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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
Glenwood Iowa, October 13 1908. Postal notices list mail clacks for lines 15 6 11 4 7 14 8 and 1 with specific departure times. Mail received line 15 not issued. Lobby hours 7:00 am to 9:00 pm with windows 7:30 am to 7:80 pm Sundays 9:30 to 10:5 am and 8:00 to 8:80 pm.
The ticket lists William J. Bryan of Nebraska for President and John W. Kern of Indiana for Vice President. It includes Claude RB Porter for U S Senator, Fred E. White for Governor, C Spencer for Congress in the 9th District, Dr W S Reiley for State Senate 8th District, H H Huffaker for State Representative, J B Taylor for Auditor, Frank H. Davis for Clerk of Court, W H Fickel for Sheriff, J H Crosk for County Recorder, Lewis G Linville for County Treasurer, George I Masterer for Supt of Schools, E Starbuck for County Attorney, and Dr A Merritt for Coroner.
The piece debates popular election of senators, campaign publicity, government valuation of railroads, tariff changes, injunctions, and trusts. It contrasts Democratic and Republican stances, arguing omissions by the GOP platform and urging readers to judge if people rule has been restrained. The Tribune calls for Mills County news coverage.
A Pascagoula legend from the Gulf shore describes the tribe's final stand against Spaniards and hostile allies. Facing starvation, the Pascagoulas burned their wigwams and walked into the water singing their ritual song, dying bravely with faces to the enemy, as the marshes whisper their tale.
Robert Hichens reflects on worship in the East, where minarets signal faith and prayer pervades deserts and ships. He notes contrasts between devout prayers, wealth, and nomadic life, highlighting a landscape of belief and rituals across Egypt and the wider region.
Mrs Fred Henderson hosted a guest from Qak Jane Friday and Saturday with an Oct 16 magic show at the Hastings opera house. Local land seekers prepare for Rosebud drawing as registration grows with many Hastings residents listed among participants.
A quirky compilation notes frogs as an emblem for Western Australia shaping colonial identities and jokes about French colonists who fled croaking frogs mistaken for demons. It includes humorous snippets about old capital legends and cartoons referencing real estate talk and installments.
A humorous excerpt features a conversation about missionary work in Africa. Sam recalls living there and claims to have been a cook for a cannibal chief, adding a punchline in a colonial voice. The brief reflects travel humor and cultural stereotypes of the period.
George White visited Kansas City on business while Alva Stickle stayed in town from Los Angeles to visit relatives. CF and Howard Cardiff traveled to Grand Island Nebraska for land matters, and CEB Lakin returned from ten days in eastern Colorado on land interests. Mrs B Smith fell ill and her daughter Nellie left Indianola College to be with her. Fred and Ed Supple visited their parents here. Mrs O IIMalm returned to Des Moines for her brother Chas Carson’s wedding. John Evans will be away six weeks investing in timber land in northwest Canada with Harry Hopper of Indianola. Mrs Fred White sustained bruises after her dress caught in a farm flywheel.
Henderson residents and relatives visit each other in Woodbine Carson Red Oak and Woobine with Mary relatives. Ed Wilson vaccinates 93 cattle to prevent blackleg. Mrs Ficke visits Omaha hospital for surgery. Postmaster Duke travels to Texas with John Wilson to research Panhandle land values. James Wilson to move to Bo Harover farm Hastings area. James Simmons to farm vacated property. Rosebud land drawing registrants include Guy Boileau and Grant.
A roundup of local items includes a newborn son for Mr and Mrs C L Hall, visits by Mr and Mrs Merrill Greenlee, John Tipton managing Regina property interests, Carl Lundeen shipping cattle from South Omaha, Wells family visits in Lincoln, and first lecture by Loui Beauchamp at the Congregational church on October 19. Also noted are Miss Anna Howard resigning as Northwood science teacher due to ill health, Tabor residents registering for land drawing in ONeill, WM Myers leaving for Worthington, a Gail Yates burial from Twin Falls, harvest home services at the Congregational church, and the Tabor college annual picnic near the Missouri river bottom with about 125 in attendance.
Miss Grace Churchill returns home from University Place Nebraska due to illness. Local happenings include visits from Ira Alexander and wife, Mrs Mary A Alexander from Glenwood, and Chester A Mabberry with family. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Churchill on October 4, joining five other daughters. LH Robbins may relocate from McCool Indiana. Ross B Summers injured by a horse hoof, while R E Dunn and companions travel to Kimball Oak for land inspection.
Frank and Clarence Howard and S I Simmons of Center township are noted visitors. Henry Wearin traveled from Omaha on Wednesday to be with his brother Joe at the hospital and to visit HBH Woodrow and Walter Donner homes. Joe showed slight improvement but remained in danger.
A visitor notes that the island’s rule resolves the servant problem by cooking a quitting cook and serving her successor. The ling replies they settled this long ago and have a standing practice.
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