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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
O G Greenwood declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative subject to the primary election decision. He seeks party support and outlines his campaign aim to represent the district.
Gro O Free announces candidacy for County Auditor in Mills County as a Republican candidate subject to the June 2 1908 primary. After authorization from S M CrIsswell a Deer Creek township citizen also announces his Republican bid for county Auditor pending primary results.
A candidate declares seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff subject to party voters choice at the June 2 primary. The statement notes the candidate is supported by A S Edwards and B Bushnell.
A series of local political notices announces candidacies for Mills County offices. C. G. Greenwood seeks re election for the Iowa House with broad county backing. A. S. Edwards runs for sheriff, linking prior service and Republican loyalty. E. W. Bushnell of Malvern also enters the sheriff race. Carl H. Otis declares for county attorney. Glenwood caucus names nominees for mayor and city offices with a March 6 election date.
A Glenwood attorney active in city affairs seeks the office he aspires to. He is well read in his profession and pursues the election as a worthy ambition.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bromley on March 19. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parr in March.
E C Kayton and allies contest Wabash plan to remove Strahan station agent in Mills County. Kayton, Vestal, and Strohl seek Iowa railroad commission protest and legal guidance as farmers fear disrupted grain shipments and local business.
Harrison county editor A. H. Sniff was found not guilty of murder in the second degree after a trial that began March 19 and featured over fifty witnesses. The jury returned its verdict at midnight, following closing arguments and jury instructions. Senator Shirley Gillilland aided in the defense, contributing to the acquittal.
J A R Swimmerton, district postal inspector, warned town residents this week about fines for sending letters or merchandise via newspapers at newspaper rates. He urged readers to quit the habit or face penalties as the post office tightens rules to avoid burdening taxpayers. Do not write or send merchandise in newspapers.
A. D. GC. Stacy from Burlington, Colorado, visited Glenwood and Pacific Junction after scarlet fever struck his son Elmer’s home. The family lost two children Woody age eight on March 4 and Angie age four about a week later. Dr Donelan halted the spread. the three other children recover. Elder Stacy returned to Colorado. another son Mel Stacy is a successful farmer in Center township.
Doan's force works on a new cold storage plant for Glenwood Electric Light and Power Co at the former Mickelwall garage site. The old building moved to the rear will become part of the plant. Bortenlanger adds an ice plant with ten to twelve tons daily capacity ensuring ample ice. two carloads of pipe and machinery have arrived. Anton J. Bortenlanger, Jos Bortenlanger's brother, moves from Omaha to Glenwood to manage the Bortenlanger interests including the electric light and power plant, cold storage, and ice operations, with plans for a steam heating plant for the business district to stabilize winter and summer conditions.
A reminiscence names a former newspaper runner who edited an almanac with sayings on wealth. The famous line credits two words industry and frugality and urges honest earnings and saving. It notes that Ben’s advice on bank accounts remains valid today and invites readers to open an account.
Old timers say this is a tomato year and farmers are urged to sow seeds immediately. New Glenwood Canning Co. invites growers to come in and take out a contract, promising fair treatment as they raise additional plants and deliver produce.
Seed corn for sale at Whipple's store at 2 tcents per ear and 3 cents per shelled ear corn.
A crewman aboard the U S Kentucky writes from Feb 1 1908 at sea between Rio de Janeiro and Punta Arenas about health duties and pay in the commissary, battle practice, mining duties, and shell loads. He notes wildlife sightings, native islanders, enemy rumors, stores transfers, cold barren shores, and the ship’s upcoming change of uniforms in early February. He lists his new address care of the San Francisco postmaster.
Superintendent Moore reports a letter from Fremont County Schools requesting nine additional teachers for the upcoming spring term to meet staffing needs.
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