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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
5
An editorial looks at the persistence and cost of fire deaths, noting global and U S figures. It cites 1929 disasters and modern fires that killed many, argues for stronger fire prevention, and ends with a Brooklyn robbery case where Miss Anan Cowen defends herself with a jaw shot and a kick.
The article chronicles Abraham Lincoln's early life from a Kentucky log cabin birth to self-made education and political ascent. It notes minimal schooling, harsh youth, and a pattern of work, study, and determination that culminates in his 1835 legislative win and eventual law practice. Lincoln’s self-improvement and perseverance are highlighted as foundations of his destined legacy.
Producers will have first opportunity to join activities of the Federal Farm Board through cooperative grain marketing fields this spring. A national organization is now functioning with S. J. Cottington of Stanhope as president. Meetings across the state, led by the Farmers' Grain Dealers Association of Iowa and Iowa State College Extension Service, will address improving the grain marketing system. A session at Algona on February 6 at 10:80 a.m. and another at Fort Dodge on February 13 will inform cooperative marketers how to move grain from surplus to deficit areas. A college staff member will discuss potential savings for buyers and sellers, and a representative of a new grain corporation approved by the Federal Farm Board will outline relief-area opportunities.
Algona Republican reports School Superintendent J. Overmyer fell from a radiator in the Algona high school while fixing a window. He injured his arm and will be out for several weeks. The item notes his misfortune and a political aside about relief via the U.S. Senate.
Hardy held its annual rabbit hunt with about a hundred men split between Hi Hanson banker and I W Anicker. The event covered many miles around Hardy and continued into the night as crews counted bagged game. More than 700 rabbits and 800 pigeons plus 30 jackrabbits and 12 crows were recorded. Hanson’s side won with 7 840 points to 7 685 for Anicker. Earl Saxton led individual hunters with nearly 1 160 rabbits and many pigeons. Proceeds fund a big loser’s feed and dinner for about 609 attendees at Hardy.
The piece muses on life’s tragedy and the endurance of hope in the human breast. It argues that all are subject to death and suffering, yet urges courage, fortitude, and neighborly aid to ease others’ burdens rather than add misery.
Mrs. Chester Stoddard of LuVerne sues Everett Steussy for $1000 damages in district court claiming a collision occurred last October when Steussy’s unlit car hit her lumber wagon north of LuVerne. She seeks $50 for loss of time and $900 for medical exemplars damages.
J A Mostyn, a Washington prohibition agent, hid his coffin for 11 hours after finding whisky in fear of an undertaking. He waited for the owner who never appeared, leaving him weak and nervous.
A column notes whimsical claims about cilikion potes erected by telephone firms, a New York sight seeing charge of a cent per pound, and humorous quips from Rev. Grimes of Knoxville who jokes he dislikes chicken. It also touches on counterfeit risk of new currency and 1929 cosmetic trends.
An innovator claims to have built a vehicle that obeys human intention, prompting motorists to curb careless language and act with greater caution on the road.
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