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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
6
The board of supervisors debates subway dimensions for new tracks with the railroad company. A 20 foot wide passage, 14 feet high, is contested, but the board plans to stand by the contract while allowing a 60 foot road through the right of way. Meanwhile Glenwood streets remain muddy after rain, though drainage is generally good.
The Glenwood Woman's Club held the season finale meeting at the club rooms on a Monday afternoon. Officers for 1903 were installed including President Mrs. Bellatti and Vice President Mrs. Jones. The new executive board will meet to organize committees and programs for next year. Attendance was smaller due to bad weather, yet reports from twenty members were considered profitable. Meetings resume September 21. Separately, flood waters on the West Nishnabotna threaten Burlington grades near Hastings with waves washing away tracks. crews work to shore grades by piling and riprap.
A cold, cloudy spell brought daily heavy showers across the state. Flood damage was almost unprecedented with crops washed out and low lands abandoned. Wind storms damaged trees and structures while dry weather is needed to repair and salvage upland crops. cereal acreage likely down from last year, though apples show promise.
The young band members, guided by Dr. St. Clair, have bought new blue uniforms that will boost their parade appearance. Even without horns the suits will mark the band as a visual unit, with summer concerts expected once weather allows.
Despite a stormy evening the Glenwood high school commencement for the class of 1908 proved a brilliant affair. Rev. Shaw opened with prayer, followed by the Girls Glee Club performance and an address by Dr. Dan F. Bradley on educated manhood. Miss Mary W. Deupree sang, diplomas were presented by Mrs. Jessie N. Priest, and the Boys Glee Club closed with We Stand for Youth Unending.
Jim Yowell, a Hamburg Sidney rural route mail carrier, escaped drowning when a cloud burst sent a torrent down a hill, sweeping his wagon into a creek. His team saved themselves, mail partly lost, and he was rescued after being carried downstream and wedged at a barb wire fence. The wreck scattered the mail sack. the paper sack was found buried in mud.
George A Davies of Glenwood Iowa offers white oats for sale. Inquiry invites buyers to contact the seller for price and quantity.
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