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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
1
A note from Scotland grants the traveler free choice of the Blue Bells on the Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon where Robin Adair and Annie Laurie appear in the travel sketch. Only first glass passengers may gather thistles in this quirky gleaning scene.
United States greeting for arriving tourists at the New York wharf with a special train to Washington City. President Roosevelt and wife plan to host callers in the White House East Room. Warning against flirting with the Dames of the Revolution as visitors depart, with the Star Spangled Banner to mark the farewell.
Harry Smith of Macedonia township grew a remarkable ear of corn on 160 acres in a second bottom. The ear measures ten and a half inches long with an average diameter of 2.25 inches and grains extend over the silk end. Smith’s 70 acres of corn yielded almost 70 bushels per acre and the ear will be exhibited at the state agricultural college in Ames before going to the St. Louis exposition.
A private letter from Cc. Burris in San Francisco shares calm updates about a fine garden and work with a building agent, while the Woman's Club reports its December gathering on Luther and Kodak views. Local incidents include Frank Cooksey’s insanity charge and a hospital commitment, plus subscription tidings from J. K. DeWolf.
An old style advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy emphasizes gentle but thorough relief and cites Royce's Drug Stores as the outlet.
The Milton Summers Post G A R held its annual dinner at the G A R Hall in the Paddock block with 50 to 60 members and families enjoying a lavish meal served by veterans’ sons and daughters. Speakers and toasts followed, celebrating Civil War history and veterans, as attendance noted dwindling numbers. Court items mention various civil actions, divorces, enjoinders, and adjournments from Mills County records, including property disputes and probate notices, all listed with names and dates. The report ends with local anecdotes and a recipe-like reminder about Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption.
Emerson Masons hold joint installation of Blue Lodge and O E S officers with nearly 100 attendees. L F McFaden installs O E S officers and W L Saidii Cee acts for Masons. banquet follows in lodge dining room. Both Masonic and Eastern Star groups flourishing in Emerson.
A Creston liquor seller known as Lambert faced arrest after selling whiskey and wine to a minor in Emerson. The seized liquor was held by Mayor Barns. the case stalled when the seller’s employer influenced a withdrawal before Justice Eaton. Local residents demand strict law enforcement and view the matter as a state case after seizure.
Four Malvern society ladies entered Gibsons hall the night before Thanksgiving and ate mince pies left for the Cemetery Association dinner. They are fined 10 cents each to be paid to the secretary. if unpaid by Monday, names will be published in the Malvern Tidings.
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