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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
Miss Blanche Cooper shuts her millinery store in Anita due to serious illness and a recent surgical operation. Last week her sister Mrs. McGeoy of Webster City visited to sell fixtures and part of the stock, with the remainder packed and sent to Webster City. Friends wish her a speedy recovery.
W J Weston of this city recalled a 47 year old clash with a band of 75 Indians in Montana. Surrounded three times, he barely escaped with his life while his father was killed and Indians captured horses mules and supplies valued near ten million dollars.
Readers are invited to come in and see the famous John Deere iron clad wagon lauded for its unmatched reputation. The display showcases its durability and long service history attracting attention from farm owners and equipment enthusiasts.
Tom Roots delivered a twelve inch branch from a plum tree on his Cass county farm. The branch holds at least one hundred fully developed plums packed closely like a grape bunch and in the process of ripening. The display proves Iowa's cass county plum trees can produce abundant fine fruit.
Members of the Herring families from Atlantic and Des Moines plus Ra le Ward were traveling through the Garden of the Gods when a hail and snow storm struck. They were separated from their burros which dumped the party. Mrs J G Herring of Atlantic was knocked unconscious and remained so for hours amid the storm and shelter efforts.
A political screed denounces civil service rules governing postmaster appointments as ignored to favor Democrats. It calls for immediate change, vows a purge of Democratic officeholders when a Republican president takes office on March 4, 1917, and urges Republicans to reclaim offices from entrenched incumbents.
A rural school near Ainsworth faced chronic lateness from pupils. The pretty young teacher promised to kiss the first arriver next morning. At sunrise the three tallest boys waited on the doorstep and by six o'clock four school board members joined the waiting vigil.
The second annual Colt Show will be held in Anita on Thursday October 1 with Frank R. Howard and Jas D McDermott driving fund solicitation. W J Kennedy of Sioux City will judge stock to guarantee fair competition and square dealing. Re the date Thursday October 1.
Mrs. J. B. McDermott entertained guests at a twelve o'clock dinner and a six o'clock tea on Saturday at her city home. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Hattie McDermott and Mrs. Francis Cleland and son from Galion Ohio, Mrs. Charles Neimeyer and daughter Miss Inez from Little Rock Arkansas, and J. D. McDermott with wife and son from Fayette in Benton township.
Glen Newton recently promoted to an Auditor like position at Joyce Lumber Company with headquarters in Clinton Iowa. His job requires travel to yards across northern Iowa southern Minnesota and South Dakota to check books and oversee company interests. He is pleased with the new duties and performing well in all assignments.
The John Deere Spreader is presented as a unique new design with four roller bearings and a simple locking ratchet feed. It features low placement for easy loading, a planetary transmission, few parts for reliability, even manure distribution, and adjustable feed from five to twenty five acres.
Local store invites customers to view a new spreader model on display. The ad emphasizes availability even if shoppers do not plan to buy immediately, highlighting demonstration opportunities and in-store guidance.
A compact assessment crowns the subject as unmatched in quality and durability, claiming top rank among peers due to premium materials and proven performance. The piece emphasizes reliability, longevity, and suitability for demanding environments.
The fire committee is urged to thoroughly inspect every chimney in business and dwelling buildings before heating season. Repairs or rebuilding should be ordered without delay to prevent fires and property destruction. The note adds a local ownership quirk about a dog and a half ownership claim.
Fred Chinn invites the snake-editor for a three mile auto ride into the country last week. The trip is described as long and eventful, covering much territory in that span, and the editor expresses thanks for the favor from Old Skin.
Fred Dittman arranged a deal this week transferring the F. H. Morrison farm of 160 acres in Lincoln township to Ringle Bros. of Atlanta. The sale price was 165.00 dollars per acre, reflecting the buyers' familiarity with Cass County land and their history of purchasing best farms in the area.
Chas. M. Blakesley and wife of Coon Rapids spend a week in the city with son Ed M Blakesley and daughters Mrs H Boatright and Mrs A M Worthing and families. Charlie and May enjoy the visit, mingling with the Indians on the old reservation and recalling pioneer days. Baseball tournament set for Griswold September 1 and 2.
Residents learned of a local postmaster appointment fight only after reading an out of town paper. The report notes people traveling away to learn nearby news.
A Studebaker 6 with driver M. A. Rockwell and passengers Lee Bird Dr Penquite and another Massena man went into the ditch at the south approach to the Turkey Creek bridge Saturday night. None were seriously injured though the occupants had licenses to be killed. The car landed in the ditch then overturned against a post preventing a descent into the creek and suffered heavy damage.
Delegates and visitors to Cedar Rapids this week include H. L. Bell W. H. Dinsmore M. C. Hansen H. H. Cate and Mrs Lulu Bullock Mrs M Hansen and Mrs H L Bell representing Anita for the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge and Pythian Sisters events.
Guthrie Center physician Dr. J Wiley Harrison spent Sunday in Anita with his parents D B Harrison and wife and attended the Chautauqua session. He greeted many old time friends and appears in good health while growing a business. The item humorously suggests he consider marriage as Roosevelt advised.
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