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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
1
Businessmen in Anita and across the country face rising losses as counterfeit or unbacked checks circulate. The piece urges a harsher Iowa law to punish persistent check writers who obtain goods by deception, predicting prison time and a strong deterrent in the next legislature.
The judge in the Los Angeles murder trial of Kid McCoy is Charlie Crail a former Fairfield Iowa boy who left town years ago after a long law career with his twin brother. Crail’s father Captain Charles Crail earned Civil War honors and the Anita Record editor’s father Dr. J L Myers was a pioneer resident and friend of the Crail family.
Wallace Bullock son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullock of this city has become head salesman in the gents furnishing department with Yonkers at Des Moines and starts his duties this week He was born in Anita and is a graduate of local schools and the State University Iowa City The article notes his exemplary habits engaging manner and wide circle of friends predicting success at Yonkers Des Moines guest at lawn party
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs W E Fish hosted a lawn party with five o clock tea in honor of Mrs Lora Fitch Houston of DeLand Florida and Mrs Geo C Whitmore of Denver Colorado. The guests of honor have been visiting friends in Anita and met many new acquaintances.
Audubon county fair features a large outdoor pageant with 300 performers depicting frontier life and World War events. Carl King's Fort Dodge Band headlines musical entertainment, with Fisher's Circus presenting 45 trained animals daily at the Grand Stand.
A Defense Day program planned for Anita City Park on Friday September 12 1924 at 1 30 PM will feature instrumental and vocal music addresses by prominent citizens and other events. A parade invites all residents aged eighteen to forty five to participate to show colors and foster pride and remembrance.
Mrs Lora Fitch Houston of DeLand Florida visits Anita week with Mother Hook and Vera Hook and plans a Des Moines stop on the way home. Mrs Cole Musick attends Magnolia Iowa Old Settlers reunion. Elmer L Wagner and wife Ruthven Iowa visit Anita at the Wm H Wagner and Wm M Petit homes. Wm Duff and wife visit Atlantic daughters. Anita gains three new families this week.
Mrs Walter Hook and daughter Vera hosted an Old Times Party on a Wednesday evening in Anita to honor Mrs Lora Fitch Houston of DeLand Florida. Guests included many old friends and schoolmates who recalled early Anita life while pink and white cosmos decor graced the spacious rooms. A luncheon followed and attendees hoped Mrs Houston would visit again next year as she has during prior town gatherings. Other events for Mrs Houston included dinners and luncheons with local residents such as Mrs J A Wagner Mrs George Scholl and Mrs J C Calkins.
Vivian Fordyce Berger swam across Lake Cornelia near Clarion Iowa a distance over half a mile her husband Dr A H Berger accompanied her in a row boat ready to assist if needed R D Vernon returned from New York state to Anita after a four week visit and Mrs Vernon and Zeta Hayenga also returned home from White South Dakota
Sam G. Jewett returns from California where he visited his son who joined the Marine Corps. He met many Anita and Cass county people including Harry Cate former Anita Postmaster now in a well paid position. Locals wish Cate the best and note varied conditions in California.
Dr A M Mikkelsen locates in Anita succeeding Dr I H Sheeler who leaves the city for other work. He comes with strong recommendations and has prior ties to the community, having stayed last summer during Dr Sheeler’s absence. Dr and Mrs Mikkelsen reside with Dr and Mrs W E Fish.
Plant lice infest cucumbers cantaloupes and watermelons this year, feeding on the leaf undersides and sap until vines weaken. Control recommended is nicotine sulphate spray or dust, mixing one half pint per fifty gallons with two pounds soap, and thorough coverage, possibly requiring multiple applications.
During a recent trip to Kansas they visited people in Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri who are enjoying prosperity. In Hastings Nebraska they visited Uncle Bart Long, brother of Mrs. J. F. Gissibl of Lincoln township, who often visits Anita.
Relatives from Chicago Ed Braunhold and wife stayed over the weekend with cousins the Scholl family in Anita. Mr Braunhold has long worked for the Rock Island railway and often spends part of his summer vacation in the town.
