High Blowing Whistle Causes Alarm in Illinois Town
A stormy night in unthver Illinois sparked a public scare when a loud whistle near the Woodman hall drew crowds. Bob Swanson pulled a rope to reveal a prank gone wrong. a debtor faced a $42.60 fine, later adjusted to $20 plus costs, with the town paying extra for the fire response. The incident warns that careless jokes can risk lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Uhie
Sangiana
Wood+ wien
Bob Swanton
Fontter
Mr. Swanson
Apor
Wilatle
Crooked LaVerne election described with ballot chaos
A chaotic village election in LaVerne saw two candidates in contention. Ballots were misprinted with wrong spaces and nonconforming marks yet voters including women wrote in candidates, filled their own squares, and elected their men amid editor’s ire.
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LaVerne Jagat
Spooner
Oijes
Thrifty Soul Editorial Notes Tax on Light Wines
The piece criticizes a proposed tax to fund a bonus by allowing sale of light wines and deer and levying the tax. It argues objections from those unwilling to pay, stressing that every man who would pay his tax should contribute, while objectors raise a ruckus.
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Ralfe Arrosy
Woodmen Initiate Twenty One New Recruits
Twenty one new recruits were initiated at the Woodmen lodge last Wednesday night in a local ceremony. A 30 banquet hosted by the Royal Neighbors followed the event, leaving the group in high spirits for the performance that lasted into the early morning hours.
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Mailer Woodmen Lodge
Clarion Derev
Lea Littlefield
Art Robbing
Willard Nelson
Karl Ewing
Sam Ackley
Cit Sargnson
John McDermott
Harry Tein
Maton Thesverk
Howra
Statement of Ownership for Renwick Times 1922
The Renwick Times in Renwick Iowa publishes weekly under J W Miller who is listed as publisher editor and owner. This sworn statement of ownership and management was signed before Notary Fritz Britt on the day and date stated in April 1922.
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Congress
Renwick Times
Renwick
Iowa
J. W. Miller
Towa
Fritz Britt
Wet fire Insurance and church notes preach eternal security
A church pamphlet promotes “Wet fire Insurance” with vivid claims of eternal life peace through belief, restitution, and new birth. It endorses a blood-signed covenant by Jesus Christ, lists prayer meetings, Easter services, and baptism for new members, signed by Pastor R. Ey Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibralter
Isaiah OB
Winnior
Thompson
Stewardship of Souls
The Coroner’s Labor In A Fractured Town
A lyrical portrayal by Walt Mason depicts a tireless coroner amid stove lit nights and noisy lanes. Corruptions and danger swirl as bootleggers flood the streets and youths drink, while the coroner pursues his grim workload through village lanes and city streets.
Farmers Face Return of Slick Stock Schemes
A desolate town tale warns Iowa farmers and city businessmen of predatory stock sales tied to a hoped for agricultural revival. The piece cautions about inflated profits and empty investments, urging skepticism as prosperity returns to Des Moines and surrounding areas. It condemns misleading pitches aimed at unloading poultry or cinema ventures amid a cautious financial rebound.
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Associated Packing
Hollywood
Des Moines
Tawa
A. P.C
Towa
Iowa
Ottinaiva Courier
Town of Renwick council meets in April 1922 session
The Incorporated Town of Renwick conducts its regular April 1922 council meeting at City Hall. Officers, salaries, and bills are approved. a remittance petition by Katherine Wiese is heard. bids for street work and coal hauling are ordered. new officers and committees are appointed. session adjourns with all aye votes.
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Reewick
Flemmig
Goettsch
Schnei
and Schneider
John Schneider
Ught Meters
March Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Quaker Ouls Co
The
Messenger Fire. Co
Pall Books
American Exp
Express Downing Hlec. Co
Globes
Nawaning Blos
Des Moines Lec. Co
Miller
ENS AW. Ry Co
G&dw
Ry Co
C, & NL AW Ry Co
WIS
Wilmer Manning
C.A. Packard
Chas
W. Miler
Glavenceriday
Sd BL
M. J. Holt
Rasmussen
Fritz Britt
Williams
Schneider
Bila
O. K
Finance Committée
Katherine Wiese
Coettsch
Roll Call Aley
Renwick
J. H. Tanek
Midgor
Babler
Tanek
Habler
Flemmig Eters
Goattseh
Einance
Flunmig
Hubler
McCurry
Peters
Fieminig
Guettsch
MelGurry
Hable
Ff. S
Small- Wood
Mritz Strikt
We W. McCurry
Olive
Goettaen
Geeondesl
Hell
Péters
Anil
Flemmi
Thehlon
Edtoh Marth
Ugt
Rabler
Fleming
Anik
Felors
Vrity Britt
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First National Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Humboldt Laundry Ags’ T
H. G. Helmke Proprietor
W. H. Palmer
MR. Merchant
Farmer's Exchange CO
H W. Gray
LaVerne
Lizzie
Agwsk Lkve
Jose
Demijahn
Walt Mason
State Bank of
J. D. McGinley
Renwick, Lowa
Calla
T. L
Wegliams
D. Vien
GuVerne
Council
Addourn
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