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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

4

Glenwood Mail Schedule and Erratic Times Clipped

The Glenwood mail routine lists several outbound and inbound trains with inconsistent times including No. 15 westbound at 7:37 am and No. 6 eastbound at 8:45 am, plus No. 11 westbound 9:50 am and No. 4 eastbound 10:51 am. Office hours show lobby access 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday windows 9:30 to 10:00 am and 3:00 to 3:30 pm amid garbled notes.

West Bound Eee Obice Lobby Jack Bozes

Democratic Pledges on Reform and National Policy

Democrats pledge trial by jury in indirect contempt cases, support employers' liability acts, create a national labor department with a cabinet member, revise tariffs and repeal the wood pulp duty, curb the speaker's power, require campaign contribution publicity, regulate railroads, establish home rule, cut administration waste, reduce government officeholders, fund guarantees for bank depositors, create postal savings, improve waterways, back Philippine independence, elect U S Senators by direct vote, build a navy to defend coasts, exclude Asiatic immigration, pursue Arizona and New Mexico statehood, uphold generous pensions and conserve natural resources.

Employers’ Liability Act National Department of Labor House of Representatives National Bank Philippines United States Arizona New Mexico

Republican County Convention Called at Glenwood

Republican County Chairman W. P. Wortman calls a county convention at Glenwood next Saturday at 11 a.m. to select delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on September 9. The meeting aims to nominate a candidate for the supreme court to succeed the late Charles A. Bishop. Delegates will be chosen from June primary results. no Democratic actions have been announced.

W. P. Wortman Glenwood Court House Des Moines Supreme Court Charles A. Bishop

First seasonal frost hits northern Iowa crops

Reports from northern Iowa indicate a light yet damaging frost in the lowlands during Sunday night. Early assessments suggest corn suffered a nipping that may affect yields.

Jack Frost Iowa

State Savings Bank of Iowa Mills County Ledger 1808

The State Savings Bank at Pacific Junction Mills County presents its balance on August day in 1808 per the state auditor. It lists cash on hand gold and silver, notes, drafts, and deposits with other banks. Liabilities include capital stock, profits, deposits, and indebtedness to banks and individuals. Directors' liabilities as borrowers and endorsers are noted.

State Savings Bank Lawn of Iowa Pacific Junction Mills Steree Bankera First National Bank Council Bluffs Merchants Loan & Trust Company Chicago Rauubal S Bank South Omaha Everes BATON Mille County Chas Davis Chen. Kroon Claude F. Anderson Nomad Esthersiz Hank Provident Chas. Kroon Claud! TV Anderson Chas. F. Davis Charles Kroon Luther H. Stroud Burgess Bi McDonald Nrcotore

Weather notes and chilly conditions across Mills county

The passage describes a cool, raw air with temperatures near 40 degrees in northern Iowa lowlands. It notes no frost yet but uncomfortably cool nights in Mills county, with early crops damaged yet totaling undetermined.

Iowa Mills County

Mayor Bellatti Leads Glenwood in Plimpton's Absence

J L Bellatti has run Glenwood's municipal operations while Mayor Plimpton was away in Des Moines. The town saw smooth governance and a fair scene as Bryan supporters filled the crowds. Plimpton arrived too late to hear the speech, then returned to Glenwood late last night.

Plimpton Des Moines J. L. Bellattti Glenwood Bryan Lowa Mills County

Planning for Big Time at Emerson Reunion

Emerson plans a royal style reunion for veterans and visitors next week with daily lawn tennis matches featuring Glenwood Red Oak and McPherson. The Silver City band will play and R. M. Shipman leads a martial band for the event with a notable music and speaking program.

Emerson Glenwood Red Oak McPherson Silver City R. M. Shipman

New Chautauqua Officers Elected for Malvern Chapter

The Malvern Chautauqua directors elected J. Humphrey as president J. O. Laird as vice president M. & Corbin as secretary and W. H. Guyer as treasurer for the coming year The chautauqua runs July 2 to 11 Season tickets rise to 2 before June 12 and 2 50 afterward.

The Malvern Chautauqua J. Humphrey J. O. Laird M. &. Corbin W. H. Guyer Chautauqua

Henderson Happenings From Hastings Visit and Local Roads

Mrs John Edwards of Hastings visits her father James Wilkinson in Henderson while CS Swaney and Robert McMullen tour the Bryan home and farm in Lincoln. News covers travel to Red Oak, Randolph peach prices, local land moves, building plans near Henderson, postmaster Duke’s Texas trip, and preparations for an upcoming lecture series.

Henderson items reflect business moves and local events

Ed Wilkinson quits farming and moves to Henderson area with purchase of Lizzie Graham residence in block 9 for 8600. Warrington Bros. Land O E have bought John Maynes meat market for 1300 and took possession last week. Farrington remains on the farm with help from Sheridan Priest of Emerson. Anton Suhr's 46-year-old son injured by a mule near Henderson, skull fracture treated at Council Bluffs hospital. Local visits include Wm L Phillips from Fremont, Misses Mattie and Verne Paul of Harlan visiting A S Paul, and Mrs Gertrude Lent commencing as new milliner after buying Clara Tavis stock. J S Carse auto trip to Red Oak to hear La Follette.

