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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
The notice explains page width and column increases, a subscription price rise from 1 to 1.65, and new incentives for readers. It states the change aligns with regional papers and urges arrears subscribers to pay by November 1708 to receive the extras.
The city fills the old Keg Creek ditch on the public street and removes the unsafe bridge. The channel is widened with a new fill, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow in the area.
An opinion piece recalls the Leon Iowa reunion of the 83d Iowa Cavalry with about 100 members present, noting the regiment’s long service from 1861 to 1865 and its strong leadership. It lists officers and local hosts who facilitated the gathering, praises Leon residents for hospitality, and mentions accompanying regional news and events in Southwestern Iowa.
The High School football team trains hard and gains support with nearly $20 raised for equipment. They lost 30 to 0 at Tabor College, a expected result against a college squad, but used it as valuable practice. Listed players from the trip include Barnette, Meyers, Byers, L. Bogart, W. Bogart, Dull, Chambers, Buffington, Mintle, Kidoo, Fenill, DeBrohan, Lewis, Williams, Roger, and Towndead. A schedule is expected weekly through Thanksgiving, with broad community help invited.
It is alleged that September was the driest and warmest ever on record. No rain fell from late August to September 26, about four weeks. Daily sun and temperatures from 80 to 95 degrees. A little rain arrived on the 26th and 28th.
Market report notes Local Market Park sold for 6.25 with a small movement .20. Egg prices listed at 18 while potatoes fall to .50, reflecting steady commodity shifts in the week’s trading.
In Glenwood district court last week several cases were heard including divorces for Mas Tysor and Mattie Thompson and J W Dungan, and a small-claims verdict of 30 dollars in the 8 B Barnes vs Thomas Loyd case. A team sale dispute yielded 180 dollars plus interest. John A Hammock sued Mills county supervisors over road lands, with a verdict of 169 dollars. The candidate is a Mills County native and active farmer urging votes in November.
Calendars offered by Midland Printing and Mfg Co Glenwood claim a refreshing original look with a special artist.
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