Great Game at Armory Opens Glenwood Triumph
A large crowd watched Glenwood high school defeat Salem Sunday school team 22 to 11 at the Armory. The lively first half stood 6 to 7, with both sides showing strong effort and fast play as Gun Selley’s distance gauging and crowd shouts led to a Momentum swing. Afterward, a social auction raised 137.10 for the Athletic Association with boxes sold for up to 12.50, and magician A. R. Landis entertained attendees as the night wore on.
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Glenwood High School
Salem
Council Bluffs
Armory
Glenwoor
Gunselley
Glenwood
Glenwood High
Wn. Slezak
Chas. Cheyney
Claude Deupree
A. R. Landis
Malvern
Mr. Landis
How I Loved Them in Mills County Wildlife Memories
The narrator reflects on Mills County's historical Indian population and abundant game. He recalls wild turkeys in the sixties, their nesting on hill slopes, and the hunting era before white settlement. He describes fur bearers like beaver, otter, mink, skunk, and a lynx sighting, plus a notably large otter of five feet and 25 to 30 pounds.
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the Tribune
Mills Couty
Linay
Sgulpwestern
Mills County
Anita Stewarts Midnight Romance at Rex Theatre
Anita Stewart presents A Midnight Romance at Rex Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday as second special feature. She plays a hotel maid named Marie whose past as a rescued passenger sparks a romance with Sloan while two crooks scheme blackmail. Marie sacrifices herself to save Sloan, leading to a surprising ending.
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Anita Stewart
Rex Theatre
Amy Forrester
Qwen Johnson
Marie
Sloan
Strahan and Randolph Play Tight Doubleheader Basketball
Strahan hosts Randolph in a close twin bill with Randolph boys winning 23 to 22 after extra minutes. Strahan girls edged their opponents by a narrow margin as new rules favored Randolph. The event featured notable local residents Mr and Mrs Darland who recently moved near Farragut Warragut.
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I. N. Darland
Farragut
Warragut
Mrs. Darland
Mills County
Randolph Boys
Strahan
Mhe Strahan
Randolph
Strahan Girls
New President for Community Service Stores in Iowa
The Community Service Stores Inc of Southwestern Iowa elected Charles F. Davis as president on February 21, replacing Greek Beaston. Davis, a banker from Pacific Junction, will oversee a capital increase from 200000 to 1000000 dollars and expansion to multiple stores in Tabor Hamburg Bedford Glenwood Pacific Junction. Mills County natives Davis and De Lashmutt serve as officers. L. McCracken is secretary treasurer. Lucius Perkins leads a Glenwood Pacific Junction membership drive.
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Community Service Stores, Inc
Iowa
Greek Beaston
Charles F. Davis
Pacific Junction
Davis
Glenwood
Rettail
Shenandoah
Tabor
Hamburg
Bedford
iPacific Junction
Mills County
Chas
F. Davis
de. Lashmutt
L. §. McCracken
Imogene
Lucius Perkins
Enough Is Enough on Congressional Size and Representation
An Omaha Daily News editorial argues that the U S should curb increases in House membership tied to the census. It warns more representatives would swell salaries and inefficiency, urging slightly larger constituencies instead and calling for no more representatives.
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Omaha Daily News
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Representative Assembly
House
Houses& W
Rural Carrier Examination for Mills County Iowa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Mills County Iowa to be held in Glenwood on March 27, 1920. Open to citizens domiciled in the county meeting Form No 1977 requirements to fill rural carrier posts at Pacific Junction Emerson and future vacancies from other post offices. Applications should be sent to the Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Seivice Commission
Mills
Iowa
Clenwood
Pacific Junction
Hmerson
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Clerk Blair Wyant Resigns from Glenwood Store
Blair Wyant, longtime efficient clerk at Walling's Store for Women in Glenwood, has resigned to join the Business Men's Accident Association in Kansas City. He has begun his new duties. Wyant is a young man many would support for his capable conduct.
