Writes of Work of Klan In the South
Elmer Stone of Malvern writes to his paper on the Ku Klux Klan in the South. He argues it splits Texas Democrats, prompts Oklahoma martial law threats, and praises some local officials while noting past violence and revived fear and reform efforts.
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South
Elmer Stone
Malvern
Town
Southland
The
Malvern Leader
Oklahoma
Commercial Travelers’ Association
Ku Klux Klan
Mason and Dixon
Democratic Party
Texas
Knights of the Fiery Cross
Klan
Mer Rouge
Ches R
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
Oak Ridge Community Notes Attendances and Local Happenings
Mrs Teddy Wedemeyer hosted a miscellaneous shower at Dick Wedemeyer's home Monday. A wedding dance honored Joe Brockman and Zelma Wagner Wednesday in Audubon. Local clubs met, haying is underway, and Clara Parkinson will teach the Oak Ridge school. Farmers install a Green Colonial furnace, tractors pull grain binders, corn growth is strong, and threshing season helps with harvest.
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Teddy Wedemeyer
Dick Wedemeyer
Arthur Brockman
Joe
Zelma Wagner
Audubon
Self Improvement Club
Levi Walker
Stevie Nelson and Sons
Grant
Sheaffer Boys
Edgington
Anton Nelson
Chris Baier
Kelleher Bros
Fred Vokt
Miss Daume
Miss Bain
Adair
Elmer Shearer
Guthrie Center
G. B. Graham
Rob Bain
Will Aldridge
Frank Davis
Carl
Harold Walker
Bob Parkinson
Mildred Parkinson
Helen
Dorothy Swinehart
Thelma Walker
Chas. Graham
Grandma Kelsey
Gene Kelsey
Chas
Chas. Gaham
Ralph Stephenson
Daisy Mooney
Crooked Valley
White Pine Screen Doors Visit West in Ford Touring Car
Everett J. Palmer, wife Priscilla and daughter will travel through the western states in their new Ford touring car, visiting relatives and friends along the way.
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Everett J. Palmer
Priscilla
Sunday outing at Crystal Lake with Kellaway party
W. E. Kellaway his wife and daughter Miss Margaret Cole Musick and family and Miss Vera Hook spent Sunday at Crystal Lake. They loaded their car with edibles and may have fished and swam, taking several dips in the lake or perhaps not.
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W. E. Kellaway
Margaret
Cole Musick
Vera Hook
Crystal Lake
Tabooing Bobbed Hair Girls in Iowa Teaching
Iowa teachers college bureau of recommendations notes bobbed hair as a handicap for teaching jobs. Local prejudices push superintendents to reject qualified applicants with bobbed hairstyles. Some women conceal the bob to secure second interviews, but schemes are often revealed and jobs lost.
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Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College Bureau of Recommendations
Notice to Anita Property Owners to Cut Grass by Aug 1 1923
Town of Anita requires all grass and weeds on property within its limits be cut and removed by August 1 1923 or city will perform the work and the cost will be certified as taxes against the property. Mayor H E Campbell signs the notice.
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Town of
Anita
H. E. Campbell
Anita youth rides giant catfish in Nodaway River
Sherm Myers of the Anita Rec ord reports a large catfish caught in the Nodaway River in Adams county by Anita citizens. A young Anita man reportedly rode the fish to shore after jumping into the stream, with the fish nearly escaping before being brought up the bank. The Avoca Journal calls the tale a du lie.
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Sherm. Myers
Anita Record
Nodaway
Adams County
Anita
Sherm
Avoca Journal
Chance to Sell Gas Station in Adair and Stuart
Rumor says Wm. H. and J. A. Wagner of this city have been offered a good price for their advanced gas and oil service station at Adair reputed as one of the finest along The Great White Way. The Wagner brothers also run a recently completed station at Stuart.
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Wm. H
J. A. Wagner
Adair
Great White Way
Weather Improves for Street Paving This Week
Favorable conditions last week aided city street work with crews advancing paving projects and smoothing routes across multiple districts. Traffic advisories remain as resurfacing continues, with officials planning extended daytime operations and weekend closures to finish sections.
