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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
The piece critiques lengthy Senate speeches by Dolliver Warren and La Follette, mocking their handling of wool schedules and race policy. It suggests senators should learn practical industry from cotton and wool sectors and questions Williams on a humane solution to race issues, urging university scrutiny of their leadership.
A June 8 senate scene shows Senator Dolliver railing against wool tariffs while western Republicans Warren and Carter, sheep raisers who also make woolen goods, challenge him. Warren asks how much wool is in a suit and the duty on it, exposing Dolliver’s claimed expertise.
The speech by Hon. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi to Nebraska State University graduates failed to engage the large audience. His slow delivery and soft voice left many unable to hear key points, especially on race topics, tainting what had potential to resonate across the southern landscape.
Southwestern Iowa reports the city council’s Monday action to require new sidewalks. Multiple towns note contracts and upcoming events as communities prepare for summer activities and improvements.
A collection of church notices for June 20 detailing morning sermons at Christian, St Johns, Methusah, and Congregational churches. Topics include prayer, Godward influences, neglected themes, home prayers, and Home Folks Day with services, youth talks, and Epworth League reports.
Two week city papers announced a dramatized entertainment titled Martin Luther or a Story of the Reformation. Held Monday and Tuesday nights with about a hundred adults and youths, the five scene play featured German 16th century costumes, Luther and Cardinal Aleander roles, and intermission remarks by Rev. Ward explaining Luther’s era.
Tabor and Glenwood clash at the park Friday afternoon with both teams set to showcase new uniforms. Ladies are admitted free as fans are urged to attend and support the Tabor nine while game time is listed as four o'clock.
Corning mail carrier on route 2, E. E. Capp, faced a dangerous incident when high waters washed away the bridge approach. Capp continued from the opposite side unaware of the gap as frightened horses backed the buggy into the water. No injuries occurred.
Five year old Charlie Williams, son of Clarence Williams, disappeared from 3104 South Town street in Sioux City on June 4 1909. He has light hair blue eyes and a small scar above his left eye with upper front teeth rotted. A reward of 100 dollars is offered for information leading to his recovery. Contact Rey H L Houghton at Wall Street Mission Sioux City Iowa.
A group of professional fishermen set out to sea seeking success and likely to return with a trout pole and crawfish. They plan a hearty picnic lunch if their wives ready a toothsome meal. At press time the list of names includes J. A. Swope, Frank Ridgeway, Albert Heinsheimer, Ben Agan, Joe Ewing, Homer Daniel and A. 7. Howe.
A clipped update of Glenwood social mentions includes trips to Omaha and Council Bluffs, visits from Miss Fleming, Miss Edith Stacy, Miss Lora Cunningham, and Miss Leah Jarvis, plus local events such as an examination for rural mail carriers, an addition excavation at Carey & Fleming store, and residents planning summer travels to Wilder Montana Des Moines and Omaha.
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