Red Cross Campaign in Mills County Plans 1917 Drive
The Mills County Defense Council met in Glenwood to organize a Red Cross membership drive. Quotas set: 7,600 memberships and 15,000 dollars in contributions, with a district goal of 125,000 across Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Mills. Campaign runs to December 24, with townships submitting daily receipts to Clyde Rhoads for council Bluffs, and county card indexing to track all residents over 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Defense Council
Glenwood
Red Cross
C. B H. Dean
W. M. Lamb
Messrs. Dean
Lamb
Red Cross Council
Council Bluffs
Council
C. E. Dean
Queen Mills
Dean
Harrison, Pottawattamie
Mills
Harpigan
Pottawattamie
Anderson Township
Washington, D. C
Red Cross Service Flag urged for Glenwood homes
In Glenwood a campaign asks every household to display a Red Cross Service Flag and add a Service Cross for each member. A Christmas Eve candle behind flags symbolizes unity and support for the nation. Flags and seals available at Dunn & Dudley store with receipts as proof of prior year enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Red Cross
Dunn & Dudley
Scarlet fever scare eases as area opens
East Center notes show residents traveling between Omaha Chicago and Missouri while schools and churches reopen after quarantine. Several locals including Hilder Borene Joy Parker and Mrs Harriett Miller are mentioned among visitors and enlistees. The column urges reading all advertisements now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCammon
Kansas
Harriett Miller
George and
Henry Dalstine
CH Hackney
Ernest Wahley
Cornhuskers
Missouri
Public Instructions On Enlistment And Coal Prices
Local boards urge extended return time for questionnaire forms from registrants enlisted in U S army or navy and invite information on service members. A lumber firm lists coal costs to consumers at Glenwood with details on lowa and Wyoming coal, freight, tax, and delivery estimate. Pay your subscription now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Exemption Board of
Mills County
U. S Army
United States
U. S
F. J. Wallace
Wallace Lumber Company
Glenwood
Wyoming
Glenwod
Fire destroys Peter Tiedemann farm home in Mills County
Fire consumed the Peter Tiedemann residence in Center Township Mills County last evening while the family dined. Upstairs bedding and furniture were destroyed. downstairs was salvaged. The loss about 8000 dollars, possibly due to an electrical short or faulty flue. The family found refuge with neighbor Mrs William Detlef and plans to relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tiedemann
Northeast Center
Tiedemann
William Detlef
Farmers’ Mutual
Center Township
Mills County
Pottawattamie County
Supines Association
G. H. Zimmer
The
Mutual
Pater Tiedemann
Red Cross Drive Urges 15 Million Members in War Effort
Community urged to join the Red Cross as war across Europe impedes nations. The appeal highlights France Belgium Serbia and other nations suffering under German aggression. A $1 membership plus a $1 magazine subscription supports disaster relief and humanitarian aid amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Belgium
Herogs
Serbia
Italy
Roumania
Russian
Poland
Europe
Red Grass
Red Crocs
Important Notice to Registrants and Church Topics
The notice directs registrants to read Form 1002 posted in the county courthouse and to obtain copies if not received, with deadlines and duties. It also lists a church committee schedule for seven future meetings with topics on Christian service, ambassadorship, providence, and Christmas observances, noting historical dates and a Pittsburgh Dispatch reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Edwards
Tabor
Our Church
Mark
The
Not Guilty in Malvern Doctor Case Amid Local Interest
After two days of jury selection and testimony the twelve jurors found Dr. J R Scott not guilty in the State of Iowa vs I R Scott case. The trial followed a prior search of his Malvern office and a temporary injunction over liquor, with the grand jury indicting him for maintaining a public nuisance. Other court actions noted include probate matters and upcoming county draft registration preparations. Local auctions and a store sale transition in Glenwood were announced, along with farming sales scheduled for December. A telegraph note from Winchester sent regards Capt. Dung and the Rainbow Division awaiting arrival orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Scott
State of Iowa
Edwards
Scott
Interstate Engine & Tractor Company
R. K. Phifer
Wendell Lambert
BE. F. Lambert
Woodruft
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Council OF Defense
Crogan
Sham Township
Onde
Great Red Cross
East Center
Purcell
Malvern
Everett Haines
Ayres
Deer Creek
Nebraska
Purcell Lould
George Zimmer
Charles
Beachland
Mont
Great Falls
County of Mills
Tabernacles
Pittsburgh
Esis Teacheora
DR. J. R. Scott
Malvern Physican
G. W. Hstes
P. C. Seeger
North Tabor
M. F. Enenback
Pacifico Junction
T. A. Wilson
Hastings
A. Q. Frizzell
Jones Plain Price
J. 4. Campbell
Bathoryville
Jones Boys
B.J
Des Moines
Omaha
Winchester
Bug
Rainbow Division
Aon
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