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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
7
Local notes report measles spreading in Humboldt and nearby towns. References include Eddie Yeoman and Newt Foster illnesses, a Measles tally, and community updates on residents, schools, and events while noting depots, militia trains, and civic activity.
In Alaska on April 7 98 Lee Canis writes about harsh but friendly progress toward Dawson City. snow blocks trails at the Summit as teams haul goods toward Lake Bennett while most emigrants endure cold and snow slides. he meets Billy Smith of Red Cloud Nebraska and notes plans to build a boat at Lake Bennett with 3000 pounds of gear and the help of trusted companions.
A young son was added to Mr and Mrs Arne's family. Nora Van Dorsen returned from Bancroft. Mrs Koepke listed as sick. Presbyterian youths hosted a social in a vacant house to raise funds for an church addition. Edwin Hinton injured a finger in a buggy accident. Henry couple welcomed a baby girl. James Hayes and daughter left for South Dakota. National Guard train visit drew school crowd at Northwestern depot. Mrs J A Dollman hosted a ladies gathering at 3 pm with guests planning a surprise birthday event for Mrs Duitman. Guests presented a rocking chair as a keepsake of the special occasion.
The Luni Woman's Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Lewis Olden next Thursday afternoon. The Sunday School plans to observe Archor Day on Friday April 2 with class plantings in the church yard and a brief program at 4 o'clock including a short address by Mayor Keeney.
A brief classified style note touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a sure seller. It claims an expense of $1.00 yields a profit of $990.00 or more, promising health benefits and substantial savings.
War report cites bombardment near Mantenzes east of Ana with ships New York Paertian and Cincinnati. They claim to disrupt earthworks and complete a blockade. Few Spaniards reportedly killed amid 210 shots fired. attackers say the objective achieved. Also includes Farm Loans pitch and a schoolhouse bid notice from Wright County Iowa dated March 1898. Market items list oats corn flax wheat eggs butter hogs and more with prices and a late April 1298 correction.
Notice of annual meeting of stockholders of The State Bank of Reawick for election of directors and other business. Meeting held at the bank office in Reawick Iowa on Tuesday May 34 1898 at 3 o clock p m. LM Surra cashier.
300 bushels of northern grown potatoes for sale at 50 cents per bushel. Potatoes stored at my Ren wick residence. Samples available at Bell and Thies hardware store.
Wiz Wister of Renwick, Iowa, writes April 23, 1898 to L A Pope praising the Hightlying Dutchman Sulky Plow. He highlights the high lift for easy field to field transport, spring lift reducing labor, light draft for a riding plow, and square corners for right or left turns, declaring it superior to other plows in his experience.
The La Verne News highlights Mr Parsons, carpet weaver, whose ad appears in the TIMES this week. A. W. Persons of Corwith called yesterday, noting he has woven over a hundred yards of carpet for La Verne residents recently, reflecting well on his work.
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