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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
6
Commentary on cleaning currency and the shift from laundering old money to washing the new bills with cheaper ink. Notes a Texas incident where a counterfeit-like mistake occurred after a bill was sent to the laundry, advising careful checks before laundering to avoid embarrassment.
Mina Schipull, daughter of Cy Schipull of Henaydek, received the life certificate in teaching at Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley. The summer commencement marked the largest graduating class in the institution's history with 826 graduates for the year. The class of Schipull included residents from 25 states and many Colorado towns, with 40 master of arts, 122 bachelor of arts, 122 bachelor of science, and 197 teaching certificates awarded.
Bindweed, a newly noted Iowa weed, threatens to become a major pest for farms and pastures. The Morning Glory family plant has a strong root system and long vines that smother other plants, with white or pinkish flowers and a thick ground mat when unchecked. Reports from Iowa State College indicate it’s appeared in several state areas, prompting concern from the Farm Group Department about control and impact.
The Old Settlers Association hosts a Sept 2 1928 picnic at Log Cabin Livermore with a banquet at noon Invocation by Dr Wiguina minutes from last meeting readings and music by the band Rowenaennete Sol Bedwuard Generieh ing Mrs Baker Male Quartette Reading Mrs Reed Solo Taljiti D Cook speech Rev 1 0 Spelman Glavion Rollins Sisters letters from Pioneers historian's report Voedler Chas Earth New meniers and collection Music by the hand Everyone bring filled baskets Coffee furnished by the association Invitation extended to all old settlers with hope for a large crowd Committee
Intense wildfires sweeping Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington threaten vast timber and homes. Troops and volunteers join forest guards in a desperate effort as dry conditions fuel rapid spread and costly losses. Fire prevention is highlighted as a major economic and resource concern amid the disaster.
A provincial column discusses the pajama fad spreading via nocturnal street sightings and editor Saunders of North Carolina. The piece doubts daytime nightwear will rise, but envisions broader, sensible male attire replacing stiff shirts and collars, with comfort via refined pajama styles or new garments.
Critics question why a uniform vocal style emerged for talkies, arguing that distinct voices were lost as studios pushed a single polished sound. The discussion notes technical limits, casting choices, and audience expectations shaping the era.
A Canby Minnesota paper, The News, defends American success against critics and praises business advertising. It cites a farmer who tried a no cure no pay ad for rain, which backfired yet the farmer paid the bill, illustrating positive promotional mindset.
A fragment notes a Monday reference to suspected church attendance on Sunday and states a doctor’s pay depends on the patient’s physical and financial condition.
A fragment from a Nebraska report notes cows with blue tinted milk linked to glass barn views, while contrasting youth fashion and nostalgia in a humorous tone. It mentions future scientists possibly uncovering more ingredients in hash.
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