Obituary for Mrs Mary M Bontrager of Atlantic Iowa
Mary M Bontrager born Anita Iowa May 12 1887 died January 14 1928 at home in Atlantic Iowa at age 40 years 8 months 2 days from pneumonia. Survived by parents Gr John Mallory and Mrs Mallory three daughters LaVerne Opal Frede Mae one sister Mrs Nellie st and in laws Frank Bontroger. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 PM Anita Christian Church Elder Wayne Greene officiating with burial Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Bontrager
John H. Mallory
Anita
Iowa
Atlantic
Mrs. Bontrager
Anita and
Viciney
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Nelliest
Frank Bontroger
Faith
Anita Christian Church
Wayne Greene
Evergreen Cemetery
Beatrice Woman Sends Record Fund and Yearly Greetings
Mrs. Seaborn Moore of Beatrice Nebraska mails a $2.00 fund check for the Record for 1928. She notes many new names and aging friends, recalls a January cold snap with 18 degrees below zero, and mentions Brother Millard’s illness and Mr Moore’s death twelve years ago. Best wishes for a prosperous year are extended.
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California
Florida
Millard
Mr. Moore
Be advised on a self-proclaimed cure by Dr C V Beaver
A patient recounts long use of a pill-based treatment for bilious fever starting at age twelve. Dr C V Beaver claims expertise from 1880s training and broad travels to study cures, offering to treat appendicitis or colitis with lifelong personal clinics and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Kansas City
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Oregon
California
Rumbaugh
Hawleyville
Hepburn
Mrs. Eneix Undergoes Major Operation In Iowa
Former Anita resident Roy H. Eneix's wife, now of Eagle Grove Iowa, was hospitalized for a major operation. She is recovering satisfactorily after a critical condition. She is the daughter of the late H. C. Bangham and wife of Roy H. Eneix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Eneix
Anita
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Eneix
H. C. Bangham
How to Go Broke in Farming Says Old Tennessee Advice
A satirical piece from The Weekly Colorado Beet Grower summarizes ten rules to ruin a farm. It mocks outdated practices such as monoculture, ignoring soil health, and overborrowing, urging readers to avoid cooperation and reckless cash purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Tennessee Experiment Station
Union
Welcome New Year Greeting From Daisy Cochran
Daisy Duff Cochran of Marshfield Wisconsin sends thanks for the Record and notes severe winter weather with heavy snow but roads opening. She reports good health, warm regards, and best wishes for the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy D
Porter and Martha White renew old home paper
Porter and Martha White of Sherm Alda Nebraska enclose a post office order for $2.00 to renew the old home paper for another year. The couple has been away from Anita for twenty five years, yet the familiar paper remains appealing.
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Mrs
Porter White
Porter
Martha White
Anita
Record for Another Year Enclosed From Mrs Suplee and Perry
In letters from Linden Iowa and Hastings Nebraska readers, Mrs H J Suplee encloses $2 for another year of The Anita Record and J E Perry from RFD No 4 Hastings Nebraska also sends a $2 check for a subscription. They wish the newspaper continues weekly and extend New Year greetings.
Old Sam Petty Letter From 1928 Mentioned in Note
A fragment from 1928 mentions Jim Clark visiting on New Year’s Day and reports he is doing fine. The note is signed by Sam Petty at 1125 Rose Street Burbank California and references a postoffice money order for $2.00 for a record.
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Jim Clark
Jim
Grant Township Trustees Meet to Receive Road Superintendent Bids
The Grant Township Board in Cass County Iowa will hold a regular meeting at the Farmers' Coop Anita on Monday February 6 at 2 PM. Bids for Township Road Superintendent position available for east or west half or entire year with or without team. All certified bills and legal matters will be addressed. The board may reject any bids.
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Board of Trustees
Grant Township
Cass County
Iowa
Farmers’ Coop
Anita
Business traveler J. L. Stalcup visits Anita region
Des Moines businessman J. L. Stalcup, longtime Anita resident and traveling salesman for the Des Moines Saddlery Co., was in the city last week attending business matters and visiting many friends across southwestern Iowa and adjacent Nebraska and Missouri.
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J. L. Stalcup
Des Moines
Anita
Joe
Des Moines Saddlery Company
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting and Install Officers
The Pythian Sisters met Monday night with newly elected and installed officers in their places. After the business session a luncheon was served by the committee and the evening was spent playing pinochle and bridge.
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Pythian Sisters
Glen Steinmetz
H. R. Redburn
Chas. W. Clardy
Wm. L. Anderson
Grant Township Farm Bureau Meeting Notice
The Grant Township Farm Bureau will meet at the railroad school house district No. 6 east of Anita on Wednesday January 25 at 8 00 PM. The ladies are requested to bring either sandwiches or cookies.
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Farm Bureau
Grant Township Farm Bureau
Anita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marrage
Ira F
Bontrager
Eastern Star
Royal Neighbors
Rebekah
Atlantic, Iowa
Mrs. Seaborn Moore
Box
Beatrice, Nebraska
Sherm
J. C. Quinby
Memory
Taylor County
Doctor Rumbaugh
C. V. Beaver, M. D
Anita Girl
Business and
Connecticut Mutual Life
H. Stone
Agt
M. M. Gammon Chiropractor
Citizens’ Bank
C. H. Johnson
Kodak Films
Kodaks
Mail
F. M. Alexander
Harold P. Ziegler
H. E. Campbell
Campbell Building
Masonic Temple
Earl
Holton
C. E. Harry
G. M. Adair
Citizens’ State Bank
Earl C. Montgomery
Fulton Bok
Daisy Duff
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Alda
H. J. Suplee
Linden, Iowa
J. ED. Perry
RFD
Hastings
Anita Record
J. E. Perry
Sam
Rose Street
Burbock, California
Sher
Sam Petty
Grant Township Trustees’ Meeting
Atlantic Auto
R. E. McFarland
P. O
Miller’s Market
Anita Bank
Anita, Iowa
U. S
Total
Harry C. Faulkner
BUICK
F. O. B. Flint
Mich
Shaffer & Christensen
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