Mrs. Lew Aupperle, in ill health for months, was taken to an Omaha hospital Tuesday. Doctors expect an operation to provide relief. She is daughter of Mrs. Thornton A. Crozier and mother of two children cared for by Mrs. J. P. Aupperle during the absence.
The final open air band concert in Concert Park Tuesday evening attracted an unusually large audience from near and far. The semi sacred program pleased attendees and encouraged social mingling, proving worthwhile for Anita's business community and donors who funded the series.
J. E. Johnson and his wife of Charles City Iowa are visiting Anita this week as guests of their son Dr. L. R. Johnson and family. Johnson formerly worked many years as an agent for the C B and Q Company at Osceola Iowa and old friends enjoyed renewing their acquaintance.
Iowa reports 25 counties engaged in tuberculosis eradication under the area plan and monthly tests exceed any other state. Winnebago County becomes a modified accredited area after reducing bovine TB to under half of one percent. Hog producers in modified areas receive a 10 cent per hundredweight premium. a Winnebago shipment in Chicago earned $17.67 with the buyer planning to pay more premiums.
At the Monday City Council meeting Dr. L. H. Sheeler resigned and Charles Scholl was elected to fill the unexpired term through April 1 1926. Sheeler and family plan to move to Iowa City, and Scholl is praised for his proven dedication to city affairs.
The eighty four year old Benjamin Butt celebrated at the Steele home near Berea on August 28th with relatives from Rock Island Illinois Bureau Illinois Academy South Dakota. The event featured Sister Steele's famous meal and family fellowship reflecting on his machinist years and keen health.
Continued rains during summer have greatly retarded Evergreen Cemetery work. With extra help, the grounds will be attractive and presentable within two weeks. The work is by Ed. Me Laughlin and D. C. Reed.
Mrs Haney Booth sustained a badly fractured left arm at the wrist joint after falling down the stairs at her home in north Anita. She was otherwise injured but escaped more serious bruises and possible fractures. Dr H E Campbell attended the patient a few days ago.
Mrs. Birdie Rowland of Independence Iowa, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs O W Van Slyke, recently left the hospital after a double operation. Relatives in Anita report she is recovering very satisfactorily to family friends and the attending physicians.
Sheriff Wm. A. McKee and Bert L. Butler from Atlantic met with the American Legion in Anita to organize National Defense Day on September 12. Garrett M. DeCamp, Adjutant of the local post, is coordinating the program preparations.
Dr. Chas Wagner of Dows Iowa, a former Anita boy, is visiting the city with his sister Mrs Ed Blakesley and relatives. His wife and child stay in California with the Wagner family, and he begins to sense what home means without them.
An estimated 8,000 people attended the opening day at Cass marking a strong start for the event. Organizers reported solid turnout and early interest in activities and exhibits.
People from Anita and northeastern Cass County flock to the Cass County Fair this week, filling booths and enjoying exhibits as the event runs daily with local families and visitors sharing in the rural celebration.
Farmers urged to seed fall wheat after the Fly Free Date to starve Hessian Flies. Early sowing in Cass County worsened fly populations by sustaining wintering larvae and spreading to neighboring fields. The message warns that universal late sowing will reduce losses once the date is observed.
Iowa's new Code of laws to be ready for distribution late fall or early winter. The Superintendent of State Printing in Des Moines will handle sale and delivery at 5.00 within Iowa and 7.50 outside Iowa with carriage prepaid by the State. No in person sales at county auditor offices. orders go directly from Des Moines.
Front window displays a curious assortment of items attractively arranged. Old Man DeCamp offers explanations about the many articles, appealing to knowledge seekers and general inquirers alike.
Bert Forrester and his son from Greeley Colorado spent time in Anita and nearby areas visiting relatives and friends in Toledo Marshalltown and other Iowa towns. They attended the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines one day, which Bert touts as the best in the world.
An advertisement touts Guaranteed 100 percent Pure Pennsylvania Oil as the best in the world at Wagners Filling Station. The copy emphasizes purity and top quality for motorists seeking a trusted fuel option.
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