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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
2
Margaret E. Prebbe of Humboldt Iowa announces her bid for County Recorder on the Republican ticket in the June 1918 primaries. She asks voters for consideration and support in Humboldt County.
A series of notices from Humboldt County Iowa Republicans announce candidacies for local offices including Sheriff County Attorney County Auditor Treasurer and Supervisor in the June 1916 primaries. Names mentioned include M. Davenport G. G. Christopher W. Garfield W. S. James R. Johnston H. O. Gullivson and Stewart Olson.
A. O. Sovde announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County. He seeks Republican primary support in June 1916 and asks voters for their backing.
O H DeGroote announces his candidacy for Humboldt County Attorney subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primaries.
A candidate declares run for State Senator in Iowa's 50th District covering Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties subject to the June Republican primary.
J G Devine proclaims candidacy as Auditor of Humboldt County subject to Republican voters in the June 1916 primary election. The statement asserts commitment to county administration and party process.
H S Van Alstein of Gilmore City announces candidacy for State Senator in the 50th District with primaries scheduled for June 1916.
Special to the Times notes visitors and locals in Luverne area including Bert Larimer visiting family J A Robertson in Des Moines and others from Algona Goldfield and Dakota. The high school baseball team lost to the town team and the Presbyterian church was newly seated with chairs improving appearance.
The Engstrum boys lost a horse last week. Mr and Mrs Glen Trotter visited sister Sunday. Ruth and Pearl Brown shopped in Corwith last Saturday. Claud Bogards and A L Kearneys called on Frank Bogards Saturday evening. Neighbors called on Mr and Mrs Benny Eastman Sunday evening. Mrs Eastman, ill, is slowly recovering. Rev Perry preached on The Resurrection of Christ at Luni last Sunday. The Mission met last week with Mrs Purdy and Grace served refreshments. Ladies active in Christian work.
Mrs. Henry Pinkham ill. A baby boy born to Frank and Mrs Bjorns. Miss Mary Miller visited Thor and Eagle Grove. Dr J L Peppers ill with pneumonia. A trained nurse attends. Fred and Mrs Bjornton welcome baby boy Saturday. Frank Farmer and son Raymond of Eagle Grove visiting Goldfield. Rev Sands to preach baccalaureate at Belmond High April 30. Smallpox reported mild north of town. Al Yardners and sister at Will Knight place quarantined. Will Mantle returns from Mexico with saddle horse for his children. He buys a jack for his brother. conditions in Mexico good with grain and livestock. war horses and mules for shipment to Europe.
A Louisville obituary honors James Morrison, born eighty three years ago, who became blind at sixteen and deaf at forty four yet mastered music, wrote for children and the blind, and led a life of cheerful resilience. He rode horses, walked the city, and impressed hundreds of children with his inner light and music.
Denominations up to five francs are in use in several occupied cities due to a shortage of small change. The pasteboard money varies in color and shape and is valid only for local merchant transactions. Lille issued passes through the Bank of Lille, while Roubaix Tourcoing Roney and Croix guarantee local use. Valenciennes issues a new four-sous coin (20 centimes) guaranteed by the communes and redeemable four months after peace.
Dialogue quotes two lovers from the Buffalo Courier recalling a past proposal and the reciprocal refusal, framed as a tender life memory. The exchange highlights enduring affection and a pivotal moment in their relationship.
The humorous exchange features two speakers arguing about a thief and a sick toothache. One imagines ejecting the beggar if it were his. The other counters that he would do the same if the other’s situation were reversed.
A woman in a Madison grocery asked a clerk to relay a telephone message to her husband in a nearby town. She claimed to have left her false teeth at a dentist and feared she could not speak clearly. The caller’s ruse led to a humorous exchange about ages and a sick friend named Ole Johnson. The grocer advised others with missing teeth to use the city exchange.
Fragmentary text hints at a woman guarding a delicate secret or trait. The wording suggests a casual, humorous query about a feminine habit or perception. No clear events, names, or locations present.
The excerpt presents a terse exchange between a boarder and a landlady about practical limits and social expectations. The text hints at tension over meals and funds, revealing a coldly practical mood among characters in a boarder house setting.
