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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
7
WANTED TO BUY Fifty bushels medium Red Clover Seed state price in first letter. 46 at 8 G HANSEN 600 Iowa Building Des Moines Iowa NOTICE I can save you money on magazines and daily papers Get my new catalogue and see me before pricing your orders Renew with me for anything in reading matter and save money He H CATE
Ice Company advertises an Ice Card option for consumers and invites inspection of a Santa Claus themed toy display. Anita Drug Company promotes Christmas goods and family friendly items with display and sale offerings.
Public notice proclaims the incorporation of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building Association of Anita Iowa. It names ABE BIGGS R G SPRATT L PO HADLEY NE LARSON as officers, sets capital stock at 30000 dollars, 630 shares issued immediately, and 550 later. The corporation, to operate 20 years, will buy or build lodge property in Anita with up to five directors.
Rev Don A Allen of Kingsburg California writes to his old friend Sherm. He recounts fourteen years since they parted and notes health struggles since January first two years ahead of January next. He describes travels to San Francisco Monterey Carmel Long Beach and Pacific Grove for recovery and mentions a recent election landslide and an attached cartoon about why taxes are high. He invites a visit and mentions local acquaintances LaVerne and Mrs Van Sandt and closes with affection.
The obituary notes the death of Jonnie Melier Heed aged 14 months. It records her parents Mer ard Mrs. Dae Beer and lists residence details, a funeral service at the Congregational church conducted by Rev. WeoM Boga, with interment at an unspecified cemetery.
Marinus Anthonsen married Miss Peel Garoutte at the Congregational church in a ceremony by Rev. W M Gous. Guests included the Garoutte family and Miss Zola Barton. The couple left for Missouri on honeymoon and plan to live near Tulbs after returning.
Uncle Billy Weston from Bradentown writes Sherm about his arrival in Florida. He notes his brother-in-law's illness improving after a visit, his wife catching a cold but hopeful, and the warm outdoors despite chilly house air. He rents a room for 25 per month with water light bath. He observes abundant fruit trees and flowers, rain during travel, and asks to send The Record to 311 Prospect Avenue.
Mr and Mrs David Reed and Family thank friends and neighbors for services during bereavement. They express gratitude for tender sympathy and the beautiful flowers honoring their dear little life.
Alf. J. Steinmetz visits editor on Friday. Rental available for Safe ty Deposit Boxes at Citizens' Savings Bank by calling. For sale three Poland China hogs at $15. C.D. Robinson. 42-21
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Rev W R Radliff formerly of Winterset Iown is the new pastor succeeding Rev N Paul Barton who resigned to return to Indiana. Radliff brings strong recommendations and moves with his wife and two children into the parsonage as services invite all to welcome the new pastor.
Beginning last Sunday no agent or operator will be on duty at the depot on Sundays and no tickets will be sold. Passengers must handle their own baggage if departing on Sunday trains and no extra conductor charge applies. The regulations apply to all but four stations between Valley Junction and Council Bluffs.
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