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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
8
Peter Scott Jr announces the purchase of Anita Light & Power stock and opens a permanent shop in the former C A Long room opposite the Victoria Hotel. The store stocks fixtures lamps bulbs washing machines and other electrical supplies with repairs and wiring services offered and orders taken for out of stock items.
The second week of union meetings opens at the Congregational Church with a full house and music led by Mr. Wagner. Services run all week except Saturday and move to the Christian Church Sunday with Brother Blanchard in charge. The third week ends at the Methodist Church with Easter Sunday services and an Easter morning prayer by Young People’s Societies at the Evangelical Church.
Walter Hackwell reports mild winter in Langham Saskatchewan with little snow and early spring potential. He recalls blizzard conditions in Minnesota during a state border trip, notes scarce farm laborers charging 50 to 60 dollars monthly, and idle land likely this year.
BE W Stager and Miss Laura Akers both of Brayton were married in Audubon by Rev Ed B Cousins. The couple received a reception at the bride’s parents home and plan to begin farming at once. Also notes on local sign change, visitors from Rush Arkansas, and George Parker injured in a tow incident.
A promotional note touts KRYPTOKS as a single pair solution for both near and far vision, claiming quick, accurate adjustment from youthlike eyesight and avoiding the need for two pairs of glasses.
Kryptoks rapidly replace old-style bifocals as they have no lines seams or humps.
George Smither announces take possession of the C P Smith restaurant located first door south of the Postal Telegraph office on the street to the depot. He greets customers and promises in meals, short orders, lunches, seasonal fruit, confections, cigars, tobacco, and beverages to satisfy patrons. He urges people to call and visit.
R D Vernon's house now re-shingled and occupied by Walter Turner family. J Harold Fairly pastor of Church of Christ organized a Young Men Class named Philo Christos meaning friends in Christ. At the last meeting officers elected Max C Gardner president Chas Cibert vice president Ralph Deeming secretary treasurer. All young men of Anita invited to attend Sunday School and Stag parties.
Community updates include D R Forshay at St Catherine s Hospital Omaha and several illness reports. Moves include Claire Sweney and spouse to a new home of H C Bangham. The 1917 Payette telephone directory is printed. G E Stone visits from Anita while tenant Gregory goes to Boise for eye treatment. A Payette Portia Club discusses roads trees and birds with Mrs C J Lattig urging bird study and school Audubon clubs.
Miss Lena Searcy and Miss Bernice Merrick visited Anita as guests of Miss Ethel Stone. The three were former Des Moines college classmates. The notice also mentions re cleaned clover seed for sale by Wm Bangham.
The notice invites renters for the third house east of the I O O F Building and the first house north of the Voorhees residence. Inquiries directed to 10 11 ED, Bell. Also mentions John M Grace and Emery E Grace purchasing eight team of fine concave cornfield canaries with deep voices like a steam boat fog horn and expected farm service this year.
The column lists numerous Sunday visits with relatives and friends in Extra Atlantic and local homes. It notes a Saturday social dance at John Biers and a Self Improved Club party at R. A. Cooper with a pleasant supper and companionship.
Church of Christ reports revival services each evening except Saturday at the Congregational Church with Sunday School and Communion at 10:00 A M. Preaching at 11:00 A M with a 7:30 P M service. Teacher's Training Course 2:30 P M and Christian Endeavor 6:30 P M led by Gladys Rickel.
Notice to bidders from the Anita Iowa City Council committee invites sealed bids for drilling three wells on city premises along West Main Street. For specifications contact committee members Homer Kirkham Charles Scholl and N W Way. Bid date notice appears in the 13 1f item.
Advertiser offers buying selling and trading of good horses and a few good bull cales for sale contact No 211 for inquiries with potential buyers or sellers prompted to reach out via phone.
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