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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
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Political announcement from Clyde Rhoads to Mills County Republicans declaring candidacy for re election to the office of county recorder subject to the June 2 1908 primary election.
County Superintendent candidate Rachel M. Dolph announces for the Republican nomination subject to June 2, 1908 primary. Voter notice also for W. M. Moore seeking nomination for county superintendent vice position subject to same primary.
Notices announce candidates for county offices in Mills County all seeking the Republican nomination in the June 2 primary. F H Haynie seeks county treasurer, S M Criswell for county auditor, Geo O Free for county auditor, A S Edwards for sheriff, and G W Bushnell for sheriff, each awaiting party voter decision.
The statement announces self as a candidate attorney contingent on the June 2 primaries. Signed by CarRL H. OTIS. The note implies formal selection by voters in the upcoming election.
Representative To the Opinion announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative, subject to primary decision. The Sunday Register and Leader notes possible successors to Judge Sanborn for the United States Circuit Court and mentions Ernest E. Hart of Council Bluffs as a potential candidate for Congress. The Atlantic surprise is described as part of a scheme to boost Hart.
A Monday meeting of the Mills County board of supervisors approved plans for a new 16 by 40 foot wing onto the north side of the courthouse to match the south wing. Cost estimated at 8500 dollars, with fireproof vaults on the lower floor and two rooms above for court and the surveyor. The auditor to advertise for bids. Office shifts proposed: recorder and clerk to north rooms with added vaults, auditor and treasurer to the south, sheriff moved to the surveyor’s office area, etc. Miss Rachel M. Dolph named as Republican candidate for county superintendent. その他 brief notes on local suits, hospital surgery, a correction regarding a socialists/ anarchists comment, and farm loan ad.
The son of Thomas Knopp, steward of the poor farm, is expected to return Friday from Council Bluffs where he underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Born to Mr and Mrs R O Jackson on April 7 a son. To Mr and Mrs Theo Peppers on April 8 a son. To Mr and Mrs Harry Lincoln on April 9 a son.
Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor of Mills County Iowa until noon on May 7 1908 for an addition to the Mills County Court House at Glenwood Iowa according to plans on file in the Auditor’s office. The right to reject any bids is reserved. The successful bidder must furnish a bond as the Board may require conditioned that the work is properly done. Glenwood Iowa April 9 1908. Some people don’t buy confectionery often but when they do they like the best. Morgan’s is the place to get it.
A Waterman fountain pen was left at the post office lobby desk on Tuesday. Finder should return it to the office of New Glenwood Canning Co. to receive a reward.
L A Williams on upper Vine street advertises ice for 65 cents per bushel. B K Windham offers old and new customers good quality ice at a fair price with prompt delivery by phone.
I am still here and have a good stock of millinery at reasonable prices. Mrs. M. Myers.
An ad claims mite and lice killer beats rivals by test and offers ordering by phone or mail or at a house. It lists John Stout of Glenwood Iowa as seller and promotes First class marshmallows and Fern brand chocolates at Morgan's. Also notes Scenic theatre Friday night picture change and a six room house near the square offered for sale at $2,000 with easy terms by B. F. Jones.
Eyewear corrected and glasses fitted at Larway's shop. Ice cream on sale Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Orders for ice cream accepted now. Binkley's City restaurant.
The Cosy Restaurant Old Finkenstein invites visits to view the space. Home bakery and restaurant promotes meals, with Elkins and Miller offering ice cream cakes and party special orders. A cottage for rent and rooms over the Tribune office are listed, with applications via L S Robinson.
Old timers urged to sign tomato acreage contracts as a "tomato year" nears, with encouragement to raise own plants by sowing seeds immediately. The notice promises fair treatment, new cases, and directs readers to come in to take out a contract under manager S. I. Sawyer. Also listed are Evergreens for sale by Wilbur Warren and Wilson Drug Co selling drugs.
Local churches announce Sunday April 12 services with morning and evening themes at Congregational Baptist and St John’s Episcopal. Topics include temperance work and expansion in religion. Also noted are Palm Sunday observances, election dates, and upcoming anniversaries and holidays in Mills County.
A high school team will play a game with the White Sox Friday afternoon after school at Athletic Park.
L. K. Mason visits Glenwood today delivering a check for 2036 dollars to Mrs Emma M Mayberry for her husband’s life insurance with Bankers Life Association Des Moines. The 36 dollar portion represents the guarantee deposit taken out when he was 36. Proof of death filed four days ago.
The David Cole Creamery Co will pay cash and top price for cream. Located in Mickelwall building with W. P. Allbee as manager.
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