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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a tale of enlistment and a hero figure named Sameera. The dialogue mentions a character Haun and Ploddbing Pyte attempting to enlist Svmpatty for aid. The garbled prose implies a world where a hero faces danger, but details remain unclear.
Iowa law enforcement backed by new provisions aims to cut prostitution by over a hundred percent. Commissioner W B Marney argues licenses deter offenders and notes revenue rises as licenses tighten controls. He cites removing a dozen licenses and urges smaller license fees to avoid hindering justice. Public official Charles Hughes involvement discussed for state day events and a proposed 20 000 grandstand crowd at the state fair.
A corrupted report details a swindle near Kenta where a farmer named Dave Misb er was defrauded of a large sum by unknown partners. Authorities at Davenpart Heroing are seen pursuing leads, with a police timeline noting arrests and ongoing investigations.
Immense crops, wages three dollars per day and board offered. Cheap railway rates from boundary points. Employment bureaus listed in Winnipeg Regina North Portal Saskatoon Fort Frances te 3 C Coutts Calgary Alberta. Inquiries to M. Marlochiam Drower 197 Watertown Mina R A Garrett 311 Jackson St St Paul. Canadian Government Agente
The article notes that imprisoned men relieve monotony by growing vegetables at reformatory sites. It discusses the broader implications for research efficiency, agricultural extension, and the potential for industrial development through such programs. The piece reflects on policy shifts and the value of inmate labor for scientific inquiry and rural improvement.
A garbled fragment discusses money, spouses, a possible debt or dispute, and mentions a person or place but readable details are severely damaged. The text is largely incomprehensible with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
W McFadden, a 90 year old deaf blind banker in Havana, built a vast estate across Mason and Peoria counties. Through a secretary he has letters copied in two inch high handwriting and stays keenly interested in European war news. A native of New York, he moved to Havana as a young man, founded the Mason County bank, and established elevator systems later run by his sons. A public spirit, he recalls prewar political pole events and supported the Union, even attempting to enlist despite hearing loss.
Reported in Moines a first lieutenant of Company A resigned to save a life amid confusing wartime orders. Approval came from Catone Bennett, sending the action to higher commands as Major Smith Broodart and General Allen discuss ordnance postings and district authority weigh future placements.
A fragmented Iowa clipping notes a claim to a corn medal with a June 20 planting plan on a farm near Altoona and a seven day period in mid summer for seed planting described as northiy dent. It mentions seed varieties, yields per acre, and a fruitgrowers event with attendees from Shenandoah, Malvern, and Council Bluffs, plus a train accident in Stanwood involving Miller family casualties. Nearby items report a hospital completion near Des Moines and a medical negligence suit against Dr. Plowell Tunnell in Iowa City after a drainage tube was left in a patient.
Warden J C Sanders trusted his top inmate to pass a remark and the man vanished with D Cotton a noted forger in Des Moines The trust was broken by a bold escape The incident tests the honor system at the Fr Madison penitentiary and involves crowd streets and a risky handoff Trichinosis Claims Victim Carson James Thraden aged died from pork contaminated sandwich leaving a widow and child.
Veterinary reports from Dubamne city detail a week of dire losses as farmers and rural residents suffer over 300 animal deaths. More than 100 of the casualties were horses amid extreme heat and ducat strain.
Witt awards multiple drainage contracts in the area. Projects include work on the Upper Willow and Eiper Royer Roches creeks, with several firms such as Mf and Fischer named for engineering tasks. Amounts are modest, with bids around eight dollars in some cases.
After lengthy sessions the Penn College board of trustees decides to build new buildings on the present cups site in Oskiloosa.
Fragmented OCR text from a Des Moines article discusses voter law, absent voters, and election year provisions. It references safeguarding debris and the law’s original intent, with unclear dates and entities due to garbled source material.
A severe storm in Wisby caused a second lightning strike on the Baptist church steeple, recalling a previous hit by a different bolt a few years ago. The event challenges the belief that lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
The Y M C A Spirip Lake Phesutte unit prepares a six day youth training event at Lake Ukuboja this August, led by one adult supervisor for seven high school boys. The program aims to foster basic leadership and fitness while preparing participants for a college career in athletics and service.
Mrs. G. O. Lowery of Denison Texas says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her after years of nervous spells faintness and fatigue following childbirth. She reports dramatic improvement after starting the remedy and urges others with female troubles to begin treatment.
The Avon, Washington man was convicted of libeling George Washington and sentenced to four months in jail. The court noted the sentence was intended to cover costs in the case.
The text describes a woman watching a game in Chicago where a death shadow and a dramatic play unfold over a card game. Details are garbled but imply a sorrowful event tied to the cards and table scene. Names and places are unclear due to damage.
Neighbor Yow reports Mr. Grimm is near finishing a device attached to a chicken leg. The prod-tipped attachment should deter scratching by delivering a quick prod, keeping fowls out of gardens. A quarrel over poultry escapes is noted as well.
A fragmentary note describes a tension between two girls with one receiving masculine attention while the other is deemed plain. The passage hints at stepping into luck or a fortune, suggesting risk and desire in a charged social scene.
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