Items of Thirty Years Ago January 24 1895
J C Calkins suffers rheumatism attacks John Schaske ships two cars of potatoes to Omaha Tra Ruggles breaks collar bone after a friendly scuffle with Bert Willison Postmaster Blakesley reports Berea post office is busy J C Jenkins family recovers and moves to new West Anita home About 500 tons of ice stored in Wiota for next summer Married John O Leary w Nettie Turner in Massena Paul Reynolds farm east of town sold to George Shaw for 34.00 per acre Cate Hook real estate sale Kennedy Woodward store in Lewis broken into goods stolen Corning wife wins night watch tale. husband Willie now home with revolver under pillow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Calkins
John Schaske
Omaha
M.be
Tra Ruggles
Bert Willison
Blakesley
Berea
J. C. Jenkins
Anita
Wiota
Massena
John O'Leary
Nettie Turner
A T. Turner
Lincoln Township
Paul Reynolds
J. E. Bruce
George Shaw
Maine
Cate & Hook
Kennedy & Woodward
Lewis
Corning
Willie
John
Treating Oats for Smut From Illinois Station
The Illinois agricultural experiment station recommends a formaldehyde based treatment for oats to prevent smut. Process includes washing and airing oats, mixing one pint formaldehyde per ten gallons water per eighty bushels, coating oats, covering for two hours, then drying if sowing immediately, or spreading thin and stirring to vent gas if delaying sowing. Also notes local notices and historical Cedar Falls bell story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
Economical heating tips and local rural telecom growth
Iowa readers learn winter heating advice from the engineering station at Iowa State College focusing on tight seals, even furnace fires, ash management, humidified air, and clean heating surfaces. The story also notes motor travel on Botna river ice between Avoca and Carson, a Griswold wedding in Atlantic, and Farmers Mutual’s expansion as the nation’s largest farm telephone company in Clarinda with a $100 000 capital and 35 lines serving about 1600 phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Towa State College
Avoca
Carson
Botna
United States
Clarinda
Farmers Mutual
Bell ‘Company
Comuahy
Manger
Trouble Man
Cable Splicer
Obituary for Nancy Jane DeVault of Anita Iowa
Nancy Jane DeVault born October 22 1843 near Belle Fountain Ohio died January 18 1925 at Anita aged 81 years 2 months 23 days. Wife of Dennis Weatherby mother of Olive M Smith Edward and Fred Weatherby with 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral at Anita home conducted by Rev B W Mc Eldowney with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane DeVault
Belle Fountain
Ohio
Anita
Dew Moines
Dennis Weatherby
Warren County
Iowa
Mr. Weatherby
Olive M. Smith
Burns
Wyoming
Edward
Fred
Des Moines
Boyden
B. W. McEldowney
Evergreen Cemetery
Farm Bureau Notes Emphasizes County Agent Role
A Cass County note argues farmers benefit from organized guidance, comparing farm management scale to railroads and urging support for a county agent. It also provides wool testing instructions from the home economics division, detailing a lye test to distinguish all wool, wool blends, and cotton blends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Notice of Administratrix appointment in Spry estate
In Cass County Iowa the court notes Vina M Spry has been appointed Administratrix of the Charles M Spry estate. Creditors must present claims as required by law and payments should be made to the administratrix. Dated January 17, 1925. E S Holton attorney for administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Spry
Cass
Iowa
What About This Girls A Philosopher Editor Examines Sex
A editor philosopher discusses enduring gender differences despite law and custom. He argues both sexes misread, with women seeking affection and new clothes while men seek solitude, approval, and steady minds. He notes contrasting patterns in love, anger, memory, religion, and change, ending with a witty jab about ducks and water.
Ziegler Attorney at Law Promotes Probate Speciality
H P Ziegler attorney offers practice in all courts with emphasis on probate work and abstracts. Located over Row Clothing Co. claims to provide expert advice and reliable service in legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Ziegler
Tribune Subscription Gift From Lafe Parker Promised
Lafe Parker gave us one dollar and fifty cents on Saturday as payment for a year's Tribune subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Parker
The
Tribune
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DR. Fish
Holton
American Surety Company of
New York
Anita Pump CO
Stager
M. Christensen
White Pole Garage
W.L Beckman
L. R. Johnson
Long’s
Aaita, Lowa
G. M. Adair
Citizens State Bank
Anjta, Iowa
A. W. Macklin Osteopath
H. E Campbell
Campbell
Iety
Clic Metheny
C. E. Harry
M. D.C
Aus’t
E. C. Dorsey
DE. P. T. Williams
L. B
Gabker
Kunz Grain Company
Numa Black Coal
M. Millhollin
Mgr
K.schwartz
Nebraska
South Teth
Onaha
Will J. Baier
Anita Tribune
Des Moines Capital
Cedar Falls
Jefferson Ward
Humbert
Commonwealth of Iowa
Harry Dieatrick
H. A. Dieatrick
Alma Groves
Griswold
Atlantic
W. R. Radliff
Macedonia
Farm Bureau
L. G. Sorden
Ynen
District Court
State of
Cass County
Vina M. Spry
E. 8. Holton
Atlantic Business Directo
Calumet Cafe
Ross Camblin
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Peacock & Baxter
Roland, Peacock & Baxter Undertakers
Atlantic Theatre
Miller's Light House
Wilken Monument CO
Larson the Eye Man
Smiley Music
Miller’s Reliable Shoe Store
Musical Instruments and Oriental
East 4Th. Street
Connection
the Rose Garden
F. P. Dilger
Crowley E. Cole & CO
Hawkeye Printing CO
Eybert
Linke & Cameron Shoe CO
Zurfluh
Sth
Pine Ste
Atlantic Storage Battery
Walnut St
Willard
Sanitary Meat Market
Chestnut St
Clovis, Swan & Martin Attorneys-at-Law General Law
Hedges Bros. Pantitorium Master Cleaners
L. E. Bean
Atlantic Automobile CO
Ford
Kennedy
Bojen
Conrad's Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Earl Cambini
H. M. Boorman
Mra
B. R. Wasson CO
Weinheimer
Metcalf
J. N. Reynolds State Manager
Mountain Valley Water Co
Albert Johnson & Sons Clothing For
Atlantic and
Walnut, Iowa
E. T. Hupp
Bank
E. M. Willard
Nichols Bldg
Nebe
J. H. Minor & Son
LEE
Atlantic Home Bakery
E. B. O'Connor
Prop
Eatmor
Oranskyg S
Atlantic Bottling Works Mfg
F. M. Alexander Books
Kodaks
Christensen Bros
Queensware
W. B. Martin
Graham
Alexander
J. N. Brown
Atlantic Auction Sales CO
Third
Walnut Sts
M. C. Hansen
W. B. Tagg
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co
Virginia
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