COUNTY BOARD TROUBLES AND COMMUNITY ISSUES
A large Watkins ditch and Keg Creek delegation pressed for broader land classification and tax fairness, with the Board unable to amend levies after auditor action. Some propose a court-enforced correction while others push for changes to the Pony Creek outlet. A separate incident recounts a shooting near a street scene and calls for gun safety resolutions. Community updates include a prominent jewelry display, then campaign notes on Ge W. Cullison, and a murder verdict in Clarinda with life imprisonment.
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Watkins Ditch
Keg Creek
Pony ‘Creek
Cook
District Court
Burlington Proposes Highway Changes Near Glenwood Farm
A Burlington representative presented a plan to alter highways near Daniel Barbee's farm east of Glenwood. The proposal includes a 75 foot deep cut and a 200 foot bridge at the crossing south of the Buttington place. Residents oppose abandoning the crossing and favor preserving current routes or alternative new roads to the proposed Buffington land station, fearing longer travel distances.
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The
Burlington
Daniel Barbee
Glenwood
Buttington Place
Barbee’s
Buffington
Gun accident injures seven year old near Keg Creek bridge
Ward Cora Baker's seven year old son was hit by a discharged shotgun while walking to school near the Keg Creek bridge. Charles Rager and an unknown companion carried a two barreled shotgun loaded with coarse shot. One barrel fired accidentally, the load striking the sidewalk midway.
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Ward
Cora Baker
Keg Creek
Charles Rager
Rager
Apple Pyramid at Glenwood Carnival Artwork and Archive
The Tribune features a view of the apple pyramid in Glenwood during the Carnival. W F Laraway designed and supervised its construction using two hundred bushels of apples. Interior walls showcased over two thousand premiums diplomas and medals for Mills County fruit exhibitors. About a thousand visitors visited the room run by Mescame Powell Woodrow Genung and Laraway. copies of the picture on coated paper cost 5 cents each.
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the Tribune
Glenwood
W. F. Laraway
Mills County
Trusts and tariffs in political race discussions
The piece discusses tariff policy and trust suppression in Congress. It contrasts Gullison’s push to remove tariffs on protected goods and abolish interstate trusts with Walter J Smith’s stance against tariff cuts. It notes party divides and voter implications for future legislation and prosperity.
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Gullison
Congress
Republican
Walter J. Smith
Hale's Successor Named By Malvern Republicans
At a Malvern meeting last Thursday the Republican County Committee selected Ben T. Agan of Mineola as auditor candidate after C. P. Tate withdrew. Shay and Emerson Brown were also considered, but Agan was the first choice. Agan is a leading county teacher and principal of the Silver City schools, widely known and well regarded.
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Malvern
C. P. Tate
Republican County Committee
Ben T. Agan
Mineola
Shay
Emerson Brown
Agan
Hale
Silver City
Close Call for Hurd in Bogart Pole Accident
Harry Hurd suffered a severe head wound when a falling timber struck him as he helped load crib poles at the Bogart place north of the city. He was rushed to Glenwood for treatment and is now cared for at his sister Mrs. Tom Halk’s home.
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Harry Hurd
Bogart
Glenwood
Tom Halk
Auction Sale of Horses at Evang & O'Neill Barns
A sale of young horses and mares will be held at the Evang and ONeill barns in Glenwood on Saturday November 1 starting at 1 PM. Time will be given on request. Conducted by Preston and West of Paullie Junction Iowa.
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Evang & O'Neill
Glenwood
Preston & West
Pawife Junction
Iowa
Tabor College Athletics and Student Discipline Debate
The piece argues athletics drive college life at Tabor and warns of neglect if sports fade. It cites Amity College’s warning, notes potential loss of players, and urges unified effort in football and other sports. It recounts a dance incident with warrants and fines, and suggests funding liquor sources for the school fund.
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Tabor
Tabor College
Amity
Amity College
Tabor Beacon
the Tribune
The
Tribune
Two Merry Tramps to Play at Glenwood Opera House
Amusement news says the Two Merry Tramps company expects a full house next Saturday with music, comedy and novelty. Dr George Hindley lectures on O Say at the Glenwood opera house on Nov 7 as part of a five event course. Season tickets go on sale Nov 2 at Howe's drug store with adult tickets 25 cents single and 1 for season. school children 50 cents season. under 12 years 15 cents.
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Howe
Merry Tramps
Howa's
Glenwood Opera House
George Hindley
Co-operative Lyceum Bureau
Howe's Drug Stars
Harrison County Country Dance Sparks Rum-Soaked Revels
The Logan Observer reports a Harrison county country dance where Logan youths joined nearby locals to make it lively. It is alleged the party consumed substantial whiskey and left with enough liquor to share as several participants became heavily intoxicated before the gathering devolved into disorder.
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Harrison County
Logan Observer
Logan
Lefk
Death of a Stranger J K Dow Dies in Glenwood
J K Dow aged about 40 died Wednesday evening of last week at Mrs Miller’s hospital in western Glenwood after typhoid fever. He brought horses to Pacific Junction and Glenwood, then Evans O’Neil yards. His wife formerly Minnie Dean of Pacific City accompanied his body home to Broken Bow South Dakota.
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J. K. Dow
Minnie Dean
Pacific City
Dow
Dean
Dakotas
Apples Still Plentiful in Glenwood Area
In Glenwood, apple supply remains steady with 600 barrels on hand and more due for packing at Palmer & Co of Sioux City and Allen & Co. The Ben Davis, Missouri Pippins, Winesaps, Genitons varieties dominate. Weekly receipts run 300 to 400 barrels, with shipments continuing as market lets them hold for better prices amid recent warm, rainy and frost-related cooling.
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Glenwood
T. L. Smouse
Palmer & Co
Sioux City
Allen & Co
Ben Davis
Missouri
Missouri land prospects and relocation appeal from Glenwood
A speaker urges Mills county residents to consider moving to Missouri. After seven months touring northern Missouri, the speaker touts strong land values from 30 to 35 dollars per acre, with corn, grass, wheat and fruit land praised. Investors can gain a 5 to 10 dollar-per-acre advance before March 1. Contact Nerison C. or White Lome at Glenwood.
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Mills
Missouri
Missouri River
Mills County
White Lome
Glenwood
Nerison C. Fm
Rocky Mountain To Be Warming Poultice Ad Claims Cure
Druggists refund money if the product fails to cure. BE. W. Grove signs each box. Advertises Toe Ourea Cold in Ox Day with claims of a warming poultice for the heart and a standalone nature. Rocky Mountain Too Be 85 Tusss & Co listed.
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Rocky Mountain
Tusss & Co
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