Rural Improvement Club and subscription notes across states
Ed Anderson in Bosworth Missouri forwards a $1.50 money order for 1917 old home paper. Edna Worthing Scarlett asks for a copy of The Anita Record from December 21 1916 for the Rural Improvement Club secretary’s book. Mrs Seaborn Moore requests subscription push to January 1 1918. Weather mentions a big October snow, cold snaps, and improving roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckley
Colorado
Sherm
Anderson
Boswort
Missouri
Anita Record
Rural Improvement Club
Edna Worthing Scarlett
Shfrm
George's Wife letter from Marshfield in 1917
A dated note from Marshfield Missouri on January 19 1917 signed George's Wife addressed to the Anita RECORD editor. She reports weather near zero with little snow some rain and mentions settling debts and sending best wishes to the editor and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Missouri
Ozarks
Record
George
Sudden death of Mrs T P Lapham shocks Cumberland area
Sarah J Reddish born August 5 1854 in Park county Illinois died January 13 1917 near Cumberland Iowa aged 62 years 5 months 8 days after a sudden cough and collapse at home. She married T P Lapham August 22 1872 and leaves seven children four living two sisters three brothers and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at the Mills home conducted by Rev A Breeling with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Lapham
Valley Junction
Iowa
H.C. Lapham
Stanton
H. A. Paulsen
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Fern Blaylock
Denver
Colorado
Harriett Reddish
Mary Walker
Indianola
Emma Durham
Colfax
Sora Miller
Hegerman
Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
J. RB. Lapham
H. A. Lapham
H. A. Vaulea
J. and
L. W. Reddish
Cumberland Enterprise
Faithful farewell letter from Rev J H Young in Zybach Texas
A 1917 letter from Rev J H Young in Zybach Texas to a friend in Iowa describes Panhandle life with cattle ranches wind storms and distant social life. He notes plans to stay until March and his longing for Iowa yet praises a heavenly homeland without suffering or death. He shares faith, comfort from the Holy Ghost, and blessings for Anita and nearby communities. He expresses hope to meet again in the better land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zybach
Texas
Panhandle
Herfords
Iowa
Sherm
Anita
Jesus
J. AH. Young
Letter from Joan C. Johnson on January payment
From Joan C. Johnson of Greenfield, Lown, dated January 16, she encloses a check for the Arroro for another year, signed J C Johnson. The note accompanies a personal payment to a friend Sherman.
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Sherm
J.C. Johnson
Pasadena Letter From the Havers News of Growth and Family News
George and Mary Haver write from Pasadena California dated January 20 1917 noting a $3.00 draft to renew subscription to the Record to January 1914. They report frosty nights little frost damage, smudge pots used for orange groves, rainy week halting work, Los Angeles larger than San Francisco, Pasadena population growth and new manufacturing, four buildings on hand and more planned. They share family news two new grandchildren Hazel and Panny both boys making eight, Fanny to Washington DC for a government electrician post, greetings to Mrs Moors Boss and the Baby, and mention local figures Roy Taylor J W Denny Lew C Campbell and a glass shop at 48 tr McEvoy & Johnson.
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Sherm
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pasadena
Hazel
Panny
Fanny
Washington, D. C
Burkhart Writes From Mission Texas in 1917
John Burkhart sends a $3.00 check for the Record from Mission Texas dated January 16 1917. He asks for a statement and notes cabbage selling at a high price while he has only leaves to sell in March. He also comments on neighbors Charlie Ragan and Manny Kohl and mentions the Anita group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Texas
Sherm
Charlie Ragan
Manny Kohl
Anita Bunch
John Burkhart
Etheredge letter from Lindsay resident writes in 1921 note
Sammy Etheredge in Lindsay California sends a fund draft for 1.40 to pay for another year of the Record. He recalls a 16 year absence from Anita and plans to return January 3 1921 for the town’s fiftieth anniversary. Nellie and he enjoyed Christmas with son Cecil in Santa Rosa where Cecil remains in the newspaper business. The note mentions visitors Mrs Clarence Palmer and Leah Mary of Hantie, and Robi McCloud visiting from Michigan after settling his mother’s estate.
