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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
4
The Mills County Tribune lists display advertising at 5 inches and over at ten cents per inch plus five cents per inch for composition each time required. Readers are charged one cent per word plus ten cents per insertion up to 60 words. Larger readers cost 25 cents per inch plus 26 cents for each insertion.
The second annual Odd Fellows picnic in Randolph draws larger crowds despite heat. Everett McCracken, 23, son of Mrs. Lola McCracken of Hamburg, disappeared from home after a headache. Searches across three cities have failed to locate him. A Hamburg town incident sees the mayor fined a resident for foul language, then chase ensues with auto and horse and buggy as the pursuer crosses state lines.
Glenwood public schools just opened the fall term with full attendance and strong enrollment. The high school shows steady numbers, country pupils are arriving, and the new Normal training course draws large classes. The program aligns with state aims to make high schools state normal schools and expand vocational education nationwide.
Mr and Mrs John Biermaker of Wahoo Nebraska visited Mills County friends the past week. They toured the area recalling their younger days and noted the Sam Lookabill farm on Mud Creek north of Hastings. Mrs Biermaker is sister to Thomas Wilson and they found many former acquaintances reminders of early life.
An advertisement from the Tribune invites readers to contact the newspaper for all printing needs and estimates. It promises quality results and a trial, aiming to please customers with reliable service.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Cough Balsam as soothing relief for coughs and colds. It touts no harmful ingredients and cites decades of use with satisfaction and success. A bottle is listed at 61.00, with references to Bic and Ue marks.
The May 24 issue of the Butte Miner reports the Yankee Robinson three ring show coming to Glenwood next Thursday. It drew two strong crowds in Butte and departs with praise for clean, nostalgic entertainment. The act features bareback riders, clowns, trapeze and equilibrist stunts, with favorites like Poell, Fisher, Kincaid, Dore, and Clarke delivering old time circus humor. Powell’s female impersonation adds a lively prelude to the grand entry.
Ten years ago Arthur Dick lost a pocket book with $28 on the road between Glenwood and Omaha where he had sold a car load of apples. Rev. J. K. Nutting and wife of College Springs had accepted a pastorate at Farmington in Van Buren county. John Boyce near Heaton station faced an insanity charge brought by his son-in-law. the commission planned to continue the case for two weeks. Mrs. Edna Merritt, 97, was noted as the oldest Glenwood resident in good health, sewing wool dress from Merritt farm wool. The Glenwood meeting heard W. J. Dobbs and A. T. West promote an electric railway between Council Bluffs and Langdon, Missouri, and villagers pledged to seek a free right of way through city limits.
Last week in Beacon Lester Howard sold his Mills residence to Tom Gowdy and the Howards plan to move. Kemp ton house removal marks town landmark loss for a new Lon Kempton home. George Hall traveled to Wayne Nebraska to visit L. G. Donner and family then Beaver Creek Minnesota to see son Jake. J. M. Redpath of Washington DC visited Tabor friends after five years away. H. A. Delevan upgrades farm northwest of Tabor under Paul Seeger management with cement porches creeks and silos. An 11 year old burned feet incident from a sidewalk fire and underground silo construction details also noted.
Last week’s Times notes Joseph Gruel building a new barn on his Glenwood farm and Theodore Kay’s threshing engine now repaired and running well after a recent bridge incident. Tommy Plumb and Johnie Burrows own about six acres of white corn on the hill, priding themselves as much as their first pair of long pants. Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Soliday took their son Leonard to Council Bluffs for tonsil and adenoids removal, with Leonard recovering well. Cc. A. Rommel underwent surgery in Kansas City and is progressing, with Chris Mass accompanying him. Harris, who buys cream for the Glenwood creamery, narrowly escaped being struck by a southbound passenger near Patrick crossing. R. M. McKenzie shipped seven cars of fat cattle to Chicago averaging 1353 pounds selling for 8.70, plus hogs in the same shipment. he, Clarence Long, John Wrynn and Ernest Langfeldt accompanied the stock to Chicago. W. W. Spoon, local shoe mender and merchant, showed pictures of his navy son aboard the Glazier, who is serving as second baker and later sent to Mare Island where he’s treated for rheumatism. J. A. Scott of the west part of town marked his 82nd birthday with a surprise gathering of relatives and friends, a noon dinner, and generous gifts from guests.
Public endorsement from QO. D. Harold of Glenwood Iowa urges Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney backache and weakness. He notes family use with relief and cites effectiveness in children’s cases. Sold by all dealers at 50c Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is U S sale agent. remember the name Doan's.
The town of Hastings Iowa will hold a special election on September 17 1913 at the Town Hall to decide granting Red Oak Electric Company a 25 year franchise to use streets and supply electric lights heat and power. Voters may vote Yes to favor and No to oppose the proposal.
Town of Hastings Iowa to grant a franchise to Red Oak Electric Co after council resolution. Polls open 8 AM to 7 PM on election day. Dated August 22 1913 by Mayor S B Hutchings. Redemption notice: John Olson holder of tax deed certificate. 90 day redemption period from service completion for Lots 862 and 363 Pacific Junction Iowa.
On the fifth day of the month in County Iowa the Treasurer will sell the described real estate Lots 9 10 11 and 12 Block 8 Gleason's Addition Pacific Junction for delinquent taxes due. The right of redemption will expire and a deed for the premises will be made unless redemption is posted by the holder and owner of the certificate.
In the September 1913 term of the District Court of Mills County Iowa Arthur Edmonds sues Frances A Edmonds for divorce on desertion grounds. Defendant must appear before noon on the second day of the term starting September 23 1913 in Glenwood or default will be entered. Dated August 25 1913. Genung & Qhnung attorneys for plaintiff.
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