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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
Pacific Junction residents report on local travel, social events, and town growth. Monday frost hit gardens, a social at Martin's chapel fundraisers and a cleanup day boosted town pride, while a depot upgrade petition gains support among merchants and residents.
Pacific Junction Commercial Club unanimously approves a Fourth of July festival with races a ball game picnicking and a fireworks display. A committee will plan the program next Monday night. The town rejects depot improvements and considers shifting meeting nights.
Commercial era meeting notes that Pacific Junction will field a baseball team this year with backing from local businessmen to cover deficits. Manager Haynie expresses optimism about the town's prospects while J Reed EL Mendenhall and Pete Larson are appointed to aid in securing grounds. A diamond is planned northeast of town.
The text outlines a plan to shade spectators with a natural grove, install wire netting as a backstop, and arrange a suitable diamond. Manager Haynie has no games scheduled. several practice games against Glenwood or Plattsmouth are possible. Players will supply their own equipment, with Haynie promising reimbursement if receipts allow. Businessmen fund most expenses, and most fans will be admitted free due to donations.
An annual patchy slugfest ended 18 to 16 with the Slims winning as cold weather kept many Itats away. The report by the sporting editor details innings, mishaps, and crowd reactions, noting Captain Edwards and a parade crowd plus a ten-month-old fatal pneumonia, a church remodeling plan, and a stallion season at a Waubonsie area farm.
The letter from Mrs KH. T. Carson describes a lengthy Tacoma stay with travels from Royal Gorge to Seattle and Puget Sound. She notes pleasant climate, changes from rain to sun, and encounters with friends Brown DeWitt and Whitnall, detailing scenery, fishing, fresh produce, and cheerful adaptation to life in Washington. She praises local kindness and invites visits from readers.
In his weekly bulletin Iowa section director George M. Chappel notes five ideal days for field work with above normal temperatures and delayed rainfall until Friday and Saturday. Rain was heaviest in southern and central counties. Widespread corn planting, but cool weather and rains may slow progress briefly. Meadows and pastures look good and oats are advancing. Apple bloom is light, but other fruits except peaches show good yield potential.
A Mills County man lost money after buying land due to unknown Claims. The Mills County Abstract Company urges use of their Abstract Books to ensure correct abstracts and protect buyers. They claim abstracts are valueless without proper guidance and promote their services in Glenwood Iowa led by T.Q. Records and Walter Breen.
Notice from the Office of the County Auditor Mills County Iowa to qualified electors that a primary election will be held Monday June 1 1912 for party nominations to numerous offices including United States Senator Governor Secretary of State and local county positions. Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most precincts with registration rules applying. Dated Glenwood May 7 1912 by S M Criswell Auditor.
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