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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

Page

4

Fuel Committee Adopts City Fuel Rules

Burlington officials Nelson and Clark met Glenwood city leaders to address Iowa coal shortages. Mayor Wallace appointed a local fuel committee led by A B Walling, C T Goring, and C P Hamilton, which issued strict hours for stores, schools, churches, and other venues and called for municipal consultation on vital public meetings.

C. J. Nelson R. Clark Burlington Glenwood Court House Iowa A. B. Walling Wallace C.T. Goring P. Hamilton

Appreciation for Tribune help in census enumerator drive

Lloyd C Wendricks of Council Bluffs, supervisor of the census for the 90 Town district, thanks The Tribune for securing enumerators. He notes strong response from tenders with full quotas in several districts. To fill remaining vacancies quickly he has increased rates for the ninth district, four cents per capita for listing population and higher rates for farms.

Lloyd C. Wendricks Blulis Tribune Vaery

Coincidence marks Glenwood Masonic lodge event

The Glenwood Masonic lodge noted a coincidental timing with a 186% date anniversary as L W Thussell joined the lodge fifty years earlier. During December 4, the home lodge conferred a life membership card on L W Russell, presented by John Y Stone, with a reception to follow and drinks urged.

Glenwood Masonic Lodge L. W. Thussell Glenwood AL Pound A. M. Lodge Russell Bcard Emierber John Y. Stone Menwoart Lodge

Medical Association Holds Malvern Session and Elections

The Mills County Medical Association met December 4 at the Malvern Commercial Club rooms. After discussions of professional matters, officers were elected with Malvern’s F. Viren as president and Logan Chaile as vice president. Secretaries were A. Hed Cross and Geeish Wetonittae.

Mills County Medical Assortie Lion Roous Malvern Alfiecrs Ldgan Chaie Ebiseiy Blaleolur Croppell Ahalvern Donelan Glenwood A. Persons Malteolu Campbell Alsdvern

Fragments on Advertisers and Local Trade Notes

A heap of garbled OCR mentions advertising, sellers, and local trade terms in a fragmented historical page. It references Pepin Italy, Aster Ae hats of Barna, and odd vials and tubing, with other nonsensical phrases about a Timmer driving pikes to obtain corn.

Inery Nabey Edyvertisoniests Pepin Barna Doug Teerk Odaeres

Progressive farmer calling for branded farm business

A Progressive farmer argues that farmers should treat their farms as businesses with names and brands. He contends farmers can profit from advertising as much as other merchants and sell goods through branded stations. He urges thoughtful branding and stronger farm identity.

Farm Auction Brings 44440 Per Acre Near Tastings

The Albert Statfield farm sold at auction one and a half miles southeast of Tastings on a Friday in December. A large crowd attended as bidders competed actively. Buyer Warvey Ci of the Benton community north of Hastings paid 44440 per acre, totaling 71840 for the property.

Albert Statfield Tastings Warvey

Mrs Russell party departs for California on train

Mrs L W Russell and her sisters Anna Rule and Mrs William P Williams with Williams’s son Porter and Mr and Mrs A T L Otts left on No 3 to take a train at Onlin today for Long Beach California. They applied for transportation in October with reservations granted at the last moment. They plan to stay through the winter as Otis’ rural carrier work will be handled by his alternate.

L. W. Russell Anna Rule William P. Williams Porter A. TL. Otts Sundhiy Onlin Long Beach Calif Otis

Family in Cave for Ten Days After Thanksgiving Storm

A Nebraskan family of nine, Mr and Mrs Balder and seven children aged one to fifteen, were caught in a storm near Glenwood on Thanksgiving Day. They hid in a cave until township authorities found them. Temporary aid was given until a Glenwood house was found on December 6. They planned to reach a brother’s home between Sidney and Thurman. the brother could not assist. The episode highlights severe weather and hardships from real poverty.

Balder Oue Ford Nebraska Ralph Mickelwait Glenwood Naw Sidney Thuman brothrYro Tlow

Kensington Party Delights Ladies At Walnut Street Home

Mrs W P bill hosted a Kensington gathering for more than a hundred women on Walnut Street. Mrs IM THM and Mrs A 4 Howe assisted, with a lively afternoon of games and socializing followed by a two hour luncheon. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant, well attended event.

Kensington Wil W. P. Bill North Walnut Gitlerinay W. IM Howe

Death notices from Mulvern area mark holiday season losses

Airs William Owens died after weeks of sickness at home two miles northwest of Mulvern on Friday December 5. She leaves three children, Lloyd Owens and Mrs Charles Andersom, plus another daughter Mrs Go to Dookabill. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. Also noted is the death of a local resident, Cyat Notill, who passed after a long illness at home.

William Owens Mulvern Lloyd Owens Charles Andersom Bhistings Gan Daughten Suneey M.A Leber

Train service reduced on C B Q and Wabash railroads

Beginning today trains on the C B Q division will be discontinued due to fuel constraints. No. 11 westbound and No. 14 eastbound via Glenwood are canceled, with local traffic covered by other trains. On the Wabash, two local trains are discontinued, affecting Malvern and Hastings routes, with remaining trains carrying passengers. Branch service from Hastings will drop to one trip daily, and connections with No. 5 may be affected. Passengers traveling to Henderson or Sidney should plan overnight stays or adjust schedules accordingly.

