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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
7
Local exhibit to be opened for school children in the morning with each class allotted an hour to view and study. Public access will follow with a small admission fee. Community support urged as a worthwhile investment.
A short note recalls the film Black Cyclone about a wild mate wooed by a fearless stallion and the rival killer, with a human-andleading twist. The feature promises mighty battles, a dramatic turn, and a rare man–animal bond, plus comedy acts. Tickets 1c, 26c.
William A. Radford explains farm building grouping to save labor and costs. The article describes a three-building complex: hog house with 12 farrowing pens, corn crib, granary, and a 20 by 28 foot poultry house. It notes sawtooth roof, elevator space, concrete feed alleys, and ventilation features to improve efficiency and worker atmosphere.
A Department of Commerce report and the Central Committee on Brighter Standards surveyed softwood lumber use in 20 houses across Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and Kansas City. They found about 88 percent of lumber under eight feet, over 30 percent longer than eight feet, and significant waste from cutting longer stock to fit standard frames. The study notes potential national savings from adopting shorter lengths despite increased handling.
Opinion pieces note public focus on ships and the fate of the fleet while a Hastings church hosts a ladies pie supper. Community notices mention a North Grove carnival at the school house Thursday night October 20. Local social items recount visits, theatre lyceum tours, and residents traveling to Lincoln and Omaha for events.
Cifford Purcell of Omaha visited with his brother and family. An Epworth League social at the Methodist church drew a large crowd for a jovial evening. Junior Sunday school classes led by Mrs. Fredau and Miss Georgii Mae Sales toured the woods for a picnic. Mrs. A. V. Glites and sister were Council Hlufts visitors. Mrs. Willan Ausdnie of Crescont and twin sister Miss Knight from Olahoma visited between trains at Mrs. W. F. Crawford’s home. Mrs. Van Ausdale, longtime Mas tings resident, is noted. Mr. and Mrs. Art Hodges bought H. C. Hanfeld’s property on livtion avenue and plan to move to Ret Oak. George Bloomfield retired after a trip to Colorado and bought a farm there. Donald Anderton of Simpson College visited his parents. A Methodist church carnival fundraiser, hosted by W. P. M. S., was announced for Friday evening October 30. A surprise for Mother Neile involved a memorable birthday dinner with eleven relatives.
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