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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
4
Mut Redmond and Dr Mackay feature in a stream of small items from a county seat town. Robberies, births, weddings and business notices mix with church events, visitors, and an opal mystery from Philadelphia, all tied to local residents and weekly happenings.
The article surveys sailors beliefs from 1616 examining which days were deemed lucky or unlucky. It notes Sundays as bad luck, Fridays tied to crucifixion and Freya, and Thursdays linked to Thor. It recounts Spaniards praising Friday for Columbus, and mentions “a capful of wind” from Norse king Brig VI and the wind bag legend tied to Rolax.
The passage presents a pithy reflection on human aim and action, arguing most mischief stems from unclear personal goals. It critiques shallow foundation work behind ambitious plans and notes folly in overreaching without solid purposes.
Henry Fische of Ozone Parks dislocated his jaw while sleeping after talking in his sleep. Dr. McDonald delivered a blow to realign the jaw, warning that the habit could cause future dislocations. The incident follows reports on a French ambassador and a doctor’s critique of college athletics.
Dialogue fragments show characters asking about steamers and water, an ache described as low, and a humorous exchange about missing a pitch. Names mentioned include Mr. Gibson and a dean. The piece reads like a period sketch with casual