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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
5
A defunct wartime contest invites women in this county to enter for eleven state and six county prizes, with certificates signed by Hoover and Deems. Entries must be mailed to Miss Alice French in Davenport by August 26, winners announced September 2, twelve prizes allocated to this county.
The piece notes popular car mentions in reports as people travel to Fort Dodge in a Ford. It records sightings of Foley leaving for a trip, Mark Turnbull with a wheelbarrow, Jack Chatin with a Burnham coaster, and others in Fort Brand overalls. The tone satirically mocks rising publicity for advertising through vehicle mentions.
A fragment advises drying vegetables for winter, suggests corn preparations from on the cob to omelets, and promotes cheerful letters to soldiers. It notes light clothing for babies in summer and tireless clothes for heat, urging simple meals with available produce and thrift in chores.
Provost Marshall General Crowder issues a presidential proclamation to speed the second draft registration. About 140000 men ages 21 to 31 will register on Saturday August 24 to bolster Class 1 for September calls. In Town an estimated 8600 to 8800 youths are expected to register.
Yankee Robinson presents an entirely new program with a noon open-day parade. The show features trained animals including bears lions and seals, performers from Irving to Le Nora, and a strong act lineup. Two daily performances, a concert, and an electric light plant guarantee ample protection from weather. Steve Savage and wrestlers offer a $100 challenge for fifteen minutes.
A humorous reminiscence recounts John Baker aiding his farmer family on a sweltering harvest day. Mrs. Baker directs him to fetch barrels, he uncovers a stash of beer hidden in a barrel, and he marvels at its abundant, cooling gift. The moment becomes a memorable, comic memory passed down at the farm.
Des Moines August 19 A telegraphic notice from Iowa director H F Metealf and Washington HQ signals an increase in the gross quota for unskilled laborers to 11 80 with adjustments to net quota down to 6 993. The notice outlines the new target and references the public service reserve and director Reynolds.
Washington announces eighteen states called to list 3,109 white draft registrants for general service. The men will enter on September 1, with towns not included in the call.
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