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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

5

Fleck's Fly Spray and Local Travel Notes

Fleck's Fly Spray for Cows guaranteed by Bongers Bros. Dana F Brownlee of the Cash and Carry grocery visited Des Moines for the state fair. Automobiles carried tired contented people home from the world fair. Mrs Bessie M Lowell and Mrs Ed L Newton were Atlantic visitors. It is a losing investment to feed loafing hens high priced grain next winter. Call them now before they eat their heads off.

Dana F. Brownlee Cash and Carry Des Moines Anita

Mrs J A MccCosh Hosts Friends Afternoon

Mrs J A MccCosh entertained a company of friends at her home Friday afternoon with refreshments including sandwiches ice cream cake pie and watermelon.

J. A. MccCosh

Local Notices and Social News From Area

Clyde Smith leads Knudson Electric Shop during Knudson's Kansas absence. Mrs. O N Morgan at Mayo Bros hospital in Rochester Minnesota receives special treatment. Editor praises roasting ears provided by Vet Wilson. For sale Majestic Range nearly new call 184. Solon Karns visits Griswold enjoys home rim ride. Queen Hallock, once of Audubon county, in Anita Des Moines trip. Hallock now resides in Oklahoma.

Clyde Smith Knudson Electric Mr. Knudson Kansas O. N. Morgan Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minnesota Queen Hallock Audubon County Anita Des Moines Mr. Hallock Oklahoma

Scholarship to Aid Farm Youth At Iowa State College

A special local committee selects a county winner to receive a $110 scholarship for agricultural study at Iowa State College Ames. Eligible applicants are farm youths who have finished high school or are over 17 with eighth grade, with preference to those who left school to work on the farm. Applications of at least 250 words must include name and address, eligibility, reasons for merit, proof of Iowa farm residence, and intent to remain in agriculture.

Elizabeth Morse Lewis D. E. Milford Atlantic E. P. Chase Iowa State College Ames Iowa

Certez 8 Taylor Appears as Caller at Record Office

Certez 8 Taylor served as a caller at the Record office on Thursday, engaging in tasks tied to clerical duties and public records. The event highlights routine office activity and citizen participation in local governance.

Certez Taylor Record Office

Rural Carriers Convene District Meeting in Neola

Postmaster Ed Newton and three local rural carriers 8S. W. Metheny Harry Dressler and Sherm Henderson traveled to Neola on Monday for a district convention of rural carriers seeking collaboration and updates on routes and services.

Ed. L. Newton W. Metheny Harry Dressler Sherm Henderson Neola

Bessie Myers Lowell Seeks Subscriptions in Atlantic News-Telegraph Contest

Announcement from Bessie Myers Lowell of Cass County seeking support for her candidacy in the subscription contest run by the Atlantic News-Telegraph. She expresses gratitude for past favors and asks friends and others to provide subscriptions.

Cass County Atlantic News-Telegraph Bessie Myers Lowell

Welcome the Newcomers Chris F Miller Moves to Anita

Chris F Miller formerly of Jefferson Iowa moves his family to Anita and occupies the Chas D Robinson residence on North Whites Avenue. He is a field man for the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company and says Anita is a mighty good town to live in with a cordial welcome for him and his family.

Chris F. Miller Jefferson Iowa Anita Chas. D. Robinson North White’s Avenue Mr. Miller Walnut Grove

Voorhees Family Visits Anita Before Homeward Trip

Leon G. Voorhees and family, long-time summer residents at Hazel Dell on Lake Okoboji, arrive in Anita for a brief visit with relatives and friends before continuing home to Ardmore, Oklahoma. He notes Oklahoma business conditions are fair with prospects for improvement.

Leon G. Voorhees Hazel Dell Lake Okoboji Anita Ardmore Oklahoma

Close of Band Concerts in Anita Praised

The Tuesday night super band series in Anita closed last week with one of the best programs by the local organization. The concerts provided excellent entertainment to Anita and vicinity, and the band is praised as among the best in Iowa.

Anita Iowa

Stolen Auto From Guthrie Center Man After Overhaul

An automobile owned by V. A. Mahan of Guthrie Center, formerly of Anita, was taken from his garage the night he brought it home after an overhaul. It appears the thief knew the car had just been serviced and was in first class running order.

