Anita Iowa approves bid for curb paving and brick paving
The Anita Town Council met at 8 PM to open bids for curb and brick paving improvements. Cook & Stucker of Ottawa Kansas were accepted as the lowest legal bid and authorized to contract, with other bids rejected and certified checks returned. Mayor Campbell and Town Clerk Biggs approved the resolution on June 18 1923. pump man wage set at 100 dollars per month starting June 15.
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Anita
Iowa
Campbell
Burke
Holton
Slater
Shaffer
Cook & Stucker
Ottawa
Kansas
A. D
H. E. Campbell
W. T. Biggs
Sheriff Sale in Cass County Iowa on July 17 1923
State of Iowa Cass County notice of public auction to satisfy a special execution. Emery Misner holds a claim against Hans L Hansen and Anna Hansen. Real estate described as West 140 acres of the NW quarter section 15 and West half of the SW quarter section 10 township 77 north range 34 west. Sheriff W A McKee will conduct the sale at the Atlantic court house front door at 10:00 a.m. on July 17 1923.
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State of Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Iowa
W. A. McKee
Geo. H. Highley
Parish joke about church attendance and rebukes
A minister questions a nonchurchgoer about attending worship. The man recalls being splashed with water, then tied to a woman he has to support, and the parson warns that next time dirt will be added. The humor centers on repeated mixed signals toward church attendance.
Baby Dies in Linden Fire Crib Blaze Claims Infant
The fifteen month old child of Mr and Mrs Albert Hall of Linden Iowa perished when the crib where the infant slept caught fire while the mother was briefly away from the room. The tragedy is described as a sad bereavement for the family.
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Albert Hall
Linden
Iowa
Printing the News Means Editing a Paper
Shel don Iowa Mail reflects on why editors suppress sensitive material. It argues newspapers avoid sensationalism, balance truth with public good, and rarely publish every known fact. It notes deciding what not to print is the toughest part of newsroom work and urges gratitude for restraint.
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Sheldon
Lowa
Guthrie woman travels for seriously ill son Tommy Cooper
Mrs Ed Dowdell of Guthrie Center formerly of Anita went to Des Moines last week due to her son Tommy Coopers serious illness. Doctors considered an operation to give him relief from his bodily ailments and friends hope for his rapid improvement.
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Ed Dowdell
Guthrie Center
Anita
Des Moines
Tommy Cooper
Strawberries Rival Walnuts in Patch Behind Record Editor
A small patch of ever bearing strawberries behind the Record editor’s premises yields a large harvest this year. The berries are unusually big and plentiful, showing strong quantity and quality as the season progresses.
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the Record
Prep for Winter Needs and Pantry Good Things
The item highlights the end of harvest season as fruit jars rubber seals sugar and coal bucket fill with jellies jams preserves and other foods. It notes such provisions help ward off hardship during winter.
Anita to Have Business School
A business school will be conducted in Anita by the American Institute of Des Moines offering shorthand typing bookkeeping show card writing and all commercial subjects. Scholarships will be given to the first twenty five Cass county students with even distribution across the county. Positions will be secured for graduates and all students join the A I C statewide club under institute supervision. Typewriters furnished free and a representative will organize a class in Anita next week for information leave a name at the Record office or write A H Barnette Des Moines Iowa.
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Anita
American Institute of
A. H. Barnette
Youngerman
Des Moines
Iowa
Deering Binding Twine Available From Farmers' Supply Co
Farmers' Supply Co offers Deering Standard Binding Twine described as the best on the market and invites customers to place their orders now.
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Deering
Farmers’ Supply CO
Sunday crowds draw parties and couples from Anita
Sunday attractions drew numerous crowds as parties and couples moved in various directions from Anita, reflecting a lively weekend scene with diverse gatherings and social activity.
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Anita
Picnic Parties Delight Anita and Nearby Residents
A Sunday scene saw many residents from Anita and surrounding areas enjoy numerous pleasant picnic gatherings. The event brought neighbors together for relaxed outdoor fellowship and community spirit.
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Anita
Bank officials tour Council Bluffs and Omaha
Ralph H. Miller of the Citizens' State Bank and Ed L. Newton were business visitors in Council Bluffs and Omaha Tuesday.
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Ralph H. Miller
Citizens’ State Bank
Ed. L. Newton
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Miss Alice Gill Visits Friends With Mrs Wheeler
Miss Alice Gill of Maine accompanied Mrs Jessie Wheeler to Anita Tuesday and enjoyed the day among friends, sharing in the social gathering and companionship.
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Alice Gill
Maine
Jessie Wheeler
Anita
Miss Gladys Joy Visit to Anita Enlivened Week
Miss Gladys Joy from Lincoln township spent the week at Anita visiting her aunt Mrs. Clara Robison at her home.
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Gladys Joy
Lincoln Township
Anita
Clara Robison
Bridge repairmen swept into stream near Norway schoolhouse
Supervisor H. G. Armentrout and bridge builder Clint Foster from Wiota were swept into the stream while repairing a bridge near the Norway school house in Franklin township last week. Both survived after the incident.
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Norway School
Franklin Township
H. G. Armentrout
Clint Foster
Wiota
Karns Family Visit With Lena Ballou
A. J. Karns, his wife and son, along with John Wade and his wife and son, spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Lena Ballou.
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A. J. Karns
John Wade
Lena Ballou
Two Ears of Fat Cattle on Omaha Market Report
Ernie Burke and Robi A Wilson had two ears of fat cattle listed for sale on the Omaha market Monday.
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Ernie Burke
Robi. A. Wilson
Omaha
Postmaster John Blake Attends to Business in Anita
Postmaster John Blake of Atlantic assists with postal duties in Anita on Monday.
