07 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
1
The Glenwood Opinion, established 1864 by L B and R E Cunningham, lists old advertising terms: biannual subscriptions, reader insertions priced at 16 cents per word with 10 cent booking, up to 60 words, 25 cents per inch for larger ads, plus 2 cents for space. Display rates set at five inches or more at 10 cents per inch, plus 5 cents per inch for composition.
On April 7 1913 Congressman W B Green earned praise from Glenwood residents for aid in paving the way to a government building. Sen Cummins and Sen Kenyon voted against the bill. In Iowa 45 percent of the 1912 corn and 47 percent of oats remained with farmers as of March 1 showing their ability to hold grain for better prices.
The piece commends President Wilson for declaring No Wilson kin need apply to foreign appointments, urging Congress to follow suit. It argues nepotism harms efficiency and suggests many capable individuals outside official families can fill government roles. the policy aims to ensure the best service for the money.
An 1911 Swift & Co yearbook estimate shows eight million calves slaughtered for veal, each about 70 pounds. Had they lived to two years, beef output could feed a large portion of the population for years, highlighting how veal demands affect meat prices.
W C Timmons advertised Star White Enameled Refrigerators as good values. A benefit dinner held last Saturday cleared $45 with fruit and potatoes left that will raise proceeds to about $50.00.
Des Moines merchants argue cheaper meals lie in using cheaper beef cuts and boiled beef with vegetables. Fresh vegetables like celery spinach and carrots are plentiful and reasonably priced while honey and baked goods rise with cooler weather. Calf slaughter noted as a major obstacle to cheap living with estimates of calf yields and potential dressed weights.
The bond election on Tuesday afternoon approved a 45000 high school line by a slim margin. Of 351 voters, 245 were men and 106 were women. Men 112 for and 133 against the bond, women 84 for and 22 against, with a total for 196 and against 155. Students celebrated by ringing bells after the results.
Inquiries from newcomers and existing residents about rental homes rise as owners sell or move, leaving suitable cottages scarce. Neat five to eight room cottages are preferred over mansions, and a few generous landlords with funds could greatly ease this housing shortage for suffering families.
The pension department announced that on Saturday March 29 it passed upon increases for claims filed in the first thirty days after the pension bill became law. It said 324,911 claims were allowed and about 160,000 remained to be acted upon. Claims filed June 10 were under consideration.
Henderson community notes list visitors from Red Oak Hamburg Carson Carson Des Moines and Atlantic including Miss Viola Walker Miss Edna Dorr Miss Florence Gravell Miss Edith Lowe Miss Julia Danford Miss Rosa Harding Mrs Paul Phillips Dan Owens baby born March 27 and Robert Owens obituary of a Wales resident who died March 30 local travel to Omaha Red Oak Estherville and Elliott appear for visits and sales Fifteen acres of unimproved land near Estherville Iowa sold for 200 per acre.
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