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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
Manifold inducements offered for the right party. We will pay more than anyone else in town and grant afternoons off with no Sundays cooking. The good wife will wait if there is a rush at the table. We seek a cook to enable mortgaging the plant and purchasing an auto. Notice each morning when coffee is prepared. Write for particulars to this office.
Seal of Minnesota at T. and H s for rent on the second floor above the Tribune office. Apply to L. S. Robinson. I have a piano or two to rent. See me at once. L. S. Robinson. Grape baskets and market baskets for sale at Finkenstein's.
Conrad Schade of Glenwood Iowa announces that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife who has left him. Public notice dated June 12 1906.
It is now possible to produce paste imitations of nearly every precious stone that can fool all but experts. A skillfully crafted paste stone can show the same luster high refractive index and dispersion as a first water diamond.
Piano instructors Mrs L W Russell and Josephine Russell offer classes Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 am with private lessons by arrangement. Pacific Junction hosts piano lessons Mondays 10 am to 6 pm. Voice culture by Mrs Helen St Rayner, late of Boston, on Mondays and Thursdays. Souvenir cards for the new Methodist church at Robinson's.
For sale cinders and ballast from the old C B and Q right of way on my property. Call phone H F Stewart Glenwood.
When going down the Pike, visit Glenwood Wall Paper and Paint Co to see their new stock. New consignments and styles arrive every few days.
The Ninth District Republican Committee calls the Republican electors of Iowa's Ninth District to a delegate convention in Council Bluffs on July 21 1906 at 11 a.m. for nominating a Representative and conducting other business. Representation is based on counties and Roosevelt votes. total delegates listed as 148. Glenwood Iowa June 11 1906 L S Robinson chairman.
A Republican candidate Do. A Bushnell announces for county surveyor in Mills County subject to the Republican county convention. The piece discusses party tensions around Governor Cummins re nomination and intra party divisions, defending the county convention's anti Cummins stance and asserting delegates acted in the best interests of Mills Republicanism.
A column contrasts cheap Glenwood bargains with broader market ideals and mocks city council life. It recalls a 36 cent purchase of six cups and saucers and notes living standards improved by cheap goods. The piece praises diligent council work despite late hours and public criticism, urging citizen support.
Editors Opinion announces Walter S. Brown as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the Republican county convention nomination. Brown seeks the nomination and urges party supporters to back his bid for the office.
A brief item notes a buggy and a center table being offered for inquiry to M H McClos ey. The notice mentions contact by the named individual, reflecting a small sale item in a local listing.
The concert showcased Mr. Scherzel as an artist of merit with an acclaimed Sextette from Lucia. His fine 1742 violin, once used by a Hungarian Orchestra conductor at the St. Louis Exposition, was bought for 1200 dollars. Mrs. St. Rayner and Miss Russell received praise for vocal delivery and blossoming careers, with Russell noted for her Oberon and Scherzino performances and recent Los Angeles study. Crown Piano supplied by Laraway.
J J Brewington owner announces Glenwood Elevator offers 25 cabs for sale. The Glenwood Wall Paper and Paint Co remains, with proprietor asserting the business will stay.
The city council met in regular session with Mayor Plimpton. Treasurer Shay reported 1850.99 in unpaid city warrants. The bond of Geo McMillen as Marshal for 500 with two surities was approved. Vine street paving and a permanent sidewalk on Gordon's addition were ordered. Objections on Vine street paving and West Fourth Street obstructions were discussed but not resolved. Fire protection improvements for the opera house were adopted and the Mayor ordered to notify the Opera House Company.
Two second hand buggies and a second hand gasoline engine listed for sale. L. E. Geil of Glenwood reports a lost gold brooch set with pearls and asks Mrs. E. B. Woodruff to return it for a reward.
H. A. French reports a seven room house now on his property east of the square.
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