Potter Homestead Sold To Glen Brock For 95 Per Acre
The W. H. Potter 160 acre homestead, five miles northwest of Renwick in Vernon township, once in the Potter family since 1869, sold to Glen Brock of near Renwick for 95 dollars per acre. The Potters, pioneers in northern Humboldt county, had 11 children and remained tied to the land as their history, with several members living in Renwick Humboldt and beyond. Ray Fettis, who farmed the place 16 years, has bought an acreage in Renwick and will move there next spring.
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W. H. Potter
Renwick
Vernon Township
Glen Brock
Potter
United States
U.S. Grant
Humboldt County
Nellie Stoddard
Bertha Thiel
C. D. Castleman
Hattie Krutsinger
Humboldt
Eugenia Potter
Ray Feltis
Mae Potter
Lee
Hardy
Fred
Flasher
Florell
Rapid City
Ray Fettis
Former Renwick Resident Dies at Woolstock at 72
Mrs. Frank H. Spangler, 72, died at her Woolstock home on January 19 after years of illness. Survived by her husband and many relatives. Born Gertrude Hart, she and her husband once ran the old hotel in Renwick from 1892 to 1903 before moving to Woolstock in 1903.
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Frank H. Spangler
Woolstock
Spangler
Gertrude Hart
Davis Hart
Renwick
Wodstock
E. C. Selgelid
Waldorf Freshman Quartet to Sing on KGLO
Paul Oonedahl of Waldorf college Forest City joins the college male quartet to sing a group of selections over KGLO Mason City on Sunday February 6 at 5 30 p m.
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Paul Oonedahl
Waldorf College
Forest City
KGLO
Mason City
Helmke hosts 6:30 buffet for young guests
LaVonne and Norman Helmke entertained a group of young people at a 6:30 buffet luncheon at their home last Sunday evening.
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LaVonne
Norman Helmke
Brother of F. E. Thompson Miraculously Escapes Death
Theodore Thompson night engineer for Great Northern Ice company at Hillyard Washington survived a 370 foot fall in a water counterbalance elevator. The shaft plunge, breakages include arm wrist and shoulder, but he crawled to safety. He is married with two children, family at Gateway Montana. Brother of local town marshal F. E. Thompson.
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Theodore Thompson
Great Northern Icings Company
Hillyard
Wash
Thompson
Spokane
Gateway, Mont
F. E B. Thompson
Eagle Grove
Trio of Strangers Lodged at Corwith Jail
A man, a dog, and four geese, traveling on an afternoon freight, sought lodging at Corwith jail. The man, a whistler who sold music, claimed the goose carried music to customers and money back. The trio drew crowds, while the dog was said to be merely company.
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Corwith
Heb
New Jefferson Nickel to Replace Buffalo Design
The U S treasury to issue a Jefferson likeness nickel, replacing the buffalo design after 25 years. The law restricts changes to every 25 years, with Monticello on the opposite side and a $1000 design contest judged by Nellie Taylor Ross and three sculptors. The mint produced over 164 million nickels last year.
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Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Morgenthau
Jefferson
Monticello
Nellie Taylor Ross
Mint
Twenty One Years Ago Item From Renwick Times 1917
A collection of brief local items from Renwick Iowa dated February 1 1917 notes travel and family updates. B H Hefty visits Wisconsin relatives. John and Mrs Kerr return from Ohio. Glen Trotter moves to J R May’s former home. Tile loads arrive for the drainage ditch northeast of town. Tom Cole and family bid farewell as they move away. The high school basketball team defeats Wesley 45 to 19 at Wesley. Locals attend an Ames short course. Boone Township Woman’s Club hosts a meeting at Mrs Alfred Peterson’s home. Jolly Birthday Club hosts an oyster supper at Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson’s home. Community members attend. Honors in Renwick High School include top grades from 9th to 12th. The W H Martin farm house occupied by Joe Ross and family is destroyed by fire. the structure is insured.
