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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
1
Osear Osterholm visits from Kimballton while H J Manker visits family in Elliott. Bettie Bennett returns home from hospital in favorable condition. Albert Deitchler travels to Omaha for stomach troubles. Multiple local visitors and family gatherings across Glenwood include the Edwards, Davis, Walling, Bromley, and Mank families. Local moves and travel unfold as residents greet kin and plan summers.
In a Tuesday night service led by Bishop Morrigan, five individuals were confirmed by the laying on of hands. The confirmands are Dr. F. J. Ponelan, Henry Harmon, Mrs. Henry Harmon, Mrs. Wisie Davidson, and Mrs. T. Q. Records.
A vintage advert notes backache signals possible kidney inflammation and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Glenwood resident C M Buckingham praising relief after a few days, with price 40 cents and claims of restoring kidney function, urging readers to buy at dealers.
Various Glenwood classifieds list a gas engine for sale, a gray pony named horse power and top buggy, a notice about bills against a company to be paid to R W Vinton by July El, a wanted ad for a married couple to rent or care for a small country place, a found coat redeemable at the office, a six room house for rent on Walnut Street, a notice to teachers for the county certificates exam in Glenwood Iowa on June 28 29 30 1916 with exam time and guidance, and a statement from County Superintendent George E Masters.
Tab or residents gather for a full day at Belcher's Lake 244 miles southwest of Riverton. They dine plus fish as the main activity, with four cars and a truck for transport and no serious accidents. The piece notes other local moves including military duty reenlistment, marriages, birthdays, and local misfortunes such as a mail carrier's head wound from a fallen telephone wire and a broken arm from Ford cranking.
The Frauen Verein ladies held a Sunday picnic in Mineola with a large crowd. Refreshments served at Herman Peters machine house. A public auction by Col. W. H. Nipp raised funds mainly for remodeling the Lutheran church. Proceeds aid the church project.
Local paper records a Ladies' Aid picnic for about 75 at Mr and Mrs H H Huffaker home. Royal Neighbors lodge holds reception for new member Mrs John Skinner. Nellie Grant and Roy V Looney wed on June 15 1916 and will reside in Wirt Oklahoma after July 1. Dorothy Anderson had a stone removed from her ear by a specialist. Kenneth Lawshe underwent throat and adenoids surgery and is recovering well.
Tom Plumb sold two sows by weight for 87.50 bringing their combined weight to a thousand pounds. The sow pair raised 14 pigs this season. Rev. C A Calkins and his daughters Margaret and Miriam left for Albuquerque and Moriarity New Mexico to visit relatives. Mrs L W Hutfaker is improving after months of illness. News from Lincoln Nebraska reports Mrs Greenwood in a sanitarium is recovering well.
The Brotherhood of Train Employes rejects railroad wage dispute proposals and leaves strike choice to the unions. The railroads urge submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission or Congress action, with arbitration as a fallback if needed. A half million trainmen may strike if unions opt to do so.
The Tribune announces a new line of writing paper and envelopes designed for business and professional men who value quality. Available in white and suitable tints, the product line invites customers to view samples.
The entire population of Pacific Junction was invited to a Saturday night gathering hosted by Anderson Bros at the I O O F hall to honor the town’s fire department. Ice cream and cake were served, with Martial music by the Aubry Drum Corps, featuring local and neighboring players. The event aimed to welcome visitors and show appreciation for community help during the fire.
A brief exchange highlights concerns over others troubles and a traveler’s debt. The Pall Mall Gazette note recalls a conductor forcing a passenger to alight when lacking fare. The Boston Transcript line jokes about worrying over neighbors debts.
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