21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
A Connecticut excerpt discusses apple crops, tariff policy, and trusts, referencing editorials from the Gate City and Ringold Record. It notes American protective measures vs free trade and argues for cheaper farm machinery to aid farmers, while recounting a visit to Lake Manawa with complaints about crowding, pickpockets, and poor amenities during a veterans reunion event.
An expert suggests adding salt to grain during binning to extract moisture and improve flour. About one barrel of salt per 1000 bushels distributed in layers through the wheat, plus a note on the season's high moisture. Meanwhile, Old Settlers of Mills Krement and Pottawattamie counties plan the Tabor reunion next Tuesday August 26 with programs all day and rail pass reductions to welcome visitors.
A new scam targets farmers with sample cases of high grade fence wire claimed to be from an Indiana firm. They offer wire C O D and promise a free ornamental automatic gate for an upfront payment. Farmers pay $5 or more, but the wire never arrives and the agent disappears.
Heavy rains north and east of Mills county flooded low lands as Keg Creek rose to bank full after weekend storms. Corn is bulky and green, with most advanced ears safe from early frost mid September if weather stays seasonable. Some late planted will need September ripening and October frostless nights. strong prospects for corn. Aftermath harvest ready. apples fair.
Storrs, formerly superintendent of the Burlington line in Mills County, has moved to Indianapolis then to Cleveland as general superintendent of the Lake Shore road. His rise is noted as rapid, with headquarters in Cleveland and a sizable salary. The report cites his perseverance and the rewards of leading a large system.
Question Answered Yes August Flower remains the largest sale of medicine in the civilized world. The ad touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for indigestion, biliousness, and general ill health, with claims of liver regulation and nervous stimulation. It promotes availability at A T Lowe's in Woodbury New Jersey and cites related products and prices.
Lane and Miller operate as real estate dealers in the locality with listings and transactions noted in the November‑20 issue, indicating property dealings and broker activity for that period.
Jamee A Buckingham sworn that service of the Original Notice cannot be made within Iowa. Notary Clyde T. Genung attests on July 21, 1902. The notice and petition details are approved and ordered published for six consecutive weeks in the Mills County Tribune by Judge A. Thornell.
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