29 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a Mills County newspaper published in Glenwood with weekly editions on Monday and Wednesday. It lists rates for subscriptions and advertising, notes postal and legal classifications, and indicates some sections are free of admission.
In a July 29, 1912 reflection, observers note voters will hesitate to change conditions as they see strong employment prospects, rising wages, and high farm prices, while necessities stay relatively affordable. The piece argues familiarity with current policies reinforces support amid favorable economic signals.
Estherville Vindicator and Ames Times urge Republicans to abandon third party bets and avoid straddling the Bull Moose and the Elephant. Bag Grove Baghe criticizes Taft for appointing non supporters, while Wetester City Journal denounces Bykat for denying national Republican platform.
A fragmented reminiscence follows a newspaper man through shifting duties and pressures. He battles prying perception, dependence on officials, and the dilemma of reporting versus suppression while facing daily consequences for his work and career.
Obituary note for Miss Deanbom, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Anderson of Red Oak, 27 at death. funeral conducted by Rev Brainyard of Lpsebpal church. list of relatives and attendees from Red Oak and beyond. Evening Union service at Baptist church with Rev Palmerton. chorus performance praised. Vignettes of town life include a comic tale of Jimmy Anderson and a motorbike. Mutu al Telephone Company upgrades and Iceland water power estimates.
A. C. Standiford states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife as of this date, placing the responsibility solely on her. The notice serves to inform creditors and the public of this separation of liability.
A brief aphorism divides the world into two groups, youngelf and other people. The statement notes the larger size of the latter yet elevates the importance of the former.
A pithy remark on thinking before speaking shows the tension between careful speech and rapid-fire ideas. The line suggests the speaker must think quickly to keep concepts from being reduced to mere numbers.
The Iowa Mills County board records detail salaries for county officials and employees, payments for jail, office expenses, and county prints. Also listed are rent, boardings, relief disbursements, bridge contracts, and tax roll adjustments with approved reconciliations and adjournment to 1:15 PM July 22, 1912.
The Mills County board of supervisors finds the petition and bond proper for highway establishment. A commissioner reported favorably after served notices in Malvern Ledger, June weeks. The board orders the road to run from east of the George Cross Henry Douglas line to John Imel and C. B. Vestal’s front, Section 21, Township 72, Range 40, with damages approved: Vestal 2. aces 2006 Henry Douglas 100.00 John Imel 5000 Geo Cross 1500. Approval by chair and auditor follows.
Seven room house for rent on a lone block and a half from the Square. Property includes a barn, cistern, and coal-house all in good shape. See BPA Goyer Tipton rooming house. 26-29.
Readable fragments from a 19th century clipping indicate Megsys, Darting and McGiavern praising prospects for a bountiful tomato harvest this season. They mention about 125 acres, a well defended wall and plants, and an expectation of high output and good goods from the factory.
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