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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
2
Hastings E P lodge marks 20th anniversary with a special meeting on Thursday January 8. Strong attendance urged as members are invited to attend and celebrate. The issue also covers local Hastings social notes and reflections on evolving leisure activities and morals.
The piece urges readers to make constructive resolutions for 1920, urging farmers to improve hogs and corn, improve farm homes, and foster cheerful farm life. It emphasizes practical farming, better instruction, and a stronger business and educational community, with the editor calling for a strong year ahead.
A brief note asks readers to suggest new devilment to interest the leisure class with time money and inclination. The item hints at reprinting a curio from a friend and invites public input for entertaining schemes.
The Woodbine Twiner reports the December 24 marriage of Harold W. Brown and Torna Lucile Burger at Onawa Iowa officiated by Rev A Pruette from Smithland. The couple plans a farm home near Hornich. Also noted is the Glenwood duo Dewey Hunter and Letha Glenn who wed in Council Bluffs and reside at 412 South Hazel Street Glenwood.
Sol Rodman pioneer of Rawles township died Tuesday December 1919 at his daughter Mrs Jed Russell’s home south of Tabor He would have been 76. Nine children survive with two brothers Leroy and James Funeral services were held January 2 from the Russell home and burial in Malvern cemetery George Powles a resident of south Lyons township died New Year’s Day after months of ill health Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Glenwood cemetery An obituary may follow in a later issue.
From Manchester Iowa a letter from Rev. F M Boyd recalls that although he and his family have moved several times since leaving Queen Mills, the Tribune still follows and reports his stance. He notes continued interest and engagement with the paper and community perspectives.
The Tribune extends thanks to friend Boyd for kind words and welcomes the coming year. It wishes happiness to Boyd and his family as the new year begins.
Anita Stewart stars as Amy Forrester in Virtuous Wives, a First National drama adapted from Owen Johnson. The Rex Theatre screens Tuesday and Wednesday with matinees at 2 30 and evening shows at 7 30, preceded by a single reel comedy.
A spoof set of rules for farmers and automobilists mocks cautious driving and society norms. It describes absurd penalties, dramatic signals at corners, seasonally painted cars, and drastic measures to slow traffic, presented as a lighthearted rural newspaper item from Ripon Wisconsin.
In a lighthearted discussion on state welfare campaigns, observers question what a War Chest means and lament the lack of sensational methods. A questionnaire sent to campaign chairmen drew only fifteen percent responses, yet those replies contained illuminating information from the leaders who emphasize saving souls over pamphlets.
A reflective piece contrasts old wartime verse with modern scenes as soldiers and spouses are drawn into a quieter, public display of courage and endurance during a tournament like struggle, where helmets and bumps no longer define heroism.
A patriotic ode salutes all military branches and ranks for their wartime service. It honors artillery crews, supply lines, air and ground workers, and the unseen labor that kept the war effort moving. The speaker expresses gratitude to every helper, from shovel bearers to gun crews, for getting the job done.
An advertisement extols Calumet Baking Powder as a cost saver for households. It highlights three advantages: low purchase price, using half as much as other powders, and preventing bake-day failures for reliable, wholesome results. The copy positions Calumet as essential to reducing living costs for housewives.
Marcus J. Hansen discusses his work on a history of welfare campaigns in Iowa in an article for the State Historical Society of Iowa. He calls this war era the age of myth makers and notes claims that Scapa Flow’s Drake’s Drum was heard at the fleet’s surrender. He argues history must correct myths and inform returning soldiers about current national events.
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