New Rock Island General Manager C W Jones Honored
The Rock Island System promotes C W Jones to general manager of the Des Moines division. From office boy in Mitchellville to train dispatcher, Jones rises through operator and agent roles, earning broad praise for his knowledge and service. The Record notes his years of faithful work, his friendly nature, and his two grown sons progressing in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jones
Rock Island System
Des Moines
Charlie
Jones
Rock Island Railway Co
Mitchellville
Iowa
Charlie’’ Jones
Gift
Rock Island
Anita
Billy
Westlake
Frank Bradley
Fairbury
Nebraska
Lehman
Bill
Axtell
H. P. Bills
Record
Thinning Out the Ranks in Anita Public Schools
Cupid has been mowing a wide swath, and many vacancies will open in the Anita public schools at the end of the current year. The exact names and reasons are not given, but expect changes to follow standard procedure.
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Cupid
Anita
Hoyle
Precaution Against Fires In Neighboring Towns
The article notes Extra has had no fire in over four years and authorities strictly enforce chimney inspections. Defective chimneys are condemned and ordered repaired or rebuilt promptly. It suggests Anita adopt the rule to reduce fires during this season.
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Extra
Anita
Former Cass Co. Man Dead in Lawton Oklahoma
W H Peters a former Atlantic resident and long time dry goods salesman for A Ta Bostedo Son Slaughter Bros and Moorshell Bros died at his Lawton Oklahoma home Tuesday of last week Funeral services were held at his daughter Mrs A J Harveys home. He was born February 7 1843 in Rhineback New York and lived in Iowa until twelve years ago when he moved to Oklahoma He was a church member for forty five years He leaves a wife three daughters and two sons and a brother in Fort Collins Colorado
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W. H. Peters
Atlantic
A. Ta. Bostedo & Son
Slaughter Bros
Moorshell Bros
Lawton
Oklahoma
A. J. Harvey
R. C. McCoy
Congregational Church
Spicer
Christian Church
Rhineback
N. Y
Iowa
A. J. Harveys
L. A. Wyatt
Oxlxhoma
Ed. L. Schmidt
Scotts Bluff
Nebraska
Fran. Peters
Vancouver
B.C
John H. Peters
Minneapolis
Peters
M. L. Jenkins
Anita
Fort Collins
Colorado
Plenty Grounds for Divorce
Mrs. Mary M Patterson asks the district court for a divorce from her husband S F Patterson after alleging she was struck knocked down and had her nose broken. She seeks to resume her maiden name and asks for household furniture and other property the court may award from the ranch.
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Mary M. Patterson
District Court
Patterson
Revival Series to Be Led by Rev Chas Goff at Methodist Church
Beginning February 22 or March 1 Rev Chas R Goff will lead four revival series at the Methodist Church. The evangelist is described as a young man of extraordinary ability who has conducted some of the region's most successful meetings. Services open to all denominations with the aim to clearly present Gospel messages for all listeners. Fuller details to follow.
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Chas R. Goff
Methodist Church
Goff
Yooung Iain
Additions to the Bear Cat Dance Attract Attention
The Record’s sporty editor notes new moves like buzzard-flop calf-canter boll weevil wiggle and Texas Tom are added to the bear cat list. He avoids lessons to prevent adopting the habit or risking injury.
Dexter appointsGeo A. Crane as postmaster
Geo A Crane is named postmaster at Dexter. Mrs Nancy Pierce returns to Scottsville Kansas after visiting her son O N Pierce and daughter H R Johnson. Mrs Pierce orders the RECORD sent to her Scottsville address for one year. She will stay informed on news of the old home town and vicinity.
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Nancy Pierce
Scottsville
Kansas
O. N. Pierce
H.R Johnson
Honest reader praises the RECORD in cheeky note
A subscriber sends a playful compliment to the RECORD, saying he respects the paper though not enamored with the editor. The message thanks the paper and ends with a polite sign off.
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Record
How Women Are Made In New Fangled Dresses
An Acorn editor argues that fashion reveals how women are formed and that modern dresses make the process obvious to all observers. The piece notes public belief in fashion’s clarity and frames it as plain truth.
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Oakland Acorn
Lawrence Deming Theatre Company at Worthing Opera House
The Lawrence Deming Theatre Company staged a three night engagement at Worthing's opera house last week. The twelve member troupe impressed with high theatrical talent and pleasing performances and return dates are scheduled for March with hopes of packed houses each night. The company offers popular plays and special features designed to attract audiences.
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Lawrence Deming Theatre Company
Worthing
Nickie Richter Buys 160 Acre J H Lanny Farm
Nickie Richter purchases the J. H. Lanny farm of 160 acres for 195 dollars, with possession March 1. His son Luis will move in and dig up a large amount of gold dollars. The Sanny farm sale is touted as a top real estate bargain.
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Nickie Richter
J. H. Lanny
Luis Richter
Sanny
Richter
Nickie
Candidates for Anita postmaster amid political contest
Immense quantities of dope and a pending postmaster appointment for Anita under the Wilson administration spark a Democratic contest. Prominent figures named include S. W. Clark A. D. Jean J. L. Carey J. D. Young Frank White and Miss Vera Hook with the current term expiring January 1915.
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Anita
Wilson
Mang
W. Clark
A. D. Jean
J. L. Carey
J. D. Young
Frank White
Vera Hook
Democrat Party
Lady manager picture show leads in film era
Miss Manzie Robison, manager for Elbert and Getchell's Majestic, oversees lighting, wiring, heating and bill posting for fourteen men. She can operate the projector in emergencies, a rare feat for women in theaters, having previously worked as a theater manager in New Mexico and as a ticket seller at Des Moines Bercher Theatre.
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Anita
Mabel Robison
J. F. Robison
Lincoln Township
The
Des Moines Daily News
Manzie Robison
Elbert & Getchell
Majestic
Miss Robison
New Mexico
Bercher
Des Moines
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Rock Island Lines
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Rercorp
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Corrinne
Canada
W. M. Smith
Kalona
Cass CO
M. E
Great Majestic Ane
Majesticia
Calne Reputation
Penta
L. R. Galiher
CQO
Geo. A. Crane
Dexter
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A. H. Mountain
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