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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
5
I thank my many friends and neighbors for kindness during my sickness visits flowers plants letters and post cards. Mrs F H Morrison expresses gratitude. Hay and animal service ad offers Timothy hay $15 per ton and critter removal service free. buys hides and furs at Anita Produce office.
Next Sunday at Highland M E Church Sunday School starts at 10 00 A M and worship at 11 00 A M Mrs Nellie Sissler is elected Superintendent and urged to receive community support Be present and on time Also notes a seed corn sale from O D Aldrich and Pete Vernon of the George Washington recalls and musters.
Dr R A Lantz a respected veterinarian has kept a rigorous schedule testing stock for farmers who moved away while maintaining a thriving practice. A Kansas City educated professional, he and his wife Mildred Worthing of Anita have enriched the community since moving here five years ago. Audubon County Journal notes his flawless character and wishes them enduring prosperity.
The third Liberty Loan campaign will begin on April 6, the anniversary of the U S declaration of war on Germany. Details on amount, terms and conditions depend on further legislation and will be announced once Congress grants authority.
Letter from M N Baker of Nampa Idaho dated March 18 1918 includes a subscription payment for 1918 and well wishes for Sherm amid illness. It notes McAdoo setting April 6 as the campaign start for patriotic response to the duty call to Americans. Also mentions Mrs Carroll H Roe of Atlantic visiting Mr and Mrs George Scholl recently.
Three loads of hogs from Oakland were received this morning and sold for the Oakland Red Cross chapter. There were 190 head, bringing 17.20 at auction, a large sum to credit the chapter. Ed J. Awskwig led the sale and explained the hogs were donated by farmers within two days of canvassing. The farmers likewise contributed checks and attended the sale, which realized about 18,000. A goose egg brought 1,400, a washer woman's donation was multiplied, and a piano tune sold for 40.00. The lot offered for library purposes brought 2,200, later turned to the Red Cross. The Oakland farmers showed strong support for war work and the Red Cross chapter.
Reader notes doubt any brain traits would prove future Paris visit by April 1. Emily Lewis spent Sunday with Adel relatives. Jas Lees of Guthrie Center, recently in Texas, visited Galveston and Houston then passed through, brother of Frank Lees.
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