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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

12

A Paradise for Birds Grows Through Legislative Struggle

The article notes seven years of effort to protect game birds, aiming to remove meadowlark and robin from the protected list. It cites scarce birds, scientific study by Audubon Society and state fish and game commission, and mentions Gretchen L. Libby’s role. Bird walks and lectures at the Chamber of Commerce invite enthusiasts.

Audubon Society State Fish and Game Commission Gretchen L. Libby Chamber of Commerce

Interesting Experiments In Photographing Birds

Mrs Myers describes her Audubon society work and a remarkable bird picture collection. From a library window she shows a garden table camera setup and patient images capturing intimate views of California feathered visitors including a charming wren.

California Audubon Society

Congressman Green appoints Edwin Peken to West Point cadetship

Congressman Green selects Edwin Peken of Atlantic for a cadetship at West Point. Peken is described as an exceptionally bright young man.

Congressman Green Edwin ©. Peken Atlantic West Point Has. Zike R. A. Zike Veterinary College Kansas City

Grant Township residents named for January juries

N. W. Way of Lincoln and Chas Spry of Grant townships have been drawn as grand jurors for the January term. E. H. Parrish Tom Reed and Vern Calkins, all of Grant township, will serve on the trial jury.

N. W. Way Lincoln Chas. Spry Grant Townships E. H. Parrish Tom Reed Vern Calkins Grant Township

Ladies Literary Club to Meet After Noon at Library

The Ladies' Literary Club holds its regular meeting Thursday afternoon at the Library followed by a social hour with light refreshments. The O B E S held their annual installation and banquet at the Masonic Temple Monday evening with about two hundred in attendance and a fine musical and literary program. Families of the Stars were invited.

Ladies’ Literary Club O. BE. S Masonic Temple

Evergreen Windbreaks for Sale at 25 Cents Each

About 6000 home grownEvergreens offered for windbreak planting. Selection priced at 25 cents per tree while supplies last. Contact G Miller for details and purchase location.

G. Miller

Cash Basis Discounts Offered by Val Wipgand

Realizing the cash purchaser should receive a discount the business adopts a cash basis. On all purchases of one dollar or more a five percent discount is allowed. If not sold for cash but paid within 60 days a four percent discount is allowed. All bills incur six percent interest after 60 days. Val. Wipgand.

Val. Wipgand

Plan for 1 mill levy to build permanent roads favored

The plan for a one mill levy to fund permanent roads in the state wins broad support. Auto owners push it, but farmers stand to gain most. the levy would not burden taxpayers and, if properly spent, would bring major benefits to the state. Northwood Anchor.

Northwood

Iowa Needs Permanent Roads Beyond King Drags

The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes that dragging roads is ineffective when farmers must neglect farm work to patrol dirt paths. It argues Iowa should advance to permanent roads county to county, starting from county seats, while mentioning local notices and residents around Anita and surrounding towns.

Iowa Waterloo Times-Tribune

Wheatleys to Join City Trip to Panama and Cuba

O O Wheatley of Anita vicinity visited the office and prepaid subscription credit for a year. He and his brother L W Wheatley of the north may accompany local men on a Panama and Cuba trip described as about a month long with segments on the isthmus and Cuba. The Wheatleys are noted as hard workers and deserving of the opportunity.

W. FE. Anderson Bekley Colorado Anderson Anita Oo. W. Wheatley Isthmus Cuba Atlantic News Telegraph

Call for Settlement of Accounts by Dr H B Campbell

A dated plea requests all unpaid accounts to be settled by January 1st 145 with cash or note. The message states the goal to close the books for the old year and begin the new with a clean slate and thanks patrons for their support.

Anita R Recordo Sample Distribution Aims Wide

Several hundred sample copies of the Anita R recordo are being mailed this week to households. The publishers intend one copy per family and urge recipients to subscribe by mail or in person to avoid extra postage costs.

Anita Post Office

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