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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
5
The Humboldt Independent notes a county horseshoe tournament held last Saturday near Pharlat, with Thor tournament coverage spreading countywide. Humboldt paper or officials reportedly limited publicity, while Thor gained broad reader reach and public notice for the event.
The Fortnightly Club and families visited Smith Park on Sunday afternoon with well filled baskets. Ice cream and cake were served as the highlight. The editor noted the event with humor and praised the hospitality provided by Roy McGurry and others.
County Agent reports armyworms in several areas including Bode and Otkosen. Control methods advised are plowing around infested fields and spreading poisoned bran mash. Some grain loss occurred near Oltosen before treatment, but damage should ease as worms hide in the ground to pupate. No evidence of a widespread outbreak lasting into next year.
A Fort Dodge notice reports the marriage of Miss Margaret Yelmky and Mr. Frank Gebest last Thursday. The groom drives a Ford and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Helmke. The couple, nicknamed Whitey, plan a Dakota trip in their car and receive best wishes from friends.
Vernon defeated Oakdale on Renwick diamond with a 29 to ll score in a practice game. Spectators noted tense handling and some standout plays, with Vernon players displaying skill despite rough conditions. Batheas challenge other townships for upcoming games.
The department of agriculture estimates a total cotton crop of 12,619,000 bales from the July 24 condition, up from earlier forecasts of 11,450,000 bales. The forecast reflects an increase of over 1,900,000 bales in production and indicates improved crop prospects based on recent assessments.
The Times and News editors clash over La Verne Verne Walloon games. The Times defends local coverage noting La Verne has won nearly all home games and lost most away, with Renwick players aiding the team. Readers see a heated exchange about bias and accuracy in reporting.
A thrift meat recipe from the Division of Women’s Activities advises using less costly cuts to prepare a tender roast. Cook four to six hours, baste, and remove meat to brown skin side up. Use boiled potatoes to absorb fat, then make a gravy from the liquor. Slice the meat when ready for serving.
The STOR reports a planned rise around 83,000 tons for July 7, enough to load a freight train about seventy miles long with forty tons per car. The current sugar beet crop spans almost one million acres, far above the five year average of two-thirds of a million, signaling robust production.
The piece explains upcoming railroad rate increases. It estimates a national impact on consumers and freight users, projecting annual total cost rises between 500 million and 7.5 billion dollars. It computes per capita effects for roughly 1.9 billion rail users, suggesting about 4.75 dollars per person and a freight per capita rise of 9.76 dollars.
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