Reveille in Washington and the Civil War contrasts
An editorial review of Margaret Leech’s Revelry in Washington argues the book oversimplifies the Civil War, yet illuminates Washington’s confusion and regional loyalties. It notes Lincoln’s unpopularity, unprepared war departments, and the North’s unexpected victory aided by western manpower and industrial strength, then warns current defense lessons and pest pressures in Mills County farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Margaret Leech
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
Zelda
Tinsell
Wash- Pelon
War Department
West
Miss Leech
Congress
Reveille
U. S
Town Folks Visit And Share Weekend News In Glenwood
Mrs. Harry Richardson and Mrs. Carrie Barrett visit Will Shaw and Elmer Fahren king family. Glenwood and Des Moines visitors join memories with many local relatives. Social events include a Good Archer reunion at Emerson and a large Social Union at Mrs. Ralph Bower’s home. A severe hailstorm damages roofs and livestock. Long New York piece recounts learning slang and street life, noting schmoozing and push carts in midtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richardson
Los Angeles
Carrie Barrett
Glenwood
Will Shaw
Elmer Fahrenking
Treynor
Dorothy Parks
Des Moines
Leland Parks
Carson
Octavia Mabbit
Silver City
C. M. Parka
Jim Evans
R. E. Evans
Barbara Evans
Council Bluffs
Lynn
Henry Holden
Willadean
Carl Holden
Rock Port
Davis Holden
Elmer Collier
Emerson
Ernest, Alberts
Maurice
Marjorie
Wisconsin
Ralph Bower
Harley Stevesson
Clarinda
Earl Hayes
Richard
Elmer Gollier
Tennessee
Mrs. Collier
Jonesboro
Care Licensed a2 Supply Chain Names and Places
A fragment mentions Now Care Licensed a2 with names A Fisher and locations Paoite Junction De Bota Glenwood. The partial text references licensing or accreditation in a regional context with unclear dates or outcomes. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm events, stakeholders, or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fisher
Paoite Junction
Dete Baan
de Bota
A. Glenwood
Stumps as chairs for soldiers during maneuvers in Louisiana
A Soldier’s Letter from Sept 1 1941 from near Camp Claiborne describes daily camp life during maneuvers in Dixie. He notes weather similar to Iowa fall, meals on a stump, moving orders every few days, and humorous exchanges with fellow soldiers. He mentions Lt. Knight and others, asks about mail, and promises a new chapter next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Dodgers
Times Square
Olwantada
26Th St
Fifth Ave
Louisiana
Camp Claiborne
Red Army
Blue Army
Couse
Dixie
Iowa
Paul G
Fred Robinson
Hugh Foster
Hugh
Notice of Expiration To T J Wright Mills County Iowa
Notice identifies tax sale of Lots 641 and 642 in Hastings Mills County Iowa on December 2 1940 with redemption period ninety days from service, names Carl V Hodge as filer and E A Schade as County Auditor, and records board actions on right of way condemnation and damages plus settlements and adjournment to September 4 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Mills County
F. A. Wortman
Ofica
Iowa
The
Board of Supervisors
T. J. Wright
Towit
Hastings
Iowan
A. D
Carl V. Hodge
A. Schade
Mille County
Arm acts ancies by a Farm Bureau member
A Farm Bureau member critiques corn prices and loan rates, noting possible early harvest, regional price disparities between eastern and western Iowa, and calls for at least an even break. The letter disputes cries to end the farm program, urging consideration of price support effects and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Jack Frost
Uae
Mills County Board of Supervisors Adjourned Meeting Minutes
Mills County Board of Supervisors met August 26 1941 following August 19 1941 adjournment to consider acquiring additional right of way in the SE quarter of Section 15 Township 71 Range 41 West of the 8th P M owned by Junius Clark. County Engineer filed recommendation with plat and survey. Two appraisers conducted a third appraisal and set the damage valuation. No cases filed to condemn the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jastes Clark
Township
Mills County
Iowa
Swarts
Watts
Anderson
Suh P. M
Milla County
Justus Clark
Board of Appraisers
Ward
County Auditoria
Roy Bayes
P. G. Bayes
Baer
Walton Water Saeed
Beane Claiene
Altesti
Lewis Scott Robinson
J, Anderson
Eee Emit
Glenwood
Mills County Board of Supervisors
Biaris
Range 41
Mille County
Junius Clark
Pnd
Attica
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Editorial
General Grant
General Sherman
South
Hesslin
Mills
Hessan Ay
Ecclesiastes
Dodge
Ican OF
Bayer Corporation
Lmcueering
Eeme
R. K. Piper
Malvera
MT. Vernon
Weubonsie Park
Charles Wilson
Charles
W. A
Ralph Hower
Loury Bass
End
Austie Bass
Martin Cunningham
Marshall Cunningham
Ardath Winget
Josa
Louisiane
D. H. Knight
Aet An
Drs. Kline
KLINE
Kunea
van Buren
Arkansas
Bob
Campbell’s Soups
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