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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
4
The piece reflects on mild winter weather easing roads and sled days, laments recurring yearly railcar shortages hindering stock and grain shipments, notes ideal ice house conditions and upcoming summer use, then critiques automobile registration taxes and perceived service unfairness and high rentals for off-town connections.
The writer argues that Glenwood and other Mills county towns suffer poor intertown service on the so called free line. Residents frequently fail to get a first call connection to Malvern Tabor Emerson Silver City Henderson and other towns. A reform is needed since toll and free lines share an exchange and service to outlying towns should be prompt.
A Missouri family hosted a Christmas noon dinner to fulfill a wartime pledge. Three overseas veterans joined the gathering at the Ward home, shared a holiday feast prepared by Mrs. Ward, and expressed gratitude with guests including J. O. Smith, Riley Day family, Clarence Day, George Swinney, Lillie Timmerman, Lawrence Day, Harry Swinney, Everett Smith, and Jacob Pitsenberger. The Ford was retrieved from a snow drift before guests departed hopeful for another such Christmas.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Mills County to fill rural carrier posts at Hastings Henderson and Silver City with vacancies on rural routes from other post offices. Exam January 10 1920 at Glenwood and Hastings, open to domiciled citizens meeting Perm No. 1977. Women admitted only as widows of service members or wives of disabled veterans. Obtain forms from local offices or the Commission in Washington DC and send applications promptly.
James Baxter says RAT SNAP is his best defense against rats, saving him hundreds in chicks eggs and feed. He notes the product is easy to use by breaking a cake with no mixing required. Available in three sizes 50c 5 0c and 1 00, sold and guaranteed by F L Kelley and R I Daniel.
Dave Smith of Ashcreek Minnesota visits relatives over the holidays. Mrs. Harry Moore of Craig Nebraska guests of Miss Elaine Abel. Local notices cover marriages births and civic events with names, places, and dates including a baby born near Oakland and a marriage in Chicago. The Woman's Relief Corps installation is announced for January 3.
Government warns farmers of rat borne diseases including bubonic plague fatal to people and foot and mouth disease fatal to livestock. Rats destroy chickens eat grain and damage property. RAT-SNAP kills rats leaves no smell in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by W. W. Kelley and R. H. Danial.
Mrs Anna Johnston of Burlington Iowa says Tanlac ended a quarter century of stomach and kidney problems. Indigestion gas dizziness poor sleep and weight loss improved after three bottles. She now eats normally sleeps well and has gained eight pounds while praising the remedy.
Tanlac is sold in Glenwood by A. J. Howe Emerson by W. W. Abel Malvern by Henry C. Morehouse Silver City by I. J. Talboy and Henderson by C. E. Irwin.
A brief note asserts that many chronic ailments can be cured by chiropractry and invites readers to try W. L. Ferguson of Emerson, Iowa for treatment.
The Tribune promotes its Advertising Reader section as a practical way to reach buyers. It touts effective exposure and quick results for those looking to sell goods or services, urging readers to submit ads for prompt responses.
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