Regular Masons Meeting and Local News In Brief
Regular meeting of Masons occurred Tuesday evening. Walter Turner reports loss of many hogs in the past week. Roy Eneix was homebound much of last week due to illness. If you have farm or town property for sale list it with the Recorp. J M Roberts sold fine hogs to Wiota dealers last week. R R Bell of Wiota sold 25 autos this season. B L Scarlett sold his bee stock to J Strong of Shenandoah. A C Henick pays for the RECORD to his son Jas J Henick in Extra. Orchestra went to Fontanelle Friday to furnish music for a grand ball. School opened Monday last week at Audubon Center with Miss Christina Saxton as teacher.
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Audubon Center
Christina Saxton
Local social dance draws Anita residents to Adair event
Report notes several young couples from Anita and nearby areas attending a social dance in Adair on Thursday evening. A dust control aside mentions treating Main Street Anita with oil or heavy sprinkling.
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Anita
Adair
Main
Osceola man fined for letting son drive underage
An Osceola man was fined after authorities charged him with permitting his son, under fifteen, to operate an automobile.
Plush Robes Arrive at Store, Nelse Johnson Featured
New shipment of plush robes now on display with Nelse Johnson noted for availability. Shoppers are invited to come in and browse the fresh arrivals and select their preferred styles.
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Nelse Johnson
Never Sweat rules not violated by beating rugs
Albert Miller says rug and carpet beating is not a violation of Never Sweat rules and regulations. The note suggests readers may share more news to improve the paper.
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Albert Miller
Miss Mabel White Engaged to Teach Willow Grove School
Miss Mabel White has been engaged to teach the fall term of school in the Willow Grove district southeast of Anita.
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Mabel White
Willow Grove
Anita
Parden Family Moves Into Holmes Vacated Residence
Dr. G. H. Parden and his family have moved into the residence recently vacated by E. W. Holmes and family, filling the dwelling previously occupied by the Holmeses.
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G. H. Parden
E. W. Holmes and
Pitston Hard Coal Promotion at Holmes Lumber Yard
Buy early and you will have it when you need it as Holmes Lumber Yard advertises Pitston hard coal for immediate supply.
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Pitston
Holmes’ Lumber Yard
Cass County Fair Ad and Local Notices
Cass Co fair association ad appears in this issue. Mrs Lee Peterson assists with trade at Mrs S W Clarks millinery. Wilken Monument Works Atlantic offers engraving services noted. W H Langworthy elected mayor of Massena to fill vacancy from E S Smith resignation. Uncle Tom's Cabin Company makes fall appearance. Stanley Chinn sustained a deep chin gash from a fall on the cement walk.
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Lee Peterson
S. W. Clark
W. H. Langworthy
Massena
E. S. Smith
Stanley
F. C. Chinn
Cass County Real Estate Sits Among Safe Securities
Cass county real estate remains valued like gilt edged assets alongside government bonds gold coin and the old wheat in the bin a cautionary note on speculative markets and asset preservation from a period perspective.
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Cass County Real Estate
Unpublished Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Photo Surfaces
The new pictured likeness of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is appearing in the yellowed newspapers, drawing attention as a previously unpublished image emerges, stirring renewed public interest.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Local Jury Duty and Farm Grain Rush in Adair County
John A. Cooper has served in Greenfield as a trial juror for the Adair county regular term. Local elevators work overtime to handle grain deliveries from nearby farms.
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John A. Cooper
Greenfield
Adair County
Rock Island Train Sets Sail Into Anita Station On Schedule
A Rock Island passenger train from the east will arrive at Anita station on schedule time, described as one of the twentieth century’s wonders. The event highlights advancing rail service and modern transport in the region.
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Rock Island
Anita Station
Farmer H Bartley Ships Sheep From South Omaha
H Bartley owner of the old B L Scarlett farm southwest of town shipped a double deck carload of sheep from South Omaha last week in a notable livestock movement.
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H. Bartley
B. L. Scarlett
Town
South Omaha
Atlantic to Build New Brick Hotel by Lang on Walnut Street
George Lang, a long time Walnut Street businessman, plans a new brick hotel in Atlantic. Lang has operated locally for twenty one years and will head the project.
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Atlantic
George Lang
Walnut Street
Menlo Journal Sold to Varley as Smith Departs
A.G. Smith has sold the Menlo Journal to M.S. Varley with possession delivered last Monday. Smith will go west to improve his health.
