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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
4
The Record is the official paper of Cass county Iowa published every Thursday. It records second class mail status dated January 2 1913 with Anita as post office and notes subscription rates to Canada and domestic rates for one year six months and per year.
A fragment from the era notes cyclone rumors in film circles and public concern over economic and political issues. It mentions petitioning for progress, gasoline price controls, and Iowa politics amid a mix of sensational and satirical lines about social trends and feuds.
A puzzling excerpt reflects on a distant era and the ease with which common sense ancestors moved forward. The text contrasts swiftness with the absence of dire outcomes, implying a nostalgic or critical view of modern haste versus past prudence.
The piece notes night caps are returning to fashion but does not specify whether they imitate historic styles or those linked to the Volstead era, leaving the exact type unspecified.
The speaker criticizes the current session in Des Moines arguing the legislature leaves the state stuck for another generation. He calls the situation a shame and disgrace, implying little progress or reform.
Ira Soper of Lewis formerly Anita vicinity sold 24 heavy Herefords at the Chicago stock yards on February 11 for $10.75 per hundredweight. The two lots averaged 1346 and 1425 pounds, finished with corn and hay. The sale occurred in a market group of about 12 000 cattle in pens, many corn fed. Soper has previous high-dollar sales, including January last year when 60 Herefords averaged nearly 1500 pounds at $11 per hundred.
Carl H. Miller and George Starry of Adair were in the city Sunday as Dr. and Mrs. Phil T. Williams and daughter visited Atlantic. Scarlet fever is reported quite prevalent in surrounding towns. Sawed wood for cook and heating stoves remains priced at 5 dollars per load.
M. A. James and companion from Adair were business visitors in Anita on Wednesday.
G. A. Roe attended the state retail clothiers convention held in Des Moines, meeting with industry peers and discussing industry trends and policies.
W. K. Carey of Guthrie Center was in Anita attending to business matters on Thursday. The brief item notes a meeting or appointment with someone named Larson but provides no further details.
Lewis girls and boys basketball squads travel to Anita Friday evening for a second meeting this year. The boys are strong and the girls pushed Anita's team to a close county tournament matchup, promising an exciting doubleheader.
Fred Kauer served as a Record caller this week. Mrs Bessie M Ward visits Atlanta on Tuesday. H M Bean from Casey stays in Anita at his son L E Bean’s home this week. The annual E P dance and banquet set for Castle Hall on Wednesday evening.
The remark attributes many fools in office to the large number of people out of office. It suggests political misfit arises from the imbalance between those serving and those not currently in office, implying a surplus of ineffective leadership.
Anita and surrounding area must depend on Atlantic and other outside towns for their ice supply this year. W. E. Clark and wife of Menlo visited Anita Sunday at the home of S. W. Clark and wife. Uncle John S. Hunter traveled from Atlantic to spend a day with old neighbors. R. W. Louden and family moved to the Willison residence on East Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole Musick and Mrs. Horswell attended a basketball game at Stuart Friday evening. Leo Rongers of Rexall Drug Store is in Des Moines this week for the Rexall convention. Mrs. M. M. Lowe of Wiota visited Anita with her mother and sister, Mrs. Lucy and Miss Anna Johnson. Frank A. Smith has leased the Adem Enfield eighty acre farm north of Anita and will take possession on March 1.
R. R. Bell of Jefferson Iowa, a former Cass County resident, traveled to Anita for a business visit on a recent Saturday, highlighting his ongoing regional connections.
Chae O Frevar of Covasti Plas spent Tuesday in Aninta at the Anita Bank giving instructions on income x prers. The visit represents a routine corporate clarification of financial procedures.
Harold Ruggles has recovered from a three weeks’ illness caused by inflammatory rheumatism and is back in school.
D. C. Phillips of Grinnell was in the city on business connected with the Avia Telephone Company.
Longtime Lincoln township resident Adelia Sullivan orders the Record sent to her Massena address for twelve months.
Miss Bertha Shay of Franklin township is spending a few weeks with friends and relatives in Omaha and Fremont Nebraska.
After falling ill for months, Mrs. David Alexander travels to Ree Oak Iowa this week to visit her daughter Mrs. Alice Marietta for several weeks of rest and recreation, hoped to aid her overall health.
Clyde Smith has demonstrated a variety of radio sets over the past two weeks and has a line of prospective buyers for models he represents as local agent and distributor.
The Knot-A-Care Club met in regular session at the Bridge building on Wednesday afternoon. The entertainment hour was followed by refreshments served at the home of Mrs. D. R. Donohoe.
The Ladies Union Club was entertained at a one o'clock dinner yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Burns in North Anita, followed by the usual afternoon of industry.
Thos. W. Grim and his wife consider renting or selling their Des Moines residence and relocating to Anita where they lived for many years before moving to Des Moines.
W. J. Tobias longtime owner of The Ideal Stock Farm on Whiteway highway east of Anita has purchased two farms near Menlo and will take possession in March.
