04 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
1
Local itemized notes detail public installation activities, odds and ends of social visits, and family updates from Junction and nearby towns. Mentions of visits to Kansas City and Omaha, New Years gatherings, and several marriages and transfers are included among community notices and personal updates.
The Des Moines Register reprints a 1911 critique arguing Schedule K tariffs on wool and woolen goods profits to farmers and mills, while raising clothing costs for consumers. It contends tariff board findings show 4.78 dollars worth of material per suit with 2.33 to wool producers and 2.50 to mills, urging reductions to ease the cost of living.
Unclear remarks relay disputes in council and comments on American wool production profits. Mentions Judge Walter I Smith and unrest over prices, consumer interests, and calls for relief amid ailing conditions at home.
Local notices report G W Carter plans to move his family to College Springs to take charge of an elevator for Turner Bros. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives, shipments of cattle to Omaha, and school officials noting Wednesday as the start of the new term after holiday breaks.
A son arrived recently at the Charles Dayson home. The Odd Fellows will install officers tonight. Mrs. Clyde Edmundson visited. Sidney and Bert Smith homes are under quarantine for scarlet fever. Dr. Irwin to celebrate New Year with his sister in Red Oak. Recorder Fred Workman visits from the county seat with Jesse Loving. Misses Gayle and Bessie P. attend the University at Lincoln and spend the holidays at home. Little Margaret and family are mentioned with various local activities.
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