Crystal Lake Place Added to Anita with 15 Building Lots
A new addition in West Anita named Crystal Lake Place, surveyed and platted on Main Street, offers 15 building lots for sale. Four 50 by 340 foot lots and eleven 50 by 170 foot lots will be auctioned Thursday November 6 at 1 PM on site to the highest bidder, cash or good terms. Abstracts of title provided. Auctioneer Con A G Todhunter and Clerk Ep L Newton announce the sale.
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Crystal Lake Place
Anita
S. W. Jenkins
Jenkins & Holton
Main Street
West Anita
Ash-pan mishap sparks rapid rug fire cautionary tale
A colorful warning describes attempting to dispose of hot ashes in a rug ann ash-pan and how quickly a rug can ignite. The narrator jokes about mixing up phrases and exalts the risk of careless handling of live coals in a casual setting.
Inside History of the Massena Fair Insights
A reader requests an insider recount of the Massena fair’s inner workings and highlights the value of a thorough, first hand account from someone deeply familiar with the event.
Apron and Candy Bazaar by Ladies' Improvement League
The Ladies' Improvement League hosts an Apron and Candy Bazaar at the Commercial Club room on Thursday November 6 from 1 30 to 7 00 P M Proceeds benefit the Library and all are invited to attend and support the cause.
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Ladies’ Improvement League
One Price Policy For Anrra Record Subscriptions
The Anrra Record declares a fixed annual subscription of 1.50 to all U S addresses and 2.00 for Canada, rejecting any discounted or free offers. It emphasizes equal pricing regardless of reader status, arguing such generosity is unaffordable and unsustainable.
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Anrra
Anita
Record
United States
Canada
Dog Shot Kills Forrester's Valuable Shepherd
A thoroughbred shepherd belonging to A Forrester was shot and killed several nights ago by an unknown person. Forrester had recently refused 50 dollars for the dog.
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A. Forrester
Mr. Forrester
Dr F R King to Locate in Iowa After Utah Visit
Dr F R King who brought his son to Anita for burial in Evergreen Cemetery has returned to Green River Utah to settle business affairs and will return to Iowa to resume his medical practice. His family stays with Mrs L G Butcher and husband at Van Meter Iowa.
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F. R. King
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
Green River
Utah
Iowa
Mrs D W Walker Taken to Clarinda Hospital
Mrs D W Walker of Victoria township was ordered to the hospital at Clarinda by the insane commission. She was taken to Clarinda by Sheriff Bosley and his wife last week for treatment.
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D. W. Walker
Victoria Township
Insane Commission
Clarinda
Bosley
Stephenson Sells Ground Block to Jenkins and Holton
Stephenson sold a fractional piece from the east end of a tract bought from Homer Kirkham in West Anita to S. V. Jenkins and E. S. Holton. The land will be used to square up several choice lots that will enter the market.
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Stephenson
Homer Kirkham
West Anita
S. V. Jenkins
E. S. Holton
Awful Accident Victim From Anita Hurt at Ames
Clifton Taylor nephew of W T and S K Wilson is in Boone Iowa hospital after a train wreck on a Northwestern freight train. He was run over and lost a foot with the other limb badly mangled requiring amputation. He is about nineteen and in a serious condition.
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Clifton Taylor
W. T
S. K. Wilson
Boone
Iowa
Ames
Northwestern Railway
Taylor
Anita
W. T. Wilson
Uncle John Young Visits Van Meter Kin and Friends
Rev. John Young of Van Meter spends a week with daughter Mrs. W. H. Armstrong and visits old neighbors for brief, spirited reunions. He remains in good health, cheerful, and describes life richly. at nearly a century, his vigor and tales live up to his name.
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John Young
van Meter
W. H. Armstrong
John
Osteopathic and Chiropractic Care Advised by Dr Evans
Reuben Pigg and wife from Cumberland visited Benton township, staying at the Wm Roberts home. The Piggs, in charge of Cumberland telephone exchange, report complete customer satisfaction in service.
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Reuben Pigg
Cumberland
Wm. Roberts
Benton Township
Harvey Wagner to Return Home for Holidays Visit
Harvey Wagner of Portland Oregon plans a holiday visit to his parents W H Wagner Sr and wife in this city. He will be joined by his wife whose parents live in Des Moines. A home-coming gathering near the holidays will feature Fern Wagner from Alaska Mrs Dr F G Salisbury from Boston Mrs Girtie Slater from Sioux City and other relatives from the area.
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Harvey
Wagner
Portland
Oregon
W. H.wagner
Des Moines
Harvey Wagner
Fern Wagner
Alaska
Ans last roll call death notices Holden Missourian
James C. Callison died Friday at his Holden home after a September 23 stomach operation in Kansas City. A longtime Lincoln township resident and G A R member, he leaves a wife and four sons. Funeral services were conducted by the Holden Odd Fellows Lodge with widespread community sympathy.
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H. R. Robison
James C. Callison
Holden
Missouri
Anita
Mr. Callison
Kansas City
Mr. Collison
Lincoln Township
Meade Post
Anita Lodge
1.C.C. F
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Anita Record Advocates Value For Readers
The Anita Record emphasizes that newspapers exist to benefit readers and urges editors publishers and owners to deliver true value for the money. It argues the price of 1.50 per year is justified by legitimate efforts and reader trust.
Recovery follows operation for Mrs Ruth Johnson
Mrs Ruth Johnson recently operated on in Calgary Canada has moved from hospital to the Red Deer home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Van Slyke. She improves slowly with care from her mother and sister Miss Fay Van Slyke. Her initial illness was serious and her recovery seen as miraculous.
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Ruth Johnson
Calgary
Canada
Frank van Slyke
Red Deer
Fay van Slyke
Johnson
Health of Mr. Henry T. Chapin in decline
Grinnell reports former Anita resident Henry T. Chapin, recently returned from his Anita farm and Brooklyn veterans' reunion, remains bedbound and failing. Doctors urge quiet and no visitors as authorities fear a general breakdown and serious illness.
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Grinnell
Marshalltown
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A. G. Todhunter
Ep. L. Newton
Will
Clarinda Hospital
Island
LA Ages
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Iron Riverside
L. R. Galiher & CO
N.w.n. Train
City
PA & MA
J. C. Callison
H. T. Chapin
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