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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
4
A fragment from July 23 1807 noting Alils County and individuals GuEeNwoon and ATUL prat. The readable text provides names and a date but lacks a clear event description or action.
The article explains saline injections as a temporary blood substitute during severe hemorrhage. It notes blood is mostly water and salts, so saline can sustain circulation while the body forms new blood. It contrasts this with transfusions, citing risks and donor issues, and mentions using one’s own blood as preferable to animal or donor sources.
The article notes early bank notes in China around 10900 A D and surprising facts about blood’s air content, wasp nest construction from papier mache pulp, honey extraction by snaphagon flowers, and the first trapdoor built by an African spider.
A historical note on how physically plain or unattractive men such as Julius Caesar Sir Philip Sidney Pan Searran Voltaire Rousseau and John Wilkes attracted admiration or power over women due to charm or status, despite their plain appearances.
The article explains thickening of the underpart of the toe nail from friction in boots or shoes. It notes that the thickened portion can press against flesh causing pain. Preventive care includes keeping nails short and removing soft thickened parts with blunt tools.
A brief joke between Harry and Jack explains capital as money given and labor as the effort to recover it. The line contrasts the idea of funding with the attempt to reclaim funds in a humorous way.
A clipped remark notes Snooks marrying a stenographer and her not having to work any more. The quip adds she no longer draws wages, reflecting a social stereotype in a historical Cleveland Leader aside.
The Glenwood Chautauqua lineup features humorist Strickland Gillilan and speaker Mrs. Pickett among others. August 12 to 18 offers lectures, the Wendling feature worth the price, and the pack of programs with details from Secretary L A Bower. Reserve seats, subscribe for programs, and plan to camp with us for meals, shade, and water.
The 1884 series between the Boston Beaneaters and Providence Grays drew huge crowds and produced dramatic games. Radbourne pitched nineteen straight matches as Providence dominated the four final contests, beating Boston in Boston and clinching the pennant. Irwin’s long drive and a historic exhibition in Trenton highlighted a season of intense National League action.
Homeseekers and investors urged to invest in Colorado land offering 10 percent cash and ten annual payments. Claims 50 to 100 percent annual return, with claims of vast irrigation works, beet factories, railroad access, markets, and favorable climate. August 6 excursion and low railroad rate promoted. Also a sale of a 40 acre farm near county seat at 100 dollars per acre, with house, barn, fruit, water, by September 16, 1907, via J. B. Winkler, Glenwood Iowa.
Mrs Jamies Douglass has been sick recently. Mr and Mrs A Paul visited friends in Council Bluffs over Sunday. Grace Sletcher of Winside Neb is visiting relatives. Miss Dada Harbour ill with appendicitis in Denver. Mrs Walter Woods of Gerant visited Joel Woods. New Miller, Methodist pastor, on vacation in Pennsylvania. Lena Willard returned from near Silver City to visit grandparents. Postmaster and Mrs Duke attended Nasbus convention in Council Bluffs. Miss Clara Davis away on summer vacation visiting sister in Massena. Carson Plumb had a runaway wreck injuring horses. Mrs Willis Shafer of New York City leaves for Seattle. Mrs W Craig and Mrs Shafer visited Red Oak. Fred Carter underwent second operation for removal of heel. Surgery by Dr Craig with Macedonia physician. Severe storm caused barn roof loss, uprooted trees, windmills toppled, two horses killed. Farm Creek rose with record flooding. Continuous rainfall caused significant damage.
OJ Davis of Malvern an adjuster for the Iowa State Insurance Company visited town Saturday to assess losses from the recent storm. Local residents Miss Louise Birchard Maud Christy Mrs Ed Wadhams and the George Smith family are among abor iies enjoying sights in Colorado. President Hillis returned from a Michigan trip due to his sister’s illness. The Congregational church roof repairs progress after storm damage with a temporary hip added to prevent wall failure. A group of Tabor citizens attended Sidney last Tuesday.
The list of witnesses for the injunction case against the Tabor Drug Company includes WO Allen WR Goy Jno Harbour JA Richte LM Lnnn Geo Reeves Robi McGledlen GM Tee Millard Wyant Toward Colby Dana White W BR Johnson Bo KE OWarris Jno Christie Jlon Russell Laird Prof Redpath WIT Wyant Carl Wenstram.
Malvern announces a winter lecture course and a new general store to open in the former Cask room. Allert Smith visits Massena to see his granddaughter and wife. Alfred Bellwood underwent tumor surgery in Omaha and is recovering. Mrs Olive Wearin suffers stomach trouble with limited hope of relief due to age. Marie C Brehm delivered a temperance lecture at the Presbyterian church. Mrs G T White among Llewa’s licensed embalmers. For sale or trade: a room house with 2 lots near the square.
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