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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
2
Street reports a fierce worm army attack on A R Bird's lawn as Paris green battles waning heat. Farmers flocked to watch the conflict, worms gnawed alfalfa and a rope field before bivouacking in a potato patch at dusk. Local dispatches recall sounds of cowbells and turtle doves returning to peace.
Abraham Routson of south Tabor was severely stung when a neighbor’s bees swarmed while he and his wife aided the owner, Mrs Shurtliff. Routson collapsed on his doorstep, now nearly speechless with facial swelling and temporary paralysis of vocal organs. Mrs Routson endured multiple stings on the head as the owner escaped uninjured.
The Mills County Farm Report for 1911 lists farmers corn test results including stand percent, sucker and barren rates, ear quality measures, and marked ears for samples submitted to the state inspector. The Agricultural Extension Department at Ames issues copies and accepts requests.
Miss Vivian Brothers, niece of Clerk Hrothers, prevented a millinery blaze in Malvern last Tuesday when an electric iron left on caused smoke to fill the room. Returning from luncheon, Miss Brothers grabbed the hot iron and pads, tossing them outside and injuring her hands.
Mrs John Imel suffered possible rib injuries when an automobile driven by George Cross of Emerson struck the rear of her buggy Sunday afternoon on the way to the chautauqua grounds. The accident was accidental and no charges were filed.
An elderly resident, Yates of Tabor, about 70, broke his neck in a ladder fall while picking cherries at the Faith home in Tabor on Friday. He lived about ten hours but did not regain consciousness.
Henderson expects to add to its win tally with a Wednesday game on the Henderson diamond against Imogene. It marks the first ever meeting between the two leagues and sparks local anticipation for a decisive matchup.
A Plattsmouth diamond game saw Glenwood fall 6 to 2 to an opposing Glenwood team with Allbee and Reeves behind the plate. Pacific Junction defeated Balfour 9 to 1 as Helden and McClure teamed for the Junction, Ferrer and Long for Balfour, Ferrer striking out twelve in five innings. Malvern lost to Junction 5 to 3 in a preliminary. Glenwood plans another game this week, date to be announced.
Clerk Brothers issued a license to Loren W. Austin age 54 and Rose Plumb age 45 of Malvern who plan to reside there. A separate license was granted to Charles C. Straehling of Milwaukee and Ethel Landis Gilmore of Glenwood. The wedding is planned this afternoon near Hastings at the bride’s sister Mrs Clyde Warren’s home.
Grace Helen Harriet Pickerel, 48, died Friday morning at her home three miles east of Bradshaw after over a year of illness. She leaves a husband two sons Clyde and Emmett six brothers J E Pickerel of York County among them. Funeral was Sunday at 1 pm at home with Rev A G Bennett of York officiating. burial in Arborville cemetery. Monitor expresses sympathy.
A Glenwood Iowa resident shares relief from backache and kidney troubles after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports quick improvement and urges others to try the remedy. Price 60 cents, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
In Sverel Silicia mountain village a row of carved wooden beehives shaped as life size figures remains from a century ago. The Naumburg monastery once held them and the figures depict Moses, a military officer, a country girl and a night watchman with a spear in polished wood with bee openings on the front.
Mile Zingarella the equestrienne faints during a performance at the Downsbrink Hippodrome. The audience cheers turn to chaos as she is carried from the ring with injuries while Signor Gaspardi and Rosina cling to the aftermath amid rumor and sorrow.
Henry Beehold, a farmer, was pinned beneath a three ton bowlder in his field for three days. He dug under the rock to free himself, but it rolled onto his leg. He subsequently cut off his boot and worked inch by inch to escape until he freed his foot and survived.
In a National Guard unit a lesson emerged on military correspondence when a writer was advised that no one may inform a superior and that a letter should instead state I have the honor to report. Col Mitcham presided over the exchange and Sergt Drew warned of dire consequences.
The piece defends mince pie as a beloved traditional dish enduring criticism and praise alike. It notes New England colleges like Wellesley serving mince thrice yearly for absent students, urging appreciation of the pastry as a symbol of home, family, and national unity amid debates on modern trends.
Joseph E Widener showed visitors the Lynwood Hall gallery when talk turned to forged Raphaels One American allegedly bought a Raphael in Rome and had it painted over The restored painting then traveled to New York A sponge used by a restorer revealed a portrait of Marconi beneath the snow scene
Arthur B Suit sheriff of Prince Georges county Maryland says he will not again indulge in fox hunts after a chaotic trip. A fox and a skunk emerged from a fox hole and were killed, with the skunk clinging to a horse as a daredevil rider charged through a village store. The sheriff concluded such hunts hold no appeal for him now.
A critical young woman condemns railway coaches for ugliness and seeks color changes. A railway official replies that operating on old jim crawnes may justify a paint scheme in white and an implied light tone.
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