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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
4
The speaker argues that wealthy individuals drive progress by creating jobs and opportunities, opposing direct taxation as unjust to the many while endorsing indirect taxes. He warns that concentrating wealth risks national danger, demands responsibility from the rich, and laments declining national character from increasing foreign elements unless checked promptly.
Archbishop Glennon of St. Louis argues that justice should guide labor and business relations from the shop floor to boardrooms. He says a conscience in workers and justice in deliberations among directors would solve labor troubles and underpin social order, warning many have forgotten its name.
Admiral George Dewey asserts that the navy should prevent war rather than seek it. He calls for more ships and men, praising enlisted sailors as young, American, brave. He notes high skill in target practice and adds the navy serves in peace, yet often hides its light.
General Booth, veteran Salvation Army leader, argues there is no happiness outside work. He says he would devote any extra years to service, hoping others carry on the mission and asking readers how they will use their time for humanity.
The Boston Traveler urges thorough summer piano upkeep. Close and dust interior parts, cover the keys with tissue to prevent yellowing, and place camphor bags or newspapers to deter moths. Keep the instrument closed when not in use and ventilate on dry days to avoid dampness causing sticking keys and dull tone.
A Field and Stream note describes ivy and poison oak as torturous spring threats. It advises washing affected skin with hot water to prevent spread and applying tincture grindella once dried, noting rapid itching relief. The piece promotes grindella as an old but underused remedy for ivy poisoning.
The article notes headaches stem from neck muscle fatigue, not digestion, recommending daily neck stretches with the head moving side to side and back, against a wall. It also describes a pineapple slicing method: cut along the stem to blossom end to reduce core toughness, using a fork to steady the fruit and discard the core for tender flesh.
Reading tips from the Boston Herald cover two home tasks. Enlarge a plaza by widening the porch with hexagonal shapes and arranging a variety of seating and decor to leave center space. then clean burned dishes by heating water and ashes to lift scorched residue without damage.
The article notes gloves are an exception to cotton mending rules. Heavier gloves are usually stitched with silt, used for the repair to minimize visible differences between old and new parts.
Emerson residents report Mrs Sheridan Priest in poor health while Prof Gallapin is elected Emerson schools principal for next year. Other local movements include Guy McCarty doing business in Omaha, John Taylor and John Carson seeking land in northwestern Kansas, Squire S Thompson visiting Mills county friends, and James Honeyman with Miss Gertrude Geopfarth attending a piano recital in Malvern. Elya Douglas returns from Carlton Neb and Mayo Bass with children visit Emerson. local thimble bee hosted by Mrs Edie near Hastings. Sylivans head to Paribault Minnesota for Shattuck Military School graduation where Frank Vans is among the graduates.
Notice announces sealed proposals for constructing a school house in Walnut Grove Independent District Mills County Iowa. Bids due by 1 pm July 12 1906 with plans at secretary James Shannon home and county superintendent office in Glenwood. Bond required. district may reject any bid.
A Fine Jack Will Marley sired by Jack Monte on the Folden farm in Lyons township offers yearling and suckling colts for breeders. Several other males sired by him in the area are declared to prove him a desirable sire. Also promotes Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby medicine, 35 cents.
Glenwood readers are offered a bold Hyomei trial with a money back guarantee. If Hyomei fails to cure catarrh when used as directed, the cost is refunded. The outfit costs one dollar and extra bottles are 50 cents. The promise targets the worst catarrh cases locally.
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