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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
1
A long humorous Florida letter to Harry laments climate and pests, mocks California, and jokes about mosquitos, cockroaches, and tourists. The writer recalls Anita, California dreams, and plans to save for a trip, joking about monkeys, snakes, and palm tree weather.
Opening day approaches for Anita Public Schools on September 7 1925. a carefully prepared program aims for the best results yet. The教学 staff includes C W Garlock superintendent, B W Horsewell principal, plus Miss Murray Miss Love and others covering physical training music drawing home economics social science math Latin English and grades one through eight.
Finishing touches completed this week on Anita’s Masonic Temple after remodeling and painting including the front and gold leafing of the Square and Compass and the date 1895. The structure honors former resident and booster James E. Bruce who championed the project amid hard times and now resides in Tampa Florida.
B D Forshay receives special care for a severe wound on his lower right leg near the ankle after a dog attack as he approached a farmer’s house north of Atlantic. The dog slipped up from behind without warning during a business call.
Businessmen who invest modest sums to promote their cities see steady returns as towns gain prominence. The piece argues targeted spending raises profile, attracts investment, and boosts local economies through enhanced recognition and growth opportunities.
Miss Faye Taylor, who has spent weeks at her parents home near Berea, left Friday for Oakland California to finish the course in the nurses training school, a program she has pursued for two and a half years.
The statement argues that recognizing Russia and the Soviet government would not improve the United States image, and asserts confidence in Uncle Sam remains unchanged despite the stance. It reflects skepticism about diplomatic moves and national identity.
Mrs Ida Travers of Des Moines daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe Biggs was taken to Methodist hospital after illness. She submitted to an operation for appendicitis and removal of a tumor and is making rapid and satisfactory recovery, signaling good news to relatives and friends in Anita.
Iowa's greatest state fair opens in Des Moines with officials predicting record attendance over the eight day run from Friday August 28 to Friday September 4. More than 500 carloads of exhibits will be unloaded and railroads offer low round trip rates while general admission remains fifty cents. Friday features auto races fireworks hippodrome and six bands with the five day horse pageant starting Saturday offering over 18000 in purses. Secretary Corey invites all Iowa and northern Missouri residents to attend.
Charley Benson of the Drovers' Commission Company in Chicago releases a weekly livestock bulletin. He says cattle and hog prices are dangerously high with a few top yearlings and heavy steers near 16.10, advises marketing short fed cattle for quick profit, and urges selling hogs and hogs big enough for market without holding unsold stock. He notes feeders can gain from short fed cattle, with wide price ranges above 7.00 per hundred for good to choice steers.
Lincoln township supervisor H G Armentrout reports unusually good corn prospects across northeastern Iowa after a trip. Oats yields in the region reach 60 to 106 bushels per acre with high quality. He notes the area is building permanent roads at lower costs than maintaining dirt roads.
Word circulates that the State Highway Commission has a complaint about autos parking three and four deep along Anita's main street. Authorities are reported to be investigating and may order a halt to the practice on Band Concert nights and Saturdays.
Old friends in Anita and nearby recall Oliver Oscar Conley who died August 19 in Iowa City after a prolonged illness. Born October 22 1873 in Kansas, he lived in Richmond Indiana, then Anita and Atlantic Iowa, worked with Conley Rasmussen, later moved to Atlantic. Survived by Mamie Morgan wife and three children Cecil Donald Genevieve Meredith, four brothers and two sisters, funeral at Atlantic M E Church with Masonic honors and burial at Evergreen cemetery.
In San Francisco on August 22 1925 Bob Stuart writes to Sherm F Myers from the Builders' Exchange Building Minneapolis seeking Harry Cate's Los Angeles address. He details a health recovery after a Mayo Clinic stomach tumor operation and describes a planned circle trip to Minnesota California and Western routes with his son. He notes potential interest in California real estate through Cate and asks for an old picture from Bess.
The statement argues that the sole means to lessen taxation is to cut it directly. It emphasizes a method that aligns exactly with its name and intent, advocating straightforward tax cuts without complex rearrangements.
A local filling station scene shows a young woman in bobbed hair and abbreviated attire smoking a perfumed cigarette. The piece uses colorful, humorous language to criticize female smoking as an odd talent for “pure and undefiled womanhood,” ending with a doubtful stance.
Mrs. Fred Waterbury also called Miss Mary Smith daughter of Mrs Caroline Smith returns to Los Angeles California this week after a two months visit in the old community accompanied by her two youngest daughters. Her husband holds a trusted position with a California railway company.
A compact remark contrasts American restraint with the term Adamsite reference, implying a discussion on social behavior or chemical agent relevance without graphic details. The line preserves a dated tone and hints at a broader political or cultural debate.
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