Burglary targets East jewelry and Stager cafe Saturday
A Saturday morning burglary damaged the C V East jewelry shop and the I W Stager cafe, about $60 in merchandise taken. A plate glass window at East was smashed, a silver wrist watch and eleven Ml watches valued at $1.50 were taken, and the cafe window was broken to gain entry. A few candy bars and five cartons of cigarettes were stolen, with a near beer bottle left on a table. Authorities suspected a car theft may relate to the break-ins, and the night watchman situation was unsettled after a recent resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C V. East
I. W. Stager
Ves
Aining
Ken
Ailver
Eat Motor Co
Thiele
Correlation Seen Between Winter Snow and Iowa Corn Yields
A study by the weather and crop bureau of the agriculture department finds that January and February temperatures below normal correlate with lower corn yields in Iowa. In 189 winters, snowier seasons slightly increased next year yields, while many heavy snow years produced above average yields. Experts note wet cold soils delay planting and harm spring growth, with winter snow impacting plans more than moisture shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partment of Agriculture
Iowa
Inters
and Crop Bureau
Wall Paper and Varnishes at Rangers and Mikkelsen Chiropractor
A fragmented notice describes wallpaper and varnishes at Rangers and a chiropractor office. It mentions Turner and Gerald Bell at the State University of Iowa and an Easter vacation with friends in Anita. An annual meeting of Past Patrons of Colum ber No. 127 is noted, with an event starting at 6 30 and involving husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers
Turner
Gerald Bell
State University At
Lowa
Anita
Columber
Auto license numbers to change next rear
Counties will adopt alphabetic numbering from 1 to 99 for license plates next year, replacing the old lettered system based on registrations. Adair will be 1, Adams 2, up to Wright 99, with Cass county moving from 14 to 15 under the new plan. White lettering will be used on plates, contracts awarded to print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. M. Smith
Adair County
Adams County
Wright
Cass County
Board of Control
Railroads Boost Prosperity Through Purchases and Service
The previous year the railroad spent 1.4 billion dollars on materials and 722 million on equipment and facility improvements, equating to 78.60 dollars per American family. In 1928 railroads bought 489 million for coal, 433 million for iron and steel, and provided a quarter of lumber wages, underscoring their broad economic impact and role in national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Two Russian Villages Built For Resurrection Film
The article notes Edwin Carewe and Inspiration Pictures built two authentic Russian villages for the Resurrection film starring Rod La Rocque at the Rialto Theatre. Count Ilya Tolstoy supervised the construction on a 100 acre site near Hollywood, involving 250 workers over two months to create the thatched dwellings and supporting water features. The footage of the villages totals about 200 feet, but the set fulfills the film’s Russian eighties atmosphere.
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Russia
Edwin Carewe
United Artists
Rod la Rocque
Rialto Theatre
Ilya Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
Hollywood
While the City Sleeps shown at Rialto Theatre tonight
Cured hams sold at Miller's and naptha gasoline at GBarnholdt & Black are advertised. Wheeler Oakman stars as the gangster king in While the City Sleeps with Lon Chaney. Mae Busch and others co-star. Anita council meeting announces town ball team plans with C. N. Campbell and Ernest Burke as managers. Royal Arch Masons plan school under Dr. H. T. Hupp with Atlantic delegation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Oakman
Lon*Chaney
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rialto Theatre
Chaney
Mae Busch
Anita Page
Polly Moran
Carroll Nye
Anita
C. N. Campbell
Ernest Burke
Lester Heckman
Cyrene
Royal Arch Masons
H. T. Hupp
Atlantic
Hatchery Chicks Top Half Billion For 1929
The rise of the hatchery ch icks industry is documented as 1928 shipments exceeded 500 million to American farmers and poultry raisers. The mail order system expanded during wartime, enabling chicks to travel long distances in special service. A trade group promoting quality and fair dealing has formed under Hatchery Chicks For Greater Profits to boost confidence and profits. Early year reports predict sales will surpass the 500 million mark again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Baby Chick Association
Veteran Rock Island agent retires after fifty three years
Audubon notes W. W. Smith retires from the Rock Island Railway after 53 years of service, 37 in Audubon as local agent. He began April 1 1878 at Atkinson Island, served in Anita Minden Casey and Audubon, with only 141 days off duty. A successor will be named soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
W. W. Smith
Rock Island Railway Company
Rock Island
Junior Class Play The Mummy and the Mumps at Rialto
The junior class presents a farce The Mummy and the Mumps at 8 15 p m on April 11 12 at the Rialto Theatre Admission 25 and 84 cents Reserved seats go on sale Saturday at Rongers Bros drug store Cast includes Slammon Racker Floyd Nelson Perkins Wendell Scott Anna Hampton Zilpha Campbell Maude Mullen Hazel Wahlert Dulcie Dumble Gearldine Parker Agatha Laidlaw Mary E Osen Phoebe Beebe Madeline Metheny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Slammon
Rialto Theatre
Rongers Bros. Drug Store
Hector Fish
Lyle Lovell
Francis Briscoe
Neil Johnson
William Laidlaw
John Buddias
Slammon
Racker
Floyd Nelson
Perkins
Wendell Scott Anna Hampton
Zilpha Campbell Maude Mullen
Hazel Wahlert Dulcie Dumble
Gearldine Parker
Agatha Laidlaw
Mary E. Osen
Phoebe Beebe
Madeline Metheny
Cavalier Tire Introduced By Goodrich Company
O W Shaffer and Son announce the Cavalier tire as a companion to the Silvertown. They deny it is a second line tire and note it uses water cure vulcanizing and wetless cord. limited initial stock, price slightly below Silvertown, with stocks to rise soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Shaffer & Son
Goodrich
Cavalier
O. W. Shaffer
Silvertown
Goddrich
Doctoring trees injured by rabbits in Iowa
April 3 reports from Des Moines say rabbits are causing more damage to fruit trees across Iowa. If bark is gnawed but not girdled, cover with wax or paraffin melted for application, or paint wounds with white lead and linseed oil or a quality tree paint. Fully girdled branches should be cut flush or to the main branch. young trees cut below injury may sprout into a new tree, while older trees require top-working or bridge grafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dos Moines
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Herrick
Iowa Horticultural Society
Storm damages hit power and telephone lines in county
A cold rain and sleet storm swept the vicinity Sunday afternoon and evening. Electric and telephone services suffered extensive damage as many poles were broken on country lines. Anita lost electric current from 9:00 p.m. Sunday until 1:30 p.m. Monday. The telephone system also reported numerous line breaks along rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
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C. V. East
W. Stater
Line
Buss
Art Baxter
Mikkelsen
ts—Office
M. M. Burkhart
Bartley’s
Max Walker
the State University At
Iowa City
U. S. Walker
Anconas
R. E. King
Adair
Briardale
Boston
A. R. Kohl
Miller’s
Paul P. Edwards
Gbarnholdt & Black
Lawrence Reed
Omaha
W. &. Reed
P. T. Williams
C. E. Harry
Anita, Iowa
Beckman Dawson
Fullerton Lumber CO
Vv. G. McCoy, Manager
THE
C. V. Wilson
Chas, Croxton
Upton
Wyoming
A. A. Johnson
Harlan
Royce Forshay
North Chestnut Street
H. E. Campbell
G. M. Adair
H. C. Faulkmer
C. E. Faulkner
W. F. Budd
S. E. Melone
Des Moines
B. D. Forshay
Goodrich Tire Company
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