Atlantic home for surgeon care.
Ollie Conley fractured a leg while jumping from a tree at Ballard's Grove near Atlantic. He had fastened the rope for a swing for the children. The break is not serious but will keep him out of action for several weeks.
W. W. Eller is in serious condition at his son Lamar Eller's home in Benton township after a brief stay at Excelsior Springs Missouri. Friends across Cass county and southwestern Iowa are urged to wish him a recovery aided by attentive medical care.
G W Fordyce and family came back Sunday after a Colorado trip focusing on the mountains. They spent much time in Fort Collins among former Anita residents, visiting J C Van Slyke H L Moore M I Jenkins H C Lighter Charlie D McDermott L G Harris and others in good health. In Denver they stayed with Adam Haist and family.
J. W. Beaver and Mrs. Beaver rush by evening train to Fargo Oklahoma after telegram announces their daughter Mrs. Mabel Johnsons serious illness. The family hopes for a timely operation and beneficial outcome as friends in the old home community wish them well.
Ford Motor Company offers a cash rebate from 40 to 60 dollars to each Ford buyer if factory production from August 1, 1914 to August 1, 1915 reaches 300000 cars. Ira F Bontrager, Ford agent, advertises the scheme in today's Recorp and urges potential purchasers to investigate before buying.
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