Osen and Harris Cal lers in Record Notes
F H Osen served as a Record caller on Monday and Frank E Harris did so on Saturday, with both appearing in the local notice of newspaper staff activities.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
5
Mrs C E Thomas Visits Omaha Friend For Treatment
Mrs C E Thomas spent a few days in Omaha visiting Mrs C M Vohs who is there for a time receiving special treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Thomas
Omaha
C. M. Vohs
Fernie Calkins Learns Newspaper Making Challenges
Fernie Calkins visited the Record office on Wednesday to see how papers are produced amid difficulties and pressures. He observed the production process and the effort behind every issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie C. Calkins
Black buys new International truck for oil deliveries
F. A. Black, local manager for Standard Oil Company, has purchased a new International truck to make gas and oil deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Black
Standard Oil Company
Miss Edna Bowling and Madeline Reynolds Visit Anita
Miss Edna Bowling of Bloomfield Iowa spent Sunday in Anita with Miss Madeline Reynolds. The two are roommates at Des Moines University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bowling
Bloomfield
Iowa
Anita
Madeline Reynolds
Des Moines University
J A Ellis Stays in Anita For Spring Painting Work
J A Ellis will remain in Anita through spring and early summer to perform papering decorating and all kinds of painting tasks for local homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ellis
Anita
Mrs Morris Leaves Boise for Idaho Homecoming
Mrs. Mattie Morris ends a several week visit with her father James Sheley and siblings Fred M. Sheley and Mrs. Co. W. Clardy. She returns to her home in Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Morris
James Sheley
Fred M. Sheley
Co. W. Clardy
Boise
Idaho
Fire damages Des Moines job printing shop of D H Scott
The job printing establishment of D H Scott in Des Moines was damaged by fire and water to about 5600 dollars. Mr Scott is a former editor and owner of the Griswold American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.H. Scott
Des Moines
Scott
The
Griswold American
Mud and Main Street in Anita Flanked by Thaw
As January warms, Anita residents recall the hard winter mud along Main Street from the west corporation line to Evergreen Cemetery where vehicles and foot travelers slogged through deep muck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Main Street
West Corporation
Evergreen Cemetery
Cemetery Ladies Elect 1924 Officers at Hook Home
The Ladies' Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at Mrs. Walter Hook's home. Officers were re-elected for 1924: President Mrs. B D Forshay, Vice President Mrs. Mary Smither, Treasurer Mrs. W E Fish, Secretary Mrs. Walter Hook. Executive Committee members include Mrs. E E Hyde and others. Ed M McLaughlin was re-elected Cemetery Sexton for 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Walter Hook
B. D. Forshay
Mary Smither
W. E. Fish
Water Hook
E. E. Hyde
J. L. Carey
F. D. Joy
Vera B. Hook
Andrew Weigand
Mattie Jenkins
Ed. M. McLaughlin
Local Record Callers Visit and Guests Visit Anita
Mrs. G. E. Herrick was a Record caller Thursday. Nelse Johnson called at the Record office Friday. Mrs. J. M. Soper and sons Vernon and Kenneth McCord spent Sunday in Anita as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelse Johnson
Wanted Yearling or Two year old Steers Nearby
Help wanted ad seeks 100 head of yearling or two year old steers. Contact Ernie Burke at phone 90 or visit 51-1r for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Burke
Businessman Stager Retains Anita Stay After Sale
Frank W. Stager has decided to remain in Anita after selling his cafe to J. L. Stalcup and will pursue another line of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Stager
J. L. Stalcup
Anita
Vacant Houses in Anita Nearing Occupancy
There are fewer vacant dwelling houses in Anita than weeks ago and prospects rise that every remaining unit will soon be occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Ladies Cemetery Association Plans Memorial Day Meals
At their annual meeting on Saturday afternoon the Ladies' Cemetery Association arranged to serve dinner and supper in the Odd Fellows' Building on Memorial day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Odd _ Fellows
Anita Poultry Shipments Amid Surplus Quality Maintains
Despite large poultry shipments from Anita in the last three months the surrounding country holds a healthy surplus and the meat quality remains fine for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Miss Alberta Coleman Guest of Miss Nettie Steinmetz
Miss Alberta Coleman of Omaha visited her friend Miss Nettie Steinmetz. The two women were former roommates during their nurses training course years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Coleman
Omaha
Nettie Steinmetz
Ray Workman Transferred From Arita Station to Valley Junction
Ray Workman, longtime at Arita Station of the Rock Island Railway, has been transferred to Valley Junction. The move offers a more attractive job and a healthy salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Workman
Arita
Rock Island Railway Company
Valley Junction
Combination Sale at Ten Cent Feed Barn Anita Iowa
A combination sale will be held at the Ten Cent Feed Barn in Anita Iowa on Saturday February 2 1924. Auctioneers Barber and Dean announce horses cattle shoats implements and other articles for sale starting promptly at 1 30 o'clock P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Iowa
P.M. Barber & Dean
Installing soda fountain at Rexall Drug Store
Leo Aoengers of the Rexall Drug Store was in Des Moines last week to arrange the new soda fountain. Equipment and supplies were hauled from Des Moines by truck, and favorable road conditions and weather aided the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Aoengers
Rexall Drug Store
Des Moines
Declamatory Contest Entries Vie For Final Round
Local entrants have passed preliminaries under Mrs Biggs and face a closed door audition to select twelve finalists for the Unique Theatre final on Wednesday February 6 at 7 46 PM. Contestants cover voice unknown speaker drama humor and patter with selection titles and performers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Local People Noted in Quiet Week of News
Mrs. Ben Bell is slowly recovering from a severe attack of lagrippe. Mrs. Bessie M. Ward was an Atlantic visitor Monday. John Wahe and wife spent Sunday at the home of Grandma Wahe in Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ben Bell
Lagrippe
Bessie M. Ward
Atlantic
John Wahe
Grandma Wahe
Adair
Amber Steinmetz Welcoming Caller at Record Office
Amber Steinmetz served as a welcome caller at the Record office on Thursday, assisting visitors and guiding new arrivals through the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber Steinmetz
Record Office
Hettinger Among Callers at Rec ord Office Saturday
Chas Hettinger joined numerous Saturday callers at the Rec ord office, adding to a busy day of inquiries and registrations.
