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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1920

Page

3

Move to form Iowa National Guard company in Glenwood

Glenwood moves to organize a 65 member Iowa National Guard company with early signups. Major Brewer consulted with American Legion members and locals, promising armory access, weekly drill pay, officer compensation, and annual encampment allowances. Details available from Dr. Caughlan or C. H. Cook.

Glenwood Iowa National Guard Brewer American Legion Boys Mills County Dr. Caughlan C. H. Cook

Band Concert Draws Crowd to Town Park

A Thursday night band concert drew large crowds as Desbengers led by George Hail performed to full South and West side sections, with a standing audience on the North side. Children played nearby, suggesting more seating could help on future concert nights.

Desbengers George Hail

A Scathing Criticism From A Disappointed Subscriber

A country editor recalls a subscriber’s sharp rebuke for the paper’s content. The letter laments omissions of local news such as a large pig, chickhen gaps, tator bugs, Hi Simpson’s calf, grandma Sipes, two weddings, and a two-column obituary for Grandpa Henry, accusing the sheet of neglect and poor topics.

Ashii Ag Simpson Grandma Sipes Henry

Rex Theatre Weekly Showings and Prices

Monday August 2 features The Crippled Hand as part of The Black Secret with Pearl White plus two comedies and a review. Shows at 8:00 and 6:45. Admission 10 and 5 cents. Tuesday and Wednesday August 3 and 4 present Zane Grey's Last of the Duanes with William Farnani, greatest Western of the year, comedy before feature. Shows at 8:00 and 6:45. Admission 15 and 31 cents. Friday August 6 Gladys Brockwell in Mother of His Children and Matt and Jeff. 10 and 35 cents. Saturday August 7 Louis Bennison in High Pockets with a comedy. Seven shows? Actually 23 shows on Saturday first at 7:00. Admission 10 and 20 cents.

Pearl White Zane Grey Wm. Farnani Gladys Brockwell Matt Jeff Louis Bennison

Als for Als for Ark in a daughter’s verse

A damaged Louisville Courier Journal letter complains about a much altered poem starting with Als for, Andy and als for Ark and warns of continued disgust if the diary obituary is printed. The writer signs Hiram Dosks and references page eight.

Andy Ark Hiram Dosks H. D Louisville Jourrat

Arrested Again in Montgomery County Theft Case

Milo Schick and Ted Huntsman near Emerson were arrested last Saturday by Sheriff Peterson of Red Oak on a charge of stealing a cow from Ben Rogers in Montgomery County. They posted $800 bail for the October term of court. The pair were previously arrested for complicity in a similar theft from Mr Rice in the county.

Milo Schick Ted Huntsman Emerson Sherift Peterson Red Oak Baito Ben Rogers Montgomery Cowhty

Glenwood Visitors and Local Happenings Chronicle

Glenwood locals report visitors from Silver City and Brunswick, with several departures to Sedgwick and Lincoln Nebraska. Community life notes include teachers’ July examinations, summer visits, family arrivals, road trips to Havelock, and a tobacco association letter outlining straightforward industry data without bias.

Tobacco Merchants Association of the UD. G

Tabor Northern Deal Finalized With Local Transfer

On Friday the Tabor Northern holdings passing to Tabor citizens was finalized with a transfer slated by August 10. Previous delays stemmed from clashes between McClelland and the C B and Q railroad over Malvern track material and a lot portion tied to Mrs McClelland. Directors will meet to formalize the transfer, with McClelland continuing operations until August 10 and funds ready for closing.

McClelland Tabor Northern Tabor

Farnum in Whirlpool at Rex Theatre This Week

Farnum in a Western adventure titled The Last of the Danes stars William Varnum. The Rex Theatre shows on Tuesday and Wednesday, presenting frontier Texas life with a dramatic waterfall escape sequence and a daring river plunge depicted on screen.

Farnum Duanes Rex Theatre William Varnum Zana Grey Texas Mr. Farnum

Week's Outing to Crete Neb Lake Resort by Auto Loads

Two auto loads of boys chaperoned by Frank Choate departed today for Crete Nebraska to spend a week at the lake resort. The company includes Albert Walling Stedman French Gerald Hamilton Eugene Woodruff Whitney Gilliland Leland Stranathan Leon ard and Richard Choate.

Frank Choate Crete, Neb the Lake Resort Albert Walling Stedman French Gerald Hamilton Eugene Woodruff Whitney Gilliland Leland ‘Stranathan Leonard and Richard Choate

Gathering at Criswell Home Hosts from Strahan and Malvern

A Sunday gathering at the Criswell home welcomed residents from Strahan and Malvern. Attendees included W W Wolfe and family, W D Kayton and family, H H Kayton and family of Strahan, Mrs Olive Kayton and Mr and Mrs G F Salyers of Malvern. Mrs Mary Richardson of Delaware Indiana joined from visiting Stra han vicinity and planned to return home this week.

