24 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1910
Page
1
New York papers report a woman hanged herself in a telephone incident. Rural lines reveal several women hanging on phones daily. A social trend among newspaper boys involves a subscription shower where neighbors buy yearlong subs to boost circulation, with editor mood signaling success or failure.
School notes describe the surprising Declamatory Contest and praise Miss Cunningham as trainer. First semester exams wrap up while the Business Practice class grows to nearly double last year. Coasting remains pupil favorite as chauffeurs look to aviator roles. Ida Goodell is ill. Alta substitutes. A second semester review of Arithmetic and Geography is planned. Part of the contest program will be presented Tuesday evening.
Dr W. Elliott suffered a severe loss when his valuable driving mare died after a month at a livery barn. He retrieved the animal at Pacific Junction not knowing she was sick, found her very ill upon arrival, and she died soon after. The mare was valued highly for her spirit, travel ability, and safety for children. the doctor would not accept $500 for her.
East Cleveland man recalls buying a fierce watch dog to deter tramps. A hoboe sought a handout, and his wife gave him 50 cents to stay, claiming the dog would eat the intruder if needed. The anecdote highlights wary neighborly exchanges and streetwise defense of home safety.
Rest after meals prevents digestive trouble says a Family Doctor. Hurried eating and immediate full attention to work drains energy and may cause dyspepsia or irritability as nerve force is exhausted.
Glenwood notes body of short items from Logan to Malvern and Omaha. It records visitors, births, and social events including church social at Waubonsie, theater ads, school sports, and local business changes. Multiple people, towns, and firms named with dates in 1901–1910 range.
Sunday visits include Raymond Trisler and Herbert Olson in Emerson while discussing Haley's comet visibility. W C DeLashmutt from Pacific City stopped by. clerk Davis remains on sick list. Skating at the lake drew a large crowd Saturday night as Minnie Rhoads visits Emeraud. The St Johns Episcopal Ladies Guild plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs John McCluskey's home.
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