Anita column recalls visitors and local life in late summer
A weekly Anita Iowa column describes calls from Will and Mrs McCrory of Atlantic with a geode and other items, a recent phone visit from a long‑lost sea friend, a parade scene with a future farmer on a John Deere, church meetings, Freshman initiation, Labor Day chores, and notes from old files detailing past reunions, teachers, and local happenings.
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Will McCrory
Atlante
Lim
J Fm
Stella Musick
Jim
Window Washers Shine in Early West End Morning
A man washed windows in the west end as the day began. The cook canned plums and tomatoes in separate jars while Sis ironed and Pa made hay, painting a busy family scene.
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Ring Test Describes Detecting Infected Herds
The article explains a ring test where pink or blue rings indicate positive herds. A blue ring shows infection while a white ring means negative. Positive cows trigger follow up blood tests to confirm infection before broader testing.
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Bang
Successful
Minnesota
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Livestock, Sanitary Board
Division of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
California
Federal
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