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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

8

Red Cross Subscriptions Grow Across Anita and Townships

Northeast Cass county including Anita Grant Benton and Lincoln townships reports strong support for the Red Cross Fund with numerous subscriptions listed. Donors across communities contribute varied amounts totaling several hundred dollars, reflecting broad regional participation.

Cass County Anita Grant Benton Lincoln Townships Red Cross Fund

Soldier boy writes from France amid cloudy skies and courtesy

Harlan Hansen, in the forestry division of Uncle Sam's forces, sends a letter home from a permanent camp in France. He describes rainy weather, stone buildings, tents, and overland travel via Canada Scotland and England. He notes the French are courteous, difficulties with the language, and that the regiment sent Christmas funds through Liberty Bonds averaging over $100 per man.

Sam France Mirs S. EB. Wilson Tremont Street Codier Malls Iowa Harlan Hansen Anita Harlan Forestry Department Uncle Sam Altho Canada Scotland England Jasphalt Tom

Congregational Church Notes and Christmas Events

Pastor H J Wilkins reports no further Ladies Aid meetings until after the holidays. The annual church meeting is set for the first Tuesday after the first Sunday in January. Bible school studies focus on The Preparation for the Messiah's Coming. Evening service features special music and a talk on Watch. Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. The pastor will speak on The Yokes of Ta fe Which Shall I Bear at the evening service. A Christmas pageant and entertainment are planned for next Monday night Christmas Eve.

Ladies' Aid Bible School

Weather and fuel ad from Standard Oil Company

A brief weather note suggests checking forecasts later and urges readers to telephone orders for gasoline and kerosene at phone 293. Standard Oil Company manager F B Dennis oversees batt.

Standard Oil Company F. B Dennis

Notice to Patrons on Accounts Due by January First 1918

A physician asks patrons to settle all outstanding accounts by January 1 1918 to balance books. The notice expresses appreciation for prompt payment and mentions Dr E Harry Go and Ethel Bond of Dexter visiting for treatment. Also advertises for sale or rent of 240 acres of well improved land six miles south of Adair Iowa via J F Minchen or Citizens Savings Bank Anita Iowa.

E. Harry Adair J. FP. Minchen Carroll Iowa Citizens” Savings Bank Anita

Year-end Notice Demands Settlements by December 31 1917

Special notice to all debtors that accounts must be balanced by December 31 1917 with cash or note and no further notice. Dr R A Becker asks prompt settlement. R S Harter leases Rosa Rogge farm north of Massena for 1918 and takes possession March 1. Barnard Cecil, son of J B Cecil, shows pneumonia symptoms and is under treatment by Dr C V Beaver.

R. A. Becker R. S. Harter Barnard Cecil J. B. Cecil C. V. Beaver CuricaGo Illinois Sherm R&ecord Jesse Willbourne Ordinance Department U.S. A France Chicago Columbus Ohio William Willbourn

Soldier writes from Breast France in hospital letters

Ralph Bohning steadies family with news from U S Naval Base Hospital Breast France. He describes cold and illness, daily life in hospital, meals, reading and cards, cigars, and hopes to rejoin his company after the war. He mentions correspondence with Rev Wilkins and Mrs Wagner’s visit as a RECORD caller.

Ralph Bohning Chris Bohning The Stars and Stripes France Miss Anna Bohning Breast U. S. Naval Hospital O. K Rev. Wilkins London England Ralph PF. Bohning U.S. Naval Base Hospital

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