Home from Pleasant Trip Former Postmaster Cate Back
Harry H. Cate and wife return from Chattanooga Tennessee where he attended the national convention of Postmasters of which he was President and would likely have been re elected. They visit relatives in Anita and Cass county and met old friends. In Indianapolis they meet Lew J. Boyd and family and discuss business offers including one from Myers Investment Company in Los Angeles.
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Harry H. Cate
Chattanooga
Tennessee
National Convention of Postmasters
Cate
Anita
Cass County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lew J. Boyd
Boyd
Chas. M. Blakesley
Wm. R. Myers
The
Myers Investment Company
Los Angeles
California
C. M. Myers
Bank of Anita
Harry
Cass County Road Fund Exhausted Stopping Most Work
The Cass county Board of Supervisors announced the road fund is exhausted, halting county road work on November 1. Dragging and bridge building will stop except for ongoing projects, with state funds covering only three primary roads and the Whiteway Highway 7 through Anita kept in good condition by the state.
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Cass County Road Fund
Cass County Board of Supervisors
Cass County
State Highway Commission
Anita
H. G. Armentrout
May Return to Old Iowa
Thos A Morgan former Anita resident now in Glendale California spent a week here and at Menlo where he owns a farm he took over from a long time purchaser due to unpaid obligations He hopes to avoid a return to town but may need to relocate to tend Menlo interests
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Thos. A. Morgan
Anita
Glendale
California
Menlo
Mr. Morgan
W. C. T. U. Holds Meeting With Mrs. Homer Kirkham
The W. C. T. U. met Tuesday with Mrs. Homer Kirkham. Splendid reports from Shenandoah convention given by Mrs. J. B. Herriman and Mrs. E. C. Porch. Mrs. A. A. Robertson read a paper. Lunch served by Mrs. Kirkham and two daughters with Miss Edna Pieper assisting. Next meeting with Mrs. P. A. Rickel.
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Homer Kirkham
Shenandoah
J. B. Herriman
E. C. Porch
A. A. Robertson
Large White Corn Exhibits From Berea Farmer
A display at the Record office features exceptionally large ears of white corn measuring about twelve and a half to thirteen inches, grown by William Steele near Berea. The narrator notes Steele’s big farm and substantial livestock and family, linking the size of the corn to the scale of his operation.
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Wm. Steele
Berea
Record Subscription Reminder
A brief notice urges readers to pay their subscription to the Record. It emphasizes timely renewal and continuing access to local news. No personal names or dates are provided in the readable text.
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The
Record
Beauty of Iowa in this season inspires every observer
A writer praises Iowa’s yearly beauty, arguing no person should be immune to its appeal this season and suggesting anyone unmoved needs reflection or “fixin” for a serious flaw.
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Iowa
Epworth League Box Social Draws Crowd at M E Church
The Epworth League held a box social in the M. E. Church parlors on Monday evening. A large youth crowd attended and the net proceeds totaled 15.80 dollars. Gratitude is extended to all who helped make the event a success.
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Epworth League
M. E
Too Many Dogs Plague Town Amid Rabies Fears
Citizens swarm Monday afternoon armed with various weapons chasing a town dog believed rabies infected though the animal was not captured by nightfall. The piece argues for curbing dogs to fit community needs, noting dog overpopulation strains families and school costs and urging regulation.
Mrs Sadie Bates In Critical Condition After Surgery
Mrs Sadie Bosley Bates, longtime Anita and Atlantic resident, remains critically ill in hospital after an intestines cancer operation. Her condition is described as hopeless by the attending physician. Her husband was the late William H. Bosley, former Cass County Sheriff, and many friends mourn the serious turn in her health.
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Homer C. Koob
Fairfield
Iowa
Sadie Bosley Bates
Cass County
Anita
Atlantic
New M. E. Minister Preaches to Large Congregation
Rev. B. W. McEldowney greets a large Sunday morning assembly at his charge sermon. He delivers an able discourse from the text Up on this Rock I Will Build My Church, and the Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It. The appointment by the annual conference is praised by the congregation.
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M. E
B. W. McEldowney
Hell
McEldowney
Anita Has New Orchestra Formed in Anita
Prof. R. C. Rasmussen is named director of a newly formed orchestra in Anita. The group is prepared to provide music for most occasions with rehearsals on Wednesday and Friday nights at the Unique Theatre, offered gratis by manager W. T. Biggs.
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R. C. Rasmussen
Anita
W. T. Biggs
Burgeoning Birth Rate Strains Local Vital Stats Office
A thriving birth rate in the community may require the local vital statistics representative to enlist deputies to keep regular quarterly reports from being delayed. The note suggests growing demand could necessitate extra help to maintain timely documentation.