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John Blake
Atlantic
Anita Monday
Rural Telephone Company Publishes 1923 24 Directory
New directories of the Rural Telephone Company for the year 1923 24 have been distributed among phone patrons. The publication should aid customers in locating exchange names numbers and service areas across the rural network.
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The
Rural Telephone Company
Griswold man visits city on Walnut Grove Hog Remedy business
D. J. Bode of Griswold was in the city Saturday on business connected with the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company.
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D. J. Bode
Griswold
Walnut Grove
Plymouth Standard Binding Twine For Sale
Plymouth Standard Binding Twine is advertised as the best you can buy and available for sale at 27 cents at THE FARMERS' COOP.
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Plymouth
Des Moines Woman Guests With Sisters This Week
Mrs. Jennie Curry of Des Moines has been the guest the past week of her sisters Mrs. W. H. Shultz and Mrs. Louis Anderson.
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Jennie Curry
Des Moines
W. H. Shultz
Louis Anderson
Concrete walk laid on south front of M E church
Several sections of new concrete walk have been laid on the south front of the M. E. church. The heavy work was done by Hamilton Campbell, Albert Miller, C. W. Crandall, Chas. H. Bartley, and Chester Wagner, all of whom are experts in concrete work.
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M. E
Hamilton Campbell
Albert Miller
C. W. Crandall
Chas. H. Bartley
Chester Wagner
Mrs. Lewis Returns From Des Moines With Grandchildren
Mrs. H. C. Lewis came back from Des Moines after traveling for a week to aid her seriously ill daughter Mrs. Frank Watkins who remains in the hospital. She brought three grandchildren home to stay until their mother can return home.
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H. C. Lewis
Des Moines
Frank Watkins
Ziegler Law Firm Focuses on Estates Settlements
H P Ziegler offers settlement of estates as a specialty within general law practice. Provides opinions on abstracts and handling collections for clients seeking reliable probate and asset distribution guidance.
Kodak Ad Promotes Eastman Quality
See our line of Kodaks before you buy. "If it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a Kodak." 27-21 BONGERS BROS.
Parkinsons Headed North for Minnesota Fishing Trip
Fred B. Parkinson and his wife of Massena were in the city early Sunday morning en route to lakes in northern Minnesota for a two week fishing sojourn.
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Fred B. Parkinson
Massena
Minnesota
Misses Willison and Kirkham Return to School Work
Misses Anita Willison and Birdie Kirkham return to school work at Creston Sunday evening after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Willison and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kirkham for a few days.
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Anita Willison
Birdie Kirkham
Creston
Bert Willison
Homer Kirkham
Board appoints Genevieve Miller as deputy County Superintendent
At Monday’s meeting the Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment of Genevieve Miller as deputy County Superintendent of Schools. Miss Miller is the step-daughter of Mrs. Miller, the current County Superintendent.
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Board of Supervisors
Genevieve Miller
Miss Miller
Miller
Massena Store Burglars Foiled Before Theft Completion
Thieves entered Fred B. Parkinsons general store in Massena one night last week and began loading goods into an auto before being frightened away. Residents vow to watch for the culprits.
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Fred B. Parkinson
Massena
Judge Macy Visits Iowa From California
Judge N. W. Macy, long time in this district, now residing in Pasadena, California, is spending a few weeks in Iowa. He is praised as a most honorable and just judge, unmatched on any bench.
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N. W. Macy
Pasadena
California
Iowa
Macy
Sign Adorns Jas. B. Lewis Building Front
The Jas. B. Lewis business house displays a neat new sign on its front. This update highlights ongoing improvements to a local commercial property.
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Jas. B. Lewis Business House
Bangham House Connected to City Sewer Water
H C Bangham has connected his dwelling to the city sewer and water systems. The father of L E Bean is spending the week in Anita at the Bean home.
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H. C. Bangham
L. E. Bean
Anita
Bean
Guthrie Man Visits Son Employed in City Paving Work
Stewart Tracy of Guthrie Center spent Sunday in the city visiting his son who is employed on the street paving crew. The Farmers' Coop promotes Binding Twine Plymout h Standard as a value for money.
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Stewart Tracy
Guthrie Center
City
Epworth League Party At Herriman Home Draws Teens
A Friday evening event at the J. B. Herriman residence hosted by the Epworth League drew about thirty young people, providing a social gathering for members and guests.
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Epworth League
J. B. Herriman
Weise brothers host Iowa City visitor for crop notes
Wm Weise of Iowa City and former Anita resident spends the week with brother Hugo Weise and family. Bill Weise reports crops in eastern Iowa in good condition.
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Wm. Weise
Iowa City
Anita
Hugo Weise
Bill
Iowa
Savings Account Way Promises Better Home Sooner
A bank advertises that every saver can start a Savings Account with one dollar. It promises five percent interest on ninety day deposits and promotes Citizens' State Bank as the place to begin saving for a finer future.
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Citizens’ State Bank
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City Council Proceedings
Council Chamber
Sheriff Sale
Sheriff’s Office
Red Mill Cafe
E. Campbell
Wiflie
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
H. P. Ziegler
Attorney At Law
Bongers Bros
Kohler
Anita Plumbing & Heating Co
Lewis & Ward
R. L. Robinson
H. & R. Coaster Wagon
Milady
Beauty Shoppe
Mrs
Agnes Musgrave Alexander
Atlantic Telephone
Tow A
Kodak Films
M. Alexander
C. E. Harry
Assistant State Veternsran
Millard
Omoe
P. T. Williams
I. O. O.F. Bldg
Dr. L. R. Johnson
Army Munson
U.S
National Bay State Shoe Co
Broadway
New York City
New York
Hedges Bros
Pantorium
L. E. Bean “Tows
I. H. Sheeler
Palmer Schoo Graduate
Anita Bank
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