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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
The Chautauqua board has definite settled that the west hill school grounds will be used again this year. It is generally agreed that using the new grounds would be a mistake since no improvements have been made there.
A father sings of missing his baby then joyful reunion as a child returns. He describes her gold curls, blue eyes and tiny actions from playful feet to laughing lips while the motherly scene glows with affectionate images. The verse repeats the lookout call and the delight of closeness.
Uncalled letters remaining at Glenwood post office for the week ending January 1th 107 include Gladys McCoy James McFar peerpons calling fe rilgeds will please state e been R. G. Warns P. M.
The article discusses Glenwood’s duty to provide Fourth of July festivities for a large local population, notes the desire to aid Pacific Junction, and asserts a celebration is necessary. It also comments on national issues, mine conflicts, social duties, and opinions about expositions and public figures.
An article describes a double balloon ascension by a man and a woman in the same balloon with each using their own parachute. The event is slated for Saturday, June 224, with dates and phrasing reflecting OCR errors but indicating a midsummer air display.
Library records show 1636 books loaned with an average of 27 daily. Donations include L A Williams 11 W F Dean 15 Mrs Craven 2 J E Wickham 2 Bertha Myers 1 Government 1 and various pamphlets on Forestry. Other donors include Geo Davies couple and Mr Marsh with War of the Rebellion 129 volumes and Congress 12 Records. Subscriptions and fines total $11.47 with $5.57 in fines and $5.90 in the 10c fund. Emma Beckman Librarian.
Congregational Church schedules Children's Day at 10 30 a m with a sermon on four calls every child has the right to hear. Baptist Church morning memorial sermon by Odd Fellows theme Friendship's Unbreakable Love and Truth of God with an evening challenge to the undecided. St John's Episcopal Church services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with a sermon on whether ye eat or drink all to the glory of God and a short lecture on church usages. Epworth League notes and a Great Teacher theme plus a Wasting Harvest topic led by Inslee Bogart. Church of Christ listed as well.
The Iowa Weather and Crop service notes a deficient temperature week ending June 10 with heavy cloudiness and daily showers except one day. Corn replanting rises as stands are deficient while oats wheat potatoes hay and fruit show improvement. area planted and condition figures for corn wheat oats rye barley flax potatoes hay apples peaches plums cherries grapes berries are given, with last year’s figures for comparison. EB. G. Woodrow dentist and local church notices close the item.
To my fellow merchants I state that on May 24 and 25 Capt F P Fowler the Glenwood hustling auctioneer conducted a sale of general merchandise. Two days cleaned up my $12 000 stock. The goods brought profit. I recommend him as a strict upright gentleman. L E Morley. John Greenlee faced Justice Day on drunkenness and resisting officers. sentenced to 15 days in county jail. Julia McCoy appointed guardian of her insane husband William McCoy. Sheriff Linville conducted a sale of C F Sales property in the southwest part of town Fay Wright bought it. Glenwood people deserve the best money and experience can produce. For sale everywhere.
Effa Ellis origins and promotes the Ellis Illustrated Music Courses. She runs the largest correspondence music school from Chambers Academy Omaha at 2424 Farnam St. Courses cover harmony analysis history vocabulary ear training and more. The six to eight course set aims to prepare students and teachers and hints at a free illustrated lesson on Saturday June 15 at the Woman's Club rooms.
In 1907 B F Jones outlines a complete process reminder for the cement business from sourcing to delivery. The message emphasizes a start to finish approach and adherence to established workflows.
A small brown hand pocket book was lost between Timmerman and Hamilton and the Commercial hotel. Finder should leave it at Dr. Elliot's. Also found a knife. Hermie Crouch requests contact to identify. The Glenwood cigar ads promote 5c and 6c options as best on the market.
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