Cockle Bur Weeding Continues in Anita Area
The cockle bur infestation remains heavy this year with ongoing efforts to clear farms around Anita. John S. Houck and wife from Atlantic visited Cass county residents Monday evening, joined by Chas Spear of Norwalk Iowa, Mrs Houck’s brother, staying with relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
John S. Houck
Atlantic
City
Chas. Spear
Norwalk
Iowa
L. G. Sorden
W. C. Duncan
Cass County
Mr. Sorden
Nate Newton
Massena
Ed. L. Newton
Montana
Wyoming
Getting Better From An Appendix Operation In Grand Island
Mrs. Wm Steele and her son Merritt in Grand Island Nebraska report Merritt recovering well after an appendectomy performed a week ago though the operation revealed a more serious condition than expected. Local items note numerous moves and visits around Anita as residents plan for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Steele
Merritt
Grand Island
Nebraska
Myers Family Visits Sioux City Friends
Mrs Sherm F Myers Mrs Bessie Myers Lowell and son Sherman spent the weekend with friends in Sioux City. Mrs Vera Hoton has been elected a delegate from the local O E S chapter to the National Chapter session in Oklahoma City. The E Z Chapter will be ably represented with no doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm F. Myers
Bessie Myers
Lowell
Sherman
Sioux City
Vera Hoton
D. C. Reed
Sherm. F. Myers
Bessie Myers Lowell and Son
Anita church pastor to attend Des Moines conference
Rev. E. O. Douglass of the Anita M. E. church left Tuesday for Shenandoah to attend the annual Des Moines conference. The local church board and members have requested his return to Anita for another year, indicating no pastor change this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Douglass
Anita M. E
Shenandoah
Des Moines
Returned to Illinois John Row returns to Peoria after farm work
John Row, who oversaw rebuilding and improvements on his farm northeast of town, has returned to Peoria Illinois to live with his daughter. He has leased the farm for another year to W. W. Sisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morgan
Lincoln Township
Herman Baier
Peoria
Illinois
Laura Buerkin
Row
W. W. Sisler
Marshall and Wilson Form Trucking Partnership
Public notice announces a trucking partnership by Chas. Marshall and Emmet Wilson offering livestock and merchandise hauling over any distance at fair rates. They advertise prompt service, insured Omaha shipments at fifty cents per hundred, and guarantee satisfaction. Contact telephone numbers 106, 194, or 184.
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Omaha
Marshall and
Wilson Chas
Marshall Emmet Wilson
Local Social Notes and Happenings in Anita Area
Mrs Phil T Williams ill this week. John Peter Metz of Wiota visited Anita. C G Hayter wife and Miss Lulu Faga visited Omaha. Edward Klemish visited Des Moines relatives. For sale breeding sow registered Spotted Poland China. Ladies Aid Society Congregational church meets Thursday with Mrs J A Wagner. Lela Booth visiting relatives in northwest Iowa and Nebraska. Azel S Ames of the Anita Record with family visited Osceola. E C Ellsworth family spent Sunday in Anita with Mr and Mrs D C Reed. Mrs Mary Perkins from Hurley SD visiting in town. Allan A Hayter and family spent week in Town City with his mother Mrs Lillian F Graese. W C T U to meet Sept 20 at Mrs Homer Kirkham residence.
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Azel S. Ames
Anita Record
Osceola
Iowa
Allan A. Hayter
Town City
Mr. Hayter
Lillian F. Graese
Bessie Myers Lowell Heads South Dakota for Hay Fever Break
Bessie Myers Lowell plans a short stay in South Dakota to escape hay fever, seeking relief from seasonal misery caused by pollen during this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Myers Lowell
South Dakota
Woman Questions Wife's Silence On Domestic Strife
A critic questions the credibility of a self confessed wronged wife in the community who claims daily sacrifices to maintain a home. The piece suggests she should reveal alleged abuses and challenges the impact on society of any forthcoming disclosures or explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyinell
Adam
Ladies Cemetery Benefit Movie at Rialto
The Ladies' Cemetery Association of Anita presents Lon Chaney in The Phantom of the Opera at the Rialto Theatre on September 21 and 22. Proceeds benefit the association. Admission is 25 cents for all.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Anita
Rialto Theatre
Lon Chaney
Mrs Richter Hosts Ladies' Union Club Dinner
Mrs. Wm. C. Richter entertained the Ladies' Union Club at a one o'clock Wednesday dinner at her home west of Anita.
