Proclamation on Iowa State Fair August 24 to September 2
The proclamation invites all Iowans to attend the State Fair from August 24 through September 2. It describes the fair as a premier national exhibition of agriculture, manufactures, science, industry, art, and literature. It urges citizens to support and enjoy the fair as a state institution akin to Iowa’s colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Department of Human Activity
Commonwealth
College
Ames
University
Iowa City
Linovite
Anita Connection Brought by Heath Family Note
Clarence Heath writes from Seattle to readers in Anita and vicinity updating relatives on musical activity he has pursued across the United States. He plans to tour Iowa next season and mentions family ties to Anita including James Young and the 4133 62nd Street address.
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Anita
Clarence Heath
W. M. Heath
John C. Young
Anite
Seattle
Washington
Sherm
Dad
United States
Iowa
St. Louis
Chicago
Minnesota
Towa
James Young
Street
S. E
Portland
Oregon
C.M. Heavy
Former Anita Boy Chas W Hook to Lead Northeast Iowa
An informal letter from C N Jenkins of Farmers Insurance Cedar Rapids Iowa informs readers that Chas W Hook formerly of Anita will resume charge of northeast Iowa as special agent. The note praises his long service, promises prompt thorough attention, and invites agents to write him with agency matters.
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The
Record
C. N. Jenkins
Farmers’ Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Anita
Chas. W. Hook
Charlie
C. W. Hook
Northeast
Towa
Hook
Editor faces criticism over Near East relief bureau
A Tribune editorial denounces the Armenian Relief effort and its European investigation tour. Rev Kirby is named among seven to travel across Europe visiting London Paris and battlefields in Belgium and France, prompting public skepticism about bureau expenses and purpose.
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The
Tribune
Armenian Relief
Pubiic
Des Moines
Kirby
Europe
London
Paris
Chosen Ones
Belgium
France
Harlan Tribune
Chiropractors Meet at Lake Monawa Social Day
Chiropractors of the Southwest Iowa Chiropractors' Association held a Sunday gathering at Lake Monawa with a basket dinner in Shady Grove at noon. After a brief business session the afternoon featured boating swimming and social time. The next regular meeting is planned for Red Oak in October.
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Chiropractors
Southwest
Iowa
Chiropractors’ Association
Lake Monawa
Shady Grove
Red Oak
Funeral services held for Mrs Edward Melon of Marengo Iowa
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Melon of Marengo Iowa were held Saturday at 2 PM from the Atlantic Church of Christ. The death followed an operation. Surviving are her husband, parents, seven brothers and one sister and four children from a prior marriage.
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Edward Melon
Marengo
Iowa
O. W. Wheatly
Hickory Street
Atlantic
Atlantic Church of Christ
Thos. F. Shaw
Ruby May
Katherine A
Orange
Helen Blake
W. C. Wheatley
Walnut
J. A. Wheatley
J. O. Wheatley
Anita
M. 8. Wheatly
Bert S. Wheatly
W. H. Wheatly
Puckwanee
South Dakota
E. L. Wheatly
F. B. Bowen
Prune the Shipping Board and Cut Waste in Washington
The editorial argues for aggressive pruning of the Shipping Board under Dawes budget reforms to save millions for taxpayers. It warns that continuing government spending on the board undermines Dawes reforms and calls for decisive action even if it sparks controversy. Local notes report visits and illness among Anita residents and prior Canadian farming conditions.
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Charles G. Dawes
Washington
Congress
Dawes
The
Shipping Board
Atlantic
Let There Be Light on War Debt and Treasury Actions
The writer urges clarity on the interest payments due from European governments and criticizes the Treasury for a 35 million dollar payment to Britain while neglecting veterans and unemployment relief. He warns the secretary risks bipartisan attack without a legitimate explanation, stressing American unity over partisanship. Des Moines brief notes Geo. L. Schwenneker and family visiting.
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Europe
London Times
The
Times
France
Secretary of the Treasury
Fire destroys farmhouse near Wiota on Fordyce farm
A farmhouse on the Fordyce farm east of Wiota burned late Tuesday night with its contents. The kitchen origin is unknown as the family was away. Mike Metz, returning from Anita, spotted the blaze. the house was one of the oldest in the county, built from native timber.
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Fordyce
Wiota
Mike Metz
Anita
Notice of Cass County road survey and proposed new highway
The Cass County Board of Supervisors proposes establishing a new road in Grant township section 14 77 34 running from the east line of the southwest quarter along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad to near the southwest corner of a forty acre tract taking about 2291 acres of land Objections and claims for damages must be filed within ten days The board will hear objections and determine damages on August 22 1921 at 10 00 AM if objections are overruled and damages not excessive the road will be established
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Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Iowa
Grant Township
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Child and dog await start of school in weeks
A fragmented report notes a small boy and his dog facing several weeks before school opens. Readers are left with limited details on location or officials.
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Spain
Kelley Couple Travel to Wilton Junction and Davenport
John C. Kelly and his wife left yesterday for Wilton Junction to visit relatives and friends. They plan a week in Davenport with their son Oscar Kelley and family.
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John A. Irving
Bangor
Michigan
City
C. D. Robinson
Anita
John
Irving
John C. Kelly
Wilton Junction
Davenport
Oscar Kelley
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Unique Theatre
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Harry Morey
Fatty Arbuckle
Maurice Tourncour
Buck Jons
Sunshine
Black and White
CARE
R. Cc. Rasmussed
Proprietor
Mrs. Melon
S. F. Cooper
Cooper
Aileen Dunham
R. M. Dunham
Wm. Stoffs
BE. M. Kohl
J. D. Peterson
J. W. Berry
Merrill
Roscoe
Tom Cooper
Monroe
Fannie Zike
Federal
Wyoming
Joe Cooper
Valley Junction
Frank Douglas
Adair
Prune the Shipping Board
L. V. Clark
Leg Clark
Mr. Clark
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Joseph Kaiser
Caron
Hero
Joe
Victor
Illinois
Farmers’ Coop
HE. Ss. Holton
Frank J. Cihar
Shelby
Clark
John Irving
Real Democrate
C. Whitmore
Fulton Building
Frank H. Osen & Sons
Oxford
Hampshire
Frank
I. H. Sheeler
Palmer School
N Anita Bank
George Talty
L. Newton
J. B. Cecil
W. H. Egan
Mary
C. W. Houck
Dexter
Kodak Films
Kodaks
F.M. Alexander Atlantic
John Henderson
Wiata
W. V. Siglin
W.E. Clark
Menlo
Record Press
Hedges Bros’. ‘Pantorium
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