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A.G. Smith
Menlo
M.S. Varley
Mr. Smith
Water Woes Highlight Town’s Dry Well Realization
Town residents confront long warned drought as wells run dry and water scarcity impacts daily life. Officials urge conservation while outlining supply limits and potential emergency measures.
Spelling Critique Echoes Simple Writing Critique
The remark argues that a person who uses simplified spelling is ignorant of proper spelling and could not spell eat without a K, reflecting a playful attack on phonetic simplifications and language norms.
Labor Day Observance Noted Amid Nighttime Rehearsals
Amid quiet hours, numerous cat noises reveal rehearsals underway for upcoming fall tests. Labor Day last Monday showed normal labor activity despite the holiday on first Monday in September.
The Musical Dog Keeps Business At Old Stand
A vivid line notes a dog that howls nightly with a bizarre charm and strange delight yet continues to operate its familiar business from the old stand, a curiously resilient figure in a haunting scene.
Pumpkin Days Celebration Opens in Orient
The eighth annual event starts in Orient with festivities and a pumpkin tinted Independent issue last week to honor the celebration.
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Orient
The
Independent
Anti weed law largely ignored by those bound to enforce it
The anti weed statute is described as being almost wholly ignored by those who should enforce it or face its penalties. The piece notes lax compliance and potential consequences for noncompliance remain unclear within this excerpt.
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Lowa
Ice famine strain hits Anita as supply runs dry
Last week Anita faced a sharp ice shortage after local dealers exhausted winter stocks. The shortage forced a car load import from Atlantic to meet demand.
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Anita
Atlantic
Griswold Man Loses Finger After Revolver Explosion
Jesse Jones son of ex Sheriff Jones of Griswold sustained a severe finger injury when a revolver exploded. The mangled finger required amputation at the hand joint.
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Jesse Jones
Sheriff Jones
Griswold
Local items note travels and civic updates
Miss Ethel Stone leaves Monday for Des Moines to resume college and study music. S V Metheny is re elected President of the Cass County Rural Carriers Association at the recent semi annual meeting in Lewis. A wet spell brings rain and a welcome rest for the water wagon traveler. Crocker’s Iowa Brigade reunion set for September 17 and 18 at Clarinda with T C Winder attending. Chas Robison and family visit Canada to see the land and brother Ray. C R Palmer leaves Marengo for Victor Iowa after resigning his drug store post.
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S. V. Metheny
Cass County Rural Carriers’ Association
Lewis
Crocker
Iowa Brigade
Clarinda
Iowa
T. C. Winder
Chas. Robison
B. W. Robison
Canada
Ray
C. R. Palmer
Marengo
Victor
Marriage at M. E. parsonage in Anita Iowa
On Sunday afternoon September 7 at the M E parsonage in Anita Iowa Frank Roberts and Edith Enfield were married Rev Chas C Smith officiated The couple will establish a home on a farm near Cumberland following the ceremony
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M. E. Parsonage
Anita
Iowa
Frank Roberts
Edith Enfield
Cumberland
Chas. C. Smith
Miss Bessie Parkinson Visits Massena From New Mexico
Miss Bessie Parkinson of Massena spends the week with her parents W J Weston and wife. Her health has improved since returning from New Mexico where she spent the winter with her mother Mrs Parkinson.
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Bessie Parkinson
Massena
W.J. Weston
New Mexico
Emia
Missing steer from Kohl farm pasture near Anita
Lost on or about September 5 1913 a red steer about 600 pounds from the Kohl farm pasture east of Anita Iowa. Report any information to Litt Wilson Bros Anita Iowa.
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Kohl
Anita
Litt
Wilson Bros
Iowa
Record office people honored after recovery
The RECORD office staff were honored Monday afternoon after a call from Mrs. A. J. Joy and Mother White who have recovered from injuries from a recent auto accident. Their car struck a pig and overturned in a ditch, and they are mingling again with friends.
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Record Office
A. J. Joy
Mother White
Weather Prophet Nelse Johnson Forecasts Dry Spell
Nelse Johnson jokes about being a weather prophet while critics say his rain predictions are as uncertain as a snake editor's gospel preaching. The piece satirizes his prognostications during a prolonged dry spell and notes the public’s doubtful reaction.
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Nelse Johnson
L P Hadley Noted For Eye Catching Show Window Décor
L P Hadley shows a natural talent for dressing store windows to attract passersby. His show window decorations are neat and attractive, a form of advertising that commands public attention nearly as strongly as newspaper ads.
