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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists pricing for the Grenwoop Opinion Eur Official Paper of Millis County. Terms show annual rates with a higher price for non prepaid and a reduced rate for advance payment, indicating subscription options. An explicit per year figure appears as one dollar and twenty six cents versus one dollar.
A.C. Gourly announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mills County clerk. He asks Republican voters to decide at the June primary.
Cnas F Haynie announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mills County treasurer subject to the primary election.
Candidate Clyde Ragads announces bid for re-election as county recorder, subject to the Republican primary on June 2, 1908 in Mitts County.
To the Republicans of Mills County I hereby announce my name as a candidate for the office of County Auditor subject to the decision of the primary election to be held June the 2nd 1903 GEO O FREE After proper authorization from the undersigned a citizen of Deer Creek township we announce his name as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county Auditor subject to the decision of the primaries of June 2d S M CRISWELL
Carl H. Otis announces himself as a candidate attorney contingent on the outcome of the primaries scheduled for June.
A S Edwards and E W Bushnell announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for sheriff. The nominees state the decision rests with party voters at the upcoming June primary election.
W. M. Moore and Rachel M. Dolpr announce their candidacies for county superintendent on the Mills County Republican ticket subject to the primary on June 2, 1908. Both appeal to Republican voters to consider them in the upcoming election.
The Independent School District of Glenwood Iowa offers 13,000 in School Funding bonds dated June 1 1908 at not less than par plus accrued interest. Bonds of 21000 each, 4.5 percent interest semiannual on June 1 and December 1. Maturity schedule nine annual bonds plus four bonds at ten years. Bids due upon sale. Details and legality notes available from the district treasurer E S Bogart Glenwood Iowa dated April 27 1908.
In the United States District Court Western Division Southern District of Iowa Judge Meade Fixed May 16 1908 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to oppose and file written appearances and grounds for opposition to the discharge in the matter of Henry Oscar Meade Bankrupt. The notice directs filing in Council Bluffs Iowa and includes a ten day period after appearance to file specifications. W S Mayne Referee in Bankruptcy signs the order.
Monday, April 27th marked the birthday anniversary of General Ulysses S Grant. The article notes Grant was a quiet man who accomplished much, rarely spoke publicly, yet knew how to move men.
Hillsdale social notes report Miss Nellie Anthony entertaining Miss Edie Reed and Miss Lulu Longmaker of Randolph. Mr Bowman of Oakland traded his Hillsdale property for the Broughan property and plans to move here with his family.
Pacific City residents share health and home news including Clarence Stone on the sick list and Mr Boyer improving his new home with a front porch and fresh paint. Mrs Baker and granddaughter Geneva Townsend spent Sunday in the Bluffs. Mr and Mrs Al Beatsn welcome a new baby boy. Charlie King and wife moved to Glenwood. Miss Leeper visited Tom Lincoln's home over Sunday.
Elm Grove Saturday afternoon was pleasant as teacher granted flower hunting permission. The group divided. one little girl strayed from the larger children and went to fetch her coat after returning from the road. She got lost while others rested. Master Pet Bailor visited the Elm Grove school last week. Susie and Ruby Shaw invited schoolmates to Easter Sunday, including Verne Meritt and Bessie and Sarah Thomas. About two o'clock they flower hunted in J P Kings wood and had a good time. The school’s pictures taken five weeks ago are eagerly awaited. Flowers blooming include violets, sweet Williams, lilies, Bethlem stars, dandelions and boys breeches. June berries are forming and expected by June.
Emerson Charlie Pratt from Red Oak builds foundation for John Taylor's new house north of town. Eaton barn relocated to east part of town. Mrs John Tollinger of Avoca visits her parents the Grahams. her son joins them to see Grandpa and Grandma. Dr Richards visits Dr Merritt. they were medical college classmates. Chas Newcrist near CE Lakin's farm sick but recovering. Mrs Jas Cremmer of David City attends after sister H A Steen's death. she heads home Thursday. Steen family visits then moves near Lorimer, Iowa. J C McGrew makes his monthly Glenwood trip. Clyde Rhoads family visit. W O Shattuck moves to Nebraska and buries his 4-year-old daughter here. Funeral held at Baptist church. Mrs Steen died near Lorimer, Iowa, and was buried Friday with husband, five children, a sister, aged father, and many friends mourning.
Waubonsie residents including Sam Blackburn and family visited Theodore Peppers. C W McManigel and family visited daughter Mrs CA Dashner. Hugh Marley and wife visited Mrs Marley's parents Mr and Mrs Bailor. John Marley and son Joe spent Sunday with Mrs Eliza Wolfe. Rev Ward of Glenwood preached at Waubonsie church Sunday afternoon. Archie Hunt and wife visited relatives north of Glenwood Sunday.
J P Dolliver replies to Clinton county invitation, saying he will speak at the Allison club's organize event on May 1. He notes recent false Des Moines reports claiming he paused campaigning, explains Congressional duties delayed speeches, and affirms support for Iowa's Grand Old Man and the old leader's name and fame.
A Ringgold County farmer asks Hon A B Cummins of Des Moines if his views on reciprocity with Canada and on railroad rates for Iowa farmers remain as stated in his 1904 inaugural and 1904 senate testimony The letter dated April 17 1908 questions protection for home markets and whether Cummins would support policies that might force Iowa cattle and farm products to compete with cheaper Canadian lands and imports.
Summary traces several historical statements on trade policy and reciprocity with Canada. It references Governor A B Cummins, Iowa farmers, and a Buy American stance, noting opposition to free trade with Canada and asserting a preference for maintaining U S sovereignty and agricultural protections. The text blends quotations from Cummins speeches and a 1904 resolution by Gilbert S. Gilbertson.
Judge Prouty touts his Missouri train experience to attack railroad fare discrimination. He claims a two cent mileage rate for some and annual passes for others, while a family pays three cents per mile. He credits Albert B. Cummins for reform and cites historical votes and political maneuvering behind anti-pass legislation.
C B Q timetable shows Fast Mail Nos 15 and 7 arrival times at Glenwood and Pacific Junction. Departure times include No 1 at 2 00 a m. Some trains Nos 11 14 91 and 92 do not run on Sundays.
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