Stands Firm For Colorado
Dear Friend Sherm the writer recalls childhood days in Anita and Denver and praises Colorado as the Garden Spot of the World. He notes 25 years since leaving Anita, enjoys Anita Record correspondence, and encloses a post office order for another year’s subscription with wishes for Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Denver
Colorado
Sherm
Old Turkey Creek
Anita
Harry Cate
California
Texas
Cassie Peters Thornton
Iowa
Anxious to Keep in Touch From Anita Old-Timers
A note from E. S. and F. B. Hoyt wishes Season's greetings and asks to receive the Record. They report 23,000 miles traveled in eight months, summering in Wellington and visiting Wisconsin in August, and express desire to stay connected with the old home town and friends.
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Wellington
E. S
F. B. Hoyt
Anita Iowa People Write From California About Lora Fitch Hous ton
A letter from an Anita Iowa native in California praises Lora Fitch Hous ton for inspiring letters from former Anita residents. The writer extols friendships, hometown pride, and the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day, noting California’s mild climate and Florida comparisons.
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Lora
May Cate Blakesley
Anita
Mr. Morgan
Cassie
California
Florida
Iowa
Pasadena
Mary
George Haver
Old Home Town hopes for oil boom in Black Hills region
Ruth Turner Bouyer writes from Oelrichs South Dakota on December 9 1925 sharing pride in Black Hills scenery and anticipation of oil activity. a geologist is working locally with leases offering Standard rig by June 1 1926 or cash rent two dollars per acre and ongoing drilling until a test well proves up. she recalls Anita connections and praises radio advances and holiday greetings to friends and former Anita residents.
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Record
Florida
Lora
Lora Fitch Houston
Anita
California
Iowa
Black Hills
Tad
Petie Scott
Petie
Mr. Scott
Ruth Turner Bouyer
All's Well in Minnesota
Garvin Minnesota reports fine weather bumper crops and abundant hogs selling above ten dollars per hundred as residents strive to make a living. Walter C Turner signs off.
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Minnesota
Subcriber Renewal Note From Albion Wyoming Friend
A longtime subscriber from Albion Wyoming encloses $2.00 renewing their Record subscription for another year with best wishes to all from Your Friend Sherma.
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Sherma
Former Anita Girl Ruth Turner Pens From Distant Home
A letter to the Record editor recalls Ruth Turner, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jas B Turner, once a resident of Anita, now happily married with a home in a distant state and writing to old hometown friends.
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The
Record
Ruth Turner
Jas. B. Turner
R. D. Vernon
S. C. Turner
Anita
Ruth
Turner
Billy Galvin Letters From Randolph Nebraska Reader
The editor of the Record shares a note from his old friend Billy Galvin of Randolph Nebraska a former Anita resident who laments the nationwide complaint How dry I am but remains loyal by renewing his home paper subscription.
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Record
Billy” Galvin
Randolph
Nebraska
Anita
Adam
Billy
New Year Blessings Sent to Anita Friends and All
A warm New Year message expresses goodwill to friends in Anita and readers across the United States and Canada. It wishes God’s choicest blessings on all and hopes the coming year fulfills everyone’s heart’s desires.
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Anita
United States
Canada
Remembering Old Home Folks in Anita Record Remittance Note
A letter to the Anita Record from R. O. Stuart of Anita includes a $4.00 check for two more years of subscription, plus a $3.00 gift for Peter Scott. He mentions Thanksgiving travel with family to Des Moines, local radio broadcasts on KFLZ, and notes about former Chore Boy and later lawyer R. O. Stuart’s rise to a Minneapolis-based leadership role with Dunn and Bradstreet credits.
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Sherm
Anita
KFLZ
LaVerne Bontrager
Anita East
Peter Scott
Peter
R. O. Stuart
Bob” Stuart
Rock Island
Minneapolis
Dunn and Bradstreet
Prosperity fills Garvanza with new homes and schools
Harry H. Cate writes from Pasadana California describing a bustling Christmas season in Anita and area. He notes crowded streets and shops, a housing boom with many new homes and a high school project costing over a half million dollars. He wishes locals health wealth and happiness for the New Year.
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Garvanza
Anita
Remittance Letter From Walden Publisher
A sender in Walden Colorado dated December 7 1926 writes to Bob McCLOUD with a remittance covering the newspaper through January 1 1927 He reports heavy snow about six inches and mild cold while noting good health and wishes for the recipient and family.
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Walden
Colo
Sherm
Old Home
Spend Winter in California With Petty Family
Samuel Petty and wife, who moved to Tucson a year ago to care for their son Clarence, a World War veteran who died some months ago, journey to Los Angeles to spend winter at their daughter Addie's home. Addie also spends winters there. The couple plans to return toAni in early spring for the balance of the year.
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Samuel Petty
Tuscon
Arizona
Clarence
Los Angeles
California
Addie
Mrs. Petty
Ani
Bob's Quiet Path to Opportunity
A brief note celebrates a boy named Bob who pursues onward progress and makes the most of limited opportunities. The passage emphasizes his determination and likely future success despite modest beginnings.
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Doe
Bob
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Seasans
Miller’s Market
Carl H. Miller
Anita, Iowa
Post Office
Anita Record
Des Moines
Ed Hoyt
Barnholdt
Garvin
Yours Truly, Walter C. Turner
Albion, Wyoming
Winter Motor
QO. W. Shaffer
Billy Galvin
Neff Clothing Co
Atlantic
Bessie Myers Lowell
Harry H. Cate
Avenue 64
LaLoma
Pasadana, California
Bob” McCloud
Peacock & Baxter
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