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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
4
The Record serves as the official paper for Cass County and the town of Anita. This issue dated Thursday September 15 1927 includes county notices and local announcements for residents and officials.
The column muses on public figures and fame with sharp humor. It comments on judges' color blinders and hints at ward politics. It jokes about heirs to fortunes and a dancer named Liza Grey Chaplin, ending with a quip on the value of a dollar.
A popular race course along Anita's main street extends east from the Record office to the Cemetery. Drivers seek full speed in sitneys and other autos, risking others on the road as they push limits while attempting to observe traffic rules.
Lester Layland with his wife and three children attended a large family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dryden on Sunday. A bountiful one o clock dinner was the day’s principal feature followed by a luncheon of ice cream cake and coffee in the late evening.
Are you short of water We are prepared to dig you a new well or deepen the old one and guarantee the best possible service at a fair price Also available brick cement and all repair work including building or repairing chimneys Now is the time to have this work done and we will appreciate your patronage Phoe 299 89 44 at peel a J E Brooknerner & Sons
Percy Young and his Chicago wife spend a two week vacation in Anita with J. D. Young and wife. The break between Redpath summer Chau tauqua and fall Lyceums prompts the visit, and they receive a cordial welcome in their old hometown.
Hessian Fly found in Cass County signals warning to wheat growers to observe fly free dates to prevent reinfestation. Officials set Cass County safe seeding date for 1927 at September 22. fields not to be seeded before this date to control the pest. L. G. Sorden, Co. Agent.
John E. Brookner & Sons drilled a well to eight feet and by the next day the owner reported a water depth of fourteen feet, illustrating the adage that nothing is impossible.
Des Moines official Frank P. McKay from the Secretary of State auto department visited Anita to identify and collect delinquent auto license payments. He explained the state uses special representatives to pursue violators and recover costs tied to vehicle transfers.
The Board of Trustees of Grant Township Cass county Iowa will meet in special session at 2:00 PM Saturday September 17 1927 to handle lawful business including approval and payment of bills. By order of the Board Wahlert Morgan Koob Hayter Township Clerk.
Everett Kelloway once linked to The New York Life Insurance Company now resides in Hollywood California. He is involved with a recently organized firm there that promises substantial returns.
Niel Johnson becomes the new porter and shoe shiner at the North Side barber shop. The ad highlights highest prices paid for poultry and fees related to prepaid Visa payments.
A farmer warns that seed corn will be scarce next spring as corn belts run late. Gather and dry seed promptly this fall, using roasting ears if needed, to ensure viable seed for 1928. Dry thoroughly, hang ears individually, and store away from freezing conditions to avoid weak plants.
Visited son David T Voorhees returned from Detroit Michigan where he spent time with John Voorhees whom he had not seen for years. The son has developed into an expert machinist holding a well paid position in an auto manufacturing firm in Detroit.
Griswold area resident G. D. Eshelman visits Bert Johnson family as Beatrice Cream Separator offered for trial at local headquarters for al school supplies.
Through manager Lacey a top Iowa pipe organist Louis Morgans was secured as pianist for Thursday’s program at the Rialto Theatre. Morgans accompanied the picture Stark Love to an excellent reception last night and a large crowd is expected tonight.
Mrs Clyde R Falconer suffered a bodily injured eye weeks earlier after brushing a jagged tree limb. She returned from an Omaha hospital and underwent removal of the damaged eye to protect the remaining vision. She is recovering as well as could be expected and has the sympathy of friends.
Ambiguous archival fragment notes a winter feeding cue and a second observation labeled Hencackle Ecg Mash. Text is unclear and lacks identifiable people or organizations to anchor a factual summary.
Public benefactor known in the community as Bill Steele arrives at the Record office with a five gallon can of fresh churned buttermilk for a customer. Few portions remain but all go to a good cause, leaving Bill loved despite his faults.
The Eastern Stars conducted their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, continuing routine lodge activities and updates.
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