Washington the Beautiful City of the Capital
A reader returns from three weeks among relatives and visits Washington DC. The piece extols the city’s beauty avenues broad streets low buildings underground power and smoke control. It contrasts Washington with New York, notes skyscrapers are limited and highlights the Capitol Library White House and national printing offices and the large federal workforce.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Sam
Pennsylvania Avenue
America
New York
Capital City
Ihe
National Library
Capitol
Mail
Washington Monument
White House
Department of Printing and Engraving
Interior Bureau Chief Joins as Acting Assistant Attorney General
The styled figure is effectively head of the bureau. Mrs. Charles A. Groney, once from Glenwood, works in the bindery of the government printing office for several years. Her husband, a former editor of the Opinion, has been dead for 12 years.
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Washington
Ach
Wm. R. Pratt
Glenwood
Patent Office
Pratt
V. Proudfit
General Stone
Department of the Interior
Charles A. Qroney
The
Opinion
BAD AUTO ACCIDENT IN IOWA TOWN
Will Schade a 35 year old hauling hogs near Conrad Schade suffered a severe wagon accident when his mules frightened by an automobile shied the wagon. He struck his head and shoulder, suffered a brain concussion and a dislocated shoulder but regained consciousness two hours later and was expected to recover.
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Will Schade
Conrad Schade
Glenwood
Grover Mickelwall
Pettinger Farm
Grover
Will
Schade
Smith Anthony
Small grains ripening and crops described in Iowa report
Weather boosts corn growth and field work, with fall wheat and timothy yields improving. Strawberries finished. raspberries just coming in. cherries scarce and pricey at a dollar per basket. Des Moines report notes warm week, good corn progress, big crop cultivation, oats variable, barley heading, clover heavy, and potatoes promising. apples fair in north, poor in south.
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Des’ Moines
Iowa
Des Moines
Timothy
Park for Glenwood Seeks City Funds and 15 000 Investment
The Glenwood park plan hinges on local funds with a park committee promoting shares of 50 dollars each. About 65 acres of Cheyney land lie between the old right of way and new track north of Hillsdale road, with 13 acres from the railroad and other small pieces. The project envisions a scenic lake fed by the Fallen Greek, a lake district near the court house square, and eventual city transfer after completion.
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Glenwood
Cheyney
Hillsdale
Court House Square
Commercial Club
Interior of Glenwood post office reveals new layout
The Glenwood post office interior is now visible with a private cage for the Postmaster and separate cages for the money order department. Lock boxes extend down the room indicating a potential population of 20,000 for the city soon. The division requires one man per department, challenging the current workforce accustomed to the old arrangement.
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Glenwood
White
Money Order Department
Sam
Sheep Raising Profitable In Center Township
In Center township 4 A Richardson shows profitable sheep raising this year. He sold wool from 41 sheep for 119 dollars and still has the sheep plus about 60 lambs remaining. The herd is described as high order and wool brought 264 cents per pound.
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MiNs County
Center Township
A. Richardson
Man to be Returned to Clarinda Insane Hospital
Adam Rager of Glenwood will be taken back to the Clarinda insane hospital tonight by Sheriff Morgan. He was released about a month ago with a prognosis of short life. His physical health has improved but mental condition unchanged, prompting the local board to order the return.
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Adam Rager
Glenwood
Clarinda Insane Hospital
Sheriff Morgan
Gilliland Farm Sold to Vintons After Flood Era Note
The 100 acre Gilliland farm west of Glenwood in Platteville township sold yesterday to William C. and Emily Vinton for $1,723. The property sits on a high bench and escaped inundation in the 1881 flood.
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Edward Gilliland
Glenwood
Platteville Township
Wm. C
Emily Vinton
Opposes River Bed Straightening on Nishna
Let the Water Lay pS, M. Alstyope of White Cloud opposes straightening the river bed of the Nishna to let off water faster. He argues the crooked current prevents rapid runoff after rain and keeps smaller streams in check, preserving notable flow.
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M. Alstyope
White Cloud
Nishna
River Straightening Would Downfall Moisture and Rain
The passage argues that river straightening would rapidly drain moisture from the valley after rain. It warns tributaries would dry up, lands suffer for lack of moisture, evaporation would drop, and overall rainfall would decrease.
Divorces Sought Amid Surge of Marriages in Glenwood
June records show as many divorce filings as marriage licenses at the Glenwood clerk’s office. Notable cases include Fred and Fannie Lowery divorce petition for adultery and cruelty, and Eva W. Campbell’s Nebraska City marriage now followed by a divorce action. Clyde and Minnie Jacks seek divorce over alleged abuse. Annie M. Dawson seeks legal separation from George H. Dawson. A Mills County damage suit against Burlington for the death of fireman Perry is settled out of court. Victor Juraschek’s estate dispute involves an illegitimate child claimed by Emma Juraschek of Chicago, overseen by Acting Imperial German Consul of Chicago as next friend.