Uncle John Aldrich is slowly recovering from a severe attack of the old-fashioned flu that has hit hard without mercy, sparing no one regardless of age or strength.
It is stated as an unfounded rumor that Sport Blakesly of Belleville Kansas has been offered a million dollar a week leading man role in the proposed film Laugh and Grow Fat. The report appears speculation with no confirmation from studios or agents.
Paul Edwards conducted a Masonic School of instruction under Grand Lodge dispensation for three boys at Carson Iowa. The event was well attended by local and surrounding lodge members.
The paper reports that the Anita city water plant overhaul will begin once all repair details are arranged and completed. The start hinges on finalizing planning and securing necessary arrangements.
Chris F. Schwenneker, longtime Anita area resident, has leased a farm north of Atlantic and will move his family there around March 1. Ben F. Eble will relocate to the farm vacated by Schwenneker.
Mrs. George Smither hosted the L. C. C. Club at her North White's Avenue home. After an engaging ridge session, a luncheon followed and Mrs. Stella Musick won high score.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. A B Stone’s home with flags decorating the venue. Readings on Lincoln’s life preceded the Frances Willard Memorial Program and included music and readings by local members. The next gathering will be at Mrs. C E Thomas’s home with Miss Edna Pieper in charge. White hearts and valentine rhymes entertained guests, followed by patriotic refreshments.
The Friday morning program before the assembly featured patriotic activities with community singing led by Victoria Love, flag drills by sixth and fourth grade pupils, musical readings, violin and vocal solos, and readings including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. County Red Cross nurses Ethel Hedges and Jones conduct a health survey of Anita children, examining each pupil to improve conditions and identify defects.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Elvira Hyde’s home with many members present. President Mrs. F. A. Black led business. devotions were by Mrs. Jennie Overmier. leader Mrs. George Denne reviewed Adventures in Brotherhood. An enigma contest was enjoyed and the finance committee reported net pantry sale proceeds of $25.00.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Robinson honored at home in Garrison North Dakota on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A reception at the Porters and a banquet at their son Mayor Walter Robinsons home followed a day of sociable events with family and friends. The couple have seven children twenty four grandchildren and one great grandchild as of the celebration with several relatives unable to attend.
Little Margaret Black daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Black of this city was among the winners of a first prize in a Sunday Register Valentine contest a merited honor and well deserved award.
Anita High School split basketball games with Stuart last Saturday. The girls won 17 to 15 on Stuart’s floor before a large crowd, while the boys lost 8 to 6. Both games were tightly contested and appeared to be anyone’s game until the final whistle.
A double header basketball game is scheduled for Tuesday February 24 on the local floor. Wiota faces the local cagers in the twin bill.
Gus Walhert and his nephew Arthur Walhert from Hillrose Colorado have been guests at the home of Wm Wahlert and family for the past week.
Improved road conditions into Anita over the past week boosted weekend traffic and lifted business volume as crowds and merchants reported healthier activity than usual.
Harry Williamson at Doctor H. E. Campbell hospital shows quick progress while being treated for pneumonia.
T. H. Ted Vernon, cashier of Leon G. Vorhees' Ardmore bank, is spending a few days in Anita with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Vernon and his broad circle of friends. He reports business booming in the south land.
On Friday February 27 the W M S the W F M S and the W C T U of Anita hold a devotional hour at Mrs. Jennie Overmier's home to observe missions day. All members and others interested are invited. The next regular meeting is March 12 at Mrs. C M Vohs' home with Mrs. S S G Jewett leading.
Gerald Birge and his wife recently moved to California and have settled at Pollock. They request the old home paper be sent to their new California address.
Wm. C. Aldrich of Atlantic spent Sunday in Anita with his sisters Mrs Wayne Bullock and Mrs D R Forshay. Bill is rapidly regaining his former good health.
Thos. W. Grim of Des Moines traveled to Anita on Friday to visit his wife who is recovering from a long illness at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie McVey.
FOR SALE 1 and 1 2 H P Century Electric motor 65 dollars. One extra heavy air tank 20 by 60 20 dollars. One small Burroughs adding machine 55 dollars. Lee Bills and his bride formerly Miss Emma June Scholl return from Hordville Nebraska guests of Mrs E H Hampshire formerly Miles Bessie Mathews longtime Anita resident and cousin of Mrs Bills. Benton township P T A No 7 meets Friday February 27 in afternoon session. Mrs Morse County Superintendent and Mrs W N Bailey President County P T A will be speakers. Every member and all friends urged to be present.
Pastor J. W. Ferner urges religious education and community cooperation. Sunday School Council meets Thursday at 7 50 pm at Mr and Mrs Stone. Morning service centers on leadership and 6 30 pm Endeavor discusses friendliness in industrial missions. Evening sermon uses Romans 8 chapter as theme.
Mrs Flora Young McDermott convalesces after a major operation at Atlantic hospital. She spent a pleasant day this week with Mrs Robert Scott at Fontanelle, sharing good health news and recovery.
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