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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
8
Hastings reporter Fred Peterson notes subscriber plans and invites items. The town sees frequent visits from Manning and Red Oak, with Omahan travel and a remodeling plan for the local school adding four classrooms and a north entrance. Volunteer wheat, blue grass seed harvest, and militia travels to Des Moines are also reported along with various local greetings and family news.
Wall Street Rebt Henderson and family are billed to travel to Omaha Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Adams with son Milo and family rode Buick as passengers for Lamont on Saturday. Rev. M. A. Gable of Malvern preached at the platform here Sunday afternoon. Declaring that Selfishness.
Glenwood brief mentions Zeno Bass Sr from Malvern and attorney D E Whitfield visiting. The Epworth League district convention at Council Bluffs district attracted widespread representation and praise for hospitality. A theft case near Hillsdale ended with two men jailed after reclaiming stolen horses and gear in South Omaha. County Superintendent Masters reports low teacher exam turnout. Local marriage licenses issued on June 23 to June 27 in Glenwood and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Pearl Harney serves as Henderson’s accredited correspondent and handles subscriptions while news items report gatherings. Attendees include Mrs. Wm. Cain and Mrs. W. H. Creamer at Garvin Adkins funeral in Red Oak, Dr. and Mrs. Curran visiting from Oakland, Will Cooper visiting from Benson, and many neighbors traveling to Malvern, Denison, and Omaha for visits, sales, and family events. Continuous notes mention cattle shipments, trips to Lew Allensworth, Fort Collins, and Denver, plus several illness and recovery updates.
Omaha Neb June 26 1916 That Omahas Swine Show this fall is to be the biggest thing ever attempted is assured Inquiries pour into the Bureau of Publicity from every state with breeders planning to bring large herds and strong breed representation The big prize list and Omaha facilities draw attention The railroads and the Horse Barns at South Omaha where the show will be held are key factors in its appeal
Proposals for erecting an addition to Hastings school house in Mills County Iowa will be received at the secretary’s Hastings office until 1 PM July 6 1916. Plans and specifications may be seen there. A 5 percent certified check must accompany each bid. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed R S McDonough Secretary June 1916.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood purifier to relieve rheumatism and strengthen organs. It cautions against alcoholic substitutes and asserts the emulsion helps thousands daily.
In a lively event titled Events Ail Emerson the program featured floor seating, Japanese songs, and music followed by Dutch themed segments at John Taylor lane. Guests visited Washing ton SD at Mrs. Ella Voppage home, meeting notable figures and enjoying orange ade and wafers. The Pixie Land s display at Inerman Geopfarth showcased colorfully decorated scenes with dried apples and honey. The effort raised over eighty dollars and left participants praising the clever production in Emerson.
Mr and Mrs Artie Nims visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J F thegrr. Bert Clutes and W B Liston families went to Red Oak to see Company M depart for Des Moines. W M Kellenbarger and daughters Frances and Ruby visited C W Kellenbarger of Emerson. Clarence Bishop builds an addition to his barn. Emmet Cardiff attended the funeral of his brother Carl in Shenandoah. Residents attended the Emerson Men’s meeting. Emerson Gospel Team will preach here next Sunday at 3 PM. visitors urged to welcome them.
Mrs Joy Parker and Misses Etta and Pearl Miller hosted a learning club gathering at Mrs Parker's home on June 27. A patriotic program and festive lawn decor in national colors accompanied brick ice cream and cake as about ninety attendees called it one of the nicest social events of the season. The Epworth League social the prior Friday drew a large crowd and about $35 in receipts, signaling strong league health.
A string of health prompts questions modern readers might weigh as wisdom. The piece cites public health progress, noting reduced malaria in places, halved typhoid deaths since 1900, and high pneumonia mortality. It frames concern about daily life, baths, complexion, and sanitation as linked to longevity and public well being.
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