Local notes from Anita and nearby towns press
Community briefs list visitors and residents across Anita, Wiota, Atlantic, Guthrie County, and nearby areas. Included are tours by W. E. Clark and Mrs. G W Boatright, editor Paul McLean at Ames Intelligencer, upcoming Guthrie Center monument dedication, and a theft at A. Dufford’s camp tied to I W W agitators.
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Paul McLean
The
Atlantic Telegraph
Ames Intelligencer
Guthrie County
Guthrie Center
Family Visit From Massena Connects In City
Mrs. R. J. Cornell and two babies visited E. W. Holmes and family from Thursday through the weekend. Mr Cornell traveled to Atlanta to stay with his mother and sisters, then returned with his family to Massena Monday afternoon. The Record notes a pleasant call from the Echo editor reflecting prosperity.
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R. J. Cornell
Massena
E. W. Holmes
J.M. Briggs
H. A. Boyle
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Harry P. Harrison
FE. H. Wotan
Iowa City
Grinnell
Anita
Local Business Moves as Parker Shoe Stock Changes Hands
O Conley, once of Anita now in Atlantic grocer business, acquires Parker Shoe Company stock in Atlantic plus 220 acres of Nebraska land and cash. Community notes report illnesses, church improvements, visits, and the paper’s pledge to deliver value with subscriptions. Bring in news items.
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Reecord
Advertisement Social Brings Social and Fundraising Gains
Congregational church members hosted an Advertisement Social Friday night. Dressed as advertised items, three winners were named: Gerald Stone, Wayne Hemphill, and Royce Forshay. Prizes covered admission fees. refreshments boosted proceeds to about $14 for the society, after a lively event.
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C. E's
Congregational Church
Gerald Stone
A Mellon
Wayne Hemphill
Swift
Royce Forshay
Seed Corn for Sale by W H Karns 17 21
Seed corn for sale. Gold yellow seed selected before frost. Quantity available. Contact W H Karns.
Iowa Rural Teachers Face New Minimum Wage Law
The new Iowa minimum wage for teachers takes effect July 4 1913. School boards must pay no less than specified daily and monthly wages based on first second or third grade certificates and average grades. Examples show first grade at $2.70 per day or $4 per month, second and third grade scales, and monthly minimums like $55 for certain averages.
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Iowa
New Wage Law Caps School Board Pay and Penalties
The new law prohibits any school board from paying more than the minimum wage. Board members entering contracts below the stated minimum may face fines or jail, or both. College training may yield three extra grade points with proper certification.
Met an old timer in California visit
Clare Carey met Hank Lewis, a former Anita citizen and meat market partner of D. W. Faulkner, in California. Now 75, he draws a government pension and lives at the Soldiers' Home in Los Angeles, with enduring local friendships back in Anita.
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California
Clare Carey
Hank’’ Lewis
Anita
Mr. Lewis
D. W. Faulkner
Levi Huff
Clare
Hank
Soldiers
Los Angeles
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W.S. Mountain
Aoa
Frank Carter, Jr
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John Rogler
Benton Center
W. W. Kirkpatrick
Wm. School
H. E. Campbell
G. W. Boatright
Stuart
H. F E. Boatright
W. J. Weston
Bessie Parkinson
Mexico
Clyde Smith
Harry Foster
Berea
Ruggles and Hayter
Anita Hupmobile Co
Mary Jane Roush
Atlantic
A. H. Steinmetz
S. W. Dufford
Maob
Green River
Utah
Dispatch
W. H. Karns
South Anita
C. W. McDermott
R. H. Bell
Rott. Bell
Clarence Jewett
Braun
Alpha Stauffer Nelson
Ogden
Will
W. W. Eller
Benton Township
Excelsior Springs
A. Dufford
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Farmers Supply Company
Cornells
F. B. Perry
Randolph
R. A. Becker
Joe Kopp
M. M. Gaylord
H. Spangler
M. KE
Wilkins
S.N. Wagner
Ecru
Bissells
Anita Grill
Kk. W. Spager
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