Fourth of July at Glenwood in Mills County
Glenwood prepares for a big 1913 Fourth of July celebration with committees led by J. W. Murphy and a full day of attractions. Ball games, balloon ascension, moving pictures, races, prizes for best decorated buildings and homes, music, and refreshments are planned along with a speaker arranged by Judge Lewis.
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Glenwood
Mills County
Commercial Club
J. W. Murphy
Murphy
Lewis
Glen
Edwards H. BE. Olson
F. Kirkendall
G. L. Dinh
C. H. Carey
Sam R. Young
Ralph Cunningham
Roy Haynie
Lloyd Dunn
F. E. Denelan
J. W. Carter
B. T. Agan
W. H. Hamilton
C. FE. Swart
Emerson Harry Smith attends funeral in Malvern
Emerson Harry Smith from Plattsmouth came last Monday for the funeral of his niece Mrs. J. W. Warne, brought from Mason City for burial. Local residents and visitors traded stories of week activities as others visited Malvern, Silver City, and Butler Missouri, with several couples hosting gatherings and a Mason lodge grand session in Council Bluffs.
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Harry Smith
Plattsmouth
J. W. Warne
Mason City
Alva Cramer
Malvern
Chales
Roscoe Greenwood
Silver City
Dive Jones
Jones
Wales
J. R. Jones
Wilbur Adams
Hawthorne
B. I. Runner
Mpnorth League
Earle Crawford
George Cross
Claude Barnes
O'Neil
Nebraska
L. T. Scott
Down
Masons
Grand Lodge
Council Bluffs
J. T. Mc
Himerson
Cramer
C. BK Lakina Studebaker
Ivan Durbin
Ruth
Mig
J. F. Martin
O. R. Patrick
Worm Damage Seen From Cutworms in Glenwood Area
Farmers near Glenwood report considerable cutworm damage to young alfalfa shoots in the second growth. They fear worms may reach corn. A tiller notes that hot sun is the likely kill, while cool damp weather the past two weeks has favored the pests.
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Glenwood
Iowa Welfare League Flags White Slavery Warning Posters
The Iowa Public Welfare League has placed posters in Mills County depots and public places to warn girls traveling alone or visiting cities. The posters offer suggestions and serve as a fair warning against potential white slave traffic.
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Iowa Public Welfare League
Mills County
Bumper wheat crop forecast by Washington experts
The June crop report from the department of agriculture predicts a bumper wheat harvest this year totaling about 744 million bushels. Winter wheat is expected to reach a record 92 million bushels and spring wheat about 252 million bushels, with total production possibly approaching the 1901 peak.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Weather and crop conditions for week ending June 1913
The report notes ideal farming weather with mostly normal temps and below average rainfall in most areas, except heavy rain in Poweshiek County that damaged crops and railroads. Grinnell recorded 4.75 inches in 3 to 3:30 hours, corn largely planted and cultivated once, some wet lowland. late planting progressing, small grain strong, hay crop good, pastures excellent. Crop condition comparisons show corn 92, oats 100, spring wheat 111, winter wheat 40, barley 99, rye 95, flax 99, potatoes 87, hay 95, alfalfa 84, pastures 57 percent. A forthcoming acreage bulletin will be issued. The end.
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Poweshiek County
Grinnell
Geo. M. Chappel
Des Moines
Revivals Draw Big Crowds in Pacific Junction Tent
In Pacific Junction revival meetings led by Rev. Bonar draw large crowds with strong music and pleasing sermons. Local social events include picnics, dances, and ball games against Thurman. Notables visiting include Claude Anderson and Miss Emma Read, while Burlington depot renovations progress.
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Bonar
Claude Anderson
Omaha
Prof. Evans
Frank Hines
Plattsmouth
Emma Read
H. R. Wolfe
Margaret
Ladd
Illinois
L. Rogers
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Mills County Board approves numerous county expenses June 6 1913
Mills County Iowa board of supervisors met in the auditor's office with Estes Cheyney and Lakin present. Bills paid included salaries for May for H M Logan and G W Johnson, various office and court costs, express and postage, school visits, printing, and poor fund items. Several claims were adjusted or canceled including poll taxes and refund requests. The session adjourned then reconvened at 1 15 pm for further actions and billing reviews.
