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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
6
A jagged reminiscence describes a distressed family scene with a divorced couple and their child, who clings to grandparents and routines. The narrator recalls a shy exchange with a public figure and notes the child’s simple, hopeful moments amid trouble. The tone mocks sorrow while revealing fragile, everyday resilience.
A widow asks a former lover to recall a shared evening from years past. He cannot remember a key moment, triggering her emotional withdrawal and her retreat to present propriety. The exchange exposes memory gaps and unresolved feelings between them.
Fragmentary wartime style text shows garbled phrases about blankets and hiring to cover wives with lary, hinting at a distressed or satirical scene. No clear individuals, places, or events emerge from the readable lines.
Des Moines reports the town house defeated all attempts to modify the blue laws. The Griffin bill to repeal the blue laws failed 79 to 26, with opponents seeking no change. Attorney General Havner said the present laws will be strictly enforced, barring Sunday theaters and amusement tied to commerce. A Senate judiciary subcommittee proposed a substitute allowing Sunday openings only by city ordinance and spacing hours to avoid morning church conflicts. The committee’s next move remains unclear.
A slogan Make the church go center is embraced by Les Center residents north of Iowa Falls. Plans aim to turn the Rural Church Social Center into a seven day rallying point for community activities. Improvements in the church this spring seek to attract social life for the young and provide a home for local gatherings. An appeal is made to township residents to aid in expanding and better using the church building beyond one open day per week.
A blaze swept the top floor of the Swift and Co refinery in Keokuk, gutting the frame building and causing an estimated $23,000 in damages. Firefighters fought for hours as adjacent structures were threatened, with electric wires suspected as the cause.
Sioux City report states Judge Iddings held that transporting liquor in suitcases or other packages on trains is legal for personal use under section 2421 of the Iowa code, striking a blow at the large liquor traffic. The ruling targets the vast practice of moving alcohol by travelers and may affect enforcement.
Des Moines Electric Company estimates put the central heating plant cost at 700000 dollars. General manager M G Linn said engineers are already conducting surveys and preparing estimates for the project.
The Sioux City Real Estate association lent endorsement to a plan by R J Burton Smith to establish a business men's summer military training camp in Sioux City modeled after the Plattsburg camp in Plattsburg New York. The proposal aims to provide civilian service and national defense training for local businessmen and may influence regional civic activities.
A special election on a $12,254.83 water works and sewer system bond faced disarray as 20 votes were rejected after seven moon votes were marked wrong. Women narrowly favored straight voting for bonding while men opposed, with no final result declared for the women ballot and confusion surrounding the day’s tally.
County agents are set to expand farm output and conserve food supplies under a new measure. The board of supervisors can allocate up to 2400 dollars yearly for county-agent work with federal aid of 1200 dollars, requiring 200 members in the association to receive the program benefits.
The Senate passed a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany by 82 to 6 after a thirteen hour debate. Senators Williams and La Follette clashed, drawing sharp attacks while the gallery overflowed with a solemn, emotional mood and many lawmakers spoke softly.
Iowa estimates show the Omaha Land Bank district could save about 10 million dollars yearly in interest for farmers with a flat 3 percent loan rate. The move would slash current average rates of about 3.9 percent, yielding roughly 4.2 million dollars in Iowa alone.
J G Black of Des Moines Ice and Cold Storage Co was re elected president of the Iowa Ice Dealers association at the 1917 conference closing session. Other officers re elected include T J Conan vice president John Sivapson treasurer and the executive committee lists Wise Kueh Pendra Lee and Kearns. Ottumwa will host the 1418 convention.
Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works plans to bid on submarine chasers for the United States government. The shipyard is a veteran boat builder on the Mississippi, having produced many large hulls and dredgeboats and the revenue cutter William Windom, which served in the Spanish American War.
A 12 year old boy, Harry, son of Josaph Bs and a farmer nearby, was killed when a horse bolted as he tried to mount its back. The horse bolted during a family mail delivery. A search was launched when he did not return, and the boy was found with a creaking foot, near a mile from the farm.
State university authorities approve three companies for contracts in an inter collegiate preparedness effort. A military census of students and faculty is planned as part of broader readiness measures.
Lincoln’s body lies in state at a Springfield home as family and friends gather in sorrow. The veteran and member of the Canton Andrew Jackson pals dies at 77, marking the close of five months of family bereavements.
Five thousand people gathered to welcome the wedding party at Sheldon depot, where a parade formed by the fire department, Sheldon band, Toy Show mime troupe, and Holland society members stretched along the route. The second wedding party did not arrive until near midnight, but everyone was present to greet the procession.
At a Des Moines convention, ice buyers are warned of higher summer costs due to rising production costs from higher wages and materials. Housewife figures say small savings may vanish and most households will face the price increase, with service quality not guaranteed.
Washington reports detailed war department plans to raise a multi million man army to pressure Germany. President Wilson has approved the basis for a wartime force with Major General Scott to explain military need and training targets. The plan aims to train not less than 2,000,000 men within two years, prioritizing vigorous young potential soldiers and strict standards.
The Sud Blockade reports the arrival of American steamships Kinland and St Paul at an English port. The ships left an American port on March 24 and were armed as part of the voyage.
London reports that an important commitment will soon begin with America to discuss cooperation in the war effort. The Westminster Gazette notes the move aims to advance allied plans and accelerate joint action against the foe.
An old advertisement claims Dr. Pierce of Buffalo promotes Anuric double strength to prevent old age and boost longevity by flushing toxins through the kidneys. It touts backache, urinary issues, rheumatic pains, and fatigue as conditions improved by taking Anuric, asserting it dissolves uric acid and is more potent than lithia.
A historical ad reflects the claim that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures "womanly weakness" and enables a strong, healthy condition. Mrs. A. Wikenzis of 619 Walt St endorses the tonic, noting back and bearing-down pains and relief after two bottles. Free medical advice and a book offer appear from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
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