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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
4
Local notices and ads on goods like Menry Work Gloves from The Racket. News mentions Mrs Joe Kaiser ill in Caron Canada and relatives planning a summer visit. A wind hail storm earlier caused minor damage with reports of a possible twister. Birth announced April 27 at Atlantic. discharged soldiers Todhunter and Macklin visiting Anita. Community figure Bill Wahlert praised for roadside repairs.
Rental ad describes a well kept house with electric lights good water and nearby amenities. Also notes Ed Worthing visiting from Omaha with wife and relatives. Editor records a pleasant call from Harper Kirk longtime Cass County resident visiting from Willisea and planning a trip to Exeter New Hampshire. Uncle Harper remains a staunch Republican during the visit.
Mrs Glen Newton in Nevada reports a major price drop on Ladies Aprons and notes a Work-Clothes sale with Overalls at 1.98 and Work Shirts at 1.25 plus cheaper options. The Racert column covers the May 1st Wiota Catholic Church wedding of Kathryn Nimm and Michael J Nevis with attendants Mary Nimm and John Nelson and a wedding feast at the Nimm home. The couple will live on a Wiota farmland near friends and neighbors.
Local officials warn that public highways and bridges in Cass County Iowa are in bad condition and near impassable in places due to recent heavy rains. Mike Metz urges patience as weathers and crews allow repairs soon, stressing caution when crossing undermined culverts and bridges. The notice comes with community updates from Anita to Menlo about events and local happenings.
Dr. R Eller sells equipment and business to Dr. Phil T and moves from Anita to Santa Barbara then San Diego to specialize in X ray work. He built a large local practice over 12 1/2 years and served on the Anita Board of Education while contributing to war and civic efforts. The RECORD wishes him and his wife success in their new ventures and social circles.
City records detail Treasurer's monthly sinking fund lighting park road and drug funds with total cash balance and payments to vendors and officials. John E Campbell brother of L C Campbell returns from army service and will discharge in Artesian South Dakota.
Local readers urge an organized effort to spruce Anita City Park after a weekend stay by Miss Kathryn Galiher. The note calls for a park cleanup day to match other town areas and preserve community pride. Additional items mention N B Kimple moving to Route 4 and Lew C Robison returning from Schell City to help Byron with spring work.
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