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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
3
Local items report visitors and errands across Renwick Wright County Fair notes and family visits from Marshalltown Des Moines and Keystone. It mentions a baby arrival, medical travels, a nose operation in Rochester and a run of weekend visitors to Clear Lake along with a hospital trip and a car accident near Storm Lake.
The piece argues American lives and property must be protected as bandits threaten U S interests along the Mexican border. It condemns passive policy and warns that if Mexico cannot safeguard foreign nationals others may act. It notes broad war weariness but calls for firm action to defend rights.
An old advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh and related throat and nasal issues. It includes testimonial requests, mentions F. J. Cheney & Co as proprietors, and promotes distribution through druggists with a list of ingredients and a curing claim.
The House voted 223 to 101 to repeal the daylight savings law over the president's veto. The measure now moves to the Senate where supporters claim momentum for repeal.
Bring your jars and pails to purchase extracted honey at 25 cents per pound. Local notice lists vendor Paul Figl as seller of the product and price.
Weekly notes from Renwick and surrounding towns report visitors from Webster City and Little Falls Minnesota, dances attended in Corwith Livermore and Eagle Grove, cattle showing at the Iowa State Fair, and church services led by W H Stickel of Alexandria Nebraska. The Renwick baseball team prepares for a game against Bode with local support expected, while a regional forecast recalls changing fruit prices and a historical note on prewar trade trends between Central Powers and Allies.
A Sunday morning wrestling match took place at Roy Franks stock pavilion between farmers Prine and Young. Prine won the first five minutes and again in eight minutes under referee Dr. Vorner. Sparse notes prevent a full report due to editor absence.
Renwick Farmer's Exchange Go AW Gray, Managers offer 15 days free storage for grain delivered to their elevator not yet sold or acted upon. Grain must be settled for at the price saved on the first day after delivery if opted for sale within the period.
Hardy Henwick Church invites all to hear Mr Gottinghan of the Phillipines Friday at 9 PM. The last quarterly conference was Sept 6. Dr Clegg preaches Sunday morning Sept 7. Six Sundays remain before year end. Baptisms may be arranged next Sunday morning for attending parents. Services next Sunday 11 AM and 8:30 PM with League at 8 PM. Pastor J A B Cunningham.
Evangelical Church notes announce a 10:00 a.m. service with preaching at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Wednesday evening prayer service and Thursday teacher training at 7:45 with choir rehearsal. All are cordially invited by Pastor A W Schlesselman.
The Lutheran church announces English services at 10 30 a m on Sunday with Sunday School and Bible Class at 11 80 a m No evening service Pastor R F Schedtler delivers guidance Readings emphasize morning worship and study times.
Special to the Limes reports a string of short visits and moves across towns. Irwin Holand and Zelma Dillon in Algona Friday. O'Connor couple drove to West Wend Monday. Mrs. Sherwood of Algona spent a few hours in town Monday. Daisy Gregory visited Magle Grove over Sunday. Anne Holstram of Brooklyn Iowa visited Rogershire. Mr and Mrs Shultz and daughter Pearl traveled to Fort Dodge. Geo Henderson and daughters drove to Humboldt Monday. Cemetery Association met with Mrs Gelgel at Renwick Thursday. Grover Rentz returned home after ten years in the U S Navy. Mrs Clifford Linning of Oskaloosa visiting J V Robinson home. Win Godfrey family spent Sunday at their home in Stenwick. Dr Janse and Way Niver returned from Des Moines tennis tournament. Laurel Rogers Marty Fleming and Jack Niemier returned home Thursday night after months in France.
Notice to land and town property owners that the Renwick Repair Shop has opened a land office. Individuals seeking to rent their farm or town property will receive prompt attention and the owner invites business.
Bids will be received at Renwick Town Hall Iowa until 2:00 p m September 2 1918 for grading streets of the town about 12000 cubic yards of earth to be moved and left finished. Over 30 miles of streets to be erected. Plans and specifications available at Renwick town clerk or Humboldt county engineer. The bond reserves right to reject any or all bids. Edw M Welch Town Clerk.
Brunswick tires claim 74 years of fame with formulas fabrics and standards varied by cost. The maker controls reinforcement plies and thickness to balance endurance and price. After testing about 260 tires their labs declare the best features combine to meet high standards. A Brunswick tire allegedly costs the same as other similar tires with savings in selling cast via a nationwide organization. One Brunswick will tell the story and leave you wanting Brunswicks.
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