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Department of Vital Statistics
New Anita Orchestra Featured at Unique Theatre Winter
The Anita ensemble will perform as a special feature at the Unique Theatre this winter, adding a notable musical addition to the venue's programming and drawing local audiences.
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Anita
Millhollin to Join Cook & Stucker Paving Crew in Humbolt
Howard Millhollin left last week for Humbolt Kansas to work with the paving firm Cook Stucker, holding a contract in the town for several miles of street paving.
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Howard Millhollin
Humbolt
Kansas
Cook & Stucker
Iowa State Teachers Convention in Des Moines
The Iowa State Teachers Convention will be held in Des Moines from November 1 to 3 with an exceptionally interesting program and many special features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omaha Director Attends Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Meeting
W. B. Tagg of Omaha, a director and officer of the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company, was in the city for an important board meeting. He stayed as a guest of W. E. Kelloway and family during his visit.
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W. B. Tagg
Omaha
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
City
Mr. Tagg
W. E. Kelloway
Entertain “Hungry Hounds” Club at Anderson Home
The Helping Hand Club entertained Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson’s North White’s Avenue home during its annual meeting. Husbands of members attended as tradition dictates, and a generous feed followed. A humorous tale about a sick member allegedly feasting then returning to bed is recounted.
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Louis Anderson
North White’s Avenue
Sherm Winchells Favor Annual Home Coming Gatherings
Sherm S Winchell and wife of Coffeyville Kansas visited Bon dur ant Iowa with Harold G Calk ins and wife during the Home Coming and plan to tour Anita and Atlantic on the way home. Sherm hopes to live to a hundred and suggests holding a yearly gathering.
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Sherm
S. Winchell
Coffeyville
Kansas
Bondurant
Iowa
Harold G. Calkins
Mrs. Winchell
Anita
Atlantic
Jennie Winchell
Doctor Davenport Returns to Anita for Warm Homecoming
Dr. F. D. Davenport former Anita physician who moved to Winterset Iowa visited his old home town last week. He was surprised by a complete transformation of town and community and was greeted by many old-time friends and patrons. He was accompanied by a grown son born in Anita during the Doctor's residence there.
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F. D. Davenport
Winterset
Iowa
Anita
Anita Man Music Composer Creates School Orchestra Highlight
Anita High School Orchestra performed Soul of The Rose during Home Coming. Edward G. Allanson of this city is a prolific composer with vocal and instrumental works gaining popularity nationwide.
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Anita High School
Edward G. Allanson
Allanson
Mighty Handy Man Earns Local Respect
Martin Christensen is praised as a versatile helper in town for emergencies. He can tune cars, start presses, restore electric systems, and perform essential tasks that support neighbors holding onto their faith and stability.
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Martin Christensen
Thanksgiving Prep Encourages Small Gratitude Items
Readers are urged to set a thankful tone for Thanksgiving by identifying small, personal gratitudes. The column suggests focusing on everyday positives and shared moments to foster appreciation amid busy preparations.
Weather Notes on Seasonal Air and Comfort
A light editorial tone remarks that whether labeled Indian Summer or Squaw Winter the current fall weather satisfies with pleasant warmth and ample quantity for outdoor enjoyment.
Seasonal Rise in Plain Wheat Buckwheat and Corn Cakes
Editors praise the arrival of a season favoring plain wheat buckwheat and corn cakes with sorghum teasers. The note highlights hungry readers ready to enjoy simple baked staples as cooler days approach.
J Fred Scarlett Family Move From Bosworth Farm
J Fred Scarlett and his family, long residents of a farm near Bosworth Missouri, have sold their real estate and personal property and will move to Anita soon to establish their future home.
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J. Fred Scarlett
Bosworth
Missouri
Anita
C. O. Z. Club Dines with Mrs. Weigand’s Family
The C. O. Z. Club were guests at one o'clock dinner Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Andrew Weigand. She was assisted in serving by her two daughters Mrs. G. A. Roe of this city and Mrs. Wm. Spence of Walnut. The group enjoyed their usual good time.
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C. O .Z. Club
Andrew Weigand
G. A. Roe
Wm. Spence
Walnut
Contageous Diseases Precautions Season Approaching
As the season nears when contagious diseases rise attention is urged to detect early signs and report cases promptly. Quarantine is defended as a humane protective measure and should be observed by all to safeguard the community.
Anniversary of Perryville Battle Reported by Veteran
A page from war history notes October 8 marks the sixty first anniversary of the Perryville battle in Kentucky. B L Scarlett, a Tennessee Confederate soldier, recalls Generals Jackson of Kentucky and Terrill of Ohio dying in the fight. He says his company flag was riddled by bullets and he is the last surviving member.
