Destructive Lake Manawa Storm Hits Waterfront
A Monday night sou wester at Lake Manawa in Mills County caused historic flooding and widespread damage. The storm sank a gasoline launch and a steamboat, knocked three sailboats ashore, scattered row boats, and wrecked bulkheads and docks along half a mile of shore. About 100 boats were sunk or damaged and losses are estimated between 2500 and 3000 dollars, largely borne by the Bochie association and members. Water levels rose to thirteen feet six inches, the highest since the lake separated from the Missouri River.
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Mills County
Lake Manawa
the World-Herald
Manawa Park
Rowing Association
Fish and Game Clubs
Bochie Association
Missauri River
Isl
Poisoning From Dog Bite Injury At Silver City
Thos. Long, a traveling solesman for the Nonpareil, living southwest of Glenwood near Bartrett, sustained a severe dog bite near Silver City last Thursday while stopping at a tavern. He returned to Council Bluffs Saturday and was admitted to Mercy Hospital in serious condition from likely poisoning and infection. The dog owner witnessed the attack, laughed, and provided no aid as Long dressed the wound himself.
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Glenwood
Bartrett
Mercy
Long
Council Blutls
Alaska.
State Senator J. J. Crossley of Winterset will move to Fairbanks, Alaska, after being appointed United States district attorney for the third district. Fairbanks, a four year old mining town of about 15,000, pays the office salary of 2400 dollars yearly, with board at 25 dollars a week.
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J. J. Crossley
Winterset
Third
Alaska
Fairbanks
Sun ignites fireworks at Fairfield store blast
Fireworks display in Rodsbaugh's novelty Store window exploded after heat from sunlight through plate glass at Fairfield on Monday. Three hundred dollars worth of Fourth of July goods were destroyed and the store front was wrecked.
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Fairfield
Rodsbaugh
Deaths of A. 5B. Matheny and A C Pennock
A. 5B. Matheny 3S years old and Wabash road agent at Malvern died after an operation in a Moberly hospital. He leaves a wife and two children. A. C. Pennock, long time Glenwood resident and retired Methodist minister, died Monday evening in Omaha at his daughter Mrs. I. S. Leavitt’s home. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Pennock is survived by his son Henry W. Pennock of Seattle and other relatives.
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Wabash Road
Malvern
Moberly
Whitnall
Geo Chapman
Omaha
Ruth Mason
Tensders
Eva Johnson
Lock Mason
Fort Moran
Colo
Rey ‘Pidley
Hight Ato
Lonte
Clara Ridgeway
Yella Wwf
Indianola
Geenwalts
Monorth League
CL Brill
Emerson
Arthur Elwood
Griswold
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Talley
Ellwood
Will Young and Son
Amy Young
Maryville
Llastings
John
Tom Young
Macedonia
Rov Tlugh Jackson
Orient
Tie
Boston Seminary
J J Burger
Glenwood
Nickerson
Wallace
Idlenderson
Jalingon
Sington
Mabel Purcell
Everett Purcell
Mabel
Chas dveHey
Asa Lambert
Glenwoon
Hastings
Glenwoou
James Clark
Thos Young
Washhar
Wortman
Kansas
Joe Wortman
Lastings
Bin
Hastings Social Roundup Reflects Visits and Local Happenings
Hastings residents and visitors fill a busy midweek scene with trips to Omaha Fort Moran and Indianola. The North League hosts a church festival. townspeople gather with friends and relatives, celebrate a long-married couple, note a child’s arm injury, and recount editor Wortman’s muddy-carriage misadventure near Lastings.
Children's DIY exercises at Methodist church event
A Sunday evening program at the Methodist church in Silver City drew a Niarge audience for children hosted DIY exercises. Peter Facobs departs Tuesday for a seven week lecturing tour across several states under the National Epworth League where he serves as fourth vice president. Regular church services are planned during his absence. A schoolhouse election yielded 44 votes with 85 in favor of fire escapes purchase, 8 against, and 1 blank ballot, all cast at the schoolhouse.
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Methodist Church
Niarge
Peter Facobs
West Virgi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
National Epworth League
Balfour Welcomes New Daughter Amid Local Activity
A daughter named Balfour arrived June 13 at the Homer J Clipson home. West Usk ball team lost Sunday to Halfour by 14 to 12. Mrs A H Judson visits Hamburg this week. Train No 7 halted at Halfour Thursday afternoon due to a wreck near Glenwood. Milk customers urged to inquire with Mrs Maude Story in the northeast town part, Tabor phone.
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Homer J. Clipson
West Usk
Halfour
A KH Judson
Hamburg
Glenwood
Pinafore Styles Highlighted in Paris Fashion
The article notes Paris fashion praise for two practical bodice styles, the ki mono and pinafore, admired for ease and convenience. It remarks on enduring appeal and preference for these simple, functional designs in current dress trends.
