Lewis Great White Way group keeps officers and raises funds
At a Wednesday meeting of the Great White Way association all existing officers were re-elected for the coming year. Directors include Frank Bean and W. B. Davis with other officers named. A motion set the annual assessment at $1 and directed all funds to Lewis territory under the local executive committee. The plan calls for road re marking and new direction signs at corners on the White Way and other main roads into Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great White Way Association
Frank Bean
F. R. Donahoe
Tours
H. D. Line
W. B. Davis
A. C. Gifford
Lewis
Real Trouble In Complexion Linked To Liver Health
Many women worry their complexion looks sallow and muddy. The ad urges using Chamberlain's Tablets to correct liver disorders, claiming improved health and beauty, and notes the tablets are sold by all dealers.
J Burnea’s Dept Store Offers Goods and Service
J Burnea’s Department Store advertises a full stock of goods appealing to men, women, and children with good foods and clothing. It urges shoppers to trade there for value and to have Hedges Bros call for suit cleaning and pressing today at Black 478.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burnea
Black
Hedges Bros
Highley Bros
Umbrella Used in Altercation on Anita Street
The Anita Record reports a late evening incident where an umbrella was employed against an insolent young man who insulted a lady on a side street. The weapon damaged the umbrella but the act was deemed worth the cost of a new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Best Croup Medicine Claims From Roanoke Mother
Mrs. Oran A Swaldner of Roanoke Indiana says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best croup medicine she knows of because it breaks up the attack. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran A
Swaldner
Roanoke
Ind
Chamberlain
C. B. Walters
Decatur
Ill
Cancer removed from lip. Carlton back from Atlantic
Ben Carlton has returned after ten days of treatment for cancer of the lip. The growth was removed and preserved in alcohol, the procedure described as painful but successful. Anita Record reports Carlton’s relief at the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Carlton
Atlantic
Ben
Anita Record
Move to establish free public library at Lewis
A local movement grows among Lewis residents toward founding a free public library influenced by the Boy Scouts reading room last winter and by the popularity of the high school and Sunday school libraries. No definite plans have been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Boy Scouts
New Rock Island manager C. W. Jones praised by Anita Record
Anita Record notes the promotion of C. W. Jones to general manager of the Rock Island division with Des Moines HQ. It recalls his rise from Mitchelville office boy to train dispatcher, praising his knowledge of rail operations and longtime friendships. The piece also mentions his family and intentions to continue leading with a plain, friendly approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Record
C. W. Jones
Rock Island System
Des Moines
Charlie’ Jones
Rock Island Railway Co
Mitchelville
Iowa
Rock Island
Charlie” Jones
Anita
Billy" Westlake
Frank Bradley
Fairbury
Neb
Ike’ Lehman
Bill” Axtel
H. P. Bills
Jones
Sister Jones
Record
Local ads and shops offer goods and services
Boggess Brothers Plumbing advertises steam and hot water heating. The Hansen Clothing Co. promotes a wide stock of apparel and haberdashery. Prices on fruit include fancy Washington apples at $2.10 per box and sunbiased naval oranges at 20 cents a dozen. J Schiappacasse, a bank addresses farmer needs with a savings safe place. Dr H K Willama, dentist, listed in Fal Fon Building Fifth and Chestnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Washington
Naval
J. Schiappacasse
Alfalfa and Grain Feeds Advertised City Delivery
A classified style ad lists farm feeds including bran, corn and oat chop, light wheat for chickens, screenings, shelled corn, day oats, and alfalfa feeds. It notes delivery to any city area, in any quantity, with contact phone number 8.
Atlantic Mill and Elevator promotes Chaenge Flour
Atlantic Mill and Elevator recommends Chaenge Flour to all dealers and customers. The text highlights that Chaenge is the flour of choice across the dealer network and emphasizes its widespread endorsement.
Chronic Constipation and Cold Remedies Ad Pack
A collection of terse ads notes cures for chronic constipation with Chamberlain's Tablets and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Includes testimonials, dealer listings, and promotions for electrical supplies, construction, farm loans, laundry service, auto repairs, bakery goods, and bread. Multiple local business names appear with claims of reliable service.
Farmers Institute Program Sets Feb 4 and 5 at Atlantic
The Farmers Institute schedule for February 4 and 5 at the Commercial club rooms in Atlantic Iowa lists morning sessions with topics Poultry Warm Orchard Home Fruit Garden Farm Vegetable Garden and Duroc Jerseys Poland Chinas The Farm vs the Boy Bee Keeping and moving pictures. Afternoon and evening programs feature speakers W Jarnagin editor Iowa Farmer and local names Fudge Malone Nelson Griffen Bradley Gibbons Hunt and others covering topics Alfalfa Silo and Silage The Model Farm Horses Mules Town Its Possibilities and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer
Mia
W. F. Prather
Atlantic
Grace Roe
Wiota
Iowa
L. Henke
J. F. Engle
Eeaeaeil
N. Brown
Lee Maelll
Duroc Jerseys
Peeneeeeen
Robert Harding
Macedonia
Poland
Wm. Keep
Eteeeereeeee MB
Nelson
Frank Pellett
W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Iowa Farmer
O. Fudge
Marquette
C. I. Malone
the Model Farm
McGovern
Forecasts and Valentines at local shops and services
Spring feath ers ribbons and novelties appear with ostrich hats and tailored millinery. Mia Laurdon of Atlantic Townstf Wissler & Worth advertise steam heating and plumbing with prompt repair service. Henshaw & Martin promote Valentines display at The People’s Store. Park Pantitorium offers professional clothes pressing and satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
M. B. Laurdon
Atlantic
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Pride of
Creamery
Atlantic Produce Co. Creamery Department
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
M. D
Bullalo
N.Y
Dre
Chas, W. Jones
Rock Island Lines
J. L. Whie
Atlantic T
Boggess Brothers
Hansen Clothing Co
Farmers Savings Bank
H. K. Willama
Falfon Building
Fifth and Chestnut
Atlantic Mill & Elevator
Claude Williams
Kimballton Construction Co
Call and See Us
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
Towa
Atf
Cashing Machine & Auto Co
Beener
Itfjas
Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Pearmatente
J. A. Nelson
Fred Sherer
E. M. Griffen
Chas
E. Bradley
Waluig
Eeeeeee
Gibbons
Fred Roberts
Chas. Hunt
Calumet Cafe
Weber
Seeg Chestnut
Ras Lang
Miller
Gibbons & Son
Cem
Aue
R. J. Harding
Carson
Andrew Bingham
Hancock
Mike Fox
Treynor
S.ssess
B. C. Anthony
McClelland
C. H. Miles
Edd Jones
Oakland
Geo, Higgins
McClelland OQ
A. Colman
Sid Cornwall
Geo. Meade
W. P. Rhods
Claude Killion
J. R. Terrall
Combination Sale
Bird & Hackett
J. O. Pertzell
Albert Himman
Henshaw & Martin
People's Store
Park Pantitorium
Chas. Willams
Chicago Daily
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Prairie Farmer Today
Poultry Farmers’ Review
the News-Telegraph
News-Telegraph
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