03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
Iowa forecasts for 1929 point to higher farm revenues, with beef cattle prices remaining strong and corn and other crops showing gains over 1928. The state survey cites ample feed, well distributed crops, and favorable cash grain prices, though hog margins may shrink as hog prices dip.
Iowa reports a record year for electric energy production with 1.403 billion kWh in 1927 and an estimated 1.35 to 1.50 billion kWh for 1928 as the state reaches 97.7 percent urban electrification. Only 26 towns with populations under 300 remain without service, and 1,000 miles of high voltage lines are planned for 1929 amid continued consolidation trends.
The Cass district court clerk's office lists the grand jury for 1929 and the January term petit jurors. The grand jury includes J. H. Pressnall, Frank Brehmer, Andrew C. Kaiser, A. M. Gain, John Sager, and others. Petit jurors report January 28 at 9 o'clock. The notice names dozens of individuals, with many being ladies indicated by Mrs. or Miss. Carload of Ames Big Ten will be received soon. Phone orders, if BARTLEY PRODUCE Co
The 28 year records show cattle prices rise when per capita beef supply stays at or below 54 pounds. With 1927 at 58 pounds and 1926 at 68.3 pounds, prices jumped 18 percent and 44 percent respectively. The industry faces a 14 to 16 year cycle with a near low production point and favorable long term outlook due to population growth.
A playful Christmas poem about the flu season recounts woes of sickness and a hopeful New Year. It notes Haagen Gronn of the post office away sick and James B. Lewis updating his store interior to improve shopper experience.
Roe Clothing Co announces a major clearance sale due to overstock from mild weather and road conditions. The store offers a full line of men and boys clothing, furnishings and shoes at discounts often below cost. Shop Thursday or during the sale to save on seasonable merchandise.
H J Chadwick states he has bought and taken possession of the Anita Milling Go from Lyle Bay and will provide prompt courteous service seeking patronage. A fire damaged a house belonging to James C Rickel Saturday evening but was controlled by the fire department with limited damage. Use Klenzo prevention to Bongers Bros.
Maytag Company of Newton Iowa launches So-A-Tonic radio broadcasts produced by National Radio Advertising Inc. from top stations like KDKA Pittsburgh and KYW Chicago. The 1929 schedule spans over 50 major stations in the United States and Canada with dramatizations by Courtney Ryley Cooper and Pat Barnes featuring a circus band.
Central Oil and Gas Company of Guthrie Center announced the O'Brien farm in Bayard will be drilled for oil with two crews under George Rose. The hole from last year will be finished, depth 1850 feet, with capacity to reach 4000 feet. Geologists will aid in locating new wells for a thorough test of Guthrie county’s oil and gas prospects. Three hundred stockholders and land lessees will watch the operation.
The Anita Drug Co building was sold at sheriff's sale last Wednesday to satisfy the judgment of Fred and Nick Ehrman against Marguerite and L. B. Trumbull. Plaintiffs bid in for $4,869.76.
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