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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
Farragut Leader publishers Prof O P Stewart and James A Yowell have purchased the Sidney Sun plant for 2200 dollars with 800 to be paid in advertising and job printing for the Des Moines mortgage holder. Plans for management of the Sun and Leader are not yet decided.
A 1908 notice asks all who owe Dr Luther Jackson of Pacific Junction Iowa to call and settle promptly to save costs. Dated January 7 1908.
Notice announces the dissolution of a partnership between J Pepperberg and Mack Mayberry, effective January 11, ending the existing business arrangement.
The county district court, presided by Judge Green, will open the February term next Tuesday February 4. Superintendent Moore, recovering from the grippe, still attended to supervise teacher certification exams. Eight young women took first tests for teacher certificates. three teaching vacancies in the county schools were reported amid a winter teacher shortage.
St Johns Episco pal holds 10 30 morning service with sermon on first John five eight and afternoon lecture on the creed. Congregational Church lists morning and evening sermons on Use or Lose Look and Live and The Fundamentals of Our Faith with sermons, Bible school, Epworth League and Endeavor Day celebration. A cordial welcome to all.
A. S. Edwards in Glenwood advertises his stallion King Mills for sale within the next thirty days at a bargain price. He notes a potential future appreciation and asks interested buyers to see him at once for a bargain.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Wilson Drug Co selling drugs Edison Peas Enes and records. The readable portion highlights best photos and the phrase see Hiddoo at Robinson's. No clear event dates or locations beyond Robinson's.
Obituary items report Joseph Cook of Platte South Dakota dying of heart failure at his farm with remains to be moved to Glenwood for interment and funeral to be held Friday. Other notices include Reuben Eilenburger of Genterville PA and Vera May Reaser of Glenwood WA. Also reported is Mrs Fred Kruse of Silver City who died by suicide, with context of past health issues and generous hospitality traits noted, plus family movements and struggles.
Lost growers request to rent small farms of about 25 to 50 acres with good ground for tomatoes and sweet corn, not far from town. Anyone with a small farm to rent should contact New Glenwood Canning Co, as they can likely secure a good tenant if terms are right.
Notice to the public announces the Scenic Theater to open in the hall over the post office building. The opening is planned for the end of this week or early next week. It will be run by experienced people with guaranteed good entertainment. Geom Drug Co., hot water bottles.
A description of a 230 acre Mills county farm with 200 acres level and 30 acres up land, good house and barn, double corn crib, windmill and tank, hog house, hay shed, other buildings, alfalfa, well fenced. Bargain price $100 per acre, offered for only 30 days. Contact C W Rathke Glenwood Iowa. Also Buds 5e cigar for sale by Glenwood dealers.
A few White Wyandotte cockerels, choice birds from Fisher's strain, eggs in season. Contact C. H. Cash in Glenwood, Iowa.
Mrs. Salem Curtis, route 2, Mills County, provides contact. Fifty cent each for twenty brown Leghorn single comb brown Leghorn cockerels available. Include a phone number for Mills County contact per listing.
A $25 reward is offered for the conviction of any thief who steals a member’s property. The annual meeting was held at the Spelman school house in West Oak township on Monday January 18. Meetings will be held quarterly on the first Mondays in April July and October 1908. S. W. Godsey presides with T. J. Thiesshafer secretary and J. L. Anderson treasurer.
A 4 year old stallion named Jack E sired by Emmett H stands 16 hands weighs 1200 pounds and records 2.10. He is described as one of the best in the state with strong bone and body and praised as unmatched in the country. Also offered is an 8 horse traction Russet steam engine in good running order suitable for corn shelter or feed grinder. Call or address.
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