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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
5
A fragmentary colonial era letter from a church administrator reveals tension at the paper’s helm. The missive discusses leadership during the editor’s decade plus tenure and hints at a looming replacement, with church members referenced as potential contributors.
Police report a night robbery at Preble Effe with a 41.00 haul. Entry via picked front spring lock. back door fastened by a heavy bar, then burglars escaped through the rear. Simultaneous tampering damaged Standard Oil pumps, stealing gasoline. No arrests or tangible clues. Independent notes lack of clear suspects.
Fay McWhorter bought a Curtiss airplane from the Herring Company in Des Moines. He paid $4,500 by check and flew home to Algona within one hour, contrasting with slow auto deliveries.
Sunday Was Day of Accidents in the Goldfield region as two serious automobile incidents occurred. Milford Stockdale’s Buick turned turtle near the Ole Lerdal farm and a head on collision between Walter McCutcheon in a Studebaker and Newt Swain in a Ford left several injured.
Friends of Miss Alain Rane and partners La Verne and Arthur Neuvel of Algona were surprised by news that the couple had married months earlier. The ceremony took place at Mumbolit Baptist Church. Mrs Neitzel worked at Maple Lonf Cafe before marriage, while Mr Neitzel is employed at the Haver barber shop near the Algona State Bank.
An advertisement touts a cure named Fall's Catarrh Care claiming internal remedy action to clear mucous surfaces. The text asserts it is a tonic blend including several blood quarter ingredients and praises its effectiveness for catarrh tied to a constitutional condition. The pitch names J Heney & Co as managers and promotes a family remedy for constipation as well.
Willard, a noted race driver, won the May race money in a recent meet and is expected to return for the next race. Observers say his performance showed strength and endurance, and a powerfully tuned car could boost his chances this season.
August 2 will feature a full music program with a Sunday School service in the morning and concerts by the Chavin Band and Grand Opera Singers in the Stock Pavilion. The Stoufy Band will perform with singer ert WHI at the Amphitheatre while a special admission price of 20 cents is offered for the day.
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