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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
7
Gray's Corner Farmers Cooperative promotes a seed treatment to improve corn germination and growth. It claims reduction of seed corn pests and worm damage, plus stronger early vigor, with additives for grain and rodent control. The notice requests customers visit the cooperative for details and pricing.
Report notes John D. Rockefeller offers a philanthropy of 100 million dollars to support a national advisory council on radio in education. Eminent educators and leaders form the council to advance higher quality broadcasts and improve cultural standards, aiming for nonadvertising, more educational programs nationwide.
King Alfonso X abdicates on April 1 amid years of turbulence as Spain shifts from monarchy to republic. The historic move ends a long dynasty, with the former monarch facing an uncertain future and memories of a tumultuous era.
The National Red Cross headquarters in Washington announces Miss Louie Egenes formerly of Rene wick and now in Tawa City has been appointed American Red Cross Nurse No. 61074 on March 27, 1981. She has qualified as a Greatite Nurse Registered Nurse Red Crown Nurse and Army Nurse.
Local social round includes Mr and Mrs Goare Stoddard visiting Luverne, Mrs Gillespie families in Eddyville, and Lie Vernon Convalidated Self hosting a hangtet. Mrs Brink returns from Elgin, relatives celebrate Mrs Orris French’s birthday, Mrs Amules visits Goldfield, Mrs Dresnen returns from Elmore. A long court week in Clarion covers Dr L Taenee of Renwick vs George Whyte of Gosfeld over a wrestling match dispute.
Fragmented OCR report describes U S tensions with Spain in 1873. Mentions Cuba, Virgin islands, and a pending war debate. Notes President’s investigation and naval actions, with references to Captain Fry and crew, and eventual transfer of authority to the United States.
The passage claims Eggleston’s tale first appeared in a magazine or format titled Phe Nooder Schoatunster. It describes diverse language and public reactions, noting translations into French German and Danish and references to censorship and global circulation. The fragment mentions 10,000 copies and reactions in England and the United States.
A fragmentary notice discusses Augsburg and the Fubger family amid a 16th century trace of merchant power. It mentions Jot Pugrer a widow living near Grab eh and a town house with drascose by FS Wagner, plus a Die Dyck Mobiren note and a museum of Fusier art treasures, medals, and gold vessels.
An unclear passage describes Native American fear of lightning and fire, mentioning a Native man’s cautious response to heat and smoke. The text notes beliefs about absorbing the essence of light and a reference to the Navajo. It also describes scorched pines and a warning that no wood is used from them.
A 18th century spelling debate tracks Cowper's name. The article notes mispronunciations and traces the surname from Cooper to Cowper, influenced by a London alderman named Joly Cooper who changed the spelling. Pronunciation remained tied to the older form despite the spelling shift.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe beliefs about groundhogs and other animals forecasting weather. Mentions Candenas ta Oil indelour, Latin phrases, and various peoples predicting seasons. References to badger in 149 and American forces are noted in garbled form.
Fragmentary recipe titled Frickaste a la Grandmother describes cutting Oren pieces, frying in butter, then simmering with lime, onion, and spices. Instructions mention yolks with grated nutmeg, lemon juice, wine, and a final hot table service. The text shows garbled spelling and archaic terms.
The piece recounts President Lincoln needing white gloves before a Large White House reception. A shortage meant he risked looking weak during handshakes, prompting a dash for more gloves. Mrs Lincoln reportedly grew anxious, and a humorous exchange followed as he urged his wife for stock togs.
The rock of Gibraltar endured centuries of Moorish and Spanish conflict. In 1502 it joined Spain, was captured by Allied forces on July 24, 1704, with Sir George Rooke lowering the flag for Queen Anne. Spain failed repeated attempts at recovery, culminating in sieges during the American War era, and peace in 1783 left Gibraltar under British rule as a crown colony.
The Baltimore Sun notes that many Maryland rivers carry Native American names with meanings tied to their landscape. Potomac means the people who come and go, Susquehanna the people with booty, Magothy small plain, Nanticoke marsh and upland, Wicomico houses being built, Onancock pine, Choptank great blue water, Monocacy stream with arse heads, Youghiogheny stream taking a roundabout course.
Modern sculptors display works carved from nearly flawless stone, showing remarkable durability. The exhibit highlights techniques from traditional gargoyle carving to contemporary direct stone work, noting a revival of old methods in today’s practice and the shift from master model to marble copying by masons.
The text traces water heating from ancient Rome with hypocaust aided baths to medieval and colonial households. It notes long lapse due to cost, then mentions early settlers heating water in tubs on stoves and warming hangs with troughs and pipes.
The text traverses altered names and garbled dialogue as Old King Cele Lie Alice engages with a grandmother and mother recounting scraps of tales. A child requests a full story and is prompted to hear about Gh King Gole, a mythical figure described as a mighty old ruler.
Detroit News traces the rise of the hymn tune Sillte Nacht Mellge Nacht from Obera to global fame. Composer Joseph Malin wrote the lyrics and organist ring Naver Geebee provided the melody. A broken organ delayed repairs, yet the hymn gained popularity as touring Tyrolese singers shared it at German markets. Four Strifer brothers promoted Tyrolean tunes at contests, boosting the tune’s reach beyond its Austrian roots.
A fragmentary reminiscence contrasts Senators Thomas C. Piatt and Chauncey Depew. Piatt is praised for behind the scenes work and party discipline, while Depew is celebrated as a renowned public speaker. A colleague recalls Piatt’s stance on silent applause versus impact.
The article explains self winding watches work like a pedometer. A weighted lever returns to position by walk motion, turning a ratchet system that winds the mainspring with each step. The device maintains wind as the wearer is active, winding little by little with every movement.
The text credits Aristotle as a world renowned schoolmaster and scientist who taught riding to Alexander the Great, claiming he trained the wild horse Hycephilus. It asserts Aristotle authored a vast book on horses and that later writers seldom quote him on the subject.
The United States acquired the former Danish West Indies, renaming them the Virgin Islands. Ratifications of the sale treaty dated January 1 1917 formalized the purchase from Denmark for 25 million dollars. The first permanent settlement on St Thomas occurred May 1672 by the Danish West India Company. Denmark retained ownership until the sale, except for Turkish wartime occupations.
The man known as the stent mas died in Ceortkow Spain after years of isolation and prayer. He reportedly confessed to a priest that he wished his wife dead, and she later died in a blaze linked to a metal fence. He vowed to seek forgiveness after the tragedy.
In the seventeenth century Vilerstu and Voltenburg figures anchor Gothenlurs lore. Students of local history and folklore revel in Gothenburg as a storehouse of legends and events, though the text blends garbled names and unclear details.
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