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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
5
A reflective sermon on epitaphs drawn from Luke 12 20. It argues only God can truthfully summarize a life and warns against covetousness. Wealth is not condemned. motive matters as one’s life aims reveal their epitaph when God judges.
A reflective note contrasts current spirit with the ideals of living, urging alignment with the Great Judge’s principles. The citation refers to C.c. 8 as the guiding standard for conduct.
Miss Clara and Elmer Sheakley of Anita attended the funeral of their cousin Ray McDermott in Brayton last Thursday and visited relatives at the Isaac and Mike Smith homes through Saturday.
A brief personal note from Rass dated November 28 1913 requests mail forwarding from East Hardwick to Bethel Vermont for the last two issues and promises to provide future dates in a subsequent letter. The item appears in Whitehall New York coverage.
Joe Beveridge writes from Omaha Nebraska on November 25 1013 to Dear Friend Sherm. He speaks of leaving Anita to seek fortune and expresses nostalgia for the old town and its people while staying in touch through Anita’s Record newspaper. He sends kind regards and notes the impact of his departure on friendships and environments.
Students return after vacation looking bright despite the weather. Miss Luetta Knights and Miss Nelle Hansen spent Thanksgiving at home. Knights underwent a serious operation for throat trouble but attended class Tuesday. A pleasing turnout at Monday’s contestants with many from Adair praising the work. Inter school contests may be planned to keep up training in carriage gesture articulation and expression during winter.
Thanksgiving time prompted the Record editor to receive warm wishes from Mrs. M. W. Brunson of Hedrick Iowa. She sent good thoughts for the full enjoyment of the things which go to fill the dishes and we sure did.
A public sale conducted by L. D. Pearson auctions a farm near Anita and Adair at 10 a m on Thursday December. The catalog includes head horses and mules, cattle, hogs, farm implements, and miscellaneous goods. Items feature a first class team of horses plus other livestock, machinery such as a John Deere planter and Burkhart harrow, household goods, hay, and corn. Cash and credit terms apply with a 5 percent cash discount and 8 to 12 month terms on larger sums.
Public sale at the seller’s residence southeast of Anita on Tuesday December 16 1913 at 10 AM. Lot includes 8 horses 15 head of cattle farming tools and equipment plus seed oats corn hay chickens furniture and household items. Terms: cash under 10 and 12 month credit over 10 with note and security 5 percent cash discount. Auctioneers Barber Clark with Ed Newton clerk.
Mrs J B Herriman entertained her Sunday School class at her home last Saturday evening with a five course luncheon. Eleven of seventeen attended due to bad weather. The program included viewing relics from her California trip eight years ago, and attendees left pleased, noting they had eaten enough to last until Christmas.
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