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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
4
Public notice lists owners and publishers W F Hill Wm T Bradway Sam R Young Earsh A Davis A R White printer in Glenwood Mills County Iowa dated March 20 1913 and related publication details.
Advertisement rates listed for display and readers, with pricing per inch and per word. The Burlington section men have a ten percent wage raise to 16 cents an hour, equaling 1.44 for a 39 hour day, with talk of further increases to counter high living costs.
A farm ad touts CTX plow bottoms from Rock Island Plow Co claiming superior moldboard design for thorough turning of soil and higher yields. Testimonial from Cameron Zierke of Gray Iowa cites 40 bushels of corn per acre after using CTX bottoms versus 30 with ordinary bottoms, implying $5 net per acre gain. Booklet No 216% offered free with details and contact in Rock Island Illinois.
The Glenwood Citizen's caucus meets at the Court House tonight to nominate candidates for Mayor Recorder Treasurer Assessor Marshal Park Commissioner and aldermen in wards one two and three. A Glenwood Commercial club meeting last Monday discussed organized candidate support but ultimately decided not to present any slate.
A Tuesday evening gathering in Dr Plimpton's office organized a Glenwood Boy Scout Council. Dr Pearson was chosen temporary chair and later elected president with officers including Mogridge as vice president and Neilsen as secretary. Neilsen named Scout Commissioner. Aimed to create local troops with church sponsors and bank deposits for first class status.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Tuesday that baggage exceeding forty five inches in any dimension may incur excess rates, with limits on acceptance if over two inches. Charges cannot exceed five pounds of excess baggage per extra inch. Widths in cases may reach ninety inches by twelve. After one year, railroads may refuse trunks with more than two bulging sides or two sides not opposite.
Easter Sunday at 6 30 pm features a service of song by the B Y P U with readings recitations solos duets and choirs. The morning order includes a string of hymns anthems and prayers led by Mrs H R Herrick and others. The program lists Christ the Lord is Risen today Awake Thou That Sleep est and Jesus Lives among selections and meditations.
Sunday observances include morning Easter sermon and special choir music. Sunday school presents an Easter exercise on Life and Work of David Livingstone. Evening program titled Christ Is Risen features quartets duets solos and choir selections, with offerings requested for mission work.
Next Friday observes Good Friday with a morning service at 10 30 and a sermon on the day. Next Sunday marks Easter with a faster service at 1 80 and Holy Communion. The sermon centers on I am the resurrection and the life.
The revival series concludes next Sunday with a full attendance plan. Bible school at 10 a.m. Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. on the topic Mother. Evening session at 7:30 p.m. features The Mastery of a Great Problem. Methodist services follow: 10:30 Worship on The Resurrection of Christ. 12 Sunday School. 6:30 Haworth League on The birth of a great hope. 7:30 program by the Sunday School. All welcome.
District Court notices inform A M Van Cleve and Grace Fargo of divorce petitions. Proceedings urge appearance by April 15, 1913, at Glenwood Mills County. Attorneys Genung & Genung and others file tone describes petitions and decrees to be entered if no defense. Additional 1918 case Edward Hathaway seeks quiet title for lot 441 with specific land strips.
Description details the east and north bounds of parcels in Hastings Iowa including lots 442 448 and 444 with a claim of title by Edward Hathaway under the will of Joseph Hathaway deceased. The petition asks defense before noon on the April term opening in Glenwood on April 15 1918 with default to be entered if not answered.
Read the advertisements in the Tribune when making purchases. The notices urge shoppers to seek advertised goods from local merchants, promising savings despite cloudy weather and encouraging readers to find desired items in the ad section.
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