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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
8
An optimistic sales pitch touts vast Texas land with high potential per acre yields and a warm climate. It promises profits from crops like corn and sugar cane, notes land can be bought for 10 to 15 dollars per acre with partial cash, and also advertises Missouri and Colorado farm bargains.
Second class colonist tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesday of May June July August and September with a rate of one half fare plus 2.00 to points in the west and southwest. One way second class Glnasv settlers tickets to Minnesota and Dakota points offered at greatly reduced rates May 6 and 12. If planning a trip call age Us for information. RO. Besson, Agti
Local notes list residents visiting and traveling between Emerson Malvern Hastings and nearby towns with social calls and business visits. The Emerson commencement at the opera house for the Mimerson high school on May 2 features eight graduates and music by the high school and a ladies chorus under L. Barton, with diplomas presented by Miss Lois Wilson.
Dr. T. G. Merritt of Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a remarkable cure from a startling test to save a life. A patient with violent stomach ulcers suffered hemorrhages. after prescribing Electric Bitters the patient improved from the first and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. 50c at Royce's.
Ordinance No 43 regulates bill posting in Malvern Iowa requiring a license from the mayor or city clerk before erecting or maintaining bill boards. License runs one year at 15 dollars with bond of 500 dollars. Violations carry 10 to 50 dollar fines, effective after passage May 4 1903.
Mr H P Burbage a Greenville S C student at law troubled by a five year cough feared consumption after trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy He reports a rapid improvement after using two bottles of the twenty five cent size and is permanently cured Sold by Wilson the druggist.
A severe wind storm swept through Glenwood and adjacent areas around 8 30 pm causing extensive damage to barns, chimneys, trees, and structures. Several fatalities and injuries occurred at the old dormitory of the institution while other properties including the water works, jail, canning factory, and farms suffered substantial destruction. Power and communications were disrupted as lines failed and a reservoir roof was blown down. Commencement week proceeds with graduations planned at multiple towns as crews begin repairs and assess losses.
Large attendance expected at the Institute this year. All who plan to teach in the county next year are urged to be present. A strong corps of instructors is secured and the session aims to be profitable. The Summer School, originally planned, will follow the Institute if there is demand. During the Institute, additional work will be arranged to suit attendees. W. M. Moore, County Superintendent.
A Thursday night electrical storm drenched the area with three to six inches of rain, causing Farm Creek to overflow and flood pastures, corn fields, and the depot area. Bridges washed out, tracks damaged, and livestock drowned, with additional flooding and road closure reported into the next week. Local creeks Nishna and Hay Creek also overflowed, submerging Main Street and delaying travel.
The article discusses spring tomato crop methods under glass with single stem training for faster fruit, heat and bench space considerations, and variety performance. It also covers renewing wornout pastures with Bromus inerme, malt sprouts as cattle feed, and spring flood lessons stressing forest policy and storage basins.
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