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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
5
Mrs C O Gipple and the baby were record callers Saturday. Howard S Williams of Atlantic was a business visitor in Anita Saturday.
A brief ad notes durable Ball Band overshoes and rubbers at RACKET, emphasizing wearability and value for cost.
Local merchants in Anita undertake the yearly stock count and tally profits and losses for the past year. Shopkeepers assess inventories, note price changes, and project next season plans as economic activity continues.
W. H. Karns assumes the role of day and night clerk at the Hotel Victoria, bringing experience to the front desk operations. He will oversee guest services, check-ins, and night audits, supporting hotel operations across shifts.
Mrs H C Lewis spent the week with her daughter in Des Moines, returning with pleasant memories of the visit and time spent with family in the capital.
The RACKET advertises sheep lined coats for cold weather, promising warmth and budget friendly prices and inviting readers to shop for their size.
Rev. McEldowney of the M E Church has been off duty due to a bad threat that temporarily destroyed his power of speech. The incident interrupted church services and affected the pastor’s duties.
A routine note reports the April coal strike and mentions Oren Burns of Anita who has been in ill health for several weeks.
Five young Duroc Jersey boars advertised for sale by WM Bangham. The listing notes they are in good condition and suitable for breeding or growth.
Peter Scott representing the Iowa Electric Company was in the city on Friday to attend to company business and interests.
Dr H E Campbell visited Audubon on Friday. Mr and Mrs Ross Meneary stayed with the Clardy and Sheley families this week. Mrs Claudie Brown and son Harvey visited relatives in Anita last week. The Wrights Sugar Cure and Meat Smoke are advertised for sale by Bongers Bros.
A one act farce titled Female Masonry a la Lease will be staged Wednesday January 9 1924 at the Masonic Temple by Eastern Star officers. Admission for adults 25 cents and children 15 cents. J D Young and wife visited Fontanelle to see their daughter Mrs C H McDermott. Comforters with three pounds of cotton offered at 4 45. Dr G M Adair returned from Rochester Minnesota with patient Louis Vieper for Mayo Hospital exam and treatment. Mrs Maude Davies formerly of Anita injured in Spokane auto crash has been moved home while her husband remains in hospital.
Misses Dorothy Dinsmore and Florence Rickel received a cordial invitation to perform violin and piano duets at a recent musical hosted in Rev. A. C. Jacobs church in Tennant Iowa.
Fred Richter and his family who moved to Sac City recently, where he works in a garage, spent Christmas in Anita and Viota with the households of C. O. Gipple and Wm. Richter.
The Record requests subscribers who move to promptly inform the office so mail reaches them. A post card will obtain any missing paper numbers.
The C. O. Z. Club was entertained at Mrs. A. B. Stone's home Thursday with a twelve o'clock dinner and a musical program. Guest of honor was Eva Supplee of Linden Iowa, a former resident.
The body of Mrs. Adelaide Stein Metz who died in Blackfoot Idaho on Christmas day was brought to Atlantic on Saturday for funeral services and burial the next day. She had lived in Cass County for thirty years before moving to Blackfoot three years ago.
Mrs. A D Dean spent several days last week in Adair county accompanying her mother Mrs. W E Moore.
A corn exhibit and poultry show will be held in Massena from January 21 to 24 with prizes offered for top displays and best poultry.
Ernie Burke brought three carloads of choice cattle to the Omaha market on Monday and Tuesday to secure the best results. Bongers Bros promote this sale of smoke branded items and emphasize affordable family sizing.
The forecast notes a potential tempering of the cold spell if conditions allow with few objections. A twelve below reading suggests continued deep freeze but some moderation may occur as conditions ease.
Mrs D W Faulkner and Mrs Mary Steinmeta visited this week at the home of Mrs Maude Lantz near Cumberland, staying with Faulkner’s daughter.
Miss Mattie Butler a member of Coon Rapids teachers corps spent the week in the city visiting her sister Mrs B W Close.
Mrs. Mattie Morris from Idaho Falls Idaho visits Anita for a week. She is the daughter of James Sheley and sister of Mrs. C W Clardy and Fred M Sheley.
Fred Pieper came back Tuesday from Rochester Minnesota to join his brother Louis Pieper who is receiving special treatment at the Mayo Brothers hospital.
Miss Blanche Turner daughter of W C Turner formerly of Des Moines has gone to Kansas City Missouri to pursue a full course in stenography after attending Des Moines University during the past year.
Mr and Mrs J D Young entertained Christmas guests including the families of their sons in law George Pratt of Benton township and C H McDermott of Fontanelle. Dr W E Fish wife and daughter Arline were also present.
The United States Senate confirmed Ed L Newton for the Anita postmaster position for a four year term from the date of confirmation.
A reader argues that many Californians would choose to spend winter in Iowa due to superior weather, asserting the claim as a real fact rather than a boast.
Edwin Garside of Lincoln township has installed an up-to-date radio receiver and, by listening in, can follow happenings in the outside world from home.
Geo E Pawley and family of Lincoln Nebraska are guests this week of T E Root and wife and other relatives. Mr Pawley has lived in Lincoln the past year and works at the railway shops for a good salary.
From Redfield Iowa B F Garver encloses a four dollar check to pay subscription to the Record to May List 1925. He asks how the baby is and says all are just fine. He wishes a happy hearty prosperous New Year to Sherm and family.
Mary V. Perkins writes from Hurley South Dakota noting severe cold of twenty four degrees below zero after a spell of good weather. She mentions selling two dollars for her Record, her early week old chickens thriving, and continuing employment at the store. She wishes a Happy New Year to her friend.
A concise guide explains who must file federal income tax returns for 1923, the filing window January 1 to March 15, 1924, and where to file. It details the tax structure: four percent on net income over personal exemptions up to $4,000, eight percent on the excess, and surtax from 1 to 50 percent on higher incomes.
The Cass county authorities announce the drawing of the 1924 grand jury and the January term petit jury by the County Clerk Recorder and Auditor. Names span multiple towns including Massena Atlantic Benton Grove Brighton and Lincoln with numerous jurors listed for service. Attorney at law settlement of estates and general law practice are noted as part of official notices.
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