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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
The clipping notes local business, political shifts, and social gossip. It mentions Keokuk mayors, a Democrat leading over a Republican, Sterne’s possible court appeal, and council pay. It reports on divorces in the Gould family, remarks on the Dingley tariff, and mock commentary about politicians and receipts.
Martin Luther Epworth League of the Glenwood Methodist church prepares a two night show in the opera house on June 14 and 16. About 125 cast members from city churches will perform a Luther lecture, a reformation opening and closing procession, the Dial of Worms trial scene, and a convent exit scene with music, tableaux, lighting, period costumes, and dialogue.
A fragment from a Woman Atchigon Globe column mocks how men rush to a justice of the peace after marriage while women prefer a church wedding with kin in attendance, joking that Eve tempted men as Adam bore the consequences.
Leffert's Lens brand expands its reach with new models and improved comfort. Gilasges receives updated frames and accessories aimed at sports and daily wear.
Moses Weaver died after several weeks illness at his Strahan home on May 28 1909 aged 76. Born Morris County New Jersey April 27 1833 he moved to Illinois then Mills County Iowa where he built a farm. Survived by wife Sarah Hiler and daughters Emma Shaul Ella Peer he served in the 168th Regiment Illinois Infantry in the Civil War and was a charter member and former commander of Milton Summers Post G A R. He joined Marseilles Congregational Church in 1863 and later the Strahan Methodist Church. He kept a Bible from the war as a cherished treasure and his death is mourned as a loss to family church and community.
West Oak and Cornell Bluffs Suburbans met at Glenwood diamond last Saturday in a muddy contest described as decent given the conditions. Allbee pitched for West Oak with a solid showing, and the teams anticipate a strong game against Lyona Township next Saturday as Jim returns and the crowd expects two more good performances.
The county mail carriers met in Malvern and formed the Mills County Rural Letter Carriers association. A. A. Patrick was elected president with W. H. Hutie and E. A. Purcell as vice presidents and J. C. McGuire as secretary treasurer. John Schmidt, F. H. McLaughlin, and Bert Crumb named directors. W. H. Hittle and J. Schmidt to represent at the state convention. The next meeting is set for Labor Day in Glenwood. Charter members include A. A. Patrick, J. R. Edie, R. G. Prigst, Walter Mason, and others. The group was addressed by W. P. Wortman.
The town’s churches announce Children Day programs with morning and evening services led by Pastor Staples and guest speakers including Senator Gilliland. Topics focus on stewardship and spiritual dangers, with Sunday school and young people meetings scheduled, plus opportunities to unite with the churches.
The page details a May 31 procession and opera house program with music, talks, and tributes led by local figures, followed by a 8 pm Camp Fire program. It also lists a steady stream of local visitors, business notices, appointments, and forthcoming visits across Glenwood and nearby towns.
The Opinion explains the Burgess Law effective July 1909 requiring outward opening doors for all public buildings by law. Mills county schools and churches must convert inward doors or close, to avoid deadly crushes in fires.
Advertisements tout the Yaqui Valley in Mexico as a land of opportunity under the Pacific slope where the Southern Pacific Railroad builds a transcontinental route. Claims include high yields of alfalfa and wheat, with climate and rich silt soil aiding cultivation. Offers feature flexible terms, free water rights, and prices around 25 per acre with down payment.
To Whom it May Concern Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for payment of any debts which may hereafter be contracted by my wife Katie Nebe, MARTIN Nrpe. Dated this second day of June, 1900.
Geo L Haley manager of Glenwood branch of Cla rinda Poultry Butter Egg Co invites customers to call at the east side of the square. Promises highest market prices for poultry butter eggs and cream and phones are provided. Also notes Manzan Pile Remedy in a tube for sale by Glenwood Drug Co and a rental offer for about 120 acres of corn land via Leonard Everett in Council Bluffs.
The Bloomer Sea and Cold Storage Co of Corner Bluffs Iowa will test your cream in Glenwood and pay the highest market price. Fred Dean is the agent.
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