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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
The article explains a government authorized emergency currency for National banks issued against approved securities. Interest rises from 6 percent to 10 percent monthly, aiming to adjust money supply to legitimate demand, reduce reliance on speculators, and stabilize rates. It argues the law could provide elastic currency and government revenue while protecting safeguards against loss.
The petition of Cora West requests a divorce from William Vest on adultery grounds. The court in Mills County will commence the November term at Glenwood on November 24, 1908, unless Vest appears to defend before noon that day.
Bridget and Pat Flanagan scheme to marry their daughter Nora to a noble title through American wealth. Nora is educated for an American title, while Mrs. Van Valkenburgh and Winifred De Witt maneuver court introductions. In London, Winifred accepts the Marquis of Crowelhurst, but a financial panic unravels plans. Nora and Burleigh face sacrifice, then unite as Nora becomes Mrs Burleigh after a surprising turn of events.
Hastings residents enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and social events. Ab Clark assisted at the Martin store in Malvern, while George Mason and family returned to Creston. Automobiles were plentiful in Hastings, as the town looked more metropolitan. The Rea family quarantined for chicken pox, and Thos Youngs visited Macedonia with their sons. Frank Davidson left the Mills County Telephone Co as line inspector to visit Indiana relatives. Kensington club hosted a holiday night gathering, and a dance complemented two days of thanks. Asa Lambert and Miss Fannie Linville traveled through town on business and visits. Abe Carey shipped seven carloads of cattle to Chicago, with high expected returns. Mrs J and Graham joined the Pythian Sisters in Malvern, and Purcell & Son moved stock to a new furniture showroom north of the Mutual Telephone office.
C G Greenwood is in Joplin to handle real estate matters. Mr and Mrs W B Oaks plan an extended DC visit to see her parents Mr and Mrs A A Crosby. The Ladies Social Club met at A P Reeve’s home with about twenty five attendees. J J Mass & Sons shipped thirty young males to Red Oak buyers at just over 150 dollars each. Sunday departure for extended visit abroad saw W H Burrows his wife and daughters C Rook and child and John Prince heading to England to visit relatives.
Albert Thomas visiting his brother here and resting from railroad work in Chicago for some years. George Hardy traded his 45 acre farm southwest of Tabor for two houses and lots in Randolph, values $3,000 and $2,500 respectively. A G Mauk and family attended a Chariton reunion for his parents sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rev LB Worcester returned home after months on an evangelistic tour.
The report notes Elder David Zook leaving Mr. Zook near Seattle to carry on missionary work along the coast through next summer before returning to India. Mrs. Zook remains at the Faith home in Tabor. The Twentieth Century club was entertained at Miss Anna Weatherhead's home Friday evening. George Kemp and daughter Mrs Lonnie Rhode with children are visiting relatives at Henderson.
Malvern reports from the Leader note EL Donner’s Texas land deal near Hereford in Deaf Smith county. Mrs W J O Smith hosted a six o’clock dinner for Mr and Mrs F R Bridges who departed west this week. A new son arrived in Kansas City for Mr and Mrs Da kin Miller on November 21. T D Gibson visited town for business. the Gibsons now reside at 807 East Pierce Street in Council Bluffs. A broken neck yoke center caused IT M Aistrope’s team to bolt a wagon, causing damage. Mrs C S Royce hosted a Kensington afternoon for about twenty four Malvern ladies. An airtight stove explosion at Dave McDonald’s home started a fire and destroyed a partition and much clothing before firefighters arrived.
Local families shared Thanksgiving meals with relatives in Glenwood Neola and Burlington vicinity. Notable visits included Mr and Mrs J N Shank with Mrs Butler and Mrs Lewis Mayberry, J M James family with Elmer in Glenwood, Bessie Curtis, A V Lauderback and wife visiting old neighbors near Burlington, and Anna and Rebecka Seitz returning home for the holiday.
Thanksgiving in Council Bluffs centers on C W Lohse and family with Editor Hill’s published letters in the Tribune inviting more Canada travel tales. A newborn daughter to John Seitz and wife Sunday night is reported with both parents well. Rey Goodrich preached the Hillsdale Thanksgiving sermon. A Mills County sheriff sale notice details an execution from 1908 in favor of Mrs. A W Myers against J K and C C Cheyney, with property in Glenwood listed for sale December 22, 1908 between 9 am and 4 pm at the courthouse west door.
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