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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
5
Dr. L R Eller notes past week brought rain for potatoes and sun for corn. An Old deacon joked at a revival about short weight for years. A cloud burst and hail last Thursday threatened gardens, but crop damage is reported as slight.
Dr H B Campbell and wife have possession of their dwelling. J W Beaver sold ten head of hogs to Pratt and Naylor. conserve city water to avoid waste. Rass buys swatter to deter a buzzing fly at dawn. Many youths from Anita work on farms this vacation. Casper Voll and family visit Val Wegand then travel to Omaha. Lewis enforces a 25 dollar fine for lights out. Atlantic man paid the fine recently. Enforce the law or repeal it. If readers doubt ads, observe a planter’s price list impact.
Various city happenings include V. V. Jenkins and wife visiting Omaha, a May 10th house for rent, and R. Nichols’ business trip to Thornton Wyoming. Other items mention Jetta Knowlton in Redfield, plastering work by Frank Leftingwell, and residents staying in eastern Iowa and Des Moines with Midwest travel and local social notes.
A montage of social notes from Cass County and Ames detailing visits and travels. Among the items are WeBL McIntyre on business to Ames, Lena Rogge as a welcome caller, Laura Anderson in Fargo on business, Tillie Pipgras visiting Atlantic and Hazel Keith, Alma Brauer in the city, and W. A. McIntyre with W. G. Hunter erecting a dwelling in Ames. The column also mentions hay stacks by B. W. Clark and Jens Jensen, a July 4 fire at Anita Rucaga, Dave Scott visiting Cass County, and Mrs. Pruitt staying with George Renshaw relations in ill health, plus travel and family news from Panora and Cody Wyoming.
Walter Turner Seymour Mallory and Jesse McElfresh spent several days near Lewis enjoying good fishing. The piece notes debates on Sunday fishing quality and references other local happenings including visits to Chicago and a hospital brief. It mentions automobile registrations in Iowa and remarks from Fontanelle Observer about crop progress east of Des Moines.
Godfrey Miller nears full recovery after surgery. A week of light dieting left him hungry, joking with his nurse about devouring a full feast. The account notes a society of people still learning patience and resilience.
Frank B Leffingwell advertises plastering and all concrete work with sixteen years of experience and guarantees satisfaction. Prices claim first class quality. Also notes community visits and local crop damage from high winds.
Mrs. W R Spence visited Atlantic on Friday and Mrs A A Miller stayed in Omaha last week. Mrs R H Storer spent time in Maine, Massena will host Chautauqua from July 23 to 28. Mrs Gus Hunter and daughter Helen were Atlantic visitors Friday. Mrs BE Huff and son Ralph also visited Atlantic Saturday. A lost Masonic pin is reported on Anita streets with reward offered at the RECORD office.
Mrs. G D Bier of Atlantic visited C Ross Wiley's family last week. A political notice rails at W L Harding as governor nominee, with editorials from the Register Leader Marshalltown Times Republican and Connell Bluffs Nonpareil. Dr C E Harry attended the Missouri Valley Veterinary Medical Association in Omaha.
Guests from Zanesville and Douglas visit Anita as families connect, with accommodations spread to private homes. Editorials criticize Democratic figures while residents discuss upcoming elections, reunions, and local harvest optimism. A hay crop outlook and repairs for mowing equipment are urged.
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