Ambition of Youth Gratified By U S
Edwin Jarvis, twice wounded in World War I, re educated with U S Veterans Bureau support from a $12 weekly mechanic wage to a successful poultry farmer at Rainbow Poultry Farm. He spent two and a half years at Ames Iowa studying poultry horticulture and beekeeping, then a year of placement work with government funded living. He now rents 22 acres, runs a prosperous farm, and has a bank account, praising Uncle Sam.
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Edwin Jarvis
Uncle Sam
Jarvis
Chateau Thierry
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Jasper County
Ames
Iowa
Baby
Rainbow Poultry Farm
Sam
Merchants Dilemma Over Trade Demands And Cash Flow
A country merchant laments consistent duns from wholesale houses while customers prepaid to mail order firms. He notes bank interest on ready cash, social pressure to fund causes, and unequal pricing effects on suppliers. He worries about raising 350 dollars to cover a 10 000 dollar book account due tomorrow.
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Tri-County Weekly
Card of Thanks for Helen Weaver Drowning Search
The family of D. C. Weaver expresses sincere gratitude to Berea Anita and neighbors who helped search for Helen Weaver who drowned in the Nodaway river. They thank those who contributed to relief and the many floral tributes from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Anita
Helen Weaver
Nodaway
Anita Record subscription renewed by Uncle Davy Marsh
From Arcola Saskatchewan on August 13 1923 Uncle Davy Marsh notes a $2.50 post office order to renew the Anita Record for another year. He reports son John and cousin Felix Scott arriving by Friday’s train and starting harvest work as rain cools weather after a hot summer. He sends best wishes for health to the Record family.
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Sherm
Anita
John
Felix Scott
O. K
Advertising for Depositors Hens and Dogs Stampede Banks
The Farm Journal reports a hen in Louisville Kentucky entered a bank and laid an egg in the waste basket after a large deposit campaign. The bank cashier says it proves advertising pays for deposits and recalls a similar dog deposit by Amos Shipman at the Citizens State Bank in this city last year.
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The
Farm Journal
Louisville
Kentucky
Amos Shipman
Citizens State Bank
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS due subscription reminder
Robert Scott and wife were Atlantic visitors Sunday. George Talty and wife of Adair were in the city Friday.
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Robert Scott
Atlantic
George Talty
Adair
City
Vais Family Visited Atlantic Saturday
Joe Vais and his family traveled to Atlantic for a weekend visit on Saturday with local residents noting their stay and activities in the coastal city.
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Joe Vais
Atlantic
Mrs Maggie Romey Returns From Des Moines Visit
Mrs Maggie Romey returned Saturday from a visit with friends in Des Moines indicating a pleasant trip and social time with acquaintances in the city.
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Maggie Romey
Des Moines
Des Moines Visit By Hubbell Family This Weekend
Leland E Hubbell accompanied by his wife and infant spent Saturday and Sunday as visitors in Des Moines.
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Leland E. Hubbell
Des Moines
Judge Geo. B. Lynch Visits City on Business
Judge Geo. B. Lynch of Adair was in the city Saturday afternoon to attend to matters of business.
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Geo. B. Lynch
Adair
Businessman Geo Ward Calls on Adair Friday
M. E. Quint visited the city Monday to give attention to numerous pianos as part of his business call.
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M. E. Quint
Tomato Crop Damaged by Worms and Pests in 1928
A 1928 tomato crop suffered extensive damage from worms, bugs and other pests. The pests compromised yields, prompting concerns for farmers and market supply during the season.
Forshay Buy Griswold Insurance Agency
B C and D R Forshay have purchased the Ross H Bell Fire Insurance Agency in Griswold and took possession Monday. Paul Denham will lead the Griswold branch and has long worked with them. Denham is described as pleasant, courteous, and accommodating to local customers.
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B. C
D. R. Forshay
Ross H. Bell Fire Insurance Agency
Griswold
Forshay & Forshay Insurance
Paul Denham
Denham
A. J. Kuehn Visiting Peshtigo Area
A. J. Kuehn is spending several weeks at the home of his son William Kuehn in Peshtigo Wisconsin, near the farm he owns in the vicinity.
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A. J. Kuehn
Wm. Kuehn
Peshtigo
Wisconsin
Roads Into Anita Report in Unusually Good Condition
Public highways entering Anita from multiple directions are described as in unusually good condition. Transportation officials note smooth surfaces and minimal closures, suggesting favorable travel conditions for travelers and commerce alike.
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Anita
Florence Kelley to Spend Week in Anita
Miss Florence Kelley of Cumberland visits Anita to stay with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John C Kelley for the week at their home.