John C Kelley Among Veterans Stricken by Illness
John C. Kelley, an old Civil War veteran, has been seriously ill during the past week and is reported in fragile health by family and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Kelley
Record Callers Visit Local Office
Mrs. T. A. Crozier Mrs. G. E. Herrick and daughter were record callers Saturday. W. C. McCrory of Lincoln township was a caller at the Record office Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Crozier
G. E. Herrick and
W. C. McCrory
Lincoln Township
She Does My Petticoat Show In Sunlit Standings
A fragmentary poetic dialogue hints at embarrassment over a petticoat visible in sunlight. The lines contrast a female speaker asking about modesty with a male third person commentary on visibility in bright light.
Local Visitors and Kensington Event Noted
Fred Steinke of Atlantic visited Anita with his son on Wednesday. Mrs. FE B Luman and daughter Lela Darrow called at the Record office on Saturday. The Royal Neighbors plan a Kensington Friday afternoon at Mrs Glen Millard's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Steinke
Atlantic
Anita
FE. B. Luman
Lela Darrow
Record Office
Kensington
Glen Millard
Farmers Coop Shipped Three Cars of Hogs Monday
The Farmers' Coop dispatched three rail cars loaded with hogs on Monday, detailing the shipment size and timing for regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Coop
Letts Bank Retires From General Business Activity
A Letts Iowa bank has withdrawn from its broad business activities last week ending involvement in general commerce. The action reduces local financial services and could affect nearby customers and small businesses relying on its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Iowa
Mrs Calkins Visits Record Office longtime reader
Mrs day C Calkins, a longtime friend and constant reader of the old home paper, stopped by the Record office on Saturday. She has followed the paper since Ring was a pup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day C. Calkins
Delegates Report on Grain Dealers Convention
J M Garside and H C Stone report a very interesting and profitable meeting at Magon City where delegates from the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company represented the city at the Iowa Grain Dealers state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Garside
H. C. Stone
Magon City
Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company
Iowa
Manhattan Oil Company Sells Griswold Holdings
The Manhattan Oil Company disposed of tanks buildings and other holdings at Griswold. Mrs Donohoe hosted the Knot A Kare Club on Wednesday afternoon. D C Reed served as Record caller on Thursday renewing the subscription to the home paper for 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Oil Company
Griswold
D. R. Donohoe
Knot-A-Kare” Club
D. C. Reed
Rhoads Move Into Vacated Ed Bell Residence
Frank Rhoads and his family have relocated to the house recently vacated by Ed Bell and his family, confirming a change of occupancy at the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rhoads
Ed Bell
Farm Hands Demand Surges Amid Tight Labor Market
The article notes an unusual demand for farm hands this year and examines whether available labor can meet the heightened need. Experts warn of potential shortfalls as growers seek seasonal workers to handle planting and harvest tasks.
Mrs Martin Christensen Hosts Mothers Club Meeting
Mrs Martin Christensen entertained the Mothers Club at her home Friday afternoon, hosting members for a social gathering and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christensen
Mothers’ Club
Record Office Offers Choice Bargains On Residence Property
If you want to buy a residence property, call at the Record office. We have a number of choice bargains.
Lafe Parker Buys Walnut Street Cafe In Town
Lafe Parker has purchased the Walnut Street Cafe from C. P. Smith and took possession this week. He plans to enlarge the stock and serve meals short orders and lunch with a fine line of confectionery cigars tobacco and popular soft drinks to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Parker
Walnut Street Cafe
C. P. Smith
Ice crop prospers amid ideal growing weather
The article notes exceptionally favorable weather aiding the growth and harvesting of a premier quality ice crop, signaling strong prospects for a productive season.
Sudden Thursday Night Freeze Shuts Down Roads
A sharp temperature drop Thursday night caused immediate freezing and widespread busts. Officials warned residents to stay indoors as infrastructure and pipes faced damage and crews worked to assess hazards and begin repairs.
