28 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
1
Glenwood column lists local farming loans and shop ads, visits from residents to towns like Shenandoah and Seneca, social remarks on church gatherings, picnics, and school moves, plus updates on residents, governance, and a note about nearby Indian land.
A playful advert draws attention to the merry widow hat noting it occupies space and shows graceful lines. The copy emphasizes line and display impact as the hat attracts every eye. It promotes the idea that large display space makes a millinery item stand out.
A historical excerpt from the Atchison Globe defends stinginess, arguing that careful saving and prompt debt payment benefit individuals and families. It contrasts stingy men with “good fellows” who waste money, noting such behavior leads to debt and dependence while stingy men accumulate wealth.
Beginning Friday morning Aug 28 and lasting one week the shop offers all sheet music at 18 cents per copy with two extra copies free. Includes nearby ads for a Fall term at Western College, a Pepper bureau cigar factory demo in Lincoln, and various local notices about rental property, a stray pony, trade offers, and livestock for sale.
An advertisement claims most appendicitis victims are chronically constipated. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild cure that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural action, asserting no nausea or griping and a pleasant taste.
The congregations of Glenwood Churches Congregational plan morning services with sermons on The church Its creed and covenant and The Spirit of Our Master plus the Lord's Supper. A union service at the Baptist church honors gospel singer Ira D Sankey with hymns and brief talks. J O Staples preaches John the Man in the Right Way.
Whitaker's sale takes place at the north edge of Glenwood on Wednesday September 2 at 2 o'clock. Auction lists 12 head of cattle including 7 milch cows, horses, hogs, chickens and a few implements.
A Boon to elderly people, Foley's Kidney Remedy is said to stimulate urinary organs, correct irregularities, and tone the system. A. J. Howe of Glenwood endorses starting now to regain vigor.
Unclaimed letters listed for Glenwood Post Office include Larry More, Larry More (card), Miss Dell Bailey, Miss Maude Fayra, Mrs. John Hunt, Mrs. McCulloch, Mrs. Nellie Porter, Mrs. Ida Rocks wold, Miss Arla Smith, Miss Lilla Singpiel, Hazel Vaters, Mrs. Cora Scott, R. C. White, and Past Master.
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