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L. P. Hadley
Steinmetz in Omaha Hospital Stay For Operation
A H Steinmetz has undergone an operation in Omaha last week seeking relief from a long standing ailment. Mrs Steinmetz accompanied him and stayed several days before returning to Anita. Alf will be away from home for about a week or ten days more.
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A. H. Steinmetz
Omaha
Board approves purchase of school desks and seats
An eastern furniture representative met with the Board of Education regarding new school furnishings. After reviewing samples the Board contracted for three hundred desks and adjustable seats at about $1000. The latest design is finely finished and priced competitively. Many existing seats and desks can be reused.
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Board of Education
Old friends visit Anita via Dakota trip from Bridgewater
The RECORD notes editor receives a friendly call from Ernest Vetter and family visiting Cass county neighbors. The party traveled by auto from near Bridgewater South Dakota, spent days in Nebraska, will tour eastern Iowa, and return home. Crop prospects are strong with wheat 23 bushels per acre oats 58 and corn 35 to 40.
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Record
Ernest Vetter
May Reynolds
Cass County
Bridgewater
South Dak
Nebraska
Anita
Iowa
Ernie
South Dakota
Clarence
Lowa
Residence Sale in North Anita to Wilhelm Et Al
Geo. Scholl sold his residence in North Anita to Wilhelm Etteringer for 1800 dollars. At a Hunry Hounds gathering at Wm. Stoffs home fried chicken and accompaniments were served generously. Rumor says Russ Hodgkins may reopen a first class cafe in Atlantic.
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Geo. Scholl
Ke Ag
North Anita
Wilhelmettinger
Anita
Hunry Hounds
Wm. Stoffs
Anita Hails Stable Football Ethic In City
A supporter applauds Anita for maintaining decorum in sports. The note contrasts football prizefights and street brawls, arguing no distinction should exist among rough events. The message promotes orderly conduct and sportsmanship.
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Anita
Corn Crop Yields Offset Farm Losses
The article notes a crop yielding from thirty five to forty bushels per acre with higher prices, resulting in little or no final loss for farmers. The statement emphasizes crop productivity and favorable market conditions reducing anticipated damage to farmers.
Frugal Philanthropy Critiqued In Gentle Rhetoric
The writer notes some people who boast about wealth refuse small charitable contributions. They are quick to claim financial ease yet hesitate to give modest amounts like fifteen or twenty cents. The piece mocks such pretensions with a moral undertone.
When Leaves Begin to Fall Signals Winter Prep
The article notes the season when leaves begin to fall and urges readers to start preparing for winter, signaling a shift in weather and household readiness.
J P Kordick Faces Selloff Trouble in Auto Venture
It is said that J P Kordick who left the farm last spring and moved to Greenfield to engage in the automobile business has on a killin in the sale of buzz wagons so far during the season.
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J. P. Kordick
Greenfield
Massena Echo Publishes Rock Island Time Card
The Massena Echo prints the Rock Island time card showing train arrivals and departures at the Anita station for readers traveling east and west from Massena vicinity.
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Massena
Massena Echo
Rock Island
Anita
Miss Lucy Galiher Teaches Fall Term in Oakfield District
Miss Lucy Galiher of this city teaches the fall term of school in District No. 2 Oakfield township Audubon county.
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Lucy Galiher
Oakfield Township
Audubon County
Maine schools open with new principal and strong enrollment
Prof. Jas Carey began duties as Maine school principal last Monday. Enrollment exceeds average and the week starts with bright prospects for a productive year.
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Jas
Carey
Maine
Building lots for sale in Anita sought location
For sale two choice and most desirable building lots in Anita. A property that will command a good price and is well worth the money. Call on SHERM F MYERS.
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Anita
Sherm F, Myers
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Parisiana Dorsets
Walter Turner
Roy Eneix
J.M. Roberts
Wiota
R. R. Bell
J. Strong
Shenandoah
A. C. Henick
Jas. J. Henick
Fontanelle
Ray Nichols
On Country Line
Dexter
G. H. Stoffs
W. H. Dinsmore
Cass Co. Fair Associations
Wilken Monument Works
Atlantic 9 11
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Ethel Stone
Des Moines
B. D. Forshay
M. Blakesley
W. R. Spence
D. R. Forshay
J.D. Young
Insurance Dept
Citizens Savings Bank
State of
United States Postal Funds
Cuba
Clyde H. Bowen
Pennsylvania
Consumer's
H. E. Dorsey
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