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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
4
George Aldrich of Avoca Iowa writes to FRIEND SHERM delivering a $1.50 check and urging continued strong publishing, expressing confidence in the newspaper and requesting issue delivery.
From Clint Saunders in Nevada Missouri a note to Friend Sherm asks to send a record to Mrs Julia Petit Box 576 Billings Montana with payment expected in a couple of months after delivery.
Letter from L A Gipple of Bridgewater Louisiana dated February 27 to Friend Sherm confirms the payment of 1.50 and expresses continued support and regular correspondence. The tone is cordial and practical with a pledge to “keep ’er coming.”
Letter from L J Boyd of Beatrice Nebraska March 1 compliments the newspaper, noting Mrs Boyd reads all the news and enjoys it. He concedes the paper is good and justifies the price.
Edith Turner Arnold of Olafrs, S D notes the marriage of Chas E Arnold, lumber yard manager, on Washington’s Birthday Saturday February 22. The couple will live on their claim while Epith Turner Arnold sends best wishes and readership.
Joe and Floe Kaiser of Caron Sask write from Caron to Anita noting surprise at learning of Anita’s presence and sending a $2.00 subscription payment for one year. They wish good luck to Anita Record and send regards to the RECORD force.
Charlie Allen in Moose Jaw Sask reports sending copies of the Anita Record to his Moose Jaw address in care of Hugh Robson. He starts as a Cockshutt Plow Company special salesman on March 1 and plans a summer visit to Anita. He cites employment with F J Walsh & Co and notes an Everitt auto and increased salary.
Ed Richardson from Cumberland Iowa writes March 1 praising the Anita Record and Adair News as the neatest papers in the area. He notes he has leased the Enterprise for a year and cannot get the old town news as cheaply, enclosing a $1.50 check for a one year subscription to the Record.
From Galesburg Illinois dated March 3, the writer asks to send the RECORD to A. W. Felt & Co. The note describes a heavy blizzard on Saturday leaving eight inches of snow and temperatures from 10 to 14 below zero, later warming to about 20 above. The south wind softens the snow as locals report everyone feeling well.
McLean Nebraska February 27 Billy Van Slyke writes friends health is good and reports eight inches of snow. He notes corn at 40 cents, horses and cows valuable, and land selling at 103 dollars per acre though leased for the year. He encloses a bank draft for one year’s RECORD subscription.
From Old Pap Wise in Pittsburg Kansas dated March 2 1913 he praises the Record newspaper saying it is just the right kind of paper with the right ring and asks for a one year subscription. He notes fine weather and that all are well and wishes the editor good health.
SHERM F MYers thanks ALPHA STAUFFER NELSON in Ogden Utah for copies of the Anita Record. He says the paper is splendid and asks to receive it weekly. He plans to write a letter later and asks not to publish this note. He expresses fondness for the new home and wishes success.
From Atlantic Iowa on February 27 1913 Captain L F Mullins writes to a friend explaining tight finances yet pledges support to a loyal ally. He expects funds will grow into a substantial venture to defend public interests and rights and provide comforts for managers. He wishes success and prosperity.
From Billy White in Woodward Oklahoma dated February 28 the letter reports the Anita Colony area is hale and hearty with a sparse winter, rabbits and sand-storms looming when snow melts. Mentions Chas Ragan illness Fred Wise moving to live near Walter Wise and Millard plow lays boasts of dependable work. Also notes electric light system annoyance delaying typesetting.
The lumber yard proclaims early readiness for building with dry river sand and cement blocks on hand. It invites early builders to obtain cost estimates and begin once frost leaves the ground, noting a large stock of hollow tile blocks brick lime cement and a desk full of over a thousand house and bungalow plans. Local notices include lodge delegates and society matters with names and roles.
Mrs. W H Wagner and Mrs. J L Carey visited the Record office on Monday afternoon. Bread disappeared from the editor's desk but was later found tucked in the waste basket, and the paper retracts any suspicion toward the visitors.
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