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Perryville
Kentucky
B. L. Scarlett
Jackson
Kentuck
Terrill
Ohio
Scarlett
Budget System Adopted by Anita M. E. Church Board
The Board of the Anita M. E. Church met Monday evening and generally discussed the budget system, which was practically adopted for the next conference year. The plan aims to pre arrange expenditures to prevent delays in year end financial settlement.
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Anita M. E. Church
Death of D A Reed Former Minneapolis Lawyer
William J. Weston announces the death of his nephew Hon. D A Reed who died at his Los Angeles home after gall stone surgery. Reed was a prominent Minneapolis lawyer and former Minnesota legislator before moving to California years ago.
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Wm. J. Weston
D. A. Reed
Los Angeles
California
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Notice to Owners of Dogs in Anita
Rabies exists among town dogs with one death and bites to other dogs. All dogs must be secured tied up at home or muzzled until rescinded by the Board of Health. Dogs found at large within town limits will be shot by the City Marshal. Owners warned to govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Anita Board of Health.
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Board of Health
Anita
Anita Board OF
Stamping Out Illiteracy At District Club Meeting
The ninth district Federated Clubs convention met in Guthrie Center this week with no Anita delegates since Anita clubs are not federated. Officials highlighted stamping out illiteracy as a key club aim citing national and Cass county figures.
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Federated Clubs
Guthrie Center
Anita
Iowa
United States
Cass County
KLAN Activities Highlight Oklahoma Visit
Wm. W. White and his wife from Woodward Oklahoma traveled by auto to attend a Home Coming event. They planned a day at Avoca with cousin Mrs Ruth White Taylor before continuing home. White says the Ku Klux Klan boasts unusually large membership in Oklahoma.
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Wm. W. White
Woodward
Oklahoma
Avoca
Ruth White Taylor
Ku Klux Klan
Visited the Old Home Folks
Frank H. Stacey and his wife of Guthrie Center, longtime Anita residents, who settled east of Anita in the early seventies, were guests here last week. They have lived in Iowa Falls for years and recently moved to Guthrie Center where their son Roy A. Stacy is editor and owner of The Guthrian.
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Frank H. Stacey
Guthrie Center
Anita
Iowa Falls
Roy A. Stacy
The
Guthrian
Ladies Aid Society Improves Parsonage With Stove Bath
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church installed an Acorn stove in the parsonage and added a modern bathroom this summer. The improvements make the pastor's family a pleasant, updated home and are highly appreciated by beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Box Social and Hallowe'en Program at District No 6
A box social and Hallowe en program will be held at the school in district No 6 Benton township four and a half miles northwest of Anita on Tuesday evening October 30. Everyone invited. Ladies bring boxes and come ready for a good time. Dorothy Chinn teacher.
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Benton Township
Anita
Dorothy Chinn
Anita Record Iowa Homestead Offer Ends November Fifteenth
Readers can get the Anita Record and the Iowa Homestead combined for $2.50 for one year if subscriptions arrive on or before November 15. The offer emphasizes a bundled price and deadline for new and renewing subscribers.
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Iowa Homestead
Cass County Credit Association official visits city
J. W Skipton from the Cass County Credit Association spent Saturday in the city handling association business and matters related to its interests.
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J. W Skipton
Cass County Credit Asociation
Inspector Glenn Praises Anita Postoffice Condition
U S Postoffice Inspector G H Glenn of Council Bluffs spent Tuesday in Anita conducting a thorough inspection and found the Anita Postoffice in excellent condition.
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G. H. Glenn
Council Bluffs
U. S. Postoffice
Anita
Omaha Woman Visited Anita Guests of Local Friends
Mrs. James Craigmile of Omaha spent several days in Anita last week as the guest of Miss Vera Hook, Mrs. Lulu Alvord, and other friends. She was formerly employed as a trimmer in a local millinery shop.
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James Craigmile
Omaha
Anita
Vera Hook
Lulu Alvord
Craigmile
Diphtheria reports in Anita overstated says health officer
Reports on Diphtheria in Anita are exaggerated. Only one case has been reported to Dr. H E Campbell Health Physician and officials are watching for any new cases that may develop.
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Anita
H E. Campbell
Visiting with Old Friends in Guthrie Center
Geo. L. Schwenneker, wife and son, of Guthrie Center, were in the city Tuesday as guests of relatives. Since moving to Guthrie Center to operate a moving picture theatre, he has attracted unusually large patronage and is regarded as a fine fellow by the local people.
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Geo. L. Schwenneker
Guthrie Center
George
Frost Visits Area But No Corn Reached
Heavy frost struck the region Friday and Saturday nights but no corn was within reach, leaving growers noting minimal impact on crops in this read as a brief rural weather note.
