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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
The piece notes Flag Day on June 44 and lists scattered local happenings. It covers club meetings, travel, illnesses, an uptick in drinking around a 酒 incident, political votes in Mills County, and social visits across Iowa towns, with several names and places mentioned.
Glenwood churches announce morning and evening services with a Sunday school at noon and Epworth League at 7 p m plus an 8 p m preaching. Cradle Roll day next Sunday features Miss Ethel Scott assisting with babies. Congregational children's day observed at 10 30 a m next Sunday. Flower Day observed at the institution Tuesday under Mrs Hinman of Belmond Jana with W C G T support.
In Glenwood the Darvting and McGavren factory reports ample work as acres of tomatoes mature and the season continues. Local industry specifies ongoing employment and steady agricultural activity amidst a busy period for workers and suppliers.
A cluttered page lists Millinery specials for carnival week at Mrs Jacksons plus varied items for sale including Secondhand goods, alfalfa, a repivator with feeder, wind stacker, and weigh, and insurance pitches by George H. Zimmer. The scattered text includes phone numbers and references to local merchants.
A few shipment of ladies street dresses and shirtwaists in white and all colors. Latest patterns offered at reasonable prices so that everybody can buy them. Walling and McMahonill Everybody's Store.
Judge Thornell ruled in Lloyd v Wright that a partition fence must follow its long-standing line. The defendant must restore the fence within sixty days. W. S. Lewin represented the plaintiff. Pawl v Priest settled out of court with terms undisclosed. Hill and Records won tax collection cases. county treasurer enjoined from collecting the tax. Three judges have heard the docket over two years. council's notice failure cited.
A row of carnival feats along the south and west square near the courthouse yard features a merry go round and Ferris Wheel both well patronized. Tony the alligator boy, trained dogs, vaudeville acts, a wild west show, a shooting gallery and a band concert enchant large crowds each evening.
A Glenwood gathering plans a nine o'clock Friday meeting with Connects Glanfs, Commercial Club and Great Town Movement representatives. Citizens are urged to attend and extend a hearty reception. Other notes include updates on Grandma Dishraw of Greenwood and local figures tied to Wentue ancestry, plus details on air navigation news and Iowa crop estimates.
A dialogue fragment questions if feet reveal character and contrasts with a stance that big feet prove nothing. Patrick dismisses assumptions, insisting he judges by the broader impression rather than physical traits.
A historical timetable fragment lists west bound and east bound trains between Pacific Junction Plattsmouth and Omaha with intermediate stops including Mineola Silver City Malvern Tabor Shenandoah and others. Times for arrivals and departures are shown with notes do not run Sundays and a leave time around 1320.
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