Holmes Lumber Yard Roofing Ad Says It Pays to Get Best
An old classified style ad promotes Barrett Roofing with the slogan It pays to get the best. The Holmes Lumber Yard is credited as the retailer or supplier backing the roofing service. The line 29-3 appears as part of the ad copy.
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Barrett
Holmes Lumber Yard
Two Cars Run Together Near Lewis Result in Property Damage
A Sunday afternoon collision near the Ira Super place six miles west of Lewis involved a Dodge driven by Otto Kover of Schuler Nebraska carrying eight passengers and a Stevens car from Des Moines. Neither occupant was injured though the Dodge and fence along the Soper farm were damaged. The Stevens driver was detained by officers at Oakland and brought back to the farm.
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Soper
Omaha
Des Moines
Lewis Standard
Following Fashion's Fad Heads for Hair Color Wave
Shaped heads with delicate hair colors rise from all directions as a fashion fad, likely to spark widespread adoption. Some feature fluffy ornamentation, while others resemble ragged parade attire, provoking varied reactions to the trend.
Congregational Church Summer Services and Race Results
The Congregational Church announces Sunday services at 10:00 with Sunday school and an 11:00 preaching service. An 8:00 open air service on the church lawn is planned. attendance is urged through the summer to win the silver cup. Last Sunday’s outdoor service was well attended. Mrs Peterson's class won the auto race with Mrs Nichols' class second.
Anita Record Subscription Note From Crafton Resident
Miss Hannah A Boyle of Crafton Pennsylvania writes in 1923 to Sherm Myers of Anita Iowa enclosing a two dollar fund check for a year’s subscription to the Anita Record through July 9th 1924. She thanks for an extra May List copy and praises Anita’s improvements enhancing the town’s appearance.
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Sherm. F. Myers
Anita
Iowa
Chickens Recovered After Bold Theft From Owner
A bold thief stole a sack of chickens from the owner and was tracked into a cellar where the birds were recovered. The episode underscores a gritty, enterprising era and the need for constant vigilant effort to make ends meet.
Teachers Examinations July 25 26 27
County Superintendent notes regular teachers examinations to be held on July 25 26 and 27 Applicants must appear before the hour set for the subject they will write This notice outlines entry requirements and schedule for prospective teachers
Ziegler Law Firm Promotes Estate Settlement Expertise
H P Ziegler attorney at law emphasizes settlement of estates as a specialty in a general practice offering opinions on abstracts and collections services for clients seeking reliable legal guidance.
Showered Rural Carrier Receives Unexpected Gifts
A Lewis Route No 1 mail carrier was showered with presents by patrons last week as he completed deliveries. The writer notes rural carriers deserve appreciation and urges readers not to overlook or neglect them.
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Lewis
Renew Old Floors in Oak for Value and Charm
Old floor renewal adds class to homes in Oak and boosts market value. The process preserves wood while refreshing finish and grain. Homeowners report increased appeal and lasting durability after professional refinishing.
Band Concert Draws Full Crowd in Anita
A large audience gathered in Anita for a Band Concert night, with everyone who attended praising the excellent program. The night drew a jolly crowd and many who stayed away were likely ill or elsewhere.
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Anita
Farmers Coop Improves Binding Twine Quality for Farmers
The Farmers Co op promotes binding twine as Plymouth standard none better promising value for money.
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Plymouth
Cameo Brooch Recovered Before Paper Goes To Press
A young woman who had lost a valuable cameo brooch recovered it at this office before the paper went to press. The editor found the piece in the afternoon and returned it, leaving the owner highly pleased.
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Oak Ridge
Chas. H. Graham
Will Edgington
Imogene Kelsey
Chase Graham
Roy Parkinson
Winterset
Geo. Graham
Geo. Bain
John Daume
Nelson
Linn Swinehart
Thomas
C. E. Parker
Congregational Church
A. A. Robertson
Hannah A. Boyle
Crafton
Pennsylvania
H. P. Ziegler
Attorney At Law
Atlantic
C. E. Harry
Millard's
Omoe
P. T. Williams
O. F
L. R. Johnson
Main Street
U.S. Army
Munson
U.S
National Bay State Shoe Co
Broadway
New York City
New York
Hedges Bros
Pantorium
L. E. Bean
N. H. Sheeler
Paitner Schoo Graduate
Anita Bank
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