V. A. Mahan Guthrie Center Anita

Sunday Visits Noted In Local Circles

Miss Edna Pieper spent Sunday in Glenwood and Leo Cochran spent Sunday with friends in Griswold. Geo E Pratt and wife called at the Record office Friday. J E Jewett left $2 for the old home paper. Miss Stella Fischer of Massena visited Anita with L E Bean and family. Mrs Kathryn Scholl Waldruff of St Paul has been a guest at the Geo Scholl home the past week.

Edna Pieper Glenwood Leo Cochran Griswold Geo. E. Pratt and Wife Record Office J. E. Jewett Courjenan Stella Fischer Massena Anita L. E. Bean Kathryn Scholl Waldruff St. Paul Geo Scholl

Fresh Shipments and Local Notes From the Market

A shipment of Black-leg Pills arrives from Bongers Bros. F W and W H Stager sent in a car load of melons this week with strong sales. Qamee J M Garside serves high quality water and musk melons to customers. John A Cooper remains seriously ill at his home east of Anita but shows some improvement. A R Robinson and wife, Dr Phil T Williams wife and daughter Patty visited Atlantic last Sunday. James Brunson, James and Richard Denny planned an auto trip to Montana for several weeks.

Qamee J. M. Garside John A. Cooper Anita A. R. Robinson Phil T. Williams Patty Atlantic James Brunson James Richard Denny Montana

Glorious California Address Change Request from San Pedro

A San Pedro resident writes to confirm a mailing address update. They state they have not received issues of the Record and request the paper be sent to 611 West 20th Street San Pedro California, noting concerns about potential address changes from the Postmaster and their preference to remain in Southern California.

Sherm Portland Oregon California Santa Barbara West 20Th Street San Pedro

Advertising It Up Keeps Wrigley’s Gum Top of Mind

Wrigley explains building a multi million package daily business through constant advertising. He spends over a million dollars yearly on newspaper space to promote five cent gum. He kept shouting beyond initial attention to prevent buyers from forgetting.

Wrigley Wrigley’s

Newton Man Visits Lincoln Township Relatives Over Weekend

L. R. Dustin from Newton Iowa spent an over Sunday visit at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Egan in Lincoln Township.

L. R. Dustin Newton Iowa W. H. Egan Lincoln Township

Visiting Old Home Folks in Chicago Couple

J Percy Young and his wife and son from Chicago spent last week visiting J D Young and J E Pratt. The Chautauqua season has closed and the couple enjoys a mid-summer vacation before Lyceum opening at the end of the month. Mr Young is associated with Harry P Harrison, owner of the Redpath Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureau in Chicago, who has held a senior role there for years.

J. Percy Young Chicago J. D. Young J. E. Pratt Chautauqua Mrs. Young Lyceum Mr. Young Harry P. Harrison Redpath, Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureau Bureau

University welcomes Anita young men students in Des Moines

The University of Commerce at Des Moines reports that Anita young men named Max Campbell, Lawrences Reed, George Dorale, P. Bernard Stone, Ralph L. Miller and Wayne S. Jewett enrolled for the fall quarter which began September 2.

Anita Young University of Commerce At Des Moines Max Campbell Lawrences Reed George Dorale P. Bernard Stone Ralph L. Miller Wayne S. Jewett

Spence Party Guests Anita Visit Family

Wichita Kansas residents Wm R Spence and wife spent the week in Anita visiting Mrs Spence's parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Wiegand and sister Mrs G A Roe who returned with them after a pleasant visit at the Spence home in Wichita.

Wm. R. Spence Wichita Kansas Anita

Also Mentioned on This Page

Securities Department Iowa Electric Company S. Second Sereet Bongers Bros Bessie M. Lowell Miller’s Meat Market Anita, Iowa Safe Parker Solon Karns Solon Willys Atlantic Overland Co C. W. McC Austland Mar Larson Voorhees F. W W. H. Stager Welch-Moore Shoe Co Atlantic, Iowa Styleplus Neff Clothing Co Trainer’s Jewelry Store Lees O. W. Shaffer & Son
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