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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
7
Injuries from a horse attack left Ward Cunningham with a fractured ankle and hospital care in Omaha. Local residents and families traveled to new homes in Colorado, and many community events filled the week. Banked by lodge elections, basketball trips, Mastoid operation recoveries, social gatherings, and visits from relatives, the town recounts a busy period with health concerns and travel.
Individuals are listed visiting Omaha and nearby towns last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and Mrs. H. N. Wilson traveled by auto to Omaha on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Parks moved into the Charles Walker property last Thursday. Messrs. John Frey and Ellis Darnell visited Omaha Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Woods visited Macedon ia last Saturday afternoon.
Malvern has decided on an eight day chautauqua with a contract to the Midland bureau. The town reports various local items including a Red Imp autocycle purchase by Robert Robbins, upcoming visits from Rev. Hiram Vrooman, and Thanksgiving gatherings with family from Hastings Omaha and Shelton.
Statement of Glenwood State Bank Mills County Iowa shows total assets 275 442 05 and total liabilities with figures 9 424 87 103 183 18 735 96 280 94 Sworn by President C E Dean and Cashier Clyde Rhoads before notary B Starbuck December 6 1916.
Emerson Mr. and Mrs H B Cheney plan a short departure for their annual winter stay in San Antonio Texas. G A Said traded a 418 acre Kansas farm for a smaller Anderson county farm in eastern Kansas. George Cross sold 320 acres west of Emerson to B R Dunn and John Taylor at 150 dollars per acre. Nora Walker of Sioux Falls South Dakota visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs A Swisher.
Proceedings document the Mills and Fremont counties joint session held November 21, 1916 at Bartlett Iowa to reassess benefits in a drainage district. The boards revise several land assessments for J E Leeka J F Ly and J W Parks B F Hawk John Huston W O Stattler J H and J W Parks George Reutling William Harless and Alice Otis, reducing percentages to align with equitable adjustments. Local officials Polk Reeves Heaton Cheyney and Estes oversee the process as deputy auditor acts as clerk.
The Tribune suggests a thoughtful gift during scarce times and rising prices. Visit the Tribune office to place a loved one's name on a remembrance list or mail or phone the name for year round care and delivery.
Farmers urged to use printed stationery to boost farm incomes. We print letterheads envelopes and other items with neat work and low cost. Visit the office to view samples and prices. AH kinds of books and toys at D G Jamison's 10c Bargain Room.
Mills Fremont Counties Iowa boards approve classification and apportioned benefits for the Mills and Fremont Counties Drainage District and Kansas City rail line. They authorize a 400 foot extension of the ditch terminus to the Missouri River at the same unit price, and set $50 per acre for right of way lands. Meeting adjourned to Hastings for further consideration.
D C Standiford of Glenwood testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills helped his family with headache backache lameness and urinary trouble and he recommends them. He reaffirmed in 1911 that his former statement remains true and notes the medicine as the best he has taken. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Public Sales Co. KE lists auctions on December 19 at J. W. Miller farm 544 miles north of Tabor and 14 miles south of Old Hillsdale with horses cattle hogs and farm machinery. T L Galey sale December 20 at EB Bogart farm 14 miles north of Glenwood with horses cattle and machinery. T G Byers and J H Ranne auctioneers report December 21 sales three miles southeast of Glenwood including horses cattle hogs grain and implements. Mr Ranne plans move to Glenwood.
The Jones versus Wilkerson slander suit in Red Oak ended with a verdict for the defendant after weeks of testimony. The case stemmed from the Villisca Moore family killings four years ago, with Mansfield previously tried and acquitted. Wilkerson, a detective, led Mansfield to trial, and testimony implicated Senator F. F. Jones of Villisea. Jones sued for $60,000 damages, but the libel trial yielded strong evidence against Jones. No direct action against Jones for the crime is noted.
Practical advice for horseowners by B F Ward, veterinarian, Saskatchewan, with tips on feeding, grooming, hitching, driving, cooling, drinking, and equipment care. Emphasizes patient training, proper harness fit, wind direction on hot days, and avoiding yelling to keep horses calm and responsive. Includes subscription note for The Tribune.
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