Old-time Christmas Reflections From Mills County Echoes
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Christmases of long ago in Mills County. Homemade gifts, family keepsakes, and simple joys define past celebrations. The essay contrasts then and now, noting holiday spirit over material outlays and a church Christmas Eve memory. A final note mentions 1925 arrests for antique license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windevas
Ies
Seldon
Saphieats
Tom
Joe
Erie
Alger
Henry
Clive
India
Lea
Advertising cuts prices and boosts retail turnover
A discussion on advertising shows its necessity for all firms to fund campaigns as a normal operating expense. Direct newspaper ads create demand, lower per-item overhead costs, and speed cash flow, enabling retailers to maintain standard prices while increasing sales and profits.
Auto License Notice Urges Glenwood Motorists to Act
Glenwood motorists are urged to renew annual auto licenses promptly. Officials warn no grace period or extensions after January 1 and emphasize the auto division is prepared to issue licenses now. Delays risk processing delays as renewals pile up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Woks
Auto Division
Four Senate Seats Face Contests Across States
Four United States Senate seats face challenges as contests unfold in Iowa North Dakota New Mexico and Minnesota. Dan Steck contests Brookhart after political rifts over La Follette stance. Gerald Nye seeks to challenge governor appointed vacancy. Magnus Johnson claims the Schall victory in Minnesota. Sam Bratton disputes Bursum in New Mexico amid close returns.
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Senate
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Jaws
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Magnus Johnson
Sam G. Bratton
New Mexico
Gerald P. Nye
Sorlie
North Dakota
Ladd
Brookhart
Dan F. Steck
Iowa
la Follette
Steck
Cummins
Schall
H. C.,bursum
Bursum
Daughters of 1812 Active Members Count 263
The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 reports 263 active members. The group, formed 1899, preserves history and promotes patriotism by collecting documents, marking sites, and recording family histories while honoring heroic civic and military figures from 1775 to 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Daughters of 1812
Charles Fisher Taylor
National Republic
Taylor
National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812
Great Britain
Ita
Flora Adams Tearling
William Gerry Stade
Massachusetts
Gousrvss
National Society
United States Daughters of 1812
Sam McKinley
Slade
Nuittio Uo
Te Sue Maby
Phil Insistiva
Paul
Opinions By Wayne D Choate on Congressman's Tax Plan
Wayne D Choate highlights Hon. Wm R Green of Council Bluffs as an advocate for tax reform. The piece praises Green for drafting a $325 million tax reduction bill as Ways and Means chair, notes Coolidge’s approval, and discusses nonpartisan aims to simplify taxes while maintaining fairness and growth.
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Mhiacinth
Yeas
Congress
Wmn
R. Green
Council Bluffs
West
Congressman Green
Ways and Means Committee
House
Europe
Green
Praident Coolidge
Coolidge
Board of Tax Appeals
Toum
President Coolidge States Union Progress in Address
President Coolidge tells Congress the nation is in progress and prosperity, endorses the revenue bill, urges restraint on state rights encroachment, and emphasizes tax economy, budget reform, and reduced federal expenses while urging prudent debt retirement and balanced foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L’reatdeat Coolidge
Sixty-ninth
Congress
Mowwell
Avin Gk
Our Country Prosperity Under President Calvin Coolidge
In a period of growth the administration outlines plans for the Permanent Court of International Justice, debt liquidation talks, immigration benefits, and a large defense force. It emphasizes aviation, veterans, agriculture relief, and national resource projects while urging wage stability and coal market reforms, all under Coolidge leadership.
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Tas
Army
NAVY
Marine Corps
National” Guard
Raples
Beng
Veterans of America
Wrgu' Samera
Department of Commerce
Departments of Commerce and Labor
Coal Commission
Congress
WL Tt
Department of Justica
Treasury Department
Redemption Notice to Unknown Heirs of Matilde Potter
Public notice of tax sale redemption rights in Mills County Iowa following a December 10920 to December 1920 sale. Real estate in Late 50 and 61 Original Town of Pacific Junction Mis County described. Redemption period expires ninety days after service. deed to be issued absent timely redemption. Frank W. Choate, County Auditor, holder of the certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilde Potter
Mills County
Martha Bogle
Iowa
Pacific Junction
Mis County
Milla County
Frank W. Choate
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Frank W. Choate DB
Choate
Frank Choate
Ve Choate Publishing CO
Laws
Wayne
Ofsdal Paper
of Mills County
Sec Tresa
Wayne D. Choate
Benadit
Etek
Ana
Joopgne Po Jsurtof Ee
Turmies
Gauet
International Dueten
Petty Betope
Permanent Court of International Justice
Ametiva
Genadudily
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Farm Loan Beard
Deaitande
Reliet
Mustre Sheale
Theoughout
Aysten
Piet Howe
Calvin
Mills County National Bank
H. Cheyney
W. C. Rathke
H. A. French
Cashier
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