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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented 1864 opinion fragment notes Cunningham and Mills County references alongside commentary on Mr. Bryans and repeated presidential attempts. It mentions Jack Frost preparing to harm apple buds and rails reporting about 92 percent of freight cars in operation as general context for political mood.
In Glenwood local items discuss jail status, new businesses, visitors, and social events. Entries note Morgans Oyster Stew promotion, Chas Denby cigars at Robinsons, feed store opening by C Hodgkinson, and a box social at Robinsons hall. Also covered are court and prison transfers, fire losses, and community announcements with multiple residents and neighboring towns.
A Chicago judge orders baby carriages equipped with lights after dark. The proposal sparks questions about its broader impact on family routines and safety. The column riffs on political figures and debates, including Bryan, and muses on public policy, trust laws, and pensions with a mix of editorial tone.
A political piece asserts that claims Taft supported a $1 per day wage for laborers are false fabrications. It emphasizes Taft never hinted at such a stance and defends him as a man who acts rightly, urging voters not to be swayed by the charges.
Judge Wheeler ruled in favor of the plaintiffs to place F. H. Nipp of Minneola and J. D. Robbins of Malvern on the November election ballot. Auction notice: Oct 20 10 80 AM at Bickle farm near Glenwood offers 19 dairy cows one short horn bull and 18 calves. Hawthorne school to hold shadow pie social Friday evening Oct 14 invites patrons.
For Rent a seven roomed house on two lots two blocks from the square, inquire at this office. The Glenwood firm Carey and Fleming have again been awarded the contract to furnish dry goods for the last quarter ending Jan 1, 1909, about $2000. This firm had the contract for the past quarter as well.
Baptist Caruen Pastors J O Staples preach at 10 30 and 7 30 with themes Christian Stewardship and The Purport of Future Punishment Texts Malachi Ezekiel Bible school 11 Juniors 8 Young Peoples Meeting 6 80 Oct 21 marks centennial birth anniversary of Rev F Smith hymn composer Morning sermon The breaking of the day Evening Fidelity to one’s self Ep worth League 6 80 led by Mrs Emma Carter Mission study class discussion Organizing Mission study class Large attendance hoped for Leaguers and friends Sunday Oct 18 morning The Perfect debate continues
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