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Blair Wyant
Walling’s
Glenwood
Business Men’s Accideent Association
Kansas City
Blair
Davis reports sale cash at 30 cents from Haynie gale
Charles F. Davis, clerk, noted the sale last Wednesday yielded 30 cents in cash with no shares sold. Everything except the thirty cents was paid by check, highlighting a sparse cash return and unusual settlement at the auction.
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Charles F. Davis
L. K. Haynie Gale
Old and Young Pay the Debt in Mournful Obituary Notes
A local obituary record recalls the deaths of Samuel J. King and Mrs. Jenna Wearin’s son Veryl. King, born 1842 in Monroe County, died February 27 1920 at his daughter’s home after a long life in Iowa and Nebraska. The article notes eight children, eighteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, with funeral services in Glenwood. Veryl Wearin died around age 10 after influenza and pneumonia, leaving his mother and brother James. The piece laments community loss and thanks neighbors for floral tributes.
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Samuel J. King
S. J. Ming Lad
Mr. King
M. J. King
Sam King
Monroe County
George Kates
King
U. S. Army
Johnson County
Sarah B. Green
Jina Wearin
Veryl
Ihe
Smith
James
At Work in Lowell Letter From E E Young
A letter from E E Young of the Stephens Evangelistic party notes their Lowell meeting at 383 Westford Street started Sunday night February 24 with the tabernacle full. The Lowell Courier-Citizen will cover the meetings and Glenwood People can subscribe via J D Ironmonger for 72 cents for six weeks. The letter heads show 33 churches cooperating.
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Ironmonger
E .E. Young
Stephens Evangelistic Party
Westford St
Lowell
Mass
Buck Deer Found Dead South of Glenwood
A deceased buck with four point horns was found on the Mickelwall road south of Glenwood and reported to Game Warden Pom Hall. The wildlife official will investigate the cause of death and preserve the specimen for study.
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Glenwood
Mickelwall Fard
Pom Hall
Deer in Combat Suspected Cause of Goat’s Death
Examination of the carcass showed severe bruises likely causing death. Earlier reports described a deer and a goat engaging in a fight that resulted in the goat’s death, with the deer believed to have sustained injuries in the clash.
Farewell for Mrs. Bomar Before Move to Wayne Neb
Mrs Bomar preparing to move to Wayne Nebraska around March 10 was honored with a farewell reception Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs R N Joss. Neighbors and friends enjoyed singing music and conversation with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs Kirk Mrs Bomar Myrtle Rooney Goehring Grover Mayberry Lulu Yotney Hunt Brower Don Lewis Wilcox Mabel Togs and the guest of honor.
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Monte Bumar
Wayne, Neb
R. N. Joss
Kirk
Bomar
Myrtle
Rooney
Goehring
Grover Mayberry
Lulu Yotney
Hunt
Brower
Don Lewis
Wilcox
Mabel Togs
Court Notes Dolph vs Dolph Proceeds Through Week
The Dolph case remains active today and may extend through the week. Jurors summoned for today are rescheduled to Wednesday. Wila Croson vs John Croson has been dismissed without prejudice due to misunderstanding.
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Dolph
Wila Croson
John Croson
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets March 4
The Glenwood Methodist church group will gather Thursday March 4 at 2 30 p m at Mrs S B Hutchings home with Mrs H M Logan leading.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Glenwood Methodist Church
S. B. Hutchings
H. M. Logan
Hastings Couple Wed in Red Oak Ceremony
Everett V. Plumb and Miss Ethel Miller of Hastings wed on February 25 in Red Oak, with Rev. L. C. Cooley officiating. The couple, now of a farm near Timerson, were joined by Ray S. Kelley and Miss Ruth Carlson. A welcome gathering followed at the Trarvey Cary home, as Hastings friends wish them long life and happiness. Also noted is Miss Pearl Scott’s marriage earlier in February to Leonard Schug of Milwaukee, and Merrill Briggs of Henderson to Vigla Dawson of Macedonia in Red Oak.
