23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
Glenwood area notes show a steady stream of visitors and locals returning for holidays. Residents from Chicago South Dakota and Illinois arrive while others, like J B King and Miss Katie Wrench, join family gatherings and nuptials in the region. Local businesses advertise services and sales, including farm loans and piano offerings, as the community reports on school, church, and auction events.
A naturalist recalls a man beating a rattlesnake to death, saying you cannot kill a rattlesnake too dead. A ship from Rio touched Pernambuco where a mate bought reptiles and kept them in a deck cage. A gale froze them, but warm water revived them and dealers later sold the snakes to museums.
The article recounts William Penn's failed bid to name Pennsylvania after the queen, Blathwayt’s insistence on Penn’s name, and royal support. Letters to Blathwayt were preserved and sold at auction, highlighting the Blathwayt family’s extinction and a Winter marriage restoring the name. The Winters linked to Drake as vice admirals are noted.
An investigator at Cincinnati Zoo exposes cats to catnip, provoking a lively display. Leopards and a puma react with enthusiasm, sniffing, rolling, and playfully pressing the herb to themselves in a show of feline delight. The scene proves catnip appeals beyond domestic cats.
Dr. B L Mathias of Kansas City reports the so called grouch germ preys on children making a boy mean and cross. The piece describes parents’ struggle to handle a combative child and calls for courage to address the behavior.
The Philosopher of Folly quips that a chafing dish party is a goat deal be a souse party, noting you send for the doctor rather than the police. The remark frames a humorous, cautionary view on social gatherings and propriety.
Exportation of American eggs is increasing constantly as demand grows abroad, signaling expanding market access for U S producers and a rising footprint in global trade. The trend reflects stronger shipping networks and higher production capacity across key states.
Dr C H M DeWitt and son Herman with families depart Glenwood after 20 years, seeking a Tacoma medical practice. He served as mayor, pen sion examiner, and GC B & Q surgeon, with wide post graduate study in Chicago and New York. Mrs DeWitt active socially. the family leaves amid local regret and best wishes for success.
Clerk Davis issued a marriage license to Carl McCormick 28 and Miss Mary EB 21 of Malvern on Wednesday. Miss Mary EB is a daughter of John Gari.
Landon of Silver City and Miss Ruth Whipple of Glenwood wed at First Congregational church parlors in Council Bluffs with Rev. C. S. Hanley officiating. They left by auto for Silver City as husband and wife. Local ads note harness and auto trades, farm stock, and a testimonial for Moley’s Kidney Remedy.
A list of students returning home for holidays includes Nelle Stillwagon Boulder Cole and Lena Gudsey Cedar Falls. Others are Bessie Nvernham Lora Cunningham Maybelle Gibbs Susie Vinton Fannie Linville Merrill Myera Pred Dean Clifford Williams Rolland Buffington Carl Swartz and Lester Saar from various colleges. Teachers returning are Nelle Bogart Louise Woodruff Pearl Kiddoo Ora Anstrander Anna Rellatti Mary Rathke Ethel Gilmore Trufe Bogart and Molly Lyon from several high schools and institutions.
Two auctions listed for Glenwood area with dates in early January. David Jarred sale occurs Wednesday near Glenwood Northwest while Charles Barbee sale is Tuesday west of Glenwood offering farm implements livestock produce and household goods. See bills for details.
An old advertisement features testimonials from M Mayer Rochester and Ah Howe Glenwood praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney irregularity and fatigue. It urges Tribune subscription for neighbors to save a dollar on a year’s paper.
Rural listing for about 40 acres cultivated land three miles from Glenwood Iowa including a five room brick house cellar good well and cistern and a church and pasture portion. Also options of seven acres timothy pasture and a poultry barn with proximity to church and school. Buyer can negotiate long terms. Contact George A Davies Glenwood Iowa. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as tonic for kidney and bladder function by A J Howe Glenwood.
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