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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
A seven thirty dinner ceremony saw the Chrestomathians host the Adelphians after a year of a friendly contest between the two high school literary societies. The event featured a three course meal in the decorated banquet room and games to end the evening.
Tabor correspondent notes the Junior Choir of the Congregational Church staged Princess Chrysanthemum last Friday. Edna Hutchinson portrayed the title role with grace while Robert Redenbaugh and Arthur Myattway provided strong supporting turns. Prof. Gannett earned praise for directing the production. The piece followed a week of exams and culminates with Thursday evening’s graduation exercises at the Congregational church with President Webrhan as speaker.
The article urges prompt Liberty Loan subscriptions to impress allies and enemies. It cites banks in Milk county with deposits over four million dollars and posits if each depositor bought a $100 bond the total would reach $106,000. It notes bonds could earn interest, be tax exempt, and may rise in value by maturity. It mentions a Des Moines meeting where Iowa counties could subscribe $100,000 each and urges readers to buy bonds when solicited.
A speech urges preparedness for war, praising Red Cross service in disasters and promising a swift, capable U S military response. It asserts democracy will prevail globally and notes wartime sacrifice by soldiers. Also mentions a Satol prescription bottle advert for skin care and a 35c trial bottle offer.
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