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Everett V. Plumb
Ethel
Miller
Hastings
Red Oak
L. C. Cooley
Presbyterian Church
Ray S. Kelley
Ruth Carlson
Mra. Plumb
Timerson
Wesley
Mrs. Trarvey Cary
the Tribune
East Side
Pearl Scott
Aend
Sam Scott
Vicrnity
Lincoln Daily
Miss Scott
State House
Lincoln
Leonard Schug
Milwaukee
Arrivals Reported in Local Homes
On February 25 a girl named Dorothy Luella was born at the home of Mr and Mrs L W McKnight. On February 23 a girl was born at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Mass near Mineola. On February 18 a 1014 pound toy was born at the home of Mr and Mrs Court Tish. Also on February 18 a girl named Audrey Lenora Amelia was born at the home of Mr and Mrs John Techau of Minebla.
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L. W. McKnight
Dorothy Luella
Carl Mass
Mineola
Court Tisher
John Techau
Minebla
Audrey Lenora Amelia
Eastern Star Meeting Set With Initiation Postponed
The regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star is scheduled for March 4. Initiatory work will be postponed to the following week when Mrs. Wiley, the district instructor, will preside.
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Order of Eastern Star
Wiley
Golden Year of Marriage Jubilee in Hastings Area
February 27 1920 marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson who have lived on their farm north of Hastings for forty five years The couple first lived near White Cloud and have spent their entire married life within three miles Their celebration was limited by Mrs Hendersons illness since October Yet children grandchildren and close friends gathered including Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson Zelpha Red Oak Mr and Mrs Fred Henderson Hastings Mrs Randoloph Salmons Emerson Mrs Walter Fisher Strahan and Ralph Miller near Silver City The Hendersons were married in Mills County on February 27 1870 by Rev Armstrong They have fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren with three children in their own homes and Nellie still at home The Tribune editor offers congratulations on reaching their jubilee year.
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David Henderson
Hastings
White Cloud
Henderson
Father Henderson
Charles Henderson
Zelpha
Red Oak
Fred Henderson
F. J. Oswald
Randolph Salmons
Emerson
Walter Fisher
Strahan
Ralph Miller
Silver City
Salmons
L. D. McMullen
Elizabeth Purcell
Mills County
Armstrong
Nellie
Tribune
Mrs. Henderson
Gwinns Buy Glenwood Home at 416 Second Street
Mr and Mrs D O Gwinn purchased the property at 416 Second street Glenwood from RE I Herrick. After making improvements they plan to move in and hope to reside there by April 1.
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D. O. Gwinn
RE. I. Herrick
Second Street
Glenwood
MOST FAMOUS OF PALACES IN ITALY AND PITTI
Italy holds many famed palaces now national property, with Florence’s Pitti Palace atop a hill near the Arno and the Boboli gardens. Built by Count Pitti with Brunelleschi, it stalled, then completed in 1839 under Eleanor of Toledo, housing Medicean grand dukes and hundreds of masterworks, a royal atmosphere surpassing any private home.
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Italy
Turin
Palermo
Florence
Arno
Pitel
Cosimo de’ Medici
Brunelleschi
Cosimo
Pitti
Cosino
Eleanor of Toledo
Pitt
Macchiavelli
Pitt Palace
Plan to do away with pockets in men's clothes
A bustling man in a Birmingham Age-Herald quotation argues against pockets in men’s garments, suggesting the idea could curb people from idly standing with hands in pockets and criticizing workers.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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Dick Gibson
Milly County
God of the Universe
W. T. Wolfe
President — Service Stores
S. J. King
Bert King
Carrie Kates
Watson M. King
Wahoo
Neb
Wm. A. King
Harry R. King
Villisca
Elsie Huebner
M. E. Church
Lfe
M. E
J. F. Stille
Stevenson
George Peck
T. L. Hall
W. D. Antill
Harry Thal
W. S. DeMoss
C. B. Dalton
Glenwood Rebekah Lodge
W. F.lm.s
Schutz-Scott
North of Hastings
Bruneileschi
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