This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
3
A flurry of cases from Glenwood and Pacific Junction centers on damages claims and criminal indictments. Miller sues for 500, a demurrer cites statute limits, and bailiffs attach property in a multifold set of proceedings. Bench rulings, verdicts, and appeals color a busy docket with multiple figures and local figures.
The trial of Elmer Downe ended with the court upholding a motion to strike Mrs Della Downs testimony as improper since a wife cannot testify against a husband under the law. Judge Macy sustained the objection and County Attorney Cook saw the case dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.
Welman reports winning a tax case against a shirker named Disbrow in multiple counties and says the ruling supports overturning attempts to dodge taxes. The letter from attorney L L DeLano notes Judge Thornell’s decision and predicts tax dodgers will seek “tall timber” after the ruling. A separate clipping praises American manufacturing and Ludwig & Co piano makers winning awards in Paris, highlighting piano quality and production.
Glenwood Woman's Club schedules Prof. Lamar of Valparaiso to speak Saturday evening at the Opera House on the Paris Exposition and Passion Play. He will show many views and compare major expos and the Paris exhibit. Tickets at A J Howes drug store. endorsements from Smiley, Asbury, Rawlins Republicans, and a pastor praise his engaging, informative lecture.
A dubious advertisement touts Angunt Flower as a cure for various ailments claimed to affect up to percent of the U S population. It lists symptoms like sour stomach, headaches, heart palpitations, burning pains, yellow skin, coated tongue, and poor appetite, urging readers to consult a druggist and buy the product for 76 cents, promising relief after two doses.
Fragmentary 19th century ad copy touts Hirtwig's Swog Balsam Adaare for roup and throat ailments, Little Giant Pills for liver troubles, evergreen trees and trimmings, humorous endorsements, and a street address 13 Prindiville St Chicago with vendors A Adame and A J Howe.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.