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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1923
Page
8
A poem urges homeowners to tidy backyards not just fronts. It contrasts shining fronts with cluttered rear areas, warning neighbors may judge poorly if debris and junk persist. It calls for mutual care guided by Love thy neighbor and diligent effort.
During Arch er’s tenure as mayor an Acair council member has served as acting mayor for one month at a time over several months. Each appointee held the position with notable credit and ability, reflecting a cooperative governance approach.
Local ad notes a complete stock of wallpaper with many pretty patterns and invites customers to come in and inspect them at Anita Drug Company located at 82.
Pastor A A Robertson leads a week of Lenten services across Congregational and Methodist churches with Easter concert by the Senior Choir. Ladies' Aid meets, Junior Choir practices, and Sunday School and preaching are scheduled, inviting all to attend.
Farmer Supply Co states a 46 tf price for fertilizer and feed items. The notice emphasizes low costs and value for farmers seeking bulk purchases and dependable delivery.
Pastor Alva Jacobs leads a week of Easter services at the M E Church with morning Sunday School at 10 00 and Easter program events in evenings 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 program. Rev Robertson and Rev Jacobs lead services at Congregational and M E Churches Tuesday through Friday. A Boy Scout meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 P M.
Avoca Journal-Herald argues newspapers provide essential official publicity at low cost, urging lawmakers to enforce full accounting and regular reporting by public boards. It cites Iowa practice and the value of accessible records, warning against hiding reports in unread sheets. The item notes a church dinner by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M E Church on Saturday March 31.
Greenfield Iowa claims a speed record by erecting a banquet and gymnasium frame in 19 days after a building decision. Costing 1800 dollars, with 1000 pledged in three days, funds included 150 for athletics 160 from a Fourth of July fund and 450 from the school board rental allowance. Labor was donated except for the foreman, and the county provided a concrete mixer and four men. The city supplied lighting and tax remission. Opened building hosts nightly events as E J Sidey notes the value of such projects.
The Brookings Journey editorial argues every business should run at least a two line notice in town papers to show its presence. Mrs. H B Parrott and her three children spent a week with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Newport, in Adair.
The Avoca Journal Herald notes April farrow is more satisfactory and profitable than March. The recent storm damaged small pigs, causing many deaths from cold and exposure, while farmers with sturdy hog houses reported no losses. The cold snap brought snow and strong winds, catching many unprepared.
A. F. Choate proprietor announces a car load of monuments this week in Anita and surrounding country. He offers to take orders, guarantee material and workmanship, and save customers the agent’s commission. Visit the shop one block West of the White Pole Garage.
The article recalls a major blizzard that crippled rail traffic for 48 hours near Adair last week with a gale up to forty miles per hour. It compares the storm to a similar Iowa event eleven years earlier and praises Iowa weather despite the forecaster’s faults.
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