S. M. Criswell Strahan Malvern W .W. Wolfe W. D. Kayton H. H. Kayton Olive Kayton G. F. Salyers Mary Richardson Delaware Ind

Lawn Party at Reasoner Home Near Glenwood

Twenty four youths enjoyed a Friday lawn gathering at the Reasoner residence southeast of Glenwood. Miss Gertprude Reasoner arranged the surprise introduction of a guest, with games causing merriment. Refreshments followed the activities.

Réasoner Glenwood Gertprude Reasoner

Teuscher, Ross Marry in South Omaha Ceremony

Harl Albert Teuscher of South Omaha married Cinda Ross on Saturday July 31 in Glenwood. After securing credentials the couple attended the Christian church parsonage where Rev. D S Thompson solemnized the union. The couple will reside in South Omaha where the groom is employed.

Harl Albert Teuscher South Omaha Glenwood Cinda Ross Christian Church Chiera Rev D. S. Thompson

Opportunities in Alaska Land and Labor Prospects

The bi monthly Alaska bulletin notes 16 million acres surveyed awaiting settlers and a staffing boom with stenographers nurses and teachers. Young men can find mining and lumber work at 100 to 126 dollars monthly with board and lodging. Alaska last year produced gold totaling 9 million dollars, coal 8.5 million, salmon 1.6 million and halibut 5.18 million alongside other products.

Alaska

Timber and mill project loom over coastal town

Mention of a grand total surpassing 76 nifiliond and a new fiber mill rising. The bulletin begins with Kipling’s poem about fate and work, warning Willie of grand plans and ambitions. The text notes abundant timber and ample water power as the mill’s foundation.

Bulletin Kipling Willie

Iowa News Notes On farm bureau study and Armistice plans

Iowa farm bureau activities study rural homes census to gauge modern residences in townships. Campaigns urge labor saving devices for farm wives. Legion plans Armistice Day honors, prize medals for veterans. Audubon groups seek cat control laws to protect birds. debates on constitutional wording and woman suffrage feature in state politics.

Farm Bureau American Legion Iowa Avery War Department Audubon Societies General Assembly van Buren Pennsylvania New Jersey Grant Caswell State Senate

Accidents of the Week In Mills County Injuries Reported

Two accidents injure Mills County residents Carl Johnson and Millsap on Saturday afternoon near the five mile house as they traveled toward Council Bluffs. A large car behind them misjudged turning and caused their car to overturn twice. Johnson suffers head and shoulder injuries while Millsap has minor bruises. The other vehicle fled the scene.

Mills County Carl Johnson Mer Danley Mr. Millsap Council Bluffs Five Mile House Johnson Millsap Mill Sap

Injury to Wesley man during hay stacking incident

Charles Danley of the Wesley neighborhood was injured Friday afternoon while helping stack hay when a stay failed and a pole felled near him. The impact caused a severe scalp wound a broken rib and he was unconscious for several hours.

Charles Danley Wesley

University Returns Inform about Rural Pastor School

Rev. L E Coleman of Pacific Junction leaves University Place Nebraska for home after attending the rural pastors school at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The three weeks featured farm and church management talks as part of a Methodist Episcopal church national movement. M A Dawber of Boston represented the board of home missions and said the schools may evolve into a four year program with a diploma for completing all work.

L. E.coleman Pacific Junction University Place Neb Nebraska Wesleyan University Methodist Episcopal Church M. A. Dawber Boston Mase Board of Home Missions

Donations to Christian Home Orphanage Missed Totals

Mills County donors reported small contributions to the Christian Home Orphanage since the last update. Recipients in Emerson and nearby towns gave sums ranging from 1 to 10 dollars, including several individuals and friends from Alenwood Henderson Malvern Silver City.

Christian Home Mills County Christian Home Orphanage G. Cheney Emerson A. T. White W. F. Davis Alenwood W. B. Gunselley Henderson Malvern J.W. Langmuir Hattie Boston

Map Free in Mills County Reads Free Road Map Offer

A notice states The Tribune will mail sample copies and offers a free road map of Mills County to those who remit $2.10 for a year’s subscription. The promotional plan invites readers to subscribe to receive the map at no extra charge.

the Tribune TF Iy Mills

Bankers link investment success to public goodwill and advertising

The banker views investment success as tied to public goodwill, which largely depends on advertising. A sound investment hinges on the public perception shaped by promotional efforts.

Businegs

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