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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

5

Soldiers in Arkansas Camp Pike Diary From 1917

Royce D Vernon writes from Camp Pike Little Rock Arkansas December 8 1917 describing arrival December 3 1917 and impressions of Arkansas cotton fields dilapidated houses local mills and warm climate expectations. He notes transfer from Artillery to Machine Gun Battalion describes cold six inch snow and rough camp conditions and mentions fellow soldiers Merle Wilson Clayde Karns Joyce McDermott and others.

Camp Pike Little Rock Arkansas Sherm Missouri Iown Des Moines Camp Dodge Merle Wilson Clayde Karns Joyce McDermott 336 Field Artillery Royce D. Vernon

Important Notice and Local Housekeeping News

Important Notice asks patrons to settle accounts by January 1 1918. The RECORD notes several local visits and movements including Mrs G M Adair Mrs Herman Gotsche in Atlantic and Mr Jno Carey Chas McDermott Galveston land trip. Peter A Smith moves from Schuyler Illinois to Garden of Eden Colorado leasing A J Kuhen farm March 1. The RECORD extends welcome to Mr and Mrs Smith.

G. M, Adair Jno. L. Carey Chas. W. McDermott Wiota Galveston Texas Garwood Peter A. Smith Schuyler County Illinois

Former resident writes a letter from Denver to Gordon Stone

Wallace Smith, son of long time Mul dona Township resident Martin M. Smith, writes from Denver to Anita Iowa. He shares family updates including Frances and children in California, plans to visit Cass county after the new year, and his brother Richard's aviation service in Texas. He notes a recent snow and his father’s frailty, sending warm regards.

Gordon EE. Stone Wallace Smith Martin M. Smith Muldona Township Cass County Denver Colorado Smith Anita G. E. Stone Iowa Gordon Long Beach Callifornia the Adams Frances California Siem Chicago Richard Aviation Corps San Antonio Texas Henry M. ‘Teller

Beef by the Quarter at City Meat Market

Leave your order for fresh beef by the quarter at City Meat Market. Fore quarter priced at 13 cents per pound and hind quarter at 16 cents per pound. James Rickel was a caller at this office Thursday.

Robert Dryer James Rickel

Mrs Mier Visits Des Moines. Kelley Family Traces Atlantic Call

Mrs. Dr. L. R. Mier traveled to Des Moines last week to be with her mother in law Mrs. Ahl Iser who has been ill. Mrs. Josephine Kelley and her children Olliver and Florence visited in Atlantic on Monday and Saturday with Mrs Nellie Ix tine, the former mother.

L. R. Mier Des Moines A. Hl. Iser Josephine Kelley Olliver Florence Atlantic Nellie Lixtine

Cleaning and Pressing Service Seeks Your Business

We invite you to use our cleaning and pressing service as a time saving option. We offer thorough work with home delivery and minimal charges, promising quick turnaround and quality results.

Little Dot Oyster Crackers Featured at City Meat Market

City Meat Market advertises Little Dot Oyster Crackers for sale at 951-21, highlighting availability for customers.

Christmas poultry orders urged before Saturday

Residents are urged to place orders for turkey, goose, or duck for Christmas dinner by the end of this week. Orders must be placed before Saturday as T will not be able to dress them afterward. Turner.

W.c, Turner

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Royce Vernon G. M. Adair Herman Gotsche A. J. Joy S. T. Perry Elvira Hyde A. H. Steinmers George Smither Scorpion Bennie McCosh A. H. Mountain Caddock Bonner C.p.richards Anitaa Agers Oak Ridge Chas. LH. Graham Levi Walker Rob Bain Joe Swinheart Omaha James Parkinson G. B. Graham Geo. Parkinson Rob Cooper Charlie Graham Grandpa Bain John Turner Oak Ridge Club Fred Vokt Geo. Reimers Oak Ridge Telephone Co Mildred Rachel Parkinson Thelma Walker Frank Graham George Karl Walker W. F. Kirkham George Graham Bernice Ben Kirkham Parkinson Ernest Tharp Casey Cap Oaks Graham Avery Stephenson Areh Bain C. M. Spry Mike Farrell Earl Griffin Mike Bert Willison City Council Town Hall HH. Whickham R. C. Pratt N. W. Way Chas Sehell E. W. Holmes H. E. Campbell White Pole Globe Machinery and Supply Co Pittsburg Meter Company George Leftingwell John Kirkham American Jurthographing Company COR. —. & I. Rig. Company Co. L Way Henry Houck R .C. Pratt W. Way Has. Scholl Millhollin G. Miller Burt Wissler John S. Houck Mxira City Beautifuls John Whire Rock Island Railway Bell’s Fred Bell Long’s Store Citizens Savings Bank Ac Ofws Forshay M. Blakesley W. R. Spence D.R. Forshay John W. Nichols Ernest Stone Lee K. Nichols Insurance Department Geo. Scholl Wm. Duthie Service You All
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