A fragment from Bozton Evening Transcript quotes a street remark about a noisy night. Tony responds that his wife only asked where he had been, illustrating domestic humor in a local dialogue.
A playful exchange mocks a theater ritual as a husband jokes about making his wife cry to justify buying matinee tickets. The quip suggests a light hearted commentary on audience reactions to emotional performances.
A fragmentary notice notes precise timing and watchful minutes in a historic factory setting with observers focused on the second hand as operations tick toward a scheduled close. The garbled text hints at a factory owner and measured time in a late era.
The record notes Major Luton’s strong performance in the Spanish American War and traces his subsequent ongoing defense of that account. The remark credits his solid showing and his continued assertions about the event.
In a humorous ITB use moment a speaker quips about why many girls marry the family chauffeur. The line suggests the spark of attraction as the punchline.
District Court in Humboldt County Iowa announces filing of a paper alleged as the last will of Paul John late of the county The court fixed June 1916 for final proof and probate at the adjourned April term and invites interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate dated April 11 1916 signed D Cattorvow Clerk and Court Officer
Readings hint at a school event where girls propose a Fear dance. The idea draws mixed reactions about participation and partner availability, signaling tension over planning and social expectations.
A cat’s lack of doglike traits is noted yet she outperforms most humans in returning to health. The remark contrasts feline aloofness with notable resilience and a surprising capacity to recover.
The note asks what kind of dana Wow will have at the hunt club ball and suggests the event will feature mostly tuxedo attire. No additional context or names beyond Wow appear in the readable text.
A brief quip contrasts secrecy and a tell in a wry exchange. The remark plays on hidden motives and the idea that a quiet spouse can reveal more than words. The line hints at humor around privacy and perception.
A brief item notes Vinks Ik is fighting and asks what the matter is, with authorities saying he is just coming from a foreign meeting.
A terse exchange reveals condemnation of a so called cool strike against conscription in England. The dialogue hints at a stance against compulsory service and highlights tensions over wartime policy.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about kindness and industry and a child or infant reference. No clear人物, place, date, or event details are present to identify a specific incident.
A quirky line from a 19th century paper notes that the phrase pony ballet evokes confusion. The writer jokes that misreadings by Maye or a horse named Maye contribute to the puzzling slang.
A fragment mentions a player’s goal and a sideline movement with phrases about looking at old lines and attempting a port. The text is garbled and lacks readable names or concrete events.
The Cologne Gazette reports a London Daily Chronicle piece describing training hens and pigeons to signal approaching airplanes. The article claims birds have keener vision than humans and that trained fowl can alert when aircraft descend, with the birds reacting to threats by the sky and alerting at sight of distant specks.
Readers seek unusual tables to enhance rooms with mahogany pieces and old English design. Small stands tucked in corners create airiness and provide practical display spaces for homedrawers, books, and small ornaments. Nested tables and console styles remain highly popular for living rooms.
Fragmentary text reflects a local discussion on a congressman’s willingness to sacrifice for the nation. It includes a farmer's remark about congressional talks and money for printing similar content in magazines. The readable pieces hint at wartime or patriotic rhetoric.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a blunt remark about infanticide and a patient reply. The exchange highlights tension over candor in social interaction and the contrasting reactions to sharp questions.
A fragment dated dialogue questions a man named in debt who only responds by paying attention to his obligations. The brief exchange hints at ongoing financial strain and recurring reminders without broader context.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a debate over a vehicle model or accessory labeled as WF Vidmatuaiine. The readable bits reference Old Widhboy and locomotor abaya terms, but the meaning remains unclear and likely garbled.
A brief dialogue captures Green apologizing while Hrown admonishes, stressing focus and restraint before a forthcoming clash. The exchange emphasizes character and preparation rather than confrontation.
The remark praises Mays and her daughter for executing well on the pinna and killing Utne, reflecting confident sports banter and high praise for skill on the mat.
A muddled quote shows a judge sustaining an objection during a local hearing. The lines reference a baseball player and misheard phrases, with speakers uncertain about the correct identity and roles of the participants.
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