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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
An adviser notes that a candidate must prevail with voters not delegates. Newspaper publicity and early announcements help, deterring rivals and mobilizing supporters before the June primary. Auditor Agan provides nomination and signature petition blanks to candidates.
The Burlington Hawkeye headlines a bold phrase signaling a tougher stance or policy shift. The short notable quote emphasizes intensified action or force, implying a prominent figure or institution plans stronger measures. The piece frames a decisive move with regional impact.
A compact digest of church notices lists Holiness Church missionary speakers Rosa Mintle and Nelson of Tabor heading to Japan and China. Baptist and St John’s Episco pal, Methodist, and Christian Church items cover sermons, Bible school times, Epworth League, Endeavor, and recent gospel meeting gains.
Emma Beckman, Librarian, reports January 1908 figures including 767 books loaned at an average 25 per day, receipts from fines and 10c fund totaling 6.42, and expenditures for postage money orders stationary kindling day guides accession book and freight. Donated books from Secretary of State numbered 2. Also notes December and November totals and averages for prior months.
The Friday box social proved highly successful with receipts totaling over 60 dollars and 51 dollars clear for the art collection at the high school. Grace Gilliland’s box brought 3 dollars, Mrs Bryan 2.80, as auctions and spirited bidding highlighted the event with H S Fleming as bidder of the evening and George Staples performing sleight of hand. The students celebrated by ringing bells and blowing the fire whistle Monday noon.
Miss Edna Andrews of Center township and Philip Miller of Chicago married last Thursday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Ward officiating. The groom is described as a fine appearing young man and the couple received broad good wishes and congratulations from friends across the county.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Glenwood post office for the week. Geo Alexander Chase Gardner HM Kilpatrick Estella Pittz Miss Paul Pinker S R Warren. "(card) Mrs Nevada Miller (card.)" Persons calling for above will please state they have been advertised. R. C. WuHitts, P. M.
Notice dated February 5 1908 states the partnership Bruce and Rether dissolved by Matt Bruce withdrawal. J F Rether continues the business at the same location and assumes all obligations with Rether to receive debts. Both signatories Matt Bruce and J F Rether.
This day the partnership between Fowler and Stroud is dissolved. Signatories Capt. F. P. Fowler and Col. L. H. Stroud date February 6 1908. Also an advertisement notes for sale of 280 acres in Harrison county with a crop, timber, and a windmill at 70 per acre and 228 acres adjoining Island Park at 90 per acre. An experienced girl is wanted for general house work by Mrs M J Williams Glenwood Iowa.
Growers seek 25 to 50 acre parcels with good ground for tomatoes and sweet corn not far from town. Those with a small farm to rent are asked to drop a line or call. the company promises to secure a suitable lease if terms are right.
Fifty loads of dry apple tree wood offered at 1.75 dollars per load by A Mintle, located one mile north of town. Wilson Drug Co sells hot water bottles. Buds cigar celebrated as the favorite by all dealers in Glenwood.
A few choice White Wyandotte cockerels from Fisher's strain are offered. Eggs in season from C. H. Cash of Glenwood, Iowa.
Mrs. Salem Curtis of route 2 Mills County lists twenty brown Leghorn cockerels available for sale at fifty cents each. Contact Mills County phone.
Wilson Drug Co lists sale dates for T. G. Byers and others in St Marys St Marys Oak town Pacific Junction and Platteville Townships. Separately W L Brooks delivered 50 hogs in Farragut weighing 20 500 pounds total and 410 pounds per hog.
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