Taxpayers review Mills County Court House conditions
On June 16, 1908, taxpayers of Mills County inspect Glenwood Court House and find it in good condition though vaults are crowded. They suggest re arranging vaults to improve space for county records. Signatories include G W Strohl, G W White, C E Hilton, J H Suits, Grant Summers, H L Summers.
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Mills County
Glenwood
G. W. Strohl
Deer Creek Township
G. W. White
C. E. Hilton
White Cloud
J. H. Suits
Rawles Township
Grant
Malvern
What They Said Two Years Ago About the Court House
A Malvern led group from the eastern county visited Glenwood to inspect the courthouse. They found the building sound though vault overcrowding suggested possible rearrangements. Some urged burning old documents to gain space while noting the need for proper record protection and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suits
Malvern
Glenwood
Iowan
Court House
I Will Start Anew With A Higher Creed
A historic reflection by E. Kiser urges self reform and self discipline. The speaker vows to curb complaint toward a ruthless neighbor and envy toward rivals, choosing contentment and personal merit over grievance and judgment.
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E. Kiser
Shelton Re elected President of Simpson College
The friends of Prof. Charles E. Shelton in Mills county celebrate his reelection as president of Simpson College at Indianola. He is relieved of classroom duties next year and named field secretary to boost the endowment by 250000 dollars, with half already subscribed. President Shelton and Mrs. Shelton departed Saturday for a European vacation.
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Mills County
Charles E. Shelton
Simpson College
Indianola
Shelton
Europe
A Trip to New Mexico Reveals Mesa Land Scout
A Tribune scribe joined hameseekers from Glenwood on June 2 aboard a land company car led by Cadwell and Salyers, exploring mesa land east of Las Vegas New Mexico. The region offers loam soil, irrigation access, prices from $10 to $20 per acre, and a warm dry summer with cool nights.
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Tribune
Hameseekers
New Mexico
Glenwood
Cadwell & Salyers of
Malvern
C. E. Bacrette
Las Vegas
Rocky Mountains
Spain
Queen Mills
Mills County
Santa Fe
Rocky Ford
Colo
Altho
Horse with a Speaking Tube in London Stables
A hunter named Birthday, owned by Mrs. Walter Wadham-Petre of London, has a speaking tube from its stall to the owner's living rooms. When she says hello, the horse allegedly whinnies back, a response noted by a London paper writer.
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Birthday
Walter Wadham-Petre
London
Colorado Roast Venison and Veal Birds Recipes
Recipes for Colorado Roast Venison with crusted batter and pork topping, Veal Birds with seasoned pork and cracker crumb filling, and a Beef Loaf mix of ground beef, bacon, bread, eggs and seasoning. Cooking steps include layering, baking times, and serving ideas with garnish and notes on masking game flavor.
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Colorado
Florentine Loaf Dessert Preparation
The Housekeeper outlines a Florentine Loaf dessert. Mix one pint orange juice and lemon juice with one pint sugar, dissolve, boil ten minutes, and mold in a quart brick. Whip one pint double cream with orange and lemon peel and sugar, pour over, chill in a brick mold, uncover, and slice when firm.
To Clean Silk Gloves and Cooked Pepper Cases
Practical tips on preserving silk gloves by drying with finger tips raised and pinned. Also includes a recipe for green pepper stuffed with minced meat and a celery garnish, plus a quick fruit wafer method using graham flour and cream with fig layers.
Sliced Beef Relish Roll Bake Guide
Two pounds of raw beef steak finely chopped with salt pepper sage and two tablespoons melted butter. Add two rolled crackers finely ground and two beaten eggs. Shape into a roll and bake, basting with butter and water before baking. Slice when cold.
Mills County Board Proceedings June 1908
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in auditor's office on June 11 1908 with members Brandt Greig Creech. Claims listed including election expenses gopher bounty and various refunds and exemptions. engineer's ditch report approved. tax adjustments and adjournment set for June 12.
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Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Towa
Auditor's Office
Mills
Fremont County
J E Edmonds
H Fickel
Wm Loof
Mills County Semiannual Settlement Adopts Crossing Permit
In Glenwood Iowa on June 12 1908 the Mills County Board of Supervisors led by Chairman J B Brandt and members James Greig and S W Creech conducted the semiannual settlement with County Treasurer. A crossing permit for Geo W Jones was approved near the northwest quadrant of section 28 township 73 range 43 with responsibility for any accidents. The Treasurer was authorized to transfer 5000 dollars from County to Poor Farm Fund. The board adjourned to June 24 1908. Attest BT Agan Auditor. Approved J B Brandt Chairman.
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Fay Wright
George Kemp
BET Agan
J B Brandt
Auditor's
Mills County
Glenwood
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
James Greig
S W Creech
Geo W Jones
County Fund
Poor Farm Fund
BT Agan
Tribute to His Mother by Shenandoah Sentinel editor
C N Marvin of the Shenandoah Sentinel Post writes a heartfelt tribute after his mother's death in Westerville Ohio on May 31. He extols a mother's steadfast love and unseen daily sacrifices, noting how a mother forgives and sustains her child through faults and failures.
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C. N. Marvin
Shenandoah Sentine Post
Westerville
Ohio
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