Glenwood Malvern Liastings Carson Sidney Hastings Henderson

Mail Xmas Parcels Early Initiative Advised

Public urged to send Christmas parcels one week early due to rain impact. Emphasizes distant destinations over 200 miles and advises careful wrapping with addresses placed in corners. Notes common loss from wrapping faults and urges ink and proper pouching for western and eastern routes.

Western Points Trai W. H. Biekel

Mills County Board Meets on Friday Call

The County Board of Wauction for Mills County met Friday in a call meeting at the Superintendent's office. George Wd. Mirslers, president, called the meeting to order with W. Me. Moot as secretary pro tem, who was later reelected secretary. The board, by action, considered a request from the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Red Cross Chapter to provide Mills County with one or more public assistances.

Mills County George Wd. Mirslers W. Me. Moot Wan Proten Whd Miude Connecticuts Red Cross Chapter

Call Off One Annual Meeting By Fuel Committee Order

A scheduled meeting for December was called off by order of the fuel committee. No hedge meetings or quorums will be held without permission from the police committee.

Pormissiia

Box Social Report From Faded OCR Fragments

Fragmentary note describes a box social event with unclear names and dates. The readable text mentions Holley and Wood, with surrounding garbled words suggesting a campus or community gathering and a fundraising aim. No concrete results or locations can be confirmed from the fragments.

Malvern Farm Sold At Elevated Price Per Acre

A report notes Chyal Melati purchased the 240 acre tract near Malvern at a price reported above 520 dollars per acre. Andyferkheimer was mentioned in connection with the sale as a local figure.

Chyal Melati Kiewt Andy Ferkheimer Howe Fara Malvern

Coasting Permission Granted In Glerewood District

The city council allows Glerewood boys and girls to use Ket Street from Kelly hill for coasting. Yatel Street will be blocked at Sharp and Second from 4 to 6 pm for safety. Locust Street is guarded by a school board watchman from 4 to 6 pm, then blocked at Sharp and Second from 6 to 9 pm.

Glerewood Ket Street Kelly Hill Cport Yatel Street Sharp Second Locust Street

Wahwartayseer Entertainment at Rex draws large crowd

A Friday night show by the Wahwahtaysees and the Blue Birds at the Rex delighted a large audience. The program titled The Martil Shop, produced by the Iowa War Sayings organization, aimed to teach patriotism and women’s development through services of Camp Wire. Receipts were gratifying to promoters.

Wahwahtaysees Blue Birds Mrritl Shop Iowa War Sayings Organization

Married couples unite with church ceremony in Glenwood

Alvin Londen of Kiurhin and May Marig Antill of Glenwood were married by Rev. Stavenson at the M. E. parsonage in Glenwood on Saturday December 1 at 6590 p. The bride is daughter of Op Abr and Otis. Relatives and friends express best wishes for the couple as they begin married life.

Alvin Londen Kiurhin May Marig Antill Glenwood M. EL Parsonage Rev Stavenson Op Abr Otis Pribume

Sale Dates and Public Auctions Near Malvern and Woodsmith

Notices describe multiple public sales and auctions around December dates at locations including northwest of Malvern, east of Glewood, and near the LB and GQ railroad depot. Items listed include cattle horses hay corn implements and miscellaneous goods with bidders A Wilson Carl Nason and others. Exact years and full details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Joe Gindle Cglotiwood Tlaresdiy Hoecomber Ll. Walon LB & GQ Witeh A. Wilson Carl Nason Malvern Glewood Saltio

Manshiper UI Appreciated for Reader Engagement and Ads

The Manshiper UI wins reader approval by delivering an attractive interface that boosts engagement. Advertisers value the platform for securing measurable results and strong visibility in a crowded market.

Manshiper

Election time for lodges in Glenwood highlights officer slate

The Pythian Sisters in Glenwood elected officers for the coming year after last Thursday night’s meeting. Mrs. Marjorie Cheyney became Past Chief. new officers include Mrs. Currie Choatee M E B, Miss Yattie Grown Execlient Senior Lenork Howe, Vera Judking Manage Anna Swone M of R, Hazel Robinson M of Finance, ThHisy Deerwestler Protector Minnie ravers, Ruie Rhoades ATUSICien Meanie Day Correspoan wszie Divvis, Press Correspoanedant Degree Captein, and Mrs. Bell Jiewis with Mrs. Nelle Ke waned Temple and Mrs. Krank Raine as Alternates and Trustees.

Pythian Sisters Glenwood Marjorie Cheyney Currie Choatee M. EB. A Yattie Lenork Howe Vera Judking Anna Swone Car Hazel Robinson M ThHisy Deerwestler Protector Minnie Ravers Ruie Rhoades Atusicien Meanie

Say Jim what's the secret of your success

A reader reflects on the secret of success using Jim the poultryman as an example. He notes success comes from proper farming, soil, feeding, and systematized practice to produce eggs. The passage contrasts editors and farmers and emphasizes teaching readers through wholesome, practical news and advertisements.

Jim Bates Gatiea Dreast Teara Phece Luce Fen Jia Wwe

Unclear text from atendence notes and subscription plea

Fragmentary OCR mentions Juddve Arthur and Judie Arthur at meetings with fainting spells and a disputed state. It references a Potuel batt, a rally by Erun, and a Christ Missy Missy subscription to the Tribune with over a hundred reminders a year.

Arthur Judie Pile Erun Biter the Tribune

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