Improvements in City Progress On Paving And Buildings
The hot dry weather does not stop building and improvements. Ora Lee has nearly all curbing done over the street distance though intersections and the first block near the square lag. Materials arrive slowly and about fifteen men are at work. The creamery foundation is complete and the superstructure is advancing with energy. Mr. Kite oversees the project. The canning factory walls receive drop siding on the frame portion, with Darting supervising the work personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Lee
Lee
Creamery
Mr. Kite
Darting
Gettler Building Progress Report on Brickwork and Shops
Brick walls rise beyond the basement and halfway to the first floor ceiling. Jas MicFarron assists Messrs Brown and Wilkins with brick work as the project advances with skill and speed. The Van Orsdel garage nears completion while Tom Tall works on the W J Johnson machine shop. Mechanics carpenters masons painters and plumbers are busy citywide on additions repairs paintings and plumbing installations as Glenwood stagnates for lack of improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Orsdel
Tom Tall
W. J. Johnson
Glenwood
A Fourth of July suggestion on preserving Declaration meaning
A Mills County notice proposes inviting a capable speaker to explain the Declaration of Independence on July 4. The idea aims to replace mere reading with context about its writing, meaning then and now, to foster patriotism amid celebrations. Also, a cherry crop note calls for careful cherry pickers as farmers seek help to save the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
America
Dr DeGarzon Moves Office to West Side of Square
Removed Dr DeGarzon has moved his office from the Nebe building on the south side to the west side of the square over the drug store of A J Howe four weeks agents wanted at once first class proposition big commission write today Bartlett Supply Co Brown Elk Omaha Nebr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGarzon
Nebe
A. J. Howe
Bartlett Supply Co
Brown Elk
Omaha
Nebr
Apple prospects differ among farmers and orchardists
The state orchardist Colter and Lt. Adams foresee a light apple yield with some trees bearing none this year, while Edler argues there were many barren trees two years ago. Beron agrees apples are better and smoother this year, though sprayed and unsprayed trees show no clear advantage yet. Allen Packing Company will buy and pack apples at top market prices from Glenwood Town, summer through winter, inviting farmers to sell before others.
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Charles C. Colter
State Institution Orchard
Lt. C. Adams
A. Edler
Mr. Ber
Messrs. Colter
Adams
LYS
Allen Packing Company
van Pelt Barn
Allen Packing Co
Advertised Letters for Week Ending June 16 111
List of uncalled letters includes Mrs P Kimbal Arthur Tipton Miss Nellie Kilpatrick. Patrons asked to call for letters and say they are advertised. From R C Whith Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Kimbal
Arthur Tipton
Nellie Kilpatrick
R. C, Whith
P. M
Picnics Planned at Lake by Local Clubs This Week
Picnickers will gather at the lake with multiple events this week. On Thursday afternoon the Baptist church ladies aid and the Bridge club hold picnics. On Friday the Eastern Star will host a similar event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church
Bridge Club
Eastern Star
Dr John Askin Dies Suddenly In Pierre South Dakota
Reports from Piewe reveal the death of Dr John Askin Congregational minister who died suddenly Saturday. He preached in Obie and Kearney Council Bluffs Tahor and Pierre during a long pastorate. He leaves a wife and two sons. funeral services were held in Pierre and Council Bluffs with Knight Templars in charge. He was about 45. The notice also outlines local celebration plans and prize details for a forthcoming event with committees named.
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Pla
Pierre
Bluffs
O. C. Smith
Council Bluffs Church
Knight Templars
Thomas
Wyliam
Fall of Troy dramatic spectacle at Rex theatre review
A sensational Rex theatre show presents The Fall of Troy with massive sets, thousands of extras, and panoramic battle scenes. The review highlights colossal staging, vivid photography, and spectacular effects, alongside two additional subjects. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thais Eilim Co
Rome
Helen
Menclads
Paris
Menelaus
Rex Theatre
Regular Baptist Church Services Next Sunday
The Baptist church announces regular services next Sunday with morning sermon on the sermon on the mount and an evening theme Spiritual Realities. Mrs Palmerton will teach the usual B Y P U lesson. You are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Heffert's Jewelry Store Advertising Becomes Local Landmark
An OCR fragment notes Where quality is always the best and The big Jewelry Store Heffert's at 503 Broadway between Pearl and Main streets. The line hints at a prominent Be tween area shop name and address in a historical Be town advertisement.
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Heffert’s
Broadway
Pearl and
Main’ Streets
Mills County Board Schedules Ditch No 2 Final
Mills County Iowa board meets in auditor's office on June 15 1911 to view Keg Creek Ditch No 2 final estimate by E E Spelman. They accept the ditch and release contractors bonds exonerate engineer and instruct settlement. bills allowed for Forrestal Downey Spelman Cherney Watson. Hearing on Walling road deferred to June 8 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor’s
Mills County
Glenwood
Iowa
Bearn Qt
Delane Tih
Fh. H. Gheymey
C. E Bakin
W. M. Estes
Keg Creek
Board of Supervisors
Reguilar
E.E. Spelman
Key Creek
Forrestal & Downey
Spelman
Cherney & Watson Mdse
Walling Road
S. My Criswell
H. EH. Chevney
Mwaln
Hospital News On Recoveries At Local Hospital
Mey and Wil Sturphy returned home Sunday from the hospital with her son Chore who underwent surgery for a growth pressing the heart due to pneumonia. The operation saved his life and he grows better daily and should be well within weeks if no complications appear. Mrs Roy Haney left the hospital the same night with improved health and will stay with her parents for a few weeks. Another Geamwood resident, Warra Walling, remains in care and is not improving, with Mrs Murphy noting a gradual decline in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey
Wil Sturphy
Seanie Bamondas Hospital
Cott’ al Lofts
Chore
Roy Haney
A. Mintle
Geamwood
Warra Walling
Fourth of July Committee Appointments in Glenwood
Glenwood forms a Fourth of July celebration committee slate with Band Music to be led by Will C. Rathke, Amusements by E. B. Bogart and others, Fireworks, Speaking, Advertising, Concessions, Electric Lights, and Base Ball groups named. Names include Clyde Genung, J A McCluskey, Antone Bort enlanger, Ralph B. Cunning Hag ea, and many local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Fleming
C. £. Swartz
W. R. Bruce
Band Mirsic
Will C. Rathke
Bogart
Ed Allison
D. G. Jamison
Rosco Phipps
Frank Wallace
J. DB. Tronmonger
Robinson
C. BE. Swartz
J. A. McCluskey
Clyde Genung
Lewis
H. S. Pleming
C. E. Swartz
N. T. Bradway
L. B. Cunningham
C P-Hamilton
H. H. Cheyney
Wn Demoss
Antone Bortenlanger
J. L. Bellatta
Ralph BE. Cunning Hage
B.S. Bog
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Merry
Hon. J. Y. Stone
Apple Prospects
Glenwood Town
Morgans
John Askin
Chemwood
Hévie
Nes
Col
Dg.y. Stowe
Edway
Leffert’s
Troy
Hospital News
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