Publication Deadline for Record Items Tightened
Notices should reach this office by Monday or early Tuesday morning to ensure publication in the current week.
Notice to Bidders for Lubricating Oils
Sealed bids for lubricating oils for trucks and tractors will be received at the county auditor's office until 1 30 o'clock P M February 4 1924.
Wall Paper Season Opens At Anita Drug Co
New wall paper season begins as Anita Drug Co invites customers to call and view their line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Drug CO
Deeming Family To Move Next Month To White Residence
Roy W. Deeming of the Record and his family will relocate to the William White residence opposite the Congregational Church on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Deeming
The
Record
Wm. White
Congregational Church
Burke Family Attends D A R Installation Banquet
Ernie Burke his wife and two sons Raymond and Gail, with Mrs A Bellenseifer of Wiota, attended Mrs Thomas Burkes home in Atlantic and joined the Daughters of America installation ceremony followed by a banquet at the Park Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Burke
Raymond
Gail
A. Bellenseifer
Wiota
Thomas Burke
Atlantic
The
Daughters of America
Park Hotel
Sealed Bid for Nails Opens in County Office
Sealed bids for nails including 25 kegs in quantities 60D 50D 16D 20 10D will be received at the county auditor’s office until 2 30 p M February 4 1924. JENNIE M WARD County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M. Ward
Fire damages Grinnell dwelling from defective chimney
Mrs. H. T. Chapin's dwelling in Grinnell suffered considerable fire damage caused by a defective chimney. No injuries are reported. The incident prompted investigation by local authorities and fire crews were dispatched to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Chapin
Grinnell
Frank Barber and the Cream Incident
A humorous anecdote describes Frank Barber battling a five gallon can of pure cream that defeats words and risers of language. The piece hints at dramatic consequences if the incident is disclosed and suggests restraint in discussing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barber
Stop That Cough Rexall Drops Ad from Bingers Bros
An old advertisement promotes Rexall Pure Hourhound or Wild Cherry Drops to stop coughing as a product from Bingers Bros. The brief copy presents a simple, direct offer typical of early 20th century drugstore notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Bongers Bros
Attorneys Ziegler and Holton Attend District Court
Attorneys H. P. Ziegler and Ez. B. Holton have been in attendance at district court this week, looking after the interests of their clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Ziegler
Ez. 8. Holton
District Court
Grinnell Visitor Dan Umbenhauer Stops in Des Moines
Dan S. Umbenhauer of Grinnell and former Anita businessman spent Friday in the city to handle business matters and greet old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan S. Umbenhauer
Grinnell
Anita
Crozier Family Delayed by Weather Reaches Funeral
Weather and road blockades prevented Wm. Crozier of Whitewood South Dakota from reaching Anita in time to attend the funeral services for his father the late Thornton A. Crozier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Crozier
Whitewood
South Dakota
Anita
Thornton A. Crozier
Farmer Profits and Nest Egg From Local Crops
A Mitchell county farmer cleared 40000 on land planted to onions. Another farmer sold ginseng roots from thirty four acres for 29409 and has enough remaining to push crop value to 51400 with seed valued at 22000 as a nest egg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County
Enogh
James Cooper Leaves Corning Farm for Caes County Return
James Cooper, who has farmed near Corning the past two years, has disposed of his interests there and will return to Caes county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cooper
Corning
Caes County
Crozier Leases Farm in Lincoln Township as Temple Family Vacates
Byron Crozier has leased the Dy. C. FE. Harry farm in Lincoln township, soon to be vacated by W. W. Temple man and family, who have lived there for a number of years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Crozier
Lincoln Township
W. W. Templeman
Ladies' Aid Society Hosts Kensington Gathering
Forty members attended a Kensington meeting at the home of Mrs. E. C. Dorsey on Thursday afternoon. A twelve o'clock dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
E. C. Dorsey
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Mrs Sheley Mourns Deaths in Train Collision Near Ackley
Mrs. Fred M. Sheley heads to Montezuma after learning her brother Benjamin Smith and his wife were killed when an Illinois Central passenger train struck their car near Ackley Iowa on Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Sheley
Montezuma
Iowa
Benjamin Smith
Ackley
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Anita Bank
Leon G. Voorhees
H. C. Faulkner
A. R. Robinson
H. V. Millhollin
Mildred Lamborn
F. H. Osen
Frank E. Harris
G. E. Herrick
Hayes’ Corn Planters
Farmers’ Supply Co
Clardy & Shelby
Anita, Iowa
Voice of
Armenia
Bertha Kirkham
Anita East
Wandering Jew
Louise Pletcher
John Brown
James Foote
Morris McEldowney
the Violin
Dorothy Dinsmore
Patsey
Dora Rupperle
James McEldowney
Genevieve Shannon
Ruth Welton
Ruggles
Virginia Deeming
Dorothy
Evelyn Dean
Wenonah Forshay
Beulah Long
Marian Galiher
Pluppy
Louise Trumbull
Chas. Hettinger
Lee
Atlantic, Iowa
Dr. Hess
Forshay
Insurance Agency
Life Insurance
John
Ane
Mens
John Smithman
Smithman
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