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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
8
State officials intensify enforcement of headlight laws with arrests and fines up to 100 dollars. Police and inspectors tour Iowa to penalize motorists using inadequate lighting and improper reflectors.
Roy Felt and his wife have ended their several week visit in Anita and Cass counties and left Saturday by auto for their San Diego home. They plan numerous stops along the way and a relaxed pace, as Roy notes there is no hurry.
John C. Kelley of Sioux City called Monday to renew a subscription for his son Logan R. Kelley. The editor notes Uncle John subscribes and pays for six copies each year sent to family members in various states.
Officials warn drivers against directing spotlights at oncoming vehicles or into the road center. Automobile owners are urged to inspect cars to meet headlight rules and license display laws, with fines enforced in several cities for violations.
A North Dakota Agricultural College study finds 1 acre of alfalfa can rival multiple acres of oats for feeding value, with 4,000 pounds of alfalfa equivalent to 3,520 pounds of oats. Minnesota dairy region data show alfalfa yields of about 2.55 tons per acre vs 2,712 pounds of oats per acre. The report advises mixed feeding and notes alfalfa’s high protein boosts milk and butterfat, while oats offer higher per-pound feeding value. It also recommends crushed oats with ground corn as a low-cost base ration.
Local column lists Sunday visits and social events in the Lincoln Center area. Names include Rollie Wilbourn Bruce Wilbourn Augus t Crow Henry Aggen Acker Taylor Liston Scholl Judd Pollock Wilbourn Baier McFarland and Elmer McCrory. Community church attendance and a Center Sunday School average of 85 are noted.
Wm. Mc Crory purchased a new Chevrolet sedan Friday evening at 8 00 o clock. A special program will be held at the Lincoln Center church sponsored by the Amicitia Endeavor Society of the Anita Congregational church under the direction of Rev Miss Leora Miars. All are welcome.
Lyman Legume notes first and second alfalfa cuttings in Cass County show rapid growth with yields cited up to two tons per acre earlier and now continued healthy growth. Reported intervals between cuttings range 24 to 26 days with some fields waist high after second cutting. With soil moisture and lime demand rising, prospects for a strong third crop and high hay prices near 20 dollars a ton or more are discussed alongside farm bureau parts supply and urging soil testing and August seeding cautions.
Mrs. Mabel Ferner Tompkins reports Rev. John W. Ferner former Anita Congregational pastor aged over eighty suffered severe injuries from a fall at his son’s home in Washington DC. He was unconscious briefly. X rays show severe bruises but skull intact. He remains cheerful and recognizes visitors despite pain.
The Newton family mourns five year old Bobbie Newton who died of diphtheria at home in Nevada Iowa after a brief illness. He was the son of Glen and Mrs. Newton and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newton. Funeral services were held in Nevada Tuesday afternoon as Mrs. Newton traveled from Anita to attend. The family receives widespread sympathy from friends.
Mrs Lora Fitch Houston of De Land Florida, a former Anita girl, spends a week among old friends and neighbors. She was summoned to Omaha two weeks ago by word of her brother Fred Fitch, a former Anita resident, whose critical illness alarms his family and friends.
Wm. R. Spence and wife of Atlantic visited in the city, staying at Mrs. Spence's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wiegand. J. L. Carey, homebound with a broken hip from a ten day old fall, rests easy most of the time. Wm. B. Huggins and family from Abingdon Illinois are guests of Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Goodrich with Mrs. Huggins and Mrs. Crawford as sisters.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute describes a low cost farm cream cooling plant using a water tight barrel two cans and a shed like structure. A barrel buried beside a well pump keeps water around the cans cold with incoming flow water discharged at the bottom. Two cans hold warm cream and cooled cream separately to avoid mixing and ensure steady production during hot weeks.
Mrs Lorraine Duff entertained the Original Sunshine Club on Wednesday with eight members and five visitors. The group enjoyed a one o'clock dinner, a small quilt being quilted, followed by ice cream and cake. The next meeting will be at Mrs Chris Jensen's home on Thursday July 19.
Quality tells do you know that feeders the country ever consider Raven Pig Meal the leader in the field. Balance that gravn ration with a superior feed. S0tf a ag Bartley's Feed Store.
BONGERS BROS promote Dr Hess's Fly Spray as an all day antidote to flies. The ad markets continuous protection and pest control benefits for homes and farms.
W F Edwards served as a record caller on Monday for local activities. The notice notes his involvement with the event and its timing during the week.
The note advises BR eco cities and Holders to consult their banks immediately for more information on the offering. Third Liberty Loan Bonds mature September 15, 1928 and cease bearing interest after that date. A. W. Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury.
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