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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
Citizens of Mills County debate a proposed 75000 bond for a new county courthouse. The piece questions Glenwood’s influence on county finances, costs of past repairs, and the impact on remote communities. It urges a full public accounting of expenses and questions the benefit to non-Glenwood residents while urging no vote for bonds.
A June 5 1908 Chronicle column, under A Bit of History, mocks an essay praising primeval forests and a grand court house, then argues the voter should reject the piece and resist plans to fund a new court house in Glenwood. The writer labels the piece as Tommy Rot and cautions taxpayers to be practical.
The letter accuses Glenwood promoters of cry for peace while blocking voters from choosing county seat location. It argues for submitting the location to a countywide vote with a fair count, claiming peace would follow and a bond proposition could pass if the process is fair. It urges backers to back up and fix tactics to achieve peace.
New York styles spotlight sweet girl graduates and brides with simple girlish gowns in sheer fabrics like lawn and Swiss. Embroidered Swiss gowns feature narrow front gore, wide Cluny trim, Valenciennes yoke, and empire waist accents. Lingerie hats in Charlotte Corday shape, allover lace options, Panama outings, and light felt hats complement summer wardrobes. June brides wear pliable martrlar fabric gowns, satin options noted.
Lucy Carter notes fashion trends with bridesmaid options in Directoire influence. She describes sheer shirts paired with satin coats, white serge street suits, linen tailored sets with cretonne trim, and lace trimmed lingerie waists.
A prize contest invites submissions on why the Republican Party should prevail in the forthcoming elections. Entrants must write up to 1000 words, with judging based on argument, style, facts, and persuasive power. Submissions due by July 15 to the Literary Bureau in Washington.
The notice invites the public to see the hardware stock purchased from M Cunningham hardware. It calls for customers to visit and review available items and discuss their hardware needs with the seller.
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