Cider Mill Industry Faces Quiet Fall Supplies
The cider mill business shows a subdued autumn activity due to a shortage of apples. Industry observers note the limited fruit supply is the principal factor behind the slowdown, with farmers and mill operators awaiting a fuller harvest next season.
Burns Baby Born Sparks Family Guessing Game
A baby girl was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burns prompting a family get together as grandmothers decide which heirloom looks most like the infant.
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Tom Burns
Sorghum Molasses Offered by L L Dorsey
Local vendor L L Dorsey advertises at least two hundred gallons of fresh made pure sorghum molasses available by chase or phone. Don’t miss this quality product.
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L. L. Dorsey
Denver guest visits Toledo family
Clinton Reed of Denver Colorado joins Frank H. Osen and family as he travels to Toledo Ohio to see his mother and his brother a missionary in South America for over twenty years who is spending several weeks in the United States.
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Clinton Reed
Denver
Colorado
Frank H. Osen
Mr. Reed
Toledo
Ohio
South America
States
Thursday Guests Dine With Chas Steinmetz Family
Chas D. Robinson his wife and granddaughter Miss Virginia Bartley joined Mrs. Mary A. Wilson of Anita and Miss Frances Titus of Spokane as Thursday guests at the Chas Steinmetz home. Amber Steinmetz served a real chicken dinner from her flock of pure white poultry.
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Chas. D. Robinson
Virginia Bartley
Mary A. Wilson
Anita
Frances Titus
Spokane
Washington
Chas. Steinmetz
Miss Amber
Amber
Guests of Former Residents Entertained in Fairfield
Mrs. Homer C. Koob visited Fairfield and was welcomed at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Eller. The Ellers, formerly of Anita, had moved to California for health reasons and later returned to Iowa. In Fairfield the Doctor conducts a lucrative practice and the family enjoys good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Homer C. Koob
L. R. Eller
Anita
Little Girl Drowns in Farm Water Tank Tragedy
A two year old girl on the farm of Mr and Mrs Richard Bissell Jr seven miles southwest of Anita wandered into the feed lot and fell into a large water tank. She was found too late despite Dr H E Campbell's quick arrival and is reported to have died before discovery. The family receives community sympathy in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bissell, Jr
Anita
H. E. Campbell
Supervisors Tour State Hospital at Clarinda
Cass county Board of Supervisors visited the State Hospital in Clarinda as required by law to assess inmate care and operation. The county is responsible for thirty one patients and officials sought firsthand knowledge of the institution's practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Board of Supervisors
State Hospital
Clarinda
Visiting Couple From Bondurant Iowa Honor Cass County Roots
Harold G. Calkins and wife of Bondurant Iowa are visitors in the city staying with Mrs J A Wagner and relatives. Mrs Calkins is daughter of the late James Green former Auditor of Cass county and an early settler in southeastern Cass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Calkins
Bondurant
Iowa
Family visit to Indianola aids ill son at Simpson
Mrs. Rev. B. W. McEldowney and two sons and daughter spent Sunday at Indianola with their son and brother attending Simpson College. The young man had been in ill health for weeks, and the home visit is hoped to yield healing effects beyond other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. McEldowney
Indianola
Simpson College
Frost on the Pumpkin and Fodder in the Shock Echo Morning Bounty
The line reflects rustic harvest imagery as autumn routines unfold with frost on gourds and stored fodder. It captures seasonal preparation and rural life themes seen in morning observations.
Season of the wild crab harvest and its valued use
The passage notes this season for gathering wild crab in large quantities and its favored beneficial applications, while other species of wild crab are less sought after.
Paving Cleanup Work Moves Toward Completion
Under supervision of W. S. Reed and H. G. Highley workers finish cleaning up many job sites around town. The effort follows recent paving and is rapidly nearing completion.
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W. S. Reed
H. G. Highley
Local Farmer Exhibits Tops In Corn Quality
Claire Aldrich of the Petty farm northeast of Wiota presents first class corn samples this year with ears eleven to twelve inches long, perfectly formed and filled to the tips.
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Claire Aldrich
Wiota
Harold Winder Leaves City Bank for Des Moines Post
Harold Winder, two years with Citizens' State Bank, accepts a new post in a Des Moines bank and writes his mother that everything is moving along well in his direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Winder
Citizens’ State Bank
Des Moines
Perpetual pest scourge threatens farmer's costs
A quoted lament notes a new breed of worm or bug constantly surfacing to devastate crops. The speaker recalls grasshoppers and the chintz bug as former worst pests and fears repeating history as these pests multiply.
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