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Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Iowa
W. M. Estes
H. H. Cheyney
C. ©. Lakin
H. M. Logan
G. W. Johnson
A. C. Gourley
George O. Free
Hattie M. Brown
T. M. van Kirk
Dorn
Ferenceas
R. A. Wills
Lakin
H. Cheyney
Adams Express Co
Geo
Indse
J. W. Kelley
Albert Stephens
Hdwards
Bailiff District Court
W. G. Haxby
BO C
W. Maynes
Rason
Vlaiimond & Stephens Co
R. Utterback
W. M. Wstes
Evebey
J. D. Ironmonger
Marshall
County Blanks
Court House
Actes Blatkmat & Co
UW Matl Parrott & Sons
Testes
iWidlar & Chambers
Lee
Tabor Beacon
Councy
Hmerson Chronicle
Frank Dellian
Harry Hubbell
Jason Standiford
Bill Madmonds
Read J. Wallace Lbr Co
W. Wedimore
Robert Knight
Lewis Myers
Davia
Walter Scott
Vanteethe AB
F. Sowers
Menschel
St Bernards Hospital
J. M. Ayer
Patit
Lyons Township
J. J
Westing
Dog
George i
J. MW. Williams
Haar
Albert Wolie
Oard
J T. Msher
AL Die
Toard
CC. WolFo
Elocis P. Om
Audi J. M. Fryrear
Dick Fisher
C. A. Hamilton
Vises Yap
Poll Tix
Tor
Mills County Boards action on quit claim and road changes
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors empowers the county auditor to execute a quit claim deed for a 3 H percent interest in S B 14 Section 1 Township 72 Range 41 to petitioner India A Coffman. Resolution adopted unanimously with three votes of W M Estes H H Cheyney and C K Lakin. Hearing on alteration of a public highway petition by F J L Hester et al adjourned to June 12 1913, to finalize action on the O K Road Line from Tabor to Blue Grass road to the Pottawattamie line. Attest M Criswell County Auditor W M Estes Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Iowa
India A. Coffman
W. M. Estes
H. H. Cheyney
C. K. Lakin
C. K B. Lakin
Board of Supervisora of
Tabor
Pottawattamie
O. K
Board of Superioerts of Mills
F. J. L. Hester
M. Criswell
W. M. Ests
Annex Arid America Will Triumph With Irrigation
George H. Maxwell spoke at an Omaha Commercial club luncheon on June 5 about reclaiming 10 million acres in western Nebraska Kansas and Wyoming by conserving Missouri River flood waters. He represented the National Reclamation Association urging support for the Newlands River Regulation Bill with cooperation from the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio Valleys. B G McGilton presided over the event.
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George H. Maxwell
Omaha Commercial Club
Maxwell
National Reclamation Association
National Irrigation Association
Mr. Maxwell
Nebraska
Kansas
Wyoming
Missouri River
Mississippi Valley
Newlands
Mississippi, Missouri
Ohio Valleys
B. G. McGilton
Silver City Community Notes and Weather Damage
Silver City residents hear of college returnees and visitors from Omaha. Children’s day services were held at the Baptist church and a Mission church service will travel to Dunlap next Sunday for a dedication. A Commercial club committee explores summer band concerts. Heavy rain caused floods in the southern town, surrounding Rommel’s home with water damaging furniture and property.
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Maude Flanagan
Cedar Falls
Mlony Colburn
Strgan
Tawi
Rommels
Malvern Loses Band Master Roy Jennings
Roy Jennings, leading a newly preshirited Malvern band, was arrested Tuesday by Officer Whittier of NukWwalor penitentiary in Minnesota and returned to prison. He allegedly escaped a Minnesota prison after forgery conviction in October 1904. He was recently married and resided in Malvern with his wife.
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Roy Jennings
Malvern
Wue
Oflicer Whittier
NukWwalor
Minnesota
Jennings
Hennepin Goubry
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Mille County
Red Oak
H. Bridges
Johnson House
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Clara Warner
W. S. Simmons
L. ¥. McFadon
Emerson
Iowa Welfare League
Crawfurd
Crabshaw
George Jones
Hax‘tum
Colorado
Maude Croak
Henry Marlow
Conception
Missouri
Mra
Alice Lincoln
Elmer Anderson
Blanch Marrin
J. J. Marrin
Blanch
Drake University
Auditor's Office
Edgar Christy
W. OD. Graig
Pittman
K. A. Baker
Percilla Robinson
Aid Row
K. A. Thatcher Doo
Jane Vipton
Conser
Tribune
K. C
Freman
South Omaha
Everett Daniels
Platteville
Bert
T. G. Byers
Hastings
Byers
Will Hunter
County Board
Pony Creek
Cupid
Edith Davis
F. S. Crozier
Sidney
Christie Walker
Oscar Askern
Bert Kesterson
Tabor i
Alice H. Naylor
J. K. Fickel
Mae Alexander
Vern Badham
Henderson
Burlington Railroad
Rhoades
Queen Mills
William Wf. Richard
Mary DeBolt
Jennie Edmundson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Joe Wilkins
Aurora
Ilinois
C. D. Harald
Carnegie Library
Kirby
George Magudge
Institution
Powell
J. M. Strahan
Frank Robbins
Indian Creek
Hr. Wall
C. D. Greenwood
Wm. Powles
Little City
Charles Geisman
Starbuck
Maud Wyant
George Wyant
Wo. J. Watt
State Capitol
Ezra McDowell
A. M. Hodges
Mrown
Mal- Yell
Thornell
CG. M. Richardson
Platteville Township
William D. Horn
Squire Day
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