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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
10
A muddled tale describes a near disaster as a farmer argues over a right of way through his land. Neighbors, wary of an approaching cyclone like incident, join in plans to prevent harm and keep the route open.
A mention lists Union Pacific across Idaho Washington Oregon California Colorado Utah and Nevada. The statement notes a large deal already settled and many more to be settled.
An elderly woman defends a gentleman’s umbrella held aloft in a winter scene as she contemplates manners, gossip, and the social drift around Coca-Cola jokes. Witnesses recall a turbid courtroom scene with a stern reply about loyalty and wit, and a nurselike warning about a neighbor’s ridicule. The piece preserves period voice with humor and social ebb.
A garbled passage describes odd remarks on bad actors and stage life, then shifts to a lab return and a chef like question about fame. The text drifts into a discussion of a plant that traps prey, detailing its blades, bladders, and a delicate trap mechanism.
A garbled OCR passage juxtaposes disjointed phrases about chivalry, luminous paint on a park, and a debate on ambition versus happiness. It references Dante and a figure named Wieland Boothing, then shifts to a critique of misquotation in newspapers and the glare of public attention.
An old notes on pigeon breeding covers profitability, lifespan, and care. It discusses breeding periods, egg production, young stock, and how old birds affect returns. Advice covers housing, feed, and the importance of proper attention to prevent disease and decline in vigor.
An old farm inquiry lists reasons poultry boosts farm revenue and stability. It argues poultry provide year round income, manure for fields, and potential for family labor. The piece notes poultry can be raised near storage and orchards, aiding farm diversification and seasonal work balance.
A fragment outlines Cheviot sheep as a hardy breed grown in eastern and central states. Ewes around 160 pounds and rams about 200 pounds, pure white with strong constitution and good foragers. Silage costs cited at $3 per ton, hay at $87 per ton, with ensilage weighing about 40 pounds per cubic foot. Feeding costs and animal temperaments noted, including peaceable Capone-like behavior and low propensity for scrapping.
A faded note outlines best periods for fattening poultry and capons, stressing February sales for capons and caution against overfeeding. It warns thorough cleaning and whitening of pigeon lofts, proper feeding with corn meal and meat and potatoes, and warns that weak young birds may die if not properly nourished.
A mother learns her child has slipped into the street to join older boys and learned a complete course in modern language during a half hour with the crowd. When questioned, the boy cheerfully says the language is none of her worry and offers a humorous, if blunt, reply. The scene ends with the mother weeping, realizing her child is just a boy after all.
Judd Knowles recounts a long struggle with red sore pimples on the face. He details trying various remedies before using Culicura Soap and Ointment, which led to marked improvement in two days and complete cure in three weeks. The ad notes Culicura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with free samples and a 32‑page booklet.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled dialogue about commissions and optimism. No clear persons, places, or events are identifiable to form a factual news summary.
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