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Glenwood
Perry
Mills County
Genung & Genung
BR. C. Perry
Burlington
Creston
Victor Juraschek
Mineola
Bogart
Emma Juraschek
Chicago
Lewis
Victor
Bertha Juraschek
I. C. Zitelman
Real Estate Transfers In Malverne and Hillsdale
Julia Man JA Skadan transfers two parcels to H A Vankirk in Strahan's addition Malverné1. 600 & R Patterson convey lots 27 to 834 to DA and AM Scott. Fred Shamblin sells south of lot 2 block 24 Glenwood to DA and A M Scott. 800 2501.
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Julia Man
JA Skadan
H A Vankirk
Strahan
Malvern and Glenwood Host July Chautauqua Circuit
July events include Malvern Chautauqua on the 1st, a July 4 celebration at Glenwood, the William P. Hall circus exhibition in Glenwood, and the Glenwood Chautauqua running July 28 through August 6.
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Malvern
Glenwood
Wm. P. Hall
Crushed by Switch Engine at Pacific Junction
Charles Hoskins aged about 50 a Burlington railroad yard worker died after being run over by a switch engine Saturday night at Pacific Junction He was a round house helper walking between the round house and clinker pit when the engine backed down His foot caught on a pile side of wood and he was thrown The wheels crushed his shoulder and side He remained conscious until three minutes before death He leaves a wife and three children Funeral services to be held today under Knights of Pythias auspices at his home Rev E H Goodrich to preach Burial at Glenwood cemetery
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Charles Hoskins
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Round House
Clinker Pit
Hoskins
Mr. Hoskins
Ilinois
Andame
Olavinda
Knights of Pythias Lodge
E. HE. Goodrich
Glenwood Cemetery
Matrimonial Matters Seem to Increase as Clerk Grants Licenses
Clerk Gourly issued three marriage licenses this morning and more may follow this afternoon as the June crop of brides grows. Licenses granted include J. D. Nickel and Catherine J. Muldowney of Glenwood, Susan Giggey of Glenwood, David Blackman of Hillsdale, Wm. S. Young and Lillie M. Creagon of Hastings, Joseph E. Sheppard and Maud L. McLaughlin of Pac. Junction, Karl R. Berrick and Blanche E. Burkett of Glenwood.
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Gourly
C. Nickel
Glenwood
Susan Giggey
David 8S
Blackman
Hillsdale
Catherine J. Muldowney
Same
Wm. S. Young
Hastings
Lillie M. Creagon
Henderson
Joseph E. Sheppard
Creston
Maud L. McLaughlin
Pac
Karl R. Berrick
Blanche E. Burkett
Engagement and Wedding Plans Mentioned in Glenwood
The engagement of L A Wack and Ethel Byers was announced at a handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs C B Shay. Byers is General M H Byers daughter and sister to Mrs H B Dull and Mrs Shay. The marriage of Ethel Blanche Byers to Earl Robert Herrick is set for June 28 at 3 p.m with a home welcome after August 1.
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L. A. Wack
Ethel Byers
Blanche Burkett
C. B. Shay
Glenwood
Miss Byers
M. H. Byers
H. B. Dull
Shay
Mr. Wack
Osrey & Fleming
H. W. Burkett
Ethel Blanche
Earl Robert Herrick
Gem City Business College Illustrated Catalogue Offered
An ad promotes a 14 page illustrated catalogue from Gem City Business College featuring student groups portraits and testimonials. It lists tuition boards and books and targets youths seeking stenographer or bookkeeper positions. Private sale notices also advertise Glenwood property by Mrs Ida P Fallon.
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Addreyvs D. K
Musselman
Pres’t
Quincy
Sinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Washington
Des Moines Register
Council Bluffs
Liquor Dealers’ Association
State Sunday School Association
Monnie Lyon
Pleasant Ridge
Raches Township
Frank McDole
Wayte McDole
Winnie McDole
Roy Williams
Helen Williams
Glenwood’s
Post Office
Clarinda
Gilliland Farm
Fred
Fannie Lowery
Campbell
Win, I
Eva W. Campbell
Nebraska City
Case
Rawles Township
Starbuck
Jacks Vs
Jacks
Clyde
Minnie Jacks
Plattsmouth
Bethlehem
Dawson Vs. Dawson
Annie M. Dawson
Elisha Starbuck
George H. Dawson
Deadwood
Charlies Hoskins
Gem City Business College
Glen~ Wood
Ida P. Fallon
Gooryouth
Colo
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