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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
7
Town readers report farm and city property listings with Recorp for sale and fence contractors offering woven wire fencing. Notables include Mike C. Farrer owning a Ford roadster and local tradesmen advertising Monument Works and shoe brands. A prize colt was killed by lightning. several residents enjoy outings and social visits in Anita.
J B W Gilliam a well known Atlantic insurance man who was confined at the hospital for the insane at Clarinda a few months ago died Tuesday morning from typhoid fever. His remains were brought to Atlantic for burial leaving a widow and three children aged eight, three, and an infant.
From Barado Nebraska dated September 30 1014 Old Jess Clark writes of a muddy 140 mile trip and good crops across the region He notes hay prices eight to eleven dollars a ton and yields of corn oats beans and other goods He mentions duck hunting neighbors and plans to write again He also reports a theft of Dr Rey A Lantz s car and a chase that led to Menlo with no driver found and a possible future arrest.
Evangelist Temple conducts meetings at the Evangelical church. Guy McDermott and bride return from honeymoon and settle east of Anita. Reynolds Co. of Council Bluffs lands a 5000.00 sewerage job in Atlantic. Galiher family guests with Chas. Galiher at Casey. Carney couple visit Stratford to see Mrs. Brooks. L. M. Linderman renews subscription. J F McGovern guides Democratic county interests in city. Mrs. Fred Reese and Claude Franks visit W C Rhoads’s family. Blakesleys in city, attend Aksarben in Omaha. sport notes Coon Rapids business rising. Mrs. Milton Jenkins hosts at home honor of Mrs. J. Stone of Omaha. Consigney family linked to Audubon. Mother Carey observes 82nd birthday with family and well wishes.
A.Noltger of Lamont visits Ira H. Soper and family in town for a long awaited reunion. The two former schoolmates enjoyed a brief but pleasant meeting after more than twenty years.
An old style notice promotes White Pole Garage run by W T Biggs offering expert car repairs. It claims no task is too hard for the expert mechanic and promises to diagnose issues, with up to date livery service available.
Mrs Roy Saunders and daughter visited W M Petit family in Anita before heading to Nevada Missouri. Lady members of the Helping Hand Club met at Col and Mrs A G Todhunters home for a monthly gathering and enjoyed a chicken dinner with husbands invited. Nearly all members attended.
The fourteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Shirk of Atlantic died last week from diphtheria. Three other children with the illness were likely saved by prompt antitoxin treatment once the ailment was identified.
Mrs Grace Hooper visits relatives in Fort Collins while Jno F Robison and wife travel to Menlo to see daughter Mrs Roy Felt. A cow named Bessie blocked their drive, tripped the vehicle, and damaged a headlight, with all agreeing the cow caused the trouble.
An old classified style notice promotes roof repairs and cement sales by Elmer Storer. It emphasizes fixing leaks and offers materials for building or repairing roofs.
M.S. Wheatley announces purchase of the Anita Auto Company stock and business. He will continue at the old stand and meet patrons, guaranteeing satisfactory workmanship at reasonable prices. Call for supplies or repairs. Anita Auto Company, 41-21.
Mike Blakesley a gentleman farmer near Payette Idaho showcased ranch and farm products at the county fair earning fifteen firsts five seconds sweepstakes and 53 cash plus two merchants prizes Apples potatoes sugar beets and grain in bundle won top prizes showing substantial stunts in the great west country.
Chester L. Wilson announces reownership of Wilson Livery in Anita offering full livery and automobile service. He provides horse care by day week or month, with special attention to school children’s horses. Prices described as reasonable. Clayte Carey visited Creston last week.
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