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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
7
Local items report community events at Ragts Grove, Humboldt County, and nearby towns. Mentioned are military draft notices, church services, family visits, and agricultural price changes. Names include Miss Lonn Gejwal, Mrs Fl dy Woevek, and Rev Schedtler.
Readable fragments describe social visits in Decatur and Goldfield areas, with names like Glen Davis, Mrs B Bun Tee, and Pha WU White. Rainy weather paused threshing and a farm upkeep note mentions White family visiting Wisconsin relatives. A Lunt Sistine Society meeting was postponed to Thursday with Mrs L Carter hosting.
A collage of small town notices and family updates. Florence Theil visits La Verne GA. Verne White and WMarlin Lott visit Algona. Bertin Godfrey visits Lawn. Mrs Tood and daughter attend business matters from Jewell. Renwick and nearby residents travel to park events and move into new buildings. a patient named in Paris hospital No.24 slowly recovers.
A U S report details how voluntary conservation by the Food Administration enabled massive shipments to Allied nations in 1917 18. It cites 141 million bushels of wheat and 844000 tons of meat products sent abroad valued at about 1.4 billion dollars, supported by domestic shortages and national effort. The article highlights increased exports, reductions in cereals, and overall sacrifice by farmers and urban populations, noting the agriculture sector’s pivotal role and public resolve.
A garbled OCR text discusses stopping egg waste to save millions. It mentions Unite States Tosi Astuinistratori and Food Administrator Dees, focusing on enforcing egg production rules, shipment bans on Dad eggs, and cooperation with the state dairy and food commission. Names and places are inconsistently rendered.
A commemorative celebration honors Herbert Hoover at his ancestral Iowa home with Governor Verding and officials attending. Food Administrator P Hives and local figures assist in planning, noting Hoover’s early ties to Stanford and Iowa institutions. The event marks a ninetieth birthday milestone for Hoover with speeches and community tribute.
A federal investigation targets alleged food aid violations in Alleged Stol Adlans and surrounding areas. Agents linked the scheme to the United States Food Administration, with charges including illegal selling of thorn and other infractions. The case draws attention to enforcement activities and substantial funds involved, totaling thousands of dollars.
W. F. Harper of Ottumwa is named head of the milk division of Iowa’s Food Administration. He seeks ample, affordable milk for babies, urges economical use of ice and dairy products, and notes wartime shifts in supply. Harper discusses price reforms, consumer guidance, and coordination with local firms for steady milk distribution amidst service manpower reductions.
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