Street fashion notes on forenoon costumes and fabrics
A fashion item outlines versatile street wear with short skirts in voiles wool and washable fabrics. It notes cottons and linens yielding to pongee and rajah for warmer days, describing a short coat with V opening, buttons, lace, and silk trims as seen in Vogue styles.
Shoe fashions and accessions in warm weather
Shoe wisdom notes fewer pumps with red half shoes for men and two eyelets with broad ribbon bows. Popular styles include suede and two-eye jet shoes, gilt slippers in Paris fashion, and a black patent pair with a white stone. After disinfecting, keep mouths covered and open windows to vent fumes safely.
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Paris
Eyebrow Dye Formula From Historic Guide
A historical cosmetic recipe instructs darkening the brows by mixing two drams gum arabic, three and a half drams India ink, and half a pint rose water. The powder and liquid are blended into a uniform color, left to stand overnight, strained, and applied with a fine brush.
New Gowns Feature Bold Trimmings and Braiding Trends
Fashion writer Grace Margaret Gould notes summer gowns showcase bold trims. Soutache in widths plus heavy cotton braid highlight skirts and coats, with tassels, laces, and satin plaitings in vivid shades. Buttons appear for style and function, including fabric covered and pearl variants.
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Margaret Gould
Pongee Fad Shapes Fashionable Walking Suits and Hats
Pongee fabrics dominate the season with walking suits and short jackets in arabian patterns. Camille Marcheau hats feature white snow shapes, cherries, and bows. Broad hats give way to neat walking styles trimmed with plumes, aigrettes, and birds of paradise. Wraps from Drecoll and Liberty of London showcase lace details and wide use of Irish and Venetian lace.
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Camille Marcheau
Drecoll
Liberty of London
Alencon
Valenciennes
How to comb the hair according to experts
A hairdresser explains why hair breaks when pulled and offers care tips. Begin at the ends, use light strokes, and work tangles out strand by strand. For severe tangles, thread with fingers first. for invalids apply a touch of vaseline and part hair into two plaits to reduce fatigue.
Blouse for Young Girl of Nun Veiling with Lace Edges
A simple blouse for a young girl features nun veiling fabric, braces of chine ribbon, narrow lace edging, and reverses from bust to waist. Sleeve bands have three lace frills. Materials listed include 14% yard ceiling 40 inches wide, 2% yards ribbon, about 1 dozen yards lace.
Practical Household Tips And Embroidered Doilies For Sale
A collection of home care guidance covers posture at sewing to reduce needle sticking and backaches, footwear advice for outdoors, glove tips for sweeping, and a simple hand-care glycerin lemon rub. It closes with a note that embroidered doilies are available in flower and fruit patterns for $1.25 each in a shop.
Simple Drop Skirt Construction From Ruffles and Petticoats
The guide describes sewing a walking skirt with a snug upper section and a knee-length hem. It instructs cutting four inch bias strips for ruffles, gathering one edge, leaving the opposite edge unhemmed, and attaching ruffles to the skirt with French seams and braid protection.
The Ideal Hand Description in Historical Text
A detailed portrayal of an ideal hand describes plump palm yet not pinconsh iony fingers long and tapered slender wrists delicate with hidden wristbone nails small oval and transparent with a half moon. Movements graceful smooth skin firm white and slight value visible knuckles prominent lines and separated fingers with a curling little finger.
A Simple Cleaning Process for Linen Work
A guide encouraging neat workers to finish embroidery on linen pieces and lawn waists. It suggests a simple method to calm fabric flaws by applying a thickening agent and allowing time for setting, noting varied expertise among embroiderers and the value of careful preparation.
Mills County Board canvasses June 22 special election result
Mills County Iowa board met in Glenwood on June 24 1908 to canvass ballots from the June 22 special election. Officials counted 3897 total votes with 1872 for the proposition and 1998 against, plus 27 spoiled ballots. The board adjourned to 10 am June 26 1908. Antest B T Agan Auditor approved J B Brandt Chairman.
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Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Towa
Auditor's
J . Brandt
James Greig
W Creech
Antest
B T Agan
J B Brandt
Giant old oak cut down for wood and posts near Extra
A giant white oak at B. Milliman farm near Extra, possibly the tallest in Iowa, was felled. The 174 foot tree with a four foot trunk and a 50 foot limb produced 16 fence posts and 12 cords of stove wood, valued at 75 dollars, and estimated to be 240 years old.
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Lowa
B. Milliman
Extra
Highway notice for new 66 foot road in Mills County Iowa
The commissioner to view and locate a 66 foot wide highway beginning 26 rods east and 26 rods south of the NW corner of section 20, township 74, range 42, running northeast to join the present highway. Vacate the old segment once established. Lands affected include William R. Wall and Myrtle S. Meade holdings in section 20 and adjacent parcels. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the Auditor by noon September 1, 1808.
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William Ti
Wal
Myrtle S. Meade
New Described
William R. Wall
Township
Range 43
Myrtle 8
Meade
Township 73
B. T
Agan
Mills County
Iowa
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