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Wm. C. Richter
Ladies’ Union Club
Anita
Illness Leaves Ede Oren Purns in Serious Condition
Ede Oren Purns, ill for weeks and under Dr. H. E. Campbell’s care, remains in serious condition as treatment continues.
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Ede Oren Purns
H. E. Campbell
E S Holton and Wife Return from Eastern Trip
E S Holton and his wife came back last week after an extended journey through the eastern and southern states visiting historic sites and reporting a rewarding use of their time.
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E. S. Holton
Wintering in California Trip From Anita Residents
Isaac Houck and wife of University Park Iowa former Anita residents spent Tuesday and Tuesday night in the city greeting old friends and neighbors. They travel to California for the winter likely at Long Beach or Whittier via Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Fresno. They travel fully equipped for camping and expect to enjoy the trip.
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Isaac Houck
University Park
Iowa
Anita
Bouels
J. G Roberts
California
Long Beach
Whittier
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Fresno
Funeral Attendants at Campbell Rites Include Distant Relatives
A. J. Kuehn returned from Wisconsin and Chicago visits as relatives from Des Moines Atlantic and other areas attended Billy Campbell's funeral. Mrs. W. E. Kellaway and son Pati were among mourners in the city along with Mrs. Luly Bellock.
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A. J. Kuehn
Wisconsin
Chicago
Fort Wayne
W. E. Kellaway
Pati
Des Moines
Luly Bellock
Atlantic
City
Billy’ Campbell
Record of extreme heat stretches in September years
The page notes a long period of unusually hot Septembers with more extreme heat days than any prior month. It warns the corn crop faces multiple damage stages due to ongoing heat, implying widespread agricultural risk across years.
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Bayon
Oxfords
Castile
Prunes
New Fall
Japan
Thompsons
and Prunes
van Camp’s
Lamb
Ji.r. Stuhr
Union
U. Suits
Des Pes
Old
Prague
Rinso
Kirks
Paxton
Monarch
Cherry
Stronghart
Bereste
Kamo
Zike’s Cash Grocery
Anita Drug CO
L. C. Campbell
E. H. Multhaup
Lewis
Keee
J. W. Zike
Cass County Fair Association
Blanche Carey Martin
Harold and
Eugene
J. L. Carey
Ane
Freda Scholl
Omaha University
That City
George Scholl
T. T. Saunders
Hattie Witthauer
Wichita, Kansas
Cass and
Audubon Counties
Robert Butler
Vera Beaver
Colorado
J. M. Butler
Berea
John W. Buddard
Dexter
Lyman E. Pray
o _ Marvin Blakesley
Ed. M. Blakesley
Walnut High School
Business Colece
C. G. Wycoff
Stuart
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Hallie Wilbourn
Evergreen Cemetery
Roy Saunders
Nevada
Missouri
Oregon
Washington
Clyde R. Falconer
Miller’s Market
John Row
Stager’s Cafe
Phil T. Williams
The
Murphys
John Peter Metz
Wiota
Anita Thursday
Eeme C. G. Hayter
Lulu Faga
de Edward Klemish
Poland
China
B. F. Broderson
Agney
the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
J. A. Wagner
Lela Booth
E. C. Ellsworth
Corning
Anita W. C. T. U
Homer Kirkham
Mary Perkins
Hurley
C. T. McAfee
Ladies’ Cemetery Ass'n
Anita, Iowa
Caljportd
Atlantic Auto
R. E. McFarland
Block East P
Gordon
Welch-Moore Shoe Company
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