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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
5
A wartime appeal urges US citizens to support the Fourth Liberty Loan with total dollar subscriptions. It stresses the measure as a test of loyalty and willingness to sacrifice, comparing home front finance to soldiers in Europe and warning that enemy powers watch public resolve.
Clifford Barton, son of John and Mrs Barton of Humboldt, died after a loading manure spreader toppled and a wheel passed over him. He suffered internal injuries and died soon after. Funeral rites were held at La Verne conducted by Reverend Christianson.
Keene Soute and Bratt Bil Washington report steps to reconvene the senate to take up administration manpower without delay. Telegrams were sent to absent members asking presence next Thursday under unanimous consent. Three days must pass before business can resume, with formal consideration delayed until next Monday.
The 3 Ring Wild Yankee Robinson Circus opens at Humboldt on August 21 with a noon parade and two daily shows at 2 and 9. Performances feature trained animals, acrobats, clowns, elephants, horses, ponies, seals, and a notable athletic act offering a $100 prize for a local wrestler. In bad weather tents provide cover and the show runs rain or shine with its own electric lights and detectives.
A brief World War I tale recounts Mike and Pat in a French trench as a German assault looms. Mike sleeps, Pat wakes him, and Mike jokes about fortune, estimating the attackers as more than a million, highlighting wartime bravado and grim odds.
Des Moines reports anticipation of a new draft law setting ages from 19 to 45. Provost Marshal General E H Crowder orders town, state and local draft boards to begin preparations for registering men for the widened draft early in September. Those aged 21 to 31 already registered will not be affected. Local boards to organize the needed machinery. date to be fixed by President Wilson in a proclamation.
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