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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
6
Methodist and Christian Church services listed with times for Sunday School morning worship Epworth League and evening services. Note changes in times and pastoral signoffs plus a Ladies aid meeting at Mrs Mc Mullen on Thursday and a general invitation to attend next Sunday.
The Congregational Church announces a Wednesday 7 30 p m midweek service and a Thursday Ladies Aid business meeting. The Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 p m in the vestry led by Mrs J B Parker. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 30 p m. Evening service times are adjusted to 7 and 8 o clock with other services unchanged. W M Boaz Pastor, John Smith and Worth Justine were record callers Friday. A note suggests soybeans as a potential cheap feed crop in a possible shortage.
Bridgeport city marshal known as Scrub and a state booze hound tailed a suspicious traveler from the Casper train. They suspected a suitcase held liquor but found only two young hound pups, causing the crowd to erupt in howls as the pair fled, vowing never again.
Ice ticket sales open with two phone numbers for orders and inquiries. One thousand pound tickets priced at 6.50 dollars. Orders for same day delivery must arrive before 10:00. Despite cool weather, vegetation grows rapidly.
Special notice from N C Burkhart announcing the sale of his business to C E Robinson and requesting all debts be settled promptly. He thanks patrons and extends best wishes to the successor. Also mentions a product pitch for fifteen cent peas by Lt Robt Cryer.
The Mayor warns all Anita property owners and occupants to thoroughly clean premises and remove trash, rubbish, and winter decay by May 10 or face enforcement. Mixed in the page are ads for setting eggs at 75 cents for fifteen and 85 dollars per hundred, with contact details.
Notice to auto owners cites town statutes and ordinance on driving speed within Anita. Mayor Homer Kirkham urges observance to avoid trouble and expense, promising strict enforcement.
Readable lines mention Frank E. Miller and a partial ad with price 612 50 per adre and terms one-half cash balance on good dorms. Location Kekley Colorado appears in the fragment. The material is incomplete with several missing words.
The Fellows bill outlines minimum salary scales for Iowa teachers. With degree and four years college, 900 dollars per year for 48 weeks. after two years experience, 1080. Normal school training yields 720 or 980 after two years. high school normal course 55 dollars a month, rising to 70 after two years. Second grade county certificate starts at 55 a month, rising to 60. third grade at 45 a month.
The letter argues publishers must earn to live just as merchants do and should not be expected to give away space or papers. It notes publishers rely on selling papers and renting ad space for income, with a call to view space gifts as a legitimate contribution. The item references local business and a community notice from Stuart Herald context.
Early Ohio seed potatoes offered by Bangham. Paring details show contact as phone wm. Sold locally with tentative listings for likely buyer inquiries.
Prices reasonable call all orders to 201 Toth. Geo C Smither Ziegler and Ziegler lawyers handle collections and probate matters with practice in all courts.
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