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Florence Kelley
Cumberland
Anita
John C. Kelley
Claudia Brown Plans Move to Des Moines for Son
Mrs. Claudia Brown will go to Des Moines next month to keep house for her son who expects to attend college.
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Claudia Brown
Des Moines
Vernon Clements Family Relocates to Long Beach
Former Anita residents Vernon Clements and his family have moved to Long Beach California seeking new home and opportunities.
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Vernon Clements
Anita
Long Beach
California
Venango Couple Guests Of Local Relatives This Week
A. J. Karracker and his wife of Venango Nebraska visited this week with their relatives T. T. Logan and wife and Chas. Hettinger and wife in Venango.
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A. J. Karracker
Venango
Nebraska
T. T. Logan
Chas. Hettinger
Miss Winifred Cornell Visits Des Moines Grandparents
Miss Winifred Cornell of Des Moines is spending the week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Holmes.
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Winifred Cornell
Des Moines
Mrs. E. W. Holmes
Cedar Rapids Couple Visit In City at Hook Home
Chas. W. Hook and wife of Cedar Rapids are spending a few days in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hook.
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Chas. W. Hook
Cedar Rapids
The
City
Mrs. Walter Hook
E W Holmes recovers after street fall without ill effects
E W Holmes shows no lasting injuries after a street fall and continues to attend his office daily, indicating full recovery and normal routine resumed.
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E. W. Holmes
Insurance reps gather data on Currier cafe loss
Representatives of the company that carried Roscoe Currier’s $1500 policy on his cafe stock and fixtures have been in the city collecting the data needed to adjust the loss.
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Roscoe Currier
Priests visit Adair and Davenport guests in city
Rev. Father Shehey of Adair and Rev. Father McGuire of Davenport were in the city Saturday as guests of Leo Bongers and family.
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Father Shehey
Adair
Father McGuire
Davenport
City
Leo Bongers
Kenneth Dean and wife visit Anita after Atlantic restaurant
Kenneth Dean and his wife linked to the Railway station restaurant in Atlantic spent Thursday in Anita at the A. D. Dean home.
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Kenneth Dean
Atlantic
Anita
A. D. Dean
Bachelor life and visits in Monticello Iowa
Mrs. L. W. Martin visits her parents in Monticello Iowa for a few weeks while the bachelor known as Bud discovers what bachelorhood truly means.
Anita Council Finishes Curb and Gutter for Paving
The last block of curb and gutter tied to three paving contracts awarded by the Anita City Council was completed Saturday.
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Anita City Council
Monnigs Vacation with Relatives in St Louis and Chicago
J. T. Monnig of the local Rock Island station, his wife, and son Phillip are spending ten days with relatives and friends in St. Louis and Chicago. Anita's first paying contract ends this week and favorable weather could move the second and third settings ahead of the contract date.
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J. T. Monnig
Rock Island
Anita
Deering Binding Twine Offered by Farmers' Supply Co
Deering Standard Binding Twine touted as the best on the market. Farmers' Supply Co invites customers to place orders now.
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Deering
Farmers’ Supply CO
Ziegler Law Firm Offers Estate Settlement Services
H P Ziegler attorney at law advertises settlement of estates as a specialty and general law practice including opinions on abstracts and collections.
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Attorney At Law
Nelse Johnson Spends Sunday With Family in Anita
Nelse Johnson visited Anita on Sunday to spend time with his family amid a quiet weekend in the community.
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Nelse Johnson
Anita
Spiker of Menlo Visits City on Friday
D. L. Spiker of Menlo and former Anita area resident spent Friday in the city, returning to his home afterward.
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D. L. Spiker
Menlo
Anita
City
Holmes Family Visits Guthrie Center Guests
Glen Holmes and family of Guthrie Center spent Sunday in the city as guests of the families of E. W. Holmes and J. C. Jenkins.
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Glen Holmes
Guthrie Center
City
E. W. Holmes
J. C. Jenkins
Mrs Edith Fancher Returns From Anita Visit
Mrs Edith Fancher has returned to San Jose California after spending several weeks in Anita while her father Louis Anderson was ill.
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Edith Fancher
Anita
Louis Anderson
San Jose
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
D. C. Weaver and Family
Arcola, Sask
Canada
Geo. D. Ward
Liberal
Drake University
Dept
B. Des Moines
H. P. Ziegler
Red Mill Cafe
H. E. Campbell
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
Citizens’ State Bank
Eagle “Mikado
Ae van A
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
A. F. Higgins
the People’s Meat Market
C. A. Thompson
Vicinity
Stager’s Cafe
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