James Greig Ed Wilkinson Jenderson Lizzie Graham Warrington Bros John Maynes Li L Farrington Ofb Farrington Sheridan Priest Emerson Anton Suhr Henderson Council Bluffs Hospital Wm L Phillips Fremont Ned T D Phillips Mattie Verne Paul Harlan Paul Craig Virginia Gordon Genoa Neb J & DeWolf Gertrude Lent Clara Tavis Lentz B Viner Des Moines J S Carse Auto Red Oak

Emerson Local Notes Highlight Farming Timothy Seed Profits

Emerson residents report timothy seed crops proving profitable with 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel. Farmers M L Evans and Charles Carson thresh significant acreages while land deals near Brush involve a 3200 acre Colorado ranch with 300 cattle. Social visits include Glenwood, Omaha, Red Oak, and Des Moines as area residents plan school start and attend events.

Local notices and family moves from Emerson area

Old Mexico. He is survived by a young wife and a little son. Mr and Mrs Ed Birdsall returned ast week from an extensive visit in eastern Iowa. Ernest Draheim left Tuesday for treatment at Excelsior Springs, Mrs J H Mitchell left last week for an extended visit at her old home at Oywawka, Til. The remains of Mrs W L Said, a former resident of Emerson, were buried here on August 16, her death having taken place at a hospital in Omaha, Miss Lucile Plumer left Tuesday, for her home in Silver City after a short visit at the CD Greenwood home. During her stay a company of young people were entertained in her honor at the H B Cheney home. Rey and Mrs G. Trueblood left last week for their future home in Washington on the Pacific coast. They go there on account of the lat ter's health. Previous to their de parture they visited in Emerson at the home of her father Postmaster Graham. It was a family reunion, two sisters, Mrs Homer West of Gris wald and Mrs J N Tollinger of Avoca' being present, Mrs Josie Snodgrass was married, Aug 12 at Seward, Neb, to Henry McCoy. Mrs McCoy left this week to join her husband who is in the grocery business at Ulysses, Neb, their future home. .

C D Greenwood Silver City Timothy M L Evans Charles Carson Carr & Longshore Colorado Brush Ira Cheney Herb Goopforth Hawthorn J BR Bateman Emerson Omaha Bert Ranz James Noonan Ellen DC Abel Dana Red Oak Iola Duncan Corona Mont Road C.C Oaks Bert Steiner Pearl Lang Quincey Homer Huntsman Glenwood Silas Douglas J H Haskell Clarkson Hospital C Collins Des Moines R M Shipman Old Mexico Ed Birdsall Iowa Ernest Draheim Excelsior Springs J H Mitchell Oyvawka Til W L Said Lucile Plumer CD Greenwood H B Cheney Rey G. Trueblood Washington Pacific Coast Graham Homer West Griswald J N Tollinger Avoca Josie Snodgrass Seward Neb Henry McCoy McCoy Ulysses

Hastings Busy Days Open With School And Local News

Hastings begins the new term as farmers harvest and build projects continue. Ivan Durbin returns with a new high wheeled auto. Roy Greenwalt visits from Indianola. Hutchings travel to St Louis. the Burlington bridge crew works on the Nishna river dyke and west-end enlargement to handle flood water.

Rain and visits mark small town week at St Mary

A gentle rain fell in St Mary while Mrs Delisle remains unwell. Mrs Bailey visited her sister Mrs Joe Smith whose leg was broken recently. Peter Huff travels to Nebraska to survey land. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas visited Council Bluffs. The Peter Hull home hosted a birthday gathering for Will. Elmer Poore and family attended a dance in Gillett. Ben Marks shows a new method with oxen for heavy roads. Josie and Hazel Bailey attend a Glenwood teachers institute. I Poore’s grandson visits, and Isaac Bailey’s son shows signs of illness.

St Mary Delisle Mrs Bailey Peter Huff Nebraska Joe Thomas Council Bluffs Mr Bailey Joe Smith Peter Hull Will Elmer Poore Gillett Ben Marks Josie Hazel Bailey Glenwood Teachers Institute I. Poore Isaac Bailey Alek

A Wind Shifts Over Pauline Allard and Wickham

Pauline Allard faces mounting debt and a legal writ as Carson Winch schemes to control her. Wickham arrives with a tale of Alaska riches and a possible past romance with Jack Frederick’s letter linking their fates. Wickham considers leaving to meet Jack in New York, hoping for escape from Winch’s hold.

Silver City DC Jackson runs red Borene meat market

Silver City DC Jackson has purchased the red Borene meat market and is now operating the shop. The new owner promises a high quality customer experience.

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