Racket Couple, Folded into Guthrie Center Visit
J. W. Holmes and wife spent Sunday with their son Glen and family in Guthrie Center. Frank Bontrager and Lake Bear spent three days in Des Moines attending the Fordson Tractor school of instruction, reporting an interesting session. Ladies’ Chamoisne de Gloves priced at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Holmes
Guthrie Center
Glen
Frank Bontrager
Lake Bear
Des Moines
Fordson ‘Tractor
Dentist Dr L R Eller in Anita area
Mrs S W Clark entertained her Club members yesterday. John C Johnson of Des Moines visited Anita and nearby areas this week. J Smith sold his residence in South Anita to Geof W Marsh for 82100.00, sale arranged by S C Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Clark
J. Smith
South Anita
Geof W. Marsh
S. C. Turner
Duroc Jersey Sow Sale Is Held At Stuart
Jas D McDermott attends a public sale of pure bred Duroc Jersey sows at Stuart and buys three fine specimens. Also Linen Stevens crash towels offered 22 to 25 cents a yard. Mrs R D Vernon travels to Hannah North Dakota then Des Moines and St Paul visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. D. McDermott
Stuart
Stevens
R. D. Vernon
Hannah, N. D
Zeta Hoyenga
Des Moines
E.S. Hoyt
St. Paul
Wm. G. Nelson
Closing Out Sale Moves Family to Anita on February 24
Jos Ryd will hold a closing out sale February 24 and relocate his family to Anita after purchasing the Taylor residence on Rose Hill Avenue. Henry Houck has been under treatment this week by the Doctor. Evangeline Blakesley from Gowrie Iowa, daughter of C. M. Blakesley, replaces Edna Fisher as Anita post office assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Houck
Jos Ryd
Anita
Taylor
Rose Hill
Evangeline Blakesley
C. M. Blakesley
Gowrie
Lowa
Edna Fisher
Hansen Family Surprised by Neighborly Welcome in Keithsburg
Ross Lewis returns from Keithsburg Illinois as Perfection Oil Heaters advertise odorless heat. Everett Hansen and family are greeted with a joyful old fashioned gathering at Arthur Fairholm's with dinner baskets and a leather rocker gift. R. F. Parmley returns from Des Moines with wife after city visit for treatment. Corduroy pants offered at 2.49 in THE RACKET.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hansen
Arthur Fairholm
Tle Hansen
Mr. Fairholm
Mrs. Hansen
Des Moines Man Visits Anita Friends and Family
John C. Johnson of Des Moines spends the week in Anita visiting relatives and friends and was a caller at the RECORD office Tuesday. He reports his sister Miss Emma Johnson is in ill health and may spend weeks or months in Colorado for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Johnson
Des Moines
Anita
Miss.Emma
Colorado
John
Ilinois Central Railroad
Casey
St. Louis
Patrick Casey
Mr. Casey
Letters From France and A Laughing Irishman
A WWI letter from Roy W. Deeming describes life in France with mild shrapnel fear and a missing comrade. A long aside on conservation, temper, and a humorous Irish railroad tale follow, reflecting morale and civilian humor amid war.
Letter from Mr and Mrs Moreland Grant City Missouri
Mr and Mrs O G Moreland write from Grant City Missouri to a friend Sherm. They report good crop yields with sixty bushels per acre on bottom land but cane damaged by three hot days. They mention selling gallons of something at 1.25 per gallon and delaying sending it until buckwheat pancakes ripen. They seek grain rent options for 3 to 5 years and note potential sale of their place for a $20 per acre gain. They reference a Missour Ballet record and hope to visit before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm
Missouri
Mail From the Front: A Soldier's Letter Home
Carrie L Harris writes from France describing rough terrain with grape patches and rock filled soil, oxen replaced by horses, and early fall plowing. She notes food, rain back home, distant gunfire, French villages, and concerts by the band amid war. She mentions Allied cooperation and hopes the war ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Tawa
England
Iowa
France
Ingland
Carrie L. Harris
65Th Art
Am. Ex. F
ZIEGLER & ZIEGLER LAWYERS AND LOCAL NOTES
Ziegler and Ziegler advertise collections and probate practice in all courts. Mrs Lela Becker assists in the Wiota bank. Mrs Andrew Johnson has been seriously ill the past week. Ted Bell and Sam Wood bought two purebred sons at 1600 dollars each amid pork price talk. Mrs D S Biggs moved to Griswold hoping Davy Biggs will return from France soon. The late Henry Johnson who died aboard ship en route to France had a ten thousand dollar government life policy payable to his sister Anna Johnson of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Bell
Sam Wood
Wiota
Henry Johnson
France
Anna Johnson
Des Moines
Local residents plan moves and visits this week
Ed M. Blakesley and his wife of Wiota visited the city on Thursday evening. J. T. Smith and family expect to move to Barnes Wyoming about March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed M. Blakesley
Wiota
City
J. Smith
Barnes
Wyoming
Ernie Miller to Hold Public Sale and Move to Town
The Miller family announces Ernie Miller will conduct a public sale soon and relocate to town. Chas Schaake and family are recovering from an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Miller
Chas Schaake
Lake Bear Returns From Des Moines Trip
Bennie Ehle leases Ernie Miller farm 40 acres northeast of Zsnila. Lake Bear completed a business trip to Des Moines on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Bear
Des Moines
Bennie Ehle
Ernie Miller
Zsnila
Atlantic man visits city on business
Henry Frank of Atlantic was in the city on business last week. Charlie Baier called last week and renewed a subscription to the home paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frank
Atlantic
Charlie Baier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita Bank
John C. Voorhees
Leon G. Voorhees
L. R. Eller
Galiher Building
Pratt & Naylor
Anita, Town
Lee Pratt & Naylor
Tornado Insurance
Vogue Hat Shop
Ross Lewis
Keithsburg, Illinois
Perfection
K Tae Rackett
R. F. Parmley
C. F. Strutz
the Tailor
PVT
Roy W. Deeming
Clyde White
Field Signal Battalion
Co. C
P.O
MR. and Mrs. Moreland
Grant City
Carry L. Harris
MR. Myrers
Ziegler & Ziegler Lawyers
Lela Becker
Wiota Bank
Andrew Johnson
D. S. Biggs
Griswold
Davy” Biggs
Citizens’ Savings Bank
B.D. Eqrsbay
D. R. Forshay
Wm. R. Spence
L. E. Roe
E. Winter
R.B. Robison
Katie Galiher
Aesistant
Lee K. Nichols
Insurance Department
Abe Martin
Rasmussen’s Cafe
Kisser
Kissheel Trucks
Chas. Jewett
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