Local Red Cross finances and county work in Anita
A Cass County Red Cross update explains how funds are split between local and National chapters, with dues and gifts allocated to local expenses and to support boys at the front. The Atlantic secretary handles transfers, and Anita’s donations fund local goods and a planned Base Hospital Supply. The article also urges a Township Improvement League to clear rubbish along the Rock Island rail line near D. B. Harrison’s property and discusses Rock Island rail service improvements and broader remarks on German policy and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
Wasington
National Society
Cass County Red Cross
Atlantic
Cass County
Anita Red Cross
Cass County Board
Rock Island Railway
D. B. Harrison Place
S. A. Trimmer
Turkey Creek
Anita
Letter from Ida Biggs describes travels through Ohio
Ida Biggs writes from Anita to Fredrickstown Ohio about a 23 hour journey from Anita to Wooster in June 1917. She notes oil derricks, wheat country scenery, Munson's Knob hill, and local car types while recounting family ties, upcoming events, and visits to Shreve Akron Des Moines Tulsa Massena and Chautauqua work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Wooster
Ohio
Shreve
Papa
Very Latest Arrival at Voorhees Home
Relatives and friends congratulate Mr and Mrs Leon Voorhees on the birth of a baby boy on Saturday June 30 1917. Grandparents Senator John C Voorhees and Mrs, Mr Joe H Trimmer join in the joy as the new infant sleeps well and yells with nightly energy. Mother and child receive care and the household toasts to health wealth and prosperity. Chas Stonebraker becomes a new RECORD subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon G. Voorhees
John C. Voorhees
Joe H. Trimmer
John Coette Voorhees
Letters From Anita Residents Shape Community Spirit
Sherm F Myers in Anita REC ORD chronicles letters from former Anita residents now living elsewhere. The pieces show human life, shared experiences, and the newspaper’s role in connecting readers. A Des Moines letter writer praises the column as good newspaper instinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm F. Myers
Anita
Sherm
Chas. C. Pugh
Des Moines
Oil Meal at the Mill and Local Happenings
Local notes report Bernhard Ehle in Anita on Wednesday and Mrs. F E Cate returning to Chicago. Items mention Aldrich joining city water service, Jennie Martins new bungalow nearing completion, Stone family visiting Massena, Uncle John and Mother Aldrich in the country, Kellaway auto trip to Winterset, and a club gathering hosted by Mrs Hook. Also references to Oil Meal promotions at the mill and multiple visits by residents across Anita, Grinnell, Atlantic, Stuart, and Pennsylvan ia, with various relatives and social calls noted.
Blue Laws Enforce Quiet Sunday Across Anita
The town enforces a blue law order issued by Des Moines officials, closing most businesses after midnight. Sunday sees limited activity with only a few places open for gas, newspapers, and a few services. Citizens attend church, gamble at the poker parlor, and the penny waters drink and gamble as usual within the new restrictions. The piece questions divine sanction for the law’s harsh impact on women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havner
Des Moines
Tom Whitmore
Atlantic
Kirkham
Anita
Ford
Hovner
Whitmore
War correspondents should be kept home to work
The writer argues a large share of so called war correspondents should return home and be put to work pulling cockle-bars or picking potato bags. They would thereby perform a real service to the country and earn their salaries.
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RED Cross Unit
Rock Island
McEvoy & Johnson
Lowa
Little Ida Biggs
Fredricksburg
Drar Shermi
Akron
Paya
A Re
Ida Biggs
K. P's
The
Donna
Ida May
P. K. Voorhees
Edna
C. R. Hunter
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Mrs. Hunter
Fred Hansen
Robb. A. Weston
Fred 8. Parkinson
Parkinson
Massena
W.J. Weston
Chas
E. Shelton
E. W. Holmes
Dr. Shelton
Chas. Stonebraker
the Vogue
Iowa
Claire Sweney
Mrs. Bogguss
Atlantic Hospital
Leon Voorhees
Bernhard Ehle
F. E. Cate
Chicago
Aldrich
City Water Service
Jennie Martin
H. ©. Stone
John
W. J. Kellaway
Winterset
Mrs. Hook
W. KE. Kellaway
J. W. Todhunter
Robi. Scott
C. H. McDermott
Chas. Budd
Grinnell
Henry Preston
D. C. Bell
Uncle Sam
W.R. Spence
Marjorie
Mabel Spence
Ed Vernon
Eagle
W.C. Thornburg
Stuart
Ara Ruggles
Bert Willison
Owen
White Mountain
Farmer ® S’ Supply
Clardy & Shelby, Proprietors
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