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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
1
Readable schedule shows daily program at Glenwood summer school with classes in algebra history botany arithmetic physics psychology geography economics and education. Instructors Wortman Moore Claiborne Pollard Speer and others teach fractions of hours and intermissions noted between sessions.
The notice lists train departures and arrivals on the Glenwood timetable with several Chicago to Denver fast mail and local passenger services, plus freight and mail routes. It includes agent J L Waterman, a small money remittance line, and a roster of letters awaiting delivery. Also described is a Progressive Women of America annual social meeting at Mrs M H McClusky’s home with officer installations and a program of poems, recitations, music, and photography, marking their first public installation.
A Sunday evening musical program at United Brethren Church directed by Mrs. Julia Jones featured songs by the school, recitations by Ethel Dougherty Wayne Zornes May Waldron and others, prayers by Rev. Breeling, and multiple performances including dialogues and Thank offerings. Local residents such as Miss Pearl Whorpe and Agnes De Lashmutt were noted visiting Omaha and Denver during winter and vacation periods. The report also covers a baseball game between Nebraska City and Glenwood, won by Nebraska City 6 to 4 after eleven innings, with details on innings, batteries, and umpires.
Sheriff directs execution from Mills County Clerk against Alice le in a 1898 judgment for 18.05 dollars. Real estate described as NE 1 of Section 1 Township 71 Range 41 will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the Mills County Courthouse Glenwood on June 6 1900 between 9 am and 4 pm. Attendance requested. Osekay.
Sheriff W L Morgan announces sale of undivided 4 of a farm in Mills County Iowa to satisfy a 1900 judgment for 780 plus costs. Sale at Glenwood Court House on June 8 1900 between 10 am and 4 pm. Also reports a stray grey pony found at Platteville residence May 1 1880s and notes Lincoln G Y Kinney County Auditor.
Herb Richmond of Silver City will manufacture leather goods formerly made by Malvern Safety Neck Yoke Co. Postmaster Plum received a letter from Jos. Howser stating that he and Chas Howser work in the railroad shops at Salt Lake City Utah. Chas P Hale station agent at Silver City and auditor candidate is bleaching himself with a cream bath after four ten gallon cans spilled on his dress suit.
The Emerson band now numbers nineteen under Mr. Abel and practices the latest music. New suits arrive for Fourth of July. Tollinger, son of editor Tol linger, visits grandparents. A village social June 22 funds the band’s plating in the park. Various local notes include hotel plans, a free silver convention delegate, an arm injury, a hive incident, and Missouri wheat gifts.
A compact 1900s style notice bundle offers The Des Moines Daily News at postpaid rates, plus miscellaneous local ads. Includes for sale items, millinery, yeast, plaster work, cementing, and a coffee promotion from Dick Hupson with price emphasis and competitive claims. Contains several business names and locations such as Des Moines Iowa Pacific Junction Glenwood and others.
Public notice reports a highway location and vacation hearing for county road numbers 685 and related right of way in Mills County. It lists property owners and heirs including Lincoln Knoeiler Rohwer and ONeill, with a meeting starting at the NE corner of NW345 in section 25, township 72, range 44. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by August 15, 1909.
A jumble of advertisements lists Mrs. M Myers millinery styles, the X L Q R steam laundry pickup, and Cheyney Bros for bacon ham lard. It also touts One Minute Cough Cure health claims, Vola the drink at Toes fee, and a Davis & Anderson buggy and farming goods pitch in Pacif ie Junction Iowa.
Flowers for everybody, orders due by May first. Pansies two dozen at 25c, Nasturtiums three dozen at 25c, Potting 10c each, Roses and Geraniums 10c up, other plants at reasonable prices. BR BE WHIPPLU Glenwood Iowa. See L E Geil's for spring harness. Also Rocky Mountain Tea promoted as remedy. Towslea bread promos. Nebraska Magnetic Infirmary head to Glenwood office Saturday noon to 3 pm. arrange with Prof Pickett.
The Chicago Times Herald promotes daily coverage of commercial and business activities with expert departments for railroad insurance finance mining and marine news. It highlights labor reporting each Sunday and hints at seasonal offerings from millinery and Ace Cream.
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