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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
Public notice records indicate second class mail matter status dated January 2, 1913 for Anita Iowa in Cass County under the 1879 act. Includes scattered telephone fragments and a rate note stating one year and six months. Canada rate per year.
A collage of humorous quotes and observations follows a postholiday note on frugality and farm life. References include a green-banded bracelet, old sayings about wives, pairing with pants, a public utilities critique, dairy feeding lore, and straw prices at $17.50 per ton, all framed in a rustic, communal voice.
Dr. James C. Carey and family of West Liberty Iowa spend the week in Anita and vicinity as welcome guests at the homes of Mrs. Amy Carey Oren Burns and family and Mrs. H R Noland. Since moving to West Liberty he has earned merited professional success.
The Geo E Pratt public sale at the Pratt homestead in Benton township drew a large crowd. Fodder totaled sixteen hundred buns and meat, five boilers of coffee and other provisions were sold. Top cow brought 82 dollars, overall sales reached 6213.60 with Frank Barber of Anita and F R Jones of Extra as auctioneers and C E Parker as clerk.
A critic extols worldwide Christmas broadcasts and gatherings as a display of divine presence, urging readers to recognize the sacred meaning in music and shared celebration across nations.
An earnest column criticizes the La Follettes and agrarian reformers while defending traditional Republican aims. It argues against those who advocate costly state road paving and warns farmers to beware misleading advice from political figures. New Year resolutions and farmers' stakes in Iowa loom, with rural roads and traffic rules under scrutiny.
Jesse Stauffer from Colorado sent a large turkey to his parents Mr and Mrs Bertrand Stauffer and Mr and Mrs Robert Scott for Christmas dinner. Mrs Scott sent juicy steaks from the turkey to the editor of the Record as a thank you gesture.
J. E. Stauffer of Pine Bluff Wyoming, a former Anita resident, visits relatives in the city this week. He is welcomed by his parents Mr and Mrs Bertrand Stauffer and his sister and brother Mrs Robert Scott and Fred Stauffer. His twelve year old son was killed by an infuriated bull on his Wyoming farm a few weeks ago.
A candidate thanks supporters after winning the big prize in the Rexall Store Doll Contest. The note credits numerous friends for loyal backing and the successful campaign effort.
J. A. and Walter Crow served as record callers yesterday. Ira E. Bowen installed a six tube Super Hetrodyne radio at home. Reuben Scholl visited Menlo today to spend time with his brother in law Mayne White and family. Mrs H R Redburn returned from Walnut after days with D R Donohoe and Ed M Blakesley. Mrs Robt N Chord and daughter Muriel returned from Rochester Minnesota where Muriel was a Mayo Bros hospital patient. Miss Louise Breamer, music supervisor in Laramie Wyoming, vacationing with relatives in Atlantic and with brother Martin Brehmer in Lincoln Township.
The Massena township school district No 1 held a Christmas party on December 24 with parents and visitors present. Santa distributed gifts from a tree after the pupils performed songs recitations and a school play titled The Christmas Spirit.
A December 1925 note from Real estate contact in Little River reports arrival planning through January 1. Mentions Miami oversupply of brokers and high costs, camping space at five dollars weekly, and plans to travel to Fort Myers.
A comic line recalls a centuries old quip when a cent'eman asks a woman if she knows what she sits on and she retorts she’s sat on it for twenty years. The gag highlights enduring humor around social roles and witty exchanges.
Christmas day at the home of Mr and Mrs Byron D Forshay in Anita drew a large clan of relatives long time county residents for a festive reunion and bountiful dinner. Daughters and sons in law of Mrs J W Hutton praised the evening as life’s golden sunset. Attending were Geo W Preston and family Avoca Iowa Fred W Herbert Henry G Dacken Atlantic Lulu Gotsche Iowa City Dr G M Adair D R Forshay and family Byron D Forshay and Mick Forshay Mother Hutton Anita plus Wilma Murrow Corydon. Absent were W J Hutton California and Pearl Hutton Schrader Spokane Washington.
Mrs. Mary Wilson receives an interesting note from Mrs. Chas. S. Sherman long a resident of Anita now living in Milton Oregon. Sherman cherishes old Anita friendships and remembers her former neighbors with affection after nearly twenty years away.
Mrs. John Robson entertained the Original Sunshine Club at her home on Tuesday with a large turnout. Guests enjoyed the usual one o clock dinner and spent the afternoon quilting a quilt for the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. N. A. MecCoshs on Thursday January 7.
Ca 12R2, An ita Iowa offers good Timothy and Clover hay mix for sale. Walter G Cron is noted as a caller at the Record office yesterday. Martin and family enjoy their recently remodeled dwelling during the snug winter weather.
Miss Elizabeth Jordan daughter of Dr and Mrs A C Jordan of Helena Montana former Cass county residents and a student at the State University at Iowa City is visiting Anita and Atlantic at the homes of her uncles J C Jenkins and L R Galiher and their wives and another uncle Warren Jordan at Benton Center during the holidays.
Ardmore Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Leon G Voorhees extend Christmas greetings and best wishes for happiness in the New Year to Sherm and family.
Mary A. Wilson, aged, served as a record caller Monday in a local Atlantic city event.
The weather man delivered a week of extreme cold with way below zero temperatures not seen since a remembered period of heavy wind and deep snow. Residents recall old winters and hardships while coping with current freezing conditions and scarce food supplies.
Reuben Scholl of Washburn North Dakota spends a few weeks in Anita visiting parents Chas Scholl and wife and other relatives and old-time friends. Since moving north he has drawn attention and may be heard from in political ways as time moves on. More to say about that boy Rube before he leaves for home.
Mrs. C. H. Morris Des Moines city Superintendent of accounts and Finances, spent Christmas day as housekeeper and host for family and friends while also planning and pricing the dinner. A former Anita resident, Laura Sloan, she has served as Des Moines City Commissioner and acted as Mayor during Garver’s absences.
Miss Evelyn Metz daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Metz teacher at the Norway school in Franklin township presented a box social that proved pleasant and social. The pupils gave a splendid Christmas program noted as creditable to both pupils and teacher. Boxes were sold after the program with one lunch box bringing 45.00 and bought by Peter Ward.
A. J. Joy visited the Record staff today seeking discussion or clarification on ongoing matters.
A Christmas wish from Nina Irving Williams Mt. Gilead Ohio to Sherm and Family. Wishing that naught but good and pleasure befall thee from Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Williams.
A Christmas greeting from Aunt Jean Yates of Dubuque Iowa sends warm wishes for Christmas cheer and a happy New Year to the readers.
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