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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
5
Production cost breakdowns for oats across three years reveal rising costs vs market prices. Data show 1921 420 acre field cost 191.95 dollars, 660 bushels sold near 86 cents per bushel, while 1919 1000 bushels cost 80 dollars per bushel and sold at 88.00 per bushel. Results indicate continuing losses under current prices.
The piece argues that with prices depressed and general low spirits, maintaining a savings account stands out as a wise precaution for individuals. It emphasizes prudent financial behavior and future security amid economic strain.
Mason City August 12 two pilots W W Jahason and Ray Koch were killed when two planes in a practice for the county fair exhibition tangled in a cable ladder. Ray McWhorter, injured, is in hospital with a broken leg and bruises. The crash happened at about 8 o clock after a ladder cable broke during a daredevil maneuver.
A South printer responds to a doctor seeking thousands of letterhead variations by posting a starkly odd ad. He threatens to perform a nonmedical operation with an incision and quotes costs for gallstone surgery, noting intent to stay in the market for such procedures and to avoid extra cutting costs.
The Clarion News reports a rare August snow event during a storm. Rain cooled temperatures but not enough to cause heavy snow. residents observed flakes lying thickly for a time while noting the unusual summer and long heat suggests the claim may feel odd yet was reported with caution.
The verse outlines seven stages: first the person sees the earth, then desires it. Next the pursuit begins, followed by settling for half. Birth age grows modest, sixth age accepts a six by two foot strip, and the seventh age ends with possessing that strip.
In a drenched scene a driver and narrator recall a flooded rural road with a stalled vehicle, a dry interior, and a comic exchange. The speaker quotes Walt Mason style whimsy about weather, misfortune, and turning to song rather than swearing, ending with the poet’s signature voice.
An 18 foot candle, designed to burn every All Souls Day for 5000 years, is being crafted in Naples by Antonio Ajello as a memorial to Enrico Caruso. Inmates of an orphan home funded the project with $10,000 yearly gifts from Caruso, and the candle will weigh about 1000 pounds, dipping in tallow thrice daily. It is due for completion in ten weeks and will stand in the Madonna of Pompei church.
Washington August 13 taxes for heads of families are cut as the house ways and means committee finalizes the revenue bill. The personal exemption rises from 2000 to 2500 for those with net income not exceeding 5000. Singles keep 1000. Each dependent exemption becomes 400, double the prior 200. The action follows Rep Longworth of Ohio’s motion.
A rough tale claims President Harding uses a single golf ball marked with thirteen stars and his initials. Caddies search in vain as the ball’s rarity tempts theft and explains why souvenir stories about $80 balls circulate.
Stars and Stripes hints the president may have been misinformed on the veteran bonus issue by a high army officer, Brigadier General Sawyer. The piece suggests politicians may be timing the decision before an election to reap gains from investments.
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