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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
10
The article argues rumors of a new third hotel in Glenwood are unfounded. It notes there is ample lodging already with a $2 par day house, several $1 day houses, and strong private boarding options. It contends hotel profit depends on the operator, not location, citing Evernham’s losses despite local success.
A Glenwood group traveled to Atlantis Thursday afternoon for a Knights of Khorassan semi event. The seven men named Dr. F. M. Shriver D. Li and Albert Heinsheimer W. F. Lacaway O Potter H A French and W. M. Lamb reportedly shared humorous and scandalous tales about Shriver and others. Lamb had not yet experienced the group’s earlier trials and joked about riding Khorassan’s wild aged goat. The piece hints at more undisclosed facts to come after concurrent political campaigns.
Jno F Coad vice president of Merchants National Bank of Omaha calls Frank Moore a disgrace for mayor after a disputed election. He cites the Burnt district wards where Moore led by about 900 and 700 votes while Poppleton trailed. Wednesday morn saloon and brothel celebrations mark the upset.
Glenwood opera house manager Hanson shut down a performance when star Senter Payton became drunk during A Gigantic Liar. The curtain fell after two acts, refunds were issued, and critics largely praised the decisive action as courage and decency, despite financial loss.
In Glenwood on Saturday a dispute between Mr. E Collins and neighbor Mr. E Hill led to a police arrest when Hill filed charges for trespass on his yard. Before Justice Aiten the case did not go to trial as parties settled privately with Collins pledging to stay off Hill's land and Hill dismissing the suit.
Emma Bannister Foglesong formerly of Malvern now of Omaha plans an April first week show in Glenwood promising the finest entertainment since the Cherry sisters visit. She vows a polished act with specialty bats and a top lineup, with more details to come next week.
To the highest bidder bids to supply the Iowa Institution for Feeble Minded Children with 10000 bushels corn from the 1899 crop 1000 barrels vats 1900 crop and 25000 sweet potato plants will be received until 6 PM March 24 1900. Communications to superintendent BH L Biscam Steward.
The article notes growing concern over perceived moral decline as theater companies tour southwestern towns. It argues vulgar performances drive audiences, and managers chase profit at decency's expense, urging communities to resist indecency. A Glenwood school election follows with high turnout and heated but peaceful contests.
Mrs Baldwin promotes spring millinery in Glenwood offering an imported line from a Paris forelady stocked after a three month stay abroad. Also pitches harness oils and boat oils, urging customers to try them and be convinced.
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with poor appetite and run down nerves. J W Gardner of Idaville praises Electria sitters as restoring strength and appetite. Buyer can obtain at Wm Skillicorn drug store for 50 cents with guaranteed bottle.
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