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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

4

Candidacy filings mark county offices and party tickets

Nomination filing deadlines passed on May 5 for county officers and May 16 for district posts. Republican slate includes Representative Buffington and incumbents at several offices. Democratic ticket lists Donelan in District 34 and Linville among treasurer candidates. A Farm Bureau report outlines plans to study cooperative marketing and department interests, with a report to the federation’s executive committee.

C. R. Buffington Por W. M. Moore Frank Choate Glenwood W. 8. Brown Carrie L Wright J. Buckingham Lyons Township Sherman Jones Silver Creek Township F. &. Donelan H. McSweeney Henderson Ralph D. Linville G. W. Myers Allen Watts Plattville Township

Glenwood Boy Becomes Captain Of Vermilion Battery

The Tribune notes Glenwood native D. Clarence has risen to captain of Battery F, 147th Field Artillery in Vermilion. The unit, 68 members strong, harbors 82 horses with equipment and drills weekly. They head to Ft. Meade on June 26 for a two week encampment, highlighting Vermilion as home to a notable artillery leader.

Carter Tribune Glenwood Boys Vermilion D. Clarance 147Th Field Artillery Clarence Ft. Meade State University of South Dakota Glenwood

Memorial services for Hans Porter at Holiness Church

The Holiness church will hold special memorial services for Hans Porter who died in Africa on February 19. The service is Sunday May 14 at 2 30 p m with eulogies by prominent church members possibly from Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. A choir from Tabor will provide music and all citizens are invited.

Holiness Church Hans Porter Africa Nebraska Iowa Missouri Porter Tabor

Glenwood Triumphs In Lounging Season Opener

Glenwood defeated a Tabor team 16 to 1 in the first Sunday game of the season. Captain Perry Bishop led Glenwood with a lineup including Russell Phifer Edgar Hughes Guy Utterback Harry Patterson Lloyd Hunter Peter Halsey and Paul Hooker.

Perry Bishop Tabor Glenwood Russell Phifer Edgar Hughes Guy Utterback Harry Patterson Lloyd Hunter Peter Halseys Paul Hooker

Farm Bureau funds study of European cooperative marketing

The American Farm Bureau Federation has commissioned Samuel Adams, editor of the American Fruit Grower, to study co operative marketing in Europe. Adams will sail on the Olympic Jung on June 8 to England for initial investigations, with months of work ahead examining England Ireland Denmark Norway Sweden France and Germany.

Pest Adama American Farm Bureau Federation Europe Samuel Adams American Fruit Grower England Ireland Denmark Norway Sweden France Germany Adams

Farmer Faces Quarantine Charge Over Tuberculosis Cow

In Edgar county Tl a farmer declared a TB test unreliable and sold a cow whose milk sickened five of seven children in the hireling family. A dog and cat also contracted TB after drinking the milk. A warrant issues against the owner for breaking quarantine and potential manslaughter if a child dies.

Edgar County

Library funding discussed at Chamber of Commerce meeting

Attendance nears forty as Chamber of Commerce hears library board members discuss library needs finances and crisis. Dr Agan spoke on library work Mrs Hill cited the library’s financial status J S Chamberlin urged action on the crisis A committee was formed to confer with the City Council and a proposed transfer of water fund receipts was rejected as not feasible.

Chamber of Commerce Library Board Agan W. F. Hill J. S. Chamberlin Chamber

Sweet Spring Verse Echoes Rustic Town Life

A fragmentary poem of the season and romance, noting spring’s arrival with birds, rain, and flirtations. The speaker comments on fashion, weather, and humorous lines about hats and attire, ending with a jumbled signature line.

Proud and Happy Boy Dowl on lower Locust street

Garreid Baker, a schoolboy on lower Locust street, built a radio outfit from scavenged material and began experiments. After initial uncertainty he tweaked the device and, on Monday, heard messages from the Omaha Grain Exchange clearly, marking his first successful reception and expanding his listening range.

Dowl Locust Street Hoes Garreid Omaha Grain Exchange

Corn Planting Week Report in Mille County

Across Mille county farmers begin planting week with many hundreds of acres slated for sowing. The soil is in good condition though some areas would benefit from rain.

Mille County

Glenwood Legion Dance Planned for May 19

The Glenwood Legion announces another popular dance to be held Friday May 19 at their venue. Sammy's 3 é a D provides music and entertainment for the event.

Glenwood Legion Sammy

Glenwood Civic Column Highlights Local Improvements

Glenwood residents report front parking upgrades and new paint for homes. The Masonic temple on the square draws praise, while streets gain gas poles and elm seeds invite planting. Notable projects include two porch additions, a story and a half bungalow, and a Willard Service building near the Glenwood Granite Works. The Civic Committee invites tips on progress and the dandelion battle continues amid spring cleaning.