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Priend Sherm
Nellie
Cecil
Santa Rosa
Anita
S. W. Etheredge
Robi. McCloud
Michigan
Mrs.the Goodpasture
Christmas Gift Indicates Renewal Payment Twist
Charlie Stocking notes the paid recording time nears expiry and sends a two dollar Canadian bill to extend another year, hoping the regular weekly Sunshine feature keeps the home feel. He signs off with a cheeky nod to the familiar column.
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Sherm
Chas
Farm for Sale Near Anita Iowa 160 Acres
160 acres with improvements near Anita Iowa offered for sale at a bargain if purchased before March. Address inquiries to J L Carey Anita Iowa. The remainder is a compact, period voice notice with unrelated editorials about advertising and corporate price practices from local papers.
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Anita
Adress
J.L. Carey
Iowa
Church of Christ Ladies' Aid Meets and Revival Seeks Attendance
The Ladies' Aid meets all day Thursday with Mrs. McMullin. Revival begins Thursday evening. Sunday School at 10:00 A M with full attendance urged. Preaching at 11:00 A M by Rev James Teeters. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 P M themed Fruits of the Christian Endeavor Tree. World’s C E Day noted. Additional 1:30 P M sermon by the Evangelist. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid
Corey Dially
Congregational Church Notes for Next Week
The Congregational Church outlines its Sunday schedule with Bible school at 10:00 A M studying Reverence of Jesus for his Father's House. Worship at 11:00 A M with a sermon on Christian Freedom. Junior C E at 2:30 P M and Senior C E at 6:30 P M on Fruits of the Christian Tree. Evening song and gospel service led by the pastor on No Forgiveness Without Forgiveness. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 P M at Rav T H Kelley's home.
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Jesus
Rav
T. H
Kelley
First M. E. Church notes and district evangelism meetings
The First M. E. Church announces no prayer meeting this week and invites attendance at Evangelical Church services. Social hour planned next Sunday with dinner. Eight district group meetings on evangelism and benevolence, with key meetings in Adair February 1–2 and Stuart February 21–22. Bishops and a Missionary Secretary will address central meeting. follow up visits planned. Regular services next Sunday morning and evening welcome all. Also notes auto repairs at the bank corner and a Boone Iowa visitor in Anita.
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Evangelical Church
Adair
Stuart
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Ziegler & Ziegler Lawyers
C. E. Harry
Millard's
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C. V. Beaver
G. H. Deeming
Wilson Bros., Prop’s
Peter Scott, JR
E. M. Smith
R. A. Becker
Oluce
Carmens Bank
Yin
Ena Ny
Teyeay
RVING
Graim
Ed. Anderson
Mrs. Seaborn Moore
Beatrice
Nebraska
J. H. Young
Hell
Heaven
Joan C. Johnson
Greenfield
Lown
Boi
George and Mary Haver
California
Jearshal
Wilson
Bastile
Roy Taylor
J. W. Denny
Record Office
Lew C. Campbell
McEvoy & Johnson
E. S. Wolfer
Sammy
Etheredge
Lindsay
Clarence Palmer
Leah Mary
Hantie
John
Hunter
Charlie Stocking
Meyronne
Sask
Canada
Senate
District of Columbia
Avoca Journal-Herald
Standard Oil Company
Menlo Journal
Chas. Dewoolf
Fane Gorrell Stock Co
Luminais
Goldie Gorrell
Anita Opera House
Hadley’s
Wm. Folsom
George Smither
Clare Carey
S. G. Jowett
la Grippa
Mayme Wilburn
Wilkins Department
Des Moines
Pease
Robert Cryer
Lowa
Church OF Christ
J. Harold Fairly
Congregational Church Notes
H. J. Wilkins
M. E
R. W. Swick
B.A. Mast
Boone
George Warren
East
Mussena
Adulr News
Golden California
Golden State Limited
United States Mail
Colgeredo
Salt Lake
Rao
Rive
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