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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

7

Local business notes and agricultural sales in Atlantic area

Chas James called for the Record yesterday while the city Steam Laundry announced a new electric sign. At a Hereford sale in Atlantic the herd of forty cows and twenty bulls averaged 160 dollars per head. Ira Bontrager won Ford sales honors in Cass County and received a substantial bonus. multiple local notices promote fencing, shoes, and farm property listings.

G. J. Anstey Atlantic Ira Bontrager White Pole Ford Cass County

Passing of an Old Resident Mary J Allen Calkins

Mrs Mary J Allen Calkins died Monday October 12 1914 at M and Hospital Des Moines after a year of poor health. She was 72 years 4 months 24 days old. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Thursday afternoon at 250 conducted by Rev H J Wilkins. Obituary will appear in the Record next week.

Mary J. Allen Calkins M. &. Hospital Des Moines

Plahn and Aldrich wed at Anita home ceremony

Rieklef Plahn of Avoca and Miss Irma Aldrich were married October 4 1014 at the bride’s parents home three miles south of Anita. Only relatives attended as the couple plans to live on the groom’s farm near Avoca with a new house built there. Rev H H King officiated.

Rieklef Plahn Avoca Irma l Rene Aldrich G. M. Aldrich Anita Mr. Plahn Miss Aldrich Rev H. H. King Evangelical Church

Community notes from Berea and vicinity update

Local health updates include Mrs. W. J. Lewis recovering from illness and Miss Mary Gardner visiting at Willisea. Several town events noted: J. B. Smith builds a new barn. Miss Louise Wicks visits from Clarion. Rev. Geo Herwig departs Eureka Center for Botna Iowa, replaced by Rev. Miller. Local politics mention Tobe Smith as future state senator and Ira E. Bowen seeking re election. Public notices cover alley access order to J. W. Dougherty and sale of clover seed.

W. J. Lewis Mary Gardner Willisea A. R. Brown J.B. Smith Berea Louise Wicks Clarion Iowa Isaac Brown Harry Foster Baby R. C. Peterson Casey Amos Worthington Woodward Oklahoma

Cummins Receives Certificate of Political Character

The executive committee of the water wagon association statewide issued a certificate of good political character to A. B. Cummins. Thousands of voters seek details on Cummins's stance and timing of his involvement.

the Water Wagon Association A. B. Cummins Cummins

From Mother Saunders BouLDER Boulder Note

A brief Boulder note from Mrs M J Saunders Denver Colorado dated October 14 expresses friendly greetings from up in Boulder enjoying mountain scenery and best wishes to the recipient.

Boulder Colorado Sherm M. J. Saunders Denver

Property For Sale in Anita with Acre Block and Barn

An Anita residence property of one acre fenced with a tight cardae and a half chicken tight. The house has seven rooms a new barn plus a chicken house coal house and good water well. Includes some small fruit and is described as a desirable property for a farmer. Terms available by call or mail to Sherman F. Myrs.

Anita

Farmers Loans At Reasonable Rates

Citizens Savings Bank offers farm loans with competitive rates and flexible terms. Apply through the bank to secure financing for crop production, equipment, or land improvements. Bank staff stand ready to assist with details and applications.

Town Gossip Roundup From Anita and Surroundings

Miss Alene Fish spent last week in Omaha. L. R. Galiher was an Omaha visitor Sunday. Henry Richter was a RECORD caller this week. There were only five horse buyers in Anita Monday. Chas. Derry spent Sunday with H. J. Taylor and wife. Leland Hubbell and wife were Atlantic visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Ona Goodwin and children spent Sunday in Atlantic.

Alene Fish Omaha L. R. Galiher Henry Richter Anita Chas. Derry H. J. Taylor Leland Hubbell and Atlantic Ona Goodwin

Leaky Roof Repairs and Local News Update

War is coming as the city reports repairs and cement sold by Elmer Storer. R. W. Calkins recently received a hard ta a and nurses two black eyes. Atlantic plans a new railroad branch to North Branch in Guthrie county. The Hotel Brown sustains robust business with full dining room and all sleeping rooms occupied.

Elmer Storer R. W. Calkins Atlantic North Branch Guthrie County Hotel Brown

For Rent Five-Room House With Water In House

A five room rental with in-house water listed. Inquire at 42 tf. W H Karns.

La France Shoes Promoted by Wiegand & Son

The La France shoes for ladies are advertised as the latest creations by Wiegand and Son, inviting customers to shop for fashionable footwear.

VAL. Wirgand & Son la France Oot VAL. Wiegand & Son

Ford sales area expanded to East Benton and Franklin

The east half of Benton and Franklin townships has been added to Ira Bontrager's sales territory for Ford cars, previously limited to Grant and Lincoln townships and Berea area.

Benton Franklin Ira Bontrager Ford Automobiles Grant Lincoln Berea

Becker Baby Born Sparks Sister Showroom Praise

Dr and Mrs R A Becker welcome a baby girl born in October. The proud parents anticipate public interest as the editor jokes the child resembles her father and may be a candidate for the million dollar beauties in the snake editor's baby show.

R. A. Becker Doc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. James The City Steam Laundry D.C Frank Barber Chas. Barber Wilken Monument Works Atlantic Stf Ira F. Bontrager J. A. Irving Noah Arecorp W. H. Dinsmore the City Bakery Hugo Wiese W. A. Suplee Wife South Dakota Citizens’ Savings Bank Wim. Bear Plahn-Aldrich Berea and Vicinity Chas. D. Barber Tobe’ Smith Harlan Co. RE. Malone Cumberland A. S. Perryman J. Ke. Perry Hastings Nebraska Ira E. Bowen Calaboose J. W. Dougherty Dougherty Congregational Church Mother Saunders B. D. Forshay M. Blakesley D. R. Forshay J.D. Young Mann W. R. Spence Ver Insurance Dept Citizens Savings Bank State of United States Postal Funds Aea C. E. Malone Sible Jnc D. Peterson Geo. Wild Extra Amos W. Shipman C. A. Thompson W. H. Karns
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