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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1914

Page

10

Imperial Gas for Power Adverts in Cedar Rapids Era

Imperial gas for power promoted by Cedar Rapids Oil Co agent G H Storrs. Notices note Alexander Broadfoot of Berea and daughter Mrs Bert Butler visiting Canada for weeks. Willis Hallock of Delta Colorado renews ties in Ross and Audubon counties. Rev M Stahl of Mento in city for Old Soldier's Reunion opening, plans to move to Florida by Sept 1. C O Z Club hosted by Mrs J W Long. Long family to move Des Moines. club gifts fruit knives.

Alexander Broadfoot Berea Bert Butler Oftlantic Canada Mr. Broadfoot Mrs. Latler Willis Hallock Delta Colordo Ross Audubon Rev. M. Stahl Mento Stahl Florida

Atlantic to Great White Way connection teased in local notes

The item lists residents and visitors such as Lewis, Mrs. Ira Bontinger, Robt. H. Campbell of Des Moines, A. B. Stone, Dr. L. C. Kern and families in Waverly, Anita, and Atlantic. It mentions a Crystal Lake ball game between Anita and Griswold and a moving picture screening, plus social news from Hi ghland and a mock marriage event at the Marsh home.

Crystal Lake Lewis Anita Griswold Opera House Highland E. W. Marsh

The Local Store as a Pillar of Community Life

Guthrie Times argues the retail store sustains a town’s commercial life and social health. It warns that removing local patronage deprives residents of goods and comforts essential to modern life.

Guthrie Times

U. E. Church Notes and Local Updates

Former pastor Rev J M Bamford and wife visited our city during a Waterloo transfer period. Do not skip church duties despite heat, with all services at usual times. Work toward removing the parsonage tag this week as progress toward normalcy is hoped. Miss Lou Pegan of Kansas City, sister of G A Pegan, has been abroad in Germany this summer with no word recently. anxious relatives in America await news.

E. ©. Worthing Highley Bros Lon Highley Seattle Matt Parrott Company News-Telegraph J. M. Bamford City Waterloo Lou Pegan Kansas City G. A. Pegan Germany America

Berlin spy arrest released U S press chief Carl H Von Weigand

Carl H. Von Weigand son of Henry Wiegand and former Anita resident was arrested in Berlin on a charge of being an English spy but released after intervention by the American Ambassador. Wiegand represents United Press Association in Berlin.

Carl H. von Weigand Henry Wiegand Anita Berlin Germany Mr. Wiegand United Press Association

Girl Struck By Automobile At Reunion Grounds

Prescilla Kiehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Kiehl was knocked down by a car driven by S V Jenkins as she tried to cross from reunion grounds. She narrowly escaped serious injury in the incident last evening.

Prescilla Kiehl Glen Kiehl S. V. Jenkins

Tama produce manager killed by Northwestern train

Ef S Millikan of Tama Iowa was struck by a Northwestern fast train and died instantly last Friday morning. He was husband to Miss Mabel Scoggin former Massena lady married in April. Remains sent to Linden Illinois for burial.

Ef. S. Millikan Tama Iowa Northwestern Mabel Scoggin Massena Linden Illinois

Pioneer Cass County settler visits Anita for reunion

Harper Kirk an early Cass County settler and longtime retiree spends a week in Anita for the reunion. He is father of Bessie Daughenbaugh, a former Cass County teacher now living near Spooner Wisconsin.

Harper Kirk Cass County Anita Mr. Kirk Bessie Daughenbaugh Spooner Wisconsin

Gas and Oils Delivery Service Advertises Bargains

Cedar Rapids Oil Company offers gasoline and oils in three grades with delivery in four barrels to any location. Prices matched to competitive dealers, products fully guaranteed. Geo H. States is the local agent. 24-tf.

Cedar Rapids Oil Company Geo. H. States

Farm for Sale near Canby with fair improvements

160 acre farm offered for sale near Canby. Sale includes fair improvements and contact details via call or address. Col. A. L. Harris listed as contact. Col. David Palmer, a Reunion speaker, was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Eller in Washington Iowa where Palmer resides.

Canby A. L. Harris Col David Palmer L. R. Eller Washington Iowa Col. Palmer Eller Doe All Lowa

Farm sold near Winterset at $1.50 acre

J. W. Long sold his 160 acre farm west of Winterset this week for 1.50 per acre. He bought it six years ago and sold at a gain of 10800 dollars, cited as evidence that Iowa farm land is a strong investment.

J. W. Long Winterset Mr. Long Iowa

Stove explosion at Joy residence causes damage and narrow escape

An explosion from a cook stove at A. J. Joy's home around 11:00 AM blew the stove to pieces and sent fragments through a partition wall. Mrs. Joy, upstairs at the time, likely avoided death. Firemen arrived quickly. water not needed as fuel from the stove itself put out the flames. The Anita Commercial Club is urged to press for restoring discontinued railway mail service, with Sunday inactivity delaying Monday arrivals.

A. J. Joy Anita Commercial Club Anita Commercial Club

Biggs welcomes baby girl Mary Belle

Zate Biggs and wife announce the birth of their eight pound daughter Mary Belle Biggs born Monday August 14 014 The Record editor hints at a Granddad’s baby show in the near future inviting all readers to attend

Zate Biggs Mary Belle Biggs Jim Brewer

Subscriptions and War Talk At the RECORD Office

Chris Baier paid for another year of the home paper at the RECORD office last week. While discussing war conditions with the editor, Bill Chew joined and the trio joked about triumphs over Germany and Britain and prompting other nations to take notice.

Chris Baier Chris Bill

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C. E. Harry Millard Imperial Gas Cedar Rapids Oil Co G. H. Storrs C.O. Z. Club R. A. Becker Citizens Bank H. E. Campbell Campbell Block Wagners Restaurant M. E. Church DR. C. V. Beaver Post Office J. A. Irving G. H. Parchen M. P.m G. M. Adair L. AK. Galiher Fred ©. Knowlton Carpenter D. L. Evans Osteopathic Physican Galiher Atlantic Great White Way Association Orly Lewis Standard Ira Bontinger Wiota Miss Opal Grandma Grandpa Mallory Robt. H. Campbell Des Moines A. B. Stone Lincoln Carrie Anders Miss Anders Peche Nevada Lew H. Benson Lew Benson Ben Wagner Lew Anita Record U. E. Church Notes Wonder Mills KE. H. Storer Central Western States J. D. Jarvis Dairy and Creamery Improvement Department de Laval Separator Co de Laval Farmers’ Supply Co Tim Knowlton the Metheny Metheny Bros Prop's Geo. H. Stoffs, Prop Pian M Vinza Socially
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