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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
11
Beginning January 2 census takers will visit homes and ask questions. Sample queries include age, literacy, birthplace, immigration details, occupation, and farming specifics such as farm size value and mortgage status for the year 1919 and early 1920. The excerpt ends with a whimsical verse about Mars and Santa.
A poetic reflection wonders if life on Mars would lure one to return to Earth for Christmas. The speaker imagines near lunar moons and the planet’s beauty, longing to spend the holiday with loved ones, listening to birds, walking among blossoms, pines, and streams.
Mickie asserts the paper is not perfect but claims no known newspaper is better. He voices strong opinion on local coverage and quality while praising some aspects of reporting. The remark reflects a candid, humorous critique of press standards.
An old man rises in a meeting and admits past sins including theft, deception, and violence yet proclaims he has never lost his religion. He asserts a personal faith despite wrongdoing, addressing the gathered congregation with blunt testimony about his conduct and faith.
A poetic Christmas verse recounts the birth of Christ in a simple stable. It contrasts splendor with humble surroundings and portrays Mary nursing the baby as shepherds and Magi bring gifts. The scene emphasizes peace and the cradle of divine mercy.
War department paid about a half million for land at Camp Dodge with condemnation suits and appeals challenging value. Cases include G H Fitzsimmons eighty acres at $300 per acre, Bauman thirty-five acres at $135, and Sweeney 105 acres at $205 per acre. Also mentions Kid Howe Iowa connection and Des Moines College president who once struck for fuel. Algona ex-service men pursuing paper citizens. Naturalization denials urged, taxicab accident at state fair leads to arrest in Missouri. Page 4 continuation.
An Iowa booster piece lists Iowa as the nation’s foremost farming state, arguing corn worth more than all U.S. gold mine output, and detailing Iowa’s lead in livestock, crops, literacy, farm value, and numerous agricultural and economic metrics, concluding with Iowa farms valued higher than many states combined.
National American Magazine seeks support for a large petition asking Congress to pay every former service member a cash bonus. Readers are urged to cut out the form, sign it, and mail with a self addressed stamped envelope to Des Moines Iowa. Include name town and state and a copy of your petition.
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