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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
1
Bailey in the Britt Tribune riffs on the contrast between dentists and doctors. He jokes that dentists earn cents while doctors pull big sums for the same acts, noting missteps and patient loyalties with playful barbs about care versus cash. The piece mocks professional pay gaps and timing in medical work.
A collage of editorials from Des Moines Capital to Davenport Times weighs in on James Clarkson, with calls he should not have left Iowa and that insurgents seek support from Taft allies. Papers debate his political fate and potential influence on Iowa farming and Republican unity.
Allison-Wilson Town boasted multiple records surpassing all others in the state. Wm B Allison served 35 years in the US Senate, the longest tenure for any man, while James Wilson now holds the record for longest cabinet service, nearing twelve years and nine months. Albert Gallatin, named secretary of the treasury by Thomas Jefferson, served 11 years, 8 months, and 20 days.
Our Iowa News Notes Report notes President Taft will appoint Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee to fill the vacancy created by the death of Rufus W. Peckham. The item also covers bank robbery attempts by two 15 year olds in St. Louis, the Des Moines style of government adoption in Burlington, and a Darting mix of local notices from Iowa and beyond.
A call for humane treatment of farm youth, arguing that boys stay on the farm with fair handling at home. The piece condemns harsh discipline, urging respect and reasonable care so youths remain connected to rural life rather than defecting to outsiders.
A biting critique condemns farmers who neglect their shivering teams in winter. It laments hogs at seven dollars and milk at $1.50, urges blankets and warm feed, and mocks those who idle amid cold while debating politics. A call to spend 15 cents on stall bedding and hay is urged.
Mrs Ida Steele Peppers reports the loss of a diamond watch at or near the square or opera house. Finder to bring it to the office for a liberal reward. Also notes a cold spell ending with snow and low temperatures. Nearby items include a girls basketball game outcome between Glenwood and Plattsmouth, and city council discussion of the Air Lift Pump system for pumping stations and artesian wells.
Local notes from Glenwood report Olive Gass visiting in Plattsmouth, Louis Adams working near Silver City for Mr. Warner, Helen Fleming injuring an ankle at a basketball game, Wm Hunger visiting from Sioux Falls, a literary society to form at Little Brick school in Center township December 8, Theresa Heinsheimer to Grand Island then Iowa City, Mrs. Hubbell’s visit followed by return to Haxton, Mrs. Brower leaving for Stockton Illinois, Mabel Sawyer visiting Glenwood friends, Ernie Tryon and Kelleg visiting Glenwood, Mrs. Stevens visiting relatives from Hamburg, W. W. Brooks and family, S. O. Burgesa to Seattle for burial and visiting relatives, Hen Hur to be shown December 16 at Glenwood Methodist Epworth League, Ben Hur illustrated with 200 slides, Wallaces marriage at Walnut Grove, Lizzie Schmit at Tabor, Nellie Shannon’s Thanksgiving, numerous local visits and travels, charivari at Aubry home, J
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