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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
5
Arthur Gutterman profiles William Howard Taft in a lyrical, humorous tribute from the Pittsburg Index. The piece praises Taft’s size and character while joking about travel, his dedication, and the nation’s needs as he remains a central, storied political figure.
Easter, the Christian festival of Christ's resurrection, is celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. It can fall as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. in this year it falls on April 19.
At Silver City Woodman county convention a delegate to the State convention at Des Moines on May 6th was chosen. Thos. Smouse of Glenwood received the selection, with Glenwood delegates named as Smouse Frank Deerwester Fred Fair W. H. Harmon and J. R. Cannon.
From Glenwood Ranch Santa Ana California March 30 1908 to the Opinion the writer requests a change of address to Orange California R F D 2 They describe living half a mile from Santa Ana city limits and about a mile from Orange a suburb They enjoy thirteen acres with ten acres of oranges and the rest English walnuts and other fruits They note land prices around Santa Ana from 1000 to 1500 per acre Santa Ana’s population schools and churches and the nearby ocean and mountains are described They have met Glenwood neighbors at Santa Ana and the Los Angeles Iowa picnic.
Attorney Proudfit S V Proudfit now an assistant commissioner in the General Land Office at Washington recalls his Glenwood years. He edited the Opinion in 1876 during W T Robinson’s absence and received a sharp letter from the editor. He notes he has kept up with Mills County, reads Republican convention lists, and recognizes jury names from past cases. Judge McPherson at Council Bluffs once sentenced a bootlegger to thirteen months, warning future offenders of the court’s stance.
A letter from Harry F. Stewart of Glenwood Ranch anticipates the Pacific fleet anchoring at San Pedro for several days next month. He expects a grand sight and notes the newspaper is a welcome weekly visitor, inviting friends to write.
Under the new postoffice laws subscribers to weekly newspapers cannot lapse in their subscription more than one year. If you are in arrears remit now. The law is a good one and prevents an accumulation of old debts, annoying to both subscriber and publisher.
John Pullman of Silver City had a key-ring check lost about eight years ago on a hunting expedition. It was found in a wild goose's craw near Hermitage Missouri. The check bears Pullman's name on one side and the I C O F emblem on the other. The killer of the goose returned the check to its owner. The engraving existed when it was lost.
A promotional note urges joining a gold mining venture, claiming fixed gold prices and monopoly profits. It touts free milling ore, easy processing, and high returns from a Colorado King Gold Mining Co. offer, with preorganization stock at 10c rising to 25c, and invites personal consultation at an Iowa office.
Mrs Chas McMillen returned to Dietz Wyoming after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Geo McMillen and sister Mrs Baird in Council Bluffs. Charles McMillen received compliments from railroad and coal company officials for his work as Dietz station agent. The couple are pleased with Wyoming climate.
A traveling man from Hamburg reported Governor Cummins’ visit was sparsely greeted at the depot. The back driver met him. others planned a show of welcome at the opera house after telephoning Council Bluffs for 500 Allison buttons. The man recalled being called Indians and vowed to “whoop” the governor.
Carl Brandt son of Supervisor Brandt married a Pottawattamie county woman and moved near Dumfries just over the county line.
The message urges readers to seize a club offer combining The Opinion and Chicago Daily Tribune for one year at $3. It claims the deal is the best newspaper combination available.
South town caller Frank McDole reports apples look excellent this year if conditions hold, while peach trees are in poor shape and the peach crop may be very small. He remains optimistic overall for the season as alfalfa boosts farming in the area.
Omar Coon farmer near Plattsmouth in Cass County sells 110 acre farm for 144 50 per acre. Purchaser named as George Stohlman.
Manager Sawyer of New Glenwood Canning Co. urges Mills county growers to adopt asparagus culture. Eric Canning Co. of Buffalo notes soil and climate here suit canning. Asparagus takes three years to market but then yields for 25 years, with strong per acre returns. Eastern growers report $100 to $400 an acre, yet farmers resist waiting. The campaign seeks local backing to boost truck farming and processing.
T. G. Byers, a board of supervisors tax ferret, is busy at his task while Red Oak sees a large pile of unaccounted money. A capitalist repeatedly filed mortgage releases and kept them for years, then passed them to borrowers after payment. This practice led to several thousand dollars in back taxes unpaid and suspicion.
Clifford Kelley has created notable interest among local farmers by breeding top Berkshire swine. A recent shipment from Red Oak and other places adds quality, with a fine stock of young pigs as potential herd foundations. Interested parties should contact Kelley in Glenwood, and visit Kiddoo's for best photos.
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