Allison Wins Primary Victory in Iowa Mills County
The Allison ticket leads in Mills county by 791 with an overall Mills majority near 10 000 as a test vote for the U S Senate election by next winter. Cummins carried Guthrie county by 1137 while Carroll defeated Garst for governor by 23680 votes and Mills county totals for the three Republican governor candidates read Carroll 975 Garst 2117 Hamilton 144.
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Allison
Mills County
Iowa
Cummins
Guthrie
Carroll
Garst
Hamilton
Tribune
Pioneer ties span Oregon and Iowa in Glenwood note
W B Russell of Oregon Co Glenwood now in Forest Grove writes a nostalgic Tribune letter. He recalls old friends Gus Russell of Hastings and four Russell brothers, notes long separation yet hopes for reunion beyond, and invites Queen Mills kin to visit while recounting a Glenwood lawn reunion with Lafe Tinker and Grace Wick’s husband W N Wick. He also mentions Portland excursions with wife and old acquaintances C H Towslee and Mrs George Bailey.
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W. B. Russell
Glenwood
Forest Grove
Oregon
The
Tribune
Gus
Hastings
Russell
Queen Mills
Mills County
Iowa
Lafe Tinker
George Bailey
Portland
C. H. Towslee
W. N. Wick
Grace Wick
Ex Senator Jones Dies After Long Senate Career
Ex United States Senator James K. Tones of Arkansas died this week at his Washington home. A leading Democrat in the Senate from 1885 to 1893, he supported William J. Bryan and, as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, guided the 1896 and 1900 campaigns.
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United States
James K. Tones
Arkansas
Washington
Ile
Senate
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leap From Clouds
A balloon ascent and parachute jump are reported as successful skyward feats. Observers note a dramatic departure from the clouds with the parachutist landing safely. Events showcase early aviation daring and parachute display participation by local aviators.
Land Dispute Over 29 Acres Settled by Iowa Supreme Court
Henry T. Clark and Henry Brandt case over 29 acres in St. Mary township reached final via Iowa Supreme Court. Mills County court had set aside Brandt’s tax deed from 1893, ruling taxes paid were offset by land use. The high court affirmed this judgment after Clark, an Bellevue resident, challenged the tax deed tied to Missouri River land redirection decades ago.
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Davis
Iowa Supreme Court
Henry T. Clark
Henry Brandt
Mills
Missouri
St. Mary Township
Henry Clark
Bellevue
Nebraska
Iowa
Clark
Brandt
Supreme Court
Corn Price Sparks Lively Corners in Chicago Market
In Chicago grain trading last week three corners formed with corn leading the rally as Friday prices reached 823 cents. Rumors say James A. Patten engineered the corn corner and made millions while reportedly losing money on oats where Friday prices stood a fraction over 56 cents. Wheat touched 1.11 dollars. The high corn prices have driven Mills County farmers to sell surplus grain though some still await higher prices.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Patten
Mills County
Cat Bite Rabies Case Reported in Nebraska Woman
Mrs. John Knox senior of Palmyra Nebroske was bitten on the right hand by a household cat. The cat’s bite led to swelling, she sought medical care, and Pasteur Institute at Chichoro reported rabies. The cat’s head was sent for examination and confirmed as rabies.
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John Knox, Sr
Palmyra
Neb
Pasteur Institute
Chicoro
Abonce
Shorter Time to Seattle on Burlington Route
The Burlington speeds trips to the Pacific coast with faster service. A Glenwood to Seattle journey now takes 6 hours once completed, via Billings Montana. Depart Glenwood Monday at 2 45 p.m. and arrive Seattle Thursday at 8 50 a.m. No. 3 is the train.
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Burlington
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Glenwood
Billings
Mont
New Chronicle Editor Takes Over Emerson Chronicle
Frank L. Lamon of Havelock Nebraska becomes owner and editor of the Emerson Chronicle. W. E. Wells, longtime editor, remains a few weeks to assist before deciding his next location. Wells helped make the paper bright and engaging during his tenure.
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Emerson Chronicle
Frank L. Lamon
Havelock
Neb
W. E. Wells
the Chronicle
Lightning Kills Stock in White Cloud Pasture
The Malvern Leader reports lightning struck in lower White Cloud last Sunday morning, killing two pure bred Shorthorns for H L Summers and two pure bred Hereford cattle for Harry Hilton. The losses are described as heavy given the quality of the stock.
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Malvern
White Cloud
H. L. Summers
Harry Hilton
Moving Pictures At Glenwood Saturday Night Show
Moving pictures headline Glenwood opera house on Saturday night June 6. A good program and latest film offerings headline the bill with likely strong attendance expected from local patrons.
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Glenwood Opera House
Guar
Watch Yourself Go By Poem Encourages Self Examen and Courage
A reflective poem urges readers to stand apart and observe their own faults with harsh honesty. It uses second person and self negation to demand self scrutiny, recognizing cowardice and hypocrisy while calling for stricter personal virtue and charity toward others.
Matrimonial Matters Remington McCoy Marries Miss Mabel McCoy
Remington MecCoy Itarry Remington and Miss Mabel McCoy wed at high noon Wednesday in Silver City. Rev. Peter Jacobs officiated before 40 guests at the bride’s parents’ home, with the couple to reside at 114 north 22nd street in Omaha. Grace B Roberts and Samuel W Barker unite in marriage in Tabor with Rev. J Stith officiating. they will live in Omaha.
