Proceedings of Mills County Board in 1917 and Ditch Records
The May 16 1917 adjourned Mills County Board session approved official bonds for L B Sternburg J H Crook and C C Cole and appointed J W Jones as Malvern Township constable. It directed commissions to assess damages for Sliver Creek Nishnabotna and Fay Wright Ditches and adjourned to June 4 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crook
Plattville Township
C. C. Cole
Deer Creek Township
J. W. Jones
Malvern Township
G. K. Johnson
Mills County
H. H. Cheyney
C. &. Lakin
C. Plumer
Nishnabotna Ditch No. 4
Fay Wright
R.e.humphrey
H.h.cheyney
Miss Columbia Heroine Protects Flag Amid Border Raid
Inez, a brave daughter, tows the flag to the wagon and heads through a border raid by Mexican raiders seeking a spy. She joins her father to alert troops after discovering their camp and the burned remains of their home, leading to swift military response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Ines
Nim
Inez
Dobbin
Spy Adrian Hooper Delivers Papers to Captain
A presentable young man named Adrian Hooper appears with a packet of papers for the captain. He reveals he slipped into the wagon near the settlement and claims the gesture will recompense the captain’s friend, her father, for the loss of his home. A new home and ongoing visits follow as Hooper becomes a steady suitor to Inez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Roger
Nellie Whitney
Nelli
Inez
Nellie
Theg
Sys
Tnez
Boniface
Cam
Dobbin
Wobbin
Maruy
Tuez
Inez Brose
Dubbin
Adrian Hooper
Cohmbia
Adrian
Springfield rifle production details and capacity estimates
Peter Chirk Muncfartin quotes that the Springfield rifle comprises over 100 parts and requires more than 1,400 factory operations. He notes private plants converting from European rifle manufacturing have not reached expected capacity, estimating 14 months to initial results and at least three years for full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hne
Peter Chirk
Muncfartin
America
CoHier
Money Talk Turns to Song as Red Cross Checks Signed
A man boasts of severe practicality while Dustin Stax signs another Red Cross contribution. The humor turns to music as he quips that his money has ceased ordinary talk and learned to sing The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Dustin Stax
Red Cross
Ordinry
Learming
Not Practicend Nun Argues Against Marriage
A fragment from a historical page quotes a terse exchange about a man described as impractical. The speaker labels him as a nun who argues with youth about marriage, highlighting a humorous or sharp social remark.
Took a Chance Then in a Marriage Lottery
A wife asks if her husband has taken a lottery chance since marriage. he coldly replies that the last chance was the only one. The exchange reveals strain and possible disillusion in their relationship.
The Mix-Up in the Medicine Closet
A humorous exchange recalls a nurse catching a horehound chasing a catnip in a medicine closet, capturing lighthearted mischief within a hospital setting. The brief vignette highlights playful antics and patient care ambience.
Trying to Dodge. Our boy Joah wants an airplane.
A fragmented dialogue features Joah seeking an airplane and Mr Coruna responding with a terse remark, leaving the outcome and context unclear. The truncated quotes suggest a rural or casual scene without definitive action or setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joah
Mr Coruna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eveready Storage
EERE
Glenwood Auto Co
Proceedings OF County Board
W. A. Priest Est
Elia Henderson
Glenwood
F. E B. Donelan
Harry Walling
C. E. Dalton
Wallinga
L. BE. Sternburg
Nishnabotna Diteh No
R. BE. Humphrey
Walter §.Brown
District Court
the Tribune
Wolf
Howe
China
Ee Teed
Archangel
W. C. Timmons
Columbia
Business Directory
Carl Buch
Glentwood
Iowa
U. 8
Webber
Ated Glanwood
Howe's Pharmacy
B. F. Ward
Chicago Veterinary College
B.C. Canfield
J.T. Murphy
Canfield & Murphy Blacksmithing
Edison Globes For Sale
Ralph B. Townsend
With Jas. A. Swope
Lynn Franklin
Mills County Abstract CO. (Inc
Noah & Wheeler —Dealers
Robinson Corner
R. H. Giltner
Osteopath
McCluskey Bldg
Glenwood, la
Eagle Laundry of
Council Blofta
Milliron Bros
Collection Agency
Milla County National Bank
Glenwood State Bank
W. M. Lamb Bank
Carter Block
ORA Lee
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