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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
5
An exploration of how railroads and farmers rely on each other for growth and prosperity. It notes how proximity to rail lines increases land value, enables timely market access, and supports cattle and grain transport, while railroads expand farming regions and provide services, training, and exhibits for producers.
Last Sunday evening Bert Kline driving a touring car returning from Tabor was eastbound uphill near Eliza Stout corner when A G Thompson on a bicycle collided with the auto. Thompson was hurled and unconscious briefly. the bicycle wrecked while the auto sustained only a bent light holder. Thompson’s condition later improved and he was taken to a nearby home. Red Cross Drug Co advertises cigars of several brands for Christmas.
Mills County Board of Supervisors met in the Auditor's office with C E Lakin chairing. Bills were allowed for County Fund Poor Fund and County Road Fund. Drainage district report for Samuel Welch et al. approved with notice ordered for 1/24/1916 and adjournment to 1/24/1916. Per diem and mileage approved for the board members.
The text presents aphoristic lines on medical practice and self improvement. It notes that small pains such as toe corns can grow with care, compares troubles to babies, and argues common sense and education of the will enhance a doctor’s efficiency. It also mentions the value of genuine professional service and cautions against unearned treatments.
Gowen No 2 school will hold its next meeting Friday night December 31 with a debate on the question Resolved That Preparedness is a Menace to Peace. The affirmative will be supported by Marty Spargur W W Walker and Marc Bachman. The negative by C E H Spargur F K Logan and Bert Wilcox. Public invited.
The Iowa and Omaha Short Line railroad known as the Treynor railroad faced a two year old suit by trustees J. J. Spindler and August Dammon. The state supreme court sustained Judge Wheeler’s decision on prior claimants, finalizing the dispute.
A campaign in the Glenwood MWA lodge divides members into Reds led by J A Fackler and Greens led by J B Terry with a March 1 banquet for winners and losers. The Pollywattamie county short course runs December 27 to January 1 at Treynor with instruction in corn judging crops stock judging and domestic science. Prizes totaling 1150 will be awarded for judging and exhibits. Jumbo Jelly Beang available only at the Red Cross Drug Go.
C B Christy receiver of the defunct Citizens Bank of Strahan seeks judgment in Mills County District Court to distribute the first dividend to creditors. The troubled bank, founded by C H Ralston at Strahan, collapsed amid his alleged financial misdeeds. Ralston, once jailed, is said to be a victim of circumstance. creditors now view Christy’s settlement as wise. With this plan, Iowa creditors should recover a sizable portion of their claims within months.
Governor Clarke of Iowa honored requisition papers to return John A. Gregory, accused of stealing W. R. Wall horses, to Council Bluffs jail. Gregory has prior penalties including a penitentiary term for shooting an officer and gun battles. He will be tried in Iowa courts before Kansas courts address the case.
Robert Knight, a Malvern bridge builder, injured his left eye while directing pile driving near the White Cloud Mills dam. A splinter from a piling penetrated the eyelid, opening the eye and requiring stitches by Dr. Campbell to close the torn parts.
At Ottumwa last week the Town State Grange annual session acknowledged two Mills county members. A. B. Judson was reelected master and L L Richardson reelected steward of the state lodge. Mills county attendees included A B Judson and wife I Richardson and wife N M Chambers and wives Guy Breeding and wife Claude Brooks and wives. Our job department emphasizes quality work and skilled instruction in every piece of work.
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