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Remington
MecCoy Itarry Remington
Mabel McCoy
Silver City
Peter Jacobs
Wm. McCoy
Queen Mills
Omaha
North 22Nd Street
Tabor
Marvin Hun
Grace B. Roberts
Samuel W. Barker
J. Stith
Methodist Church
Trains Kill Two Men in Separate Iowa Incidents
Two westbound passenger trains fatally injured men on a Saturday night. J. M. Keever died at Prescott as No. 18 carried friends away, and Lill Dunn of Villisca was dragged under No. 1 while attempting to alight.
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J. M. Keever
Prescott
No. 1
Villisca
Lill Dunn
Real estate transfers listed in Henderson area records
Real estate transfers show M. 8. Sturgeon to Florence Turner for lot 4 block 6 Henderson at 80. A & Bone to W. M. Houser 160 acres in Sec 1 Anderson township for 10680 dollars. Martha Kruse to J. Schoening one ninth interest in 151 acres Sec 20 Oak township for 1683 dollars. O B. & Q to N. CG. Reasoner strip 100 feet wide Sec 21 Center township for 15 dollars. A J Johnson to Emma Johnson 80 acres Sec 6 St. Mary for 86400 dollars. W. P. Thorpe to Lina Rhoney lots 31 32 83 Pacific Tunction for 1100 dollars. Tzra Bradford to 8. M. Estes 60 acres Sec 18 Platteville township for 3000 dollars.
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Martha Kruse
J. Schoening
Oak Township
N. CG. Reasoner
Center Township
A.J. Johnson
Emma Johnson
St. Mary
W. P. Thorpe
Lina Rhoney
Tzra Bradford
M. Estes
Platteville Township
Burlington Railroad Guilty in 28 Hour Law Case
The Burlington Railroad Co faced a federal judgment in Springfield Illinois when found guilty on two counts of violating the 28 hour law. The ruling imposed a $100 fine and costs on each of three counts. The law requires livestock in cars to be rested and fed every 28 hours unless shipper approval extends to 36 hours.
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United States District Court
Springfield
Burlington Railroad Company
Veteran Odd Fellows remembered as Mills county pioneers
Not primary candidates but veteran Odd Fellows. The article honors two long standing members, Schappel and Landon, as pioneer citizens of Mills county. Schappel joined in New York City on May 30, 1848 and has lived in Glenwood over 50 years. Landon joined in Ohio on May 26, 1854, has 54 years with the order, and has resided in Silver City Queen Mills area for over 50 years. Father Time is aging them gently.
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Mills County
Odd Fellows
Iowa
Three Link Brethren
Schappel
York City
Glenwood
Landon
Silver City
Ohio
Queen Mills
Tabor College Commencement Week Begins With 12 Graduates
Tabor College plans a week of exercises starting Saturday to close the college year. Twelve students will graduate, including three men and nine women. The program features the oratorio Hiawatha by the Tabor Oratorio Society, organ recitals, prize speaking, concerts, sermons, and a long schedule of lectures, meetings, and dedications from June 6 to June 11.
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Ab Tabor
Conservatory
Elis
The
Christian Association
Peter Adelstine Johnson
Phi Delta Literary Society
Conservatory of Music
Mabel Emma Ferner
Ph Kappa Literary Society
Frederick W. Long
Pastor Congregational Church
Huron
South Dakota
William Zeuch
Chicago
The Merry Widow Hat Rears Social Satire in Verse
A humorous verse by Walt Mason lampoons the Merry Widow hat fashion and its impact on couples, describing how the stylish headpieces disrupt sightlines in everyday life. The piece lampoons social expectations, marriage strain, and public behavior with playful irony.
Potatoes and Watermelons Five-Man Farm Near Silver City
The Silver City Times reports a 40 acre pasture near Silver City rented by Drew Kesselring Robert McKenzie Ernst Langfeldt and Art Streitbach from Chas McNay. They plant potatoes with 400 bushels needed. McNay supplies land and seed. partners do work and share half crop. They plan to add 15 watermelon seed and grow a double crop. Potatoes could yield 8000 bushels at about 0.50 per acre 2 000 total values. Melon crop adds further income.
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Silver City Times
Andrew Kesselring
Robert McKenzie
Ernst Langfeldt
Art Steitbach
Chas. McNay
Silver City
McNay
Malvern Mayor Whitfield Praised for Road Work
The Malvern Iowa article notes Mayor TD E Whitfield receives strong praise from the R F D men and others for the well kept mile of road along his homestead. His self designed road drag and a patent pending manure dirt loader attract favorable comment from inspectors.
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The
Malvern Iowan
E. Whitfield
Whitfield
A Classic Eulogy For a Dog In Missouri Court
In north Missouri a man sued a neighbor for 200 over a killed dog. Senator West gave a renowned address praising dogs as man’s true friends. The jury returned a verdict for 8500, far above the suit’s amount, while some jurors reportedly wanted to strike the defendant.
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North
Missouri
Senator West
Pumpkins and a raffled Bible in early Malvern memory
Uncle John Madden recalled an 1800s Malvern tale with Wash Darling and a fruitless pumpkin surplus. A merchant bought a wagon load at ten cents each, then raffled a Bible for ten dollars and pumpkins, but Madden did not win. a neighboring farmer did. The event reflects frontier commerce and odd wagers.
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John Madden
Tabor
Malvern
John
Darling
Mr. Darling
Mr. Madden
Uncle John
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New Chronicle
Burlington Fine
Andrew Schappel
E. Fp, Landon
Tabor College
Isles
Walt Mason
Emporia Gazette
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