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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
4
The piece notes Governor Nate Kendall designating Friday April 25 as Arbor Day, alongside comments on Iowa’s 1928 corn crop valued at over 298 million dollars. It discusses political rhetoric, media criticism, and calls for truth seeking in journalism.
A magazine style column urges March as a time for women to re shape households for a full political role in the presidential election. It calls for streamlined homes and time to devote to civic duties while noting veterans bonuses and critiques of national press trends.
A lost collie from Silverton Oregon traced his owner G F Brazier across Iowa and Indiana then returned home after nearly three thousand miles. The dog followed the car through seven states and arrived February 15th worn but safe, earning a silver medal from the Oregon Humane Society.
Mrs. H. C. Koob made a pleasant call on Saturday, helping set a positive tone for community relations and noting local goodwill.
Mrs. J. J. Overmeyer visited the Record office Saturday. Plumbers have been busy the past week repairing busted water pipes. Attorney E. B. Holton and wife spent Monday and Tuesday in Des Moines.
Harry P. Harrison of Chicago, owner of the Redpath Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureaus, visits Anita to see his parents and friends. A profile notes his rural Iowa roots, early teaching career, and rise to successful Chautauqua agent and owner, with praise for his achievements and family ties.
G. A. Gill and family relocate to the J. P. Wilson acreage in South Anita, joining a local migration of residents seeking new homes in the countryside neighborhood.
J M Deeming and his daughter Miss Virginia were visitors in Atlantic on Saturday.
Fred Denison leases his residence in South Anita to John Bailer under a formal agreement.
W. A. Marean and his wife of Adair visited Anita Sunday evening as guests of local friends, sharing a pleasant social hour.
Mrs Howard Marshall entertained the Original Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon, hosting a social card game gathering with members in attendance.
Mrs. O. N. Pierce called Saturday and left a check as payment for the Record for the year 1924.
Mrs N Pierce and Mrs J M Deering were record callers Saturday visiting the library exhibit and sharing notes with staff and patrons about recent archival acquisitions and local history.
A tall proud girl challenges a white-robed figure asking for heart, and is told no. She retorts with a demand for ten cents' worth of liver, a sharp, surreal exchange in Everybody's Magazine.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Timmons celebrated twenty five years of marriage with relatives and friends at their home. The evening featured silver gifts a piano recital by Miss Mabel Morgan and a solo by Rev. Chase. The couple renewed their vows at 10 30 pm as Miss Morgan played the wedding march. Numerous guests attended and brick ice cream and cake followed late.
Prices on several Anita residences show few for sale, suggesting the town is far from bankrupt due to recent permanent improvements. Public works cost money, but the coming burden will add value to properties affected by sewerage and related charges.
The Grant township Farm Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting at William Wahlert's home on Thursday March 27 1924. A twelve o'clock dinner will be served featuring sandwiches cottage cheese salad custard and cocoa. ladies are asked to bring one or more of these items.
Plans for altering and improving the interior of the Rock Island depot at Anita, started last year, are being treated as deferred business and will be carried out as originally intended. The work includes a ladies room, agent’s toilet, and several additional conveniences.
W H Dorale has purchased a two thirds interest in the Higgins and Dalzell property on Main street. The building will be moved to the street and converted into quarters for a vulcanizing shop and auto supply store. A full Wear A Well shoe line will be added.
Mrs. A. B. Stone travels to Massena New York due to her mother’s serious illness and age related ailments. She had planned a summer visit but left early after receiving the news.
Rev. Ferner of Omaha Nebraska accepts a call to the Anita Congregational Church which has been without a pastor since Rev A A Robertson resigned. He plans to arrive this week to begin duties and resume all church work.
Peter Scott Sr. received a complete surprise Friday evening as son Robert Scott and wife hosted a seven o'clock dinner for family members in Adair to honor Petie’s sixty fifth birthday.
Mrs Geo Smither royally entertained the L O C ladies on Friday, treating them to an elegant gathering with gracious hospitality and refined refreshments.
J. D. Peterson has returned from a business trip to Des Moines. He reported productive meetings with partners and potential deals for the upcoming quarter.
Dr E E Major writes to Sherm praising Charlie Benson's letter and noting a Jowans and ex Iowans picnic on February 22 in Lincoln Park. He mentions Cass county residents, pride in Iowa, and recent dry winter followed by rain. He says the note is not for publication but enjoys the Anita Record's weekly content.
Sam Petty writes from California after attending an Anita Old Scouts gathering at the Iowa Picnic. He notes Harry Cate’s restless travel and Clarence’s health with occasional bad spells in spring and fall. Petty plans to visit Anita in April and offers to sell or rent his property.
Miss Winifred Burns hosted a St Patrick s Day party and shower on May 15 for Miss Lola Marie Campbell as her marriage to Lloyd Harris approaches. Guests took home the bride s recipe and a Shamrock basket of gifts was presented by Betty Burns and Beatrice Scholl. A two course luncheon followed with St Patrick basket favors and out of town guests Marie Pederson Myrtle Blattner Margreta Henderson and Grace Winder.
Miss Mattie Harrison spent several weeks in Chicago at her brother Harry P. Harrison's home and returned home Sunday.
East Grant residents report visits and gatherings. Grover King William and Clifford Heckman spent Sunday at the Turner home. Weatherby guests Harvey Floyd visited Ira Ruggles Clyde Moore and family near Wiota. Ed Weatherby and A L Turner visited W H Heckman home. Alvin Peterson John Milo Robson joined Ed Weatherby at his home. A L Turner and Ed Weatherby visited Avery Stephenson home. Clausen family from Wiota area spent Sunday with Herman Baier family. Ruth Wahlert hosted Anita Freshman class at her east Anita home Friday evening with a pleasant gathering and late refreshments.
Chris Jensen and family entertained a company of neighbors and friends Saturday evening. The guests included the families of Herman Raier Clyde Moore A L Turner Wm Wahlert Ed Weatherby Larry Woodall Earl Stoner Mrs Agnes McCosh William Clifford and Lyris Heckman Andrew Peterson.
A Kansas newspaper print of a letter by CHIMPAN Z MONKEY argues against Darwin and human evolution. The writer ridicules human practices and asserts monkeys live peacefully without war, doctors, or industry, defending a distinct nonhuman ancestry.
A boastful traveler tells a ragged joke at a village inn about a farm hen that hatches improbable things. He compares it to anecdotes from a mother’s farm, including a hen hatched from ice and hot water, and a sawdust-fed hen with wooden-legged chicks and a woodpecker.
Miss Dorothy Dinsmore performed readings at the carnival held Friday evening by the joint schools of Miss Russis Harris and Mrs Athol Campfield Harris. Proceeds totaled about $46 for the school treasuries.
A teacher asks who signed the Magnes Charter amid a classroom dispute. A pupil pleads innocence while a Rural School Board member expresses doubt and calls for the boy to return to his seat.
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