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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
5
Fragmented note describes corn and mill products pricing at a market, mentions a name change for a local cooperative and a shift toward a world program. It references Hatlar and Trans dew with unclear figures and a mood downturn affecting vendors and customers.
A column debunks groundhog and equinox weather folklore, noting long-standing beliefs about all manner of omens from Ground Hag Day to the vernal equinox. It cites Weather Bureau data showing no spike in storms during equinoctial periods and argues that accurate long term weather prediction remains elusive.
The article notes rising prices for all stock types and a stronger demand for horses and mules from farmers for the coming season. It highlights a horse shortage complicating purchases across the state, with draft horses and farm auto stock climbing from 26 to 40 dollars, and eastern buyers exceeding Des Moines market supply. It urges buyers to consider young mares now to ease future shortages.
Duer's Hatchery and Supple Company of Eagle Grove plans a 24 000 capacity electric incubator at the Baker Feed Mill west side. Willan JK Duer of Kale Grove TL will oversee operations with an auxiliary company. Local residents react as Mrs Mary Anidarson, mother of Mrs Nelbert Meyers, remains in Lutheran Hospital after a recent tumor surgery.
Obituary notes Ed Polmateer longtime Boone township farmer and community figure who died at his home near Chokio Minnesota after a stroke. Born 1864 near Belmond he lived on farms near Renwick and Chokio, later moving to Minnesota. Survived by wife Lola, stepchildren Town Brown Iowa City and others, siblings George in Texas Henry in Belmond and Phobe Benedict Renwick. Funeral held at Renwick with interment at Imwood cemetery.
The article notes the common cold is widespread, with about a quarter of people catching four or more yearly. It stresses the dangers of neglected colds leading to pneumonia and other complications, and urges exposure control, sunshine, diet, and covering coughs to reduce transmission.
Ruth Peters profiles south Texas oil boom focusing on Conroe growth from 2,500 to 7,500 residents and hundreds of wells. Notes deep wells, gas indicators, and safety cautions for operators and visitors amid rapid development.
Federal tax assistance will be offered by deputy collectors at Fort Dodge in the Revenue Office from February 18 to March 15. In Humboldt at Mrs J K Johnsons office on March 4 to aid Humboldt county filers. Wright county taxpayers can visit the Adenity collector at Clarion courthouse on March 3 and in Magon City Federal Building Room 217 from February 24 to March 16.
Despite severe weather a large Epworth Lea crowd attended Monday night entertainment hosted by the League in Jinrdy. Mr and Mrs Levi Kratsinger visited relatives in Webster City over the weekend. Mrs Kratsinger’s sister Marla Overtott rode home with them for a visit.
The Mid-Continent Petroleum wareparation announced Monday evening of last week the introduction of D-X, a new lubricating motor fuel competing with ordinary gasoline. Officials in Kasan City praised its high heat resistance and anti-knock qualities, noting extensive testing on 1600 cars. D-X will replace Diamond gasoline and cost the same, with a nationwide advertising push planned as Diamond Stations in the territory begin stocking it.
The Men's Community Club will gather at the schoolhouse on Monday evening February 18 with John F. Words of Iowa Falta as speaker. Music will be provided by a ladies quartet. Local visitations and Vernon township short course with exhibits and program slated this week.
Renwick church notes 100 Church School events with a sermon series Giants and Grasshoppers. Morning worship at 4, evening sermon The Man With the Secret Gate. Epworth League leaders Carmen Puer and Prof Briges. Orchestra rehearsals, Jr League, Woman's Home Missionary Society, and a Kings Herald society to be formed. Activities span next week.
The program at First Baptist Church with Pastor J. A. Hurley outlines a 10:00 AM Bible School, 11:00 AM Morning Worship on Our Motives, 6:45 PM Young Peoples meeting, and 7:30 PM Evening Worship with a short sermon on Conviction. Special meetings begin in March and the pastor urges all Christians to pray.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces German Worship Sundays at 6:00 a.m. Sunday School 14:00 p.m. American Services at 14:00. Luther League Devotional on the first and third Sundays of each month at 7:18 p.m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. You are welcome to our place of worship.
Evangelical Church schedule lists Sunday School Morning Worship and Evening Worship with dates and times. References to Ladies Aid Society meetings and local notices mention subscriber chatter and a groundhog legend predicting six more weeks of winter.
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