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B. Hefty
Wisconsin
John Kerr
Ohio
Glen Trotter
Renwick
J. R. May
Tom Cole
Wesley
Chas, Schipull and Son
E. C. Kraft
Ames
Boone Township Womans Club
Alfred Peterson
French
Rendwick High School
Hdna Black
Alma Bloom
Sarah Heggen
Dorothy Lassen
Alpha Packard
Walter
McPeak Brothers Journey to Colorado for Ill Father
Verni reports McPeak, with brothers Ned McPesk of Brooming Prairie Minnesota and Waller, left Monday night for Anton Colorado. Albert McPeak, their father, is ill and Arch McPeak has been there for weeks.
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Verni
McPeak
Ned McPesk
Brooming Prairie
Minn
Waller
McPeek
Mondery Night
Anton
Colorado
Albert McPeak
Arch McPeak
Fortnightly Club Meeting At Mrs Fleming’s Home
The Fortnightly Club met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs L W Fleming s home. Mrs L W Miller gave the DrOgTants lesson. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close.
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L. W. Fleming
L. W. Miller
Literary Guild Meeting At Mrs. Nelsons Home
The Literary Guild was entertained at the home of Mrs. Gerald Nelson last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Donald McGowen led the program, and the hostess served refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
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Gerald Nelson
Donald McGowen
Mountain Music and Easy Living At Cass Theatre
Two shows each night start at 7:21 and 9:00 Friday through Saturday February 4 and 5 feature Mountain Music with Bob Burns and Martha Ray Memories of Spain and News Tuesday and Wednesday February 8 and 9 present Easy Living with Jane Arthur and Ray Milland plus Gifts in Rhythm Drawing Night on Wednesday register on Tuesday for Wednesday drawings Drawing night 110e 26c Other nights 10e 20c Tune in to WMT Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 12 55 noon for Cass theatre circuit news with free admissions.
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Bob Burns
Martha Ray
Spain
Jane Arthur
Ray Milland
WMT
Cass Theatre
Renwick Times publication note
The Renwick Times announces itself established in 1884 and published weekly each Thursday by L. W. Miller. It lists postal details and a subscription rate of two dollars per year for readers.
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Renwick Times
L. W. Miller
Renwick
Reassure Investors: Congress Must Tackle Tax Reform
The article urges a bipartisan overhaul of the tax structure to raise revenue and involve more citizens in fiscal policy. It calls for economy, debt reduction, and a balanced budget, plus immediate repeal or overhaul of the undistributed earnings tax to restore business confidence and protect jobs. It pressures Congress to act with tangible results rather than rhetoric.
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Congress
Smali
Consumer Burden Amid Inefficient Retail Practices
A fragmented text criticizes the levy merchant and middlemen for protecting themselves while the consumer pays. It contrasts an inefficient system with a progressive retailer who raises costs for shoppers. The piece warns the public to act or face continued financial strain and dependence on providence.
Public Opinion Shows Sliding Third Term Support
The American Institute of Public Opinion reports sentiment for a Roosevelt third term fell to 31 percent in December 1936, rose to 37 percent by July 1937, and stands at 38 percent now. Unemployed are the sole group favoring a bid.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Marie
Roosevelt
Anti trust talks aim to ready public for regulation
A measured push to prepare the public for government action against large business interests unfolds gradually. The motive is to pave the way for regulation, with details expected to emerge openly over time.
New Deal Experiments Question Cheery Plan Idea
The article reflects on numerous New Deal experiments, suggesting they confirm the old philosopher's view that a cheerful scheme is an impracticable plan for achieving the impossible. It notes uncertainty about success and highlights the tension between optimism and feasibility in reform efforts.
Prop control bill ends on a hopeful note after long reading
A readers summary notes that the prop control bill ran long at 97 pages of disputed material but those who stayed with it to the end report a positive outcome. The report highlights persistence among supporters and a favorable conclusion.
Dawn Driving Safety Hinges on Start Time
The article notes morning driving is safest, but safety depends on whether a motorist is traveling late or starting early, highlighting how start time influences risk levels and alertness on the road.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
S. H. Klasste
Mr. Smith
Fie
Weekly News
Edward W. Pickard
Webster City
Iowa
V. H. Wehrheim
F. E. Thompson
Buffalo
Zee
Nowall Stainless Steel
Frank Soldow Humboldt, Jr
The
Jolly Birthday Club
Chris Nelson
Will Packard
Walter McPeak
Renwick Theatre
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