Burlington Q Service Improves Iowa Rail Links
The Q service upgrades affect mostly minimal Mills county changes with No. 13 delaying ten minutes westbound after next Sunday. A new No. 9 runs Creston to Villisca with No. 10 to Creston, and a Osceola to Des Moines train boosts Southwest Iowa connections with No. 2 east and No. 13 west. Mills county travelers gain closer Des Moines connections at Osceola for No. 4 and No. 2, and return trips align with No. 3 and No. 13.
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Burlington
Iowa
Mills County
Tribune
Jim Hill
Creston
Villisca
Osceola
Des Moines
Annual Mills County Medical Society Meeting in Glenwood
Seventeen physicians gathered at the Masonic hall for the Mills County Medical Society annual meeting in Glenwood. Dr J W Kime of Fort Dodge spoke on tuberculosis, covering symptoms and early detection with a plan to address treatment on his next visit. June meeting set for Silver City. officers elected include George Mogridge president and G M Agan vice president.
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Mills County Medical Society
Masonic Hall
Glenwood
J. W. Kime
Fort Dodge
State Board of Control
Iowa
Silver City
Whitnall
Hastings
Two Big Shows At Omaha And Council Bluffs
The Tribune highlights the upcoming corn and fruit shows in Omaha and Council Bluffs next week. Visitors can tour both in one trip to see the best grain and fruit products, new machinery, and other exhibits. J. & Record of Glenwood visited Council Bluffs and touted the fruit show opening Monday, noting Silas Wilson, the ex Iowa horticulturist now in Idaho, is present with a car.
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the Tribune
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Idaho
Western fruit displays planned at Des Moines fair
Joad of various fruits from the west will be represented with Mills County apples likely shown by J W Murphy who is in Des Moines this week with a display. CG H Sieck near Henton will exhibit peaches kept in cold storage for the event.
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J. W. Murphy
Mills County
Des Moines
CG. H. Sieck
Henton
Ife
Bonds Sell Well in Pony Creek Drainage Bond Sale
Treasurer W. H. Fickel sold 830000 Pony Creek drainage improvement bonds to A. G. Edwards & Son of St. Louis with a 525.35 premium and about 300 in interest refund. Bonds carry 6 percent interest, semi annual, from Nov 2 1908, in $1000 denominations maturing 1913 to 1918. County Board approved sale after seven bids and many inquiries.
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W. EH. Fickel
Pony Creek
A. G. Edwards & Son
St. Louis
Roosevelt accuses Congress in final message
The president charges Congress with curtailing the government detective service to avoid arrests. He cites a recent act stopping details and transfers from the secret service and suggests some members may be shadowed by federal investigators. He labels Congress as a whole as in cahoots with land grabbers and grafters.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Secret Service
Uncle Sam
A Beautiful Sight on the Open Missouri River
Plattsmouth Journal describes a striking morning scene as frigid air meets the Missouri River. Steam rising from the open yet ice-choked water created a white vapor that obscured the sun, resembling prairie fire lines or distant camp fires. As sunlight warmed the air, the spectacle faded.
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Plattsmouth
Missouri River
Condition of J. I. Burger Worsens in Omaha Hospital
J. J. Burger's condition from Omaha is not as favorable as hoped. He was taken to Methodist hospital last Tuesday for an operation to explore the ailment. A small cancerous lesion was found in the stomach with liver disease causing dropsy, keeping him hospitalized a week or more before returning home.
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Omaha
James I. Burger
Glenwood
Ile
Methodist Hospital
Sacrifice Sale Offers House and Outbuildings at Glenwood Edge
Auction notice describes a brick house with 10 rooms, cellar, well, cistern, arched cave, wood house, buggy shed, chicken house, cribs, running water, and 1k acres on Glenwood edge for 3750 dollars. Also a frame house with 6 rooms, pantry, cellar, cistern, wood shop, large barn, cement walks two blocks north of the high school at 1800 dollars.
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Glenwood
Iaioh
Mills County Wins Good Premiums at Corn Show
The national corn show in Omaha opens with Indiana leading in firsts and seconds. Illinois and Indiana claim several top prizes while Iowa captures class wins. prominent Millis County growers Claud Wilson and Tay Fierson earn $850 for best ten ears. Grand sweepstake awards go to L. B. Clore and J. R. Overstreet of Franklin Indiana.
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Mills County
Indiana
L. B. Clore
Franklin
Ind
J. R. Overstreet
Claude Wilson
Tay Fierson
Henderson
Lowa
Archie GC. Coiner
Silver City
Iowa
Christmas Two Weeks From Goday
A humorous early 20th century style ad urges patching hosiery before the holiday rush. It mocks Santa’s scrutiny and promotes quick repairs to avoid holes, emphasizing readiness for Christmas.
The Many Charms of Nature and Art in Mills County
An essay celebrates living in Mills County and explores nature study, poetry, and art. It urges readers to notice details of animals, eyes, and expressions, comparing poets and doers, and invites families to order a catalogue of miniature paintings by Perry Picture Co. Malden, Mass.
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Queen Mills
Lfe
Mills County
Emerson
Carlyle
Perry Picture Co
Malden
Mass
Rose Bonheur
Landseer
Herring
Man given dominion over animals, says Hattie Kirkpatrick
In a Glenwood letter dated December 8 1908 Hattie Kirkpatrick reflects on the idea that each class of animals is created for a distinct purpose and endowed with a work to perform, asserting mankind’s dominion over them.
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Hattie Kirkpatrick
Glenwood
French Youth Arrested in Mineola Theft Case
Deputy Sheriff Dalton and Liveryman Bi Younker detained Joseph L. Le Vasseur, 20, a Frenchman, in Mineola after a burglary at William Plumer’s home in Pottawattamie County. Cash and a bank check were stolen. Le Vasseur had $19.20 and a $20 bill was later found in his overshoe. He was turned over to Council Bluffs authorities.
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Dalton
Mineola
Bi. T. Younker
Joseph L. le Vasseur
William Plumer
Pottawatatamie County
Glenwood
le Vasseur
Council Hluff's
Mills County
la Vasseur
Plumer
Editor Clarence Workman Leads Des Moines College Journal
Clarence Workman of Henderson becomes editor of Collegium Forense printed by Des Moines college students. The little magazine displays his literary skill with verses on Radiant fair Debonair charming maiden Kate Contemplation Adoration Freshie meets his fate and more.
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Clarence Workman
Henderson
Forense
Des Moines College
Kate
Freshie
Oatless Oatmeal Report From Glenwood
L A Tower of Glenwood hardware claims his family found their oatmeal forgotten overnight after using a fireless cooker promoted by Lec turer McNutt at a Glenwood chautauqua. Mrs Bower preps evening oatmeal to simmer until morning. The tale of oatless oatmeal spread locally as Tower circulated the story.
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Lish
Trade For Texas Land in Malvern Leader item
E. J. Donner and C. EG Califf returned from the Pan Handle in Texas where each made a land deal. Donner traded his elevator and grain business for an additional land section near his previous grant. Califf swapped his livery business and feed yard for 960 acres in the same nearby area.
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Malvern
E. J. Donner
C. EG
Aliff
Teaas
Lone Star
Mr. Donner
Califf
Real Estate Active Trades In Glenwood Area Debuts
Fred F. Fancher trades the Glenwood depot elevator for 160 acres near Almena Kansas with Will F Schade. Lynn DeLashmutt gains Joe O’Neil farm north of Old Pacific for 8600 dollars. John Gilliland, Eva Mickelwait, George Mintle, and others acquire multiple parcels across Mills County and surrounding townships in trades and purchases during the week.
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Fred F. Fancher
Glenwood Depot
Will F. Schade
Almena
Kan
B. Winkler
Mr. Schade
Lynn DeLashmutt
Joe O'Neil
Old Pacific
John Gillilland
W. CG. DeLashmutt
Mr. DeLashmutt
J. ©. Stone
John GC. Davidson
Glenwood
Eva Mickelwait
Ira McKnight
Davidson
N. S. Genung
T. O. Ly Mintle
George Mintle
B. W. Glyon
W. W. Glynn
Mills County National Bank
B. G. Eosten
S.ssserrreee
Lj. L. Carney
J. D. Vail
Emerson
J. E. Roberts
KR. F. Crawford
Hastings
Charles Kroon
A. J. Hunter
Plack
Pacific
B. M. Turner
J. B. Viner
Lots Junction
J. Norris
EH. Norris
Henderaque
Malvern
B. Hutchings
Ginnae Dod
Red Cross stamps aid tuberculosis fight in Glenwood store
Carey and Fleming of Glenwood have placed on sale ornamental Red Cross stamps. Proceeds from the sale will be spent in combating tuberculosis in the state, with the stamps designed to show the sender’s interest in the cause. The program is gaining popularity in some areas.
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Carey & Fleming
Glenwood
Red Cross
Mills County Bank Shows Improved Condition in Figures
The Mills County National Bank of Glenwood reports a stronger money position than a year ago with deposits up about 15 500 loans increased by 17 400 and general totals rising by 13 175 The bank note suggests this improvement mirrors countywide financial health.
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Mills County National Bank of
Glenwood
The
Tribune
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