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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
Sherm F Myers editor of this paper fell ill Monday with proctatio obstruction of the bladder and is unlikely to resume duties for two weeks at best possibly a month or two. Burt Stone and James Jensen report from the office while Bert Scarlett offers a Ford touring car for sale as a separate note.
A fragmentary local note from Brayton dated December 25 1917 mentions a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. F W Stager and a neighbor Frank Stager praising the event. Frank Van Slyke offered printer help during Mr Nyers illness. David Marsh and family from Saskatoon visit Anita area relatives before returning to Cumberland and Scotland SD.
A federal income tax collector will visit Atlantic Court House from January 19 to February 11, 1918 to assist taxpayers at no cost. About 600 Cass county residents are expected to file returns. penalties range from 20 to 1000 dollars for failure to file by March 1. Residents should calculate income and expenses now and visit the tax man if unsure.
A RECORD scribe spotted Petie Scott in Anita early Saturday morning attempting to drive a used-to-be fliver. He appeared normal in soldier clothes but the car kept stalling and rearing up, with several risky stunts typical of a fliver.
A collage of notices from Anita including Dr L R Eller dentistry over the Galiher Building, various callers to the Record office, ads for home made Comforters and a fur overcoat found. Local notices mention local residents awaiting military calls and Mrs Blakesley recovering from surgery in Idaho with community interest.
Long Beach wintering Mrs A F Black of Massena pens a letter to the Masena Echo. In Fontanelle a Red Cross auction nets 3300 dollars. James Carey studies at Iowa State College Ames with wife visiting parents. Various local families plan Christmas gatherings and travels within Iowa.
With the close of 1917 Dr. G. M. Adair requests all patrons indebted to him to call at the office before January 1st, 1918 to settle accounts. He asks prompt attention to this matter and signs sincerely.
A personal notice requests all debtors of Dr. B. H. Campbell to settle balances by cash or note before year end. The letter cites good business, annual accounting, and thanks patrons, signing “Yours Very Truly, Dr. B. H. Campbell.”
A dramatic missive styled as Lucifer addressing Kaiser Wilhelm II traces a satanic control over German actions in World War I. The letter claims Lucifer sculpted the emperor, instigated major wars, assassinations, and atrocities from Belgium to Poland, and finally abdicates in Wilhelm's favor as the new master of hell.
Stop and think about later weather then place an order with Standard Oil for gasoline and kerosene. Henry Schauke and wife visit from Valley Junction. Mrs. U S Walker and daughters Maurie and Maudie visit the Record office. Mrs. Mary Foster shows some improvement after illness. Miss Clara Stager visits Carrollton for Christmas with sister Mrs Huttle Becker and the babies.
Advertisement lists for sale Scotch Collie pups and Black Langshan roosters. Contact options include phone number F54 or inquire of L. J. Hickey in Adair Iowa. The item appears among a collage of local notices and personal items.
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