Life story of pioneer woman Julia A. Warren dies
Mrs. Julia A. Warren, a longtime Mills County resident and pillar of the community, died December 6 after a stroke. She married Isaac M. Warren in 1860 and raised eight children on the family farm near Hillsdale. Her funeral at the local Methodist church featured hymns, prayers, and a large turnout. she was remembered for unselfish devotion, calm spirit, and steadfast Christian faith.
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Julia A. Warren
Jesus
Praaretier
Howart Mintle
RE. E. Goodrich
Messrs. 5
M. Criswell
V. Byers, Sr
God
Hillsdale
London
Isaac M. Warren
J. 5. Sawyers
Charles R
E. Stanton
Wilbur P
Clyde M
Ida M
Isaac
John
Methodist Church
McDonough
Hastings
Stranathan
Gaylord
Kans
Oldest Iowan John J. Phipps dies at 104 in Farragut
John J. Phipps of Farragut Iowa who was reported as the oldest man in the state died Sunday December 16 at his son's home. A 104th birthday on Valentine’s Day marked his age. Born in Virginia he moved to Iowa in 1836 and Fremont County in 1879. His wife passed about ten years ago and four of his ten children survive. Phipps joined the Elk lodge at age 100 and remained mentally alert and engaged with current events.
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John J. Phipps
Farragut
Iowa
Mr. Phipps
Elk Lodge
Order
Virginia
Fremont County
Times
State Savings Bank December 1 1916 Condition Summary
State Savings Bank Mills County Iowa reports assets including discounts, vault gold and silver, and various deposits. Liabilities show capital stock 410000, total deposits 54243.04, surplus and other profits. Executed by President F L Davis and Cashier Louis W Boyle with notary public sworn December 8, 1916.
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Tutal
SCARE
Iowa
Alls Cearnty
Asacts
CILAS
FL Bayes
Louis W. Boyle
Chis. Z. Davie
Lows
W. Boyle
Frank ©. Boyle
Mars County
Claude F. Anderson
W. C. Delushmutt
Mills County Land Deals Report
Summary of recent instruments filed in the Mills County Recorder’s Office detailing land transfers. Names include Brissett Hastings Emma A, A C Alexander, William Estes, Charles Turks, W FY Sehert, Amon Stille, Downing, Summers, Mulholland, Crewner, Gus Reafling, and others. Properties span Glenwood and nearby townships, with sections 12 22 26 27 and various lots, blocks, and subdivisions noted.
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A UC
Iehy
A.C. Alexander
Bradley and Rowman
Glenwood
B. Hdwards
A. Hye
Tia
Sulyers
Jewet
Jobs
Strabane
Currie
Terak
Alr
William ‘M. Estes
Osecthon 15
Phaetville ‘Township
Gravett
Charles AR Turks
Alderson Township
W. FY Sehert
AL Wi
Oak Sachaie OH
Clonrad
Frymer
St Meg Ney
MattyiMe
Aimon Stille
C. W. Dawning Et i
Wah Medd
Seeloy
Nonk
Downing
Comalinpay
Suchenblagen
Reeres
Summers
White Cloud Township
E Mulholland
Matven SM
Copsiek
Fe Creamer
Hendler
Lyons
Powell
John Sandiland
Indian Creek
Byers
Straeng
Birth of a Nation at Rex Theater
D W Griffiths epic Birth of a Nation opens at Rex Theater Glenwood December 21 with two daily shows at 2 15 and 8 15 pm. The production boasts 18000 on stage and 3000 horses, recreating Civil War battles on a ten square mile battlefield and tracing slavery from its inception to abolition.
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REX Theater
D. W. Griffith
Glenwool
Griffith
Tender and True War Epic Sets New Narrative Standards
A sweeping dramatic treatment portrays love, war, and peace with grand rhetoric. The work follows romance through conflict, Lincoln’s healing role, and postwar upheaval as politics and betrayal reshape a ravaged nation. Grand scale, vivid melodrama, and epochal ambitions mark the production.
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Lincoln
South
Jis
Minto
Iowa Leads at International Live Stock Show in Chicago
Iowa dominates the event with top prizes across draft horses and livestock divisions. Charles Irvine of Polle county and Wm. Crownover of Black Hawk win grand prizes for Belgian stallions and mares, while Singmaster & Sons claim the Percheron stallions. Iowa State College and Cyrus Fow win fat cattle championships. J. M. Buoy of Ames earns the student judge prize. Iowa exhibitors rally and share prizes, signaling a strong state presence at the show.
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Iowa
Chicago
Charles Irvine
Polle County
Wm. Crownover
Black Hawk County
Singmaster & Sons
Weeta
Iowana Arms
Scott County
Iowa State College
Cyrus Fow
Benton County
J. M. Buoy
Ames
Town State College
Towa
Tona
Road Expenses Rise Dramatically Over Twelve Years
An analysis shows rural roads and bridges spending grew from about 80 million to 282 million annually, a rise of over 250 percent. State funds for road and bridge work jumped from 2.55 million to 53.492 million, up nearly 2,000 percent. Why pay more. D. G. Jamison's dee Bargain. Room.
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United States
D. G. Jamison
Overland Dealers Visit Plant in a Grand Iowa Tour
A large Iowa delegation from Council Bluffs joined more than 1200 visitors from Alabama through Iowa on December 2 to the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo. The group toured the vast factory, viewed fifty Overland models, and enjoyed meals and music during a day of guided exploration and a beer dinner in the administration building.
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England
Iowa
Toledo
Tabard Inn
Thomas A Becket
Dan Chaucer
Willys-Overlana
Council Bluffs
Messrs
George
Harry van Brunt
van Brunt
Brand Hotel
Epiccurus
Rock Island
Towa
Chicago
Porkopolis
Capitol
Overland Domain
United States
Overland Company
Sy Itk Band
Willys
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Nebraska
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