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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
A local street preacher Aflebaugh, seen daily on Tabor street, was doused with water and eggs after weeks of disruptive preaching. Despite threats of arrest and repeated advice to stop, he continued his street talks. No arrest was made and a citizen aided him afterward.
Old Hast inga bachelor A M Bowen arranged a will and five deeds before his death in February to allocate land to his relatives. Deeds conveyed hundreds of acres to numerous heirs while Bowen retained possession until death. The total value appears high, with stamps noting $50 per acre though actual value likely higher. Nearby Page county reports record land transfers totaling over 1.05 million dollars in two weeks ending March 7, led by farm transactions, signaling a statewide surge in real estate deals.
An eclectic block of advertisement and editorial snippets discusses eye care offers from Robinson Jewelry and Book Store in Glenwood Iowa, then pivots to bold claims about lands in Biz Hor Basin opened by a Burlington railroad line. It includes health ads praising Green's August Flower and Dr King’s New Life Pills, with testimonials and cautions against substitutes.
To the Mis Genety district Court Notice in Probate. An in writing purporting to be the will of Sarah J Thorp late of Mills agenty Iowa was presented and filed in the Clerk of the District Court office. The time for proving the instrument was fixed at the Court House in Glenwood for the April Term 1902 with objections to be heard by the Court.
Time to buy a witch Weesell Wal tham Elgin and Hawilton Watches in nickel silver gold filed or solid gold from the smallest ladies watch to the high grade 23 jeweled watch where absolute accuracy is required We guarantee every watch no risk taken and if you are interested in watches we will guarantee a saving of money if you see us We repair watches clocks and jewelry Do engraving and make a specialty of setting diamonds Rouinsey Juwenky and Boox Stone.
The article notes an unusual pattern of persistent buying and selling, with a store that has operated for over 30 years showing more goods and greater variety than expected. It highlights steady growth in business and in public confidence.
An advertisement promotes carpet prices starting at one ro re yard for hemp carpets with heavier hemp at 15 cents per yard. Straw matting from one ro re yard, best half wool at 45 cents, all wool at 45 cents, and premium all wool grades. It challenges competitors like Lowells and Hartfords, selling at 55 cents per yard, touting new axminster, moduettes, Wilton velvet carpets and many patterns from samples at various prices up to 1.25 per yard.
A promotional piece extols Queen Quality shoes for women praising their fashionable shape, novel design, and superior fit and comfort. The ad claims imitators cannot match Queen Quality in style or price and asserts one purchase makes a lifelong customer.
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