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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
Full 30 and 40 inch wide fabrics with elegant designs in chiffons voiles lace weaves organdies and novelty weaves priced 10c 15c 25c to 75. Also popular sport stripes in taffetas and China weaves yard wide with colored stripes on white grounds and a 6 inch taffeta offered at 1.75 dollars.
A listing notes black taffeta available today at competitive prices with emphasis on a $1.75 silk substitute and a $1.35 alternative. The ad targets stores by promoting value and color options in fabric sales.
A Mills County store boasts an extensive rug collection with many 9x12 sizes. The dealer notes that prior purchases were made before recent advances, enabling continued sale of a broad rug line at favorable prices.
Silk and wool skirts in sport stripes and plaids. Miss Ingham ready to fit you this week.
Pretty and well made wash dresses are showcased, meeting the D. and D. standard. The selection highlights varied styles and reliable craftsmanship appealing to shoppers seeking practical, durable attire.
Democratic candidate T Meredith outlines road policy stressing gravel over costly materials, year round travel, and voluntary community acceptance funded by fair tax plans. He proposes flexible, just plans that communities vote on, avoiding forced improvements. Mills County Poultry notes highlight farm hens and Egg totals across townships.
The report compares lime output between two towns, noting St Maryhens produced 18 830 dozen eggs and the other 17 348 dozen. The figures reflect inventory levels and year to year changes impacting local supplies.
Smith and neighbor spar over a house claim with playful wordplay. The neighbor questions the bungalow label while Smith defends it as a bungled job leading to lingering awe. The exchange centers on misnaming a residence and the fallout from the botched work.
Two British sailors with tickets to a dog show gaze at a shaggy Skye terrier that resembles a woolen rug. They joke about which end is which as they poke fun at the dog’s fur and puzzled expressions.
An inquisitive woman asks how a brakeman lost his finger. The conductor explains the man is kind and obliging and even wore his finger off pointing out the scenery along the Une. The exchange highlights the brakeman’s helpful nature and an unusual accident.
A National Geographic Society bulletin praises Khoja Nasr ed-Din of Aqshehir as a five century prolific humorist. It chronicles his life from imam to court jester and his miraculous grave while recounting several Khoja tales and evasive tricks.
The Columbus Journal argues against slang and ungrammatical speech. It says colloquialisms limit thinking and moral impulse, while careful, direct expression reveals a clean mind. Plain, accurate talk is described as sincere and manly.
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