Mary Tolles John Y.stone North Vine Maude Skillicorn Sharp Street Light Company South Vine Street Frank Raine Harry Lincoln River Ferry Pacific Junction Federal Road East Sharp Street Mary McDonald John Y. Stone Upper Vine Johnson South Linn Street Willard W. R. Bruce Glenwood Granite Works Ward Baker East Green Street Tribune Glenwood Woman's Club

Mother's Day Tribute Across Great Minds and Poets

A collection of quotes honoring mothers from Abraham Lincoln to John Quincy Adams and Macaulay, praising maternal prayers, guidance, and love. The piece closes with a poet’s ode to mothers, framing motherhood as a divine gift of joy and gentleness.

Abraham Lincoln John Quincy Adams

Mother's Day Ode by Alta Wrenwick Brown

A flowing poem celebrates mothers as divine and earthly guardians. It blends celestial imagery with maternal affection, praising motherhood's grace and unselfish love. The piece culminates in a chorus of gratitude to God for Mother's Day and the enduring spirit of mothers.

Heaven Earth Alta Wrenwick Brown

Golden blossoms endure despite human bids to cut him down

The speaker speaks of a figure who shifts garments to a feathered ball as zephyrs move him across the land. In youth or age, deadly liquid poured on his bed does not stop him, and he returns with a gleam of golden blossoms. He defies human effort to destroy him.

Hawker and Anderson Married in Greenfield Ceremony

John M. Hawker of Creston wed Miss Amy N. Anderson, a Pacific Junction girl, at high noon Saturday in the Methodist parsonage with Pastor Heyw. Mere dith officiating. Groom son of Creston residents Mr. and Mrs. Hawker. bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anderson of Pacific Junction. They plan to reside in Creston.

Pacific Junction Greenfield John M. Hawker Creston Amy N. Anderson Hey W. KH. Meredith John Hawker Victor Anderson

Glenwood Woman's Club Hosts County Federation Meeting

The Glenwood Woman's Club will host the county federation gathering on Monday, May 18 at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church. It is the last regular meeting of the club year and will include a social session. Myra C. G. Saunders will attend, with district chairman Mrs. H. C. Houghton Jr. possibly present.

Glenwood Woman's Club Glenwood Woman’s ‘Club Myra. C. G. Saunders Pottawattamie County H. C. Houghton Jr Red Oak

Letter From Valley City Man Explains Rodman Absence

A Valley City North Dakota letter from Middlewest Trust Company reports that Frank Rodman plans a different route back home after striking two cows on his current trip. He fears the owner may be on the road next time if he returns via the same route.

Frank Rodman North Dakota Valley City N. D Middlewest Trust’ Company

Mary Pickford Stars in Suds at Crystal as Best Characterization

Mary Pickford delivers a standout performance in Suds at the Crystal, debuting Monday and Tuesday. She plays Amanda Afflick, a laundress who befriends a left-behind shirt owner and spins romantic tales to entertain fellow workers, while the shirt’s return stirs longing and adventure.

Suds Mary Pickford United Artists Crystal Miss Pickford London Horace Greensmith Amanda Afflick Amanda Horace

Clearing The Docket In A Busy Court Session

Court settled and dismissed three suits involving Hickman Johnson and May against Parmele Hates and guardian Sam Estes with costs taxed. Final report of administrator W J Barnard approved discharging David G McMillan estate. Multiple probate matters, guardianships, and injunctions noted along with verdict in State of Iowa vs Ray Hughes for burglary and forthcoming sentencing. Administrative changes and divorces also recorded with bonds and alimony agreements.

National Loan & Trust Co A. S.howards Frank Sharkey State of Iowa Ray Hughes Martin Hastings Hughes J. E. Mariner St. Madison Sioux City Peters Mineola Lizabeth Buffington Bogart R. Buffington Mirza Stout Wn. Stsut Emma Fields G. W. Mulica Pacific Junction Iowa Emma Larson Walter Larson Alfred Peterson Victor Peterson G. M. Jones

Business Girls Meet in Court Room Gathering

The Business Girls club held its regular Tuesday meeting in the court room. They dined cafeteria style and enjoyed a fine repast. Two male guests attended this occasion as Miss Mary Roe Vaa presided over an informal program of toasts.

Business Girls’ Club Mary Roe Vaa

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Chamber of Commerce and State Jane Nancy Boston Civic Column Thomas Babbington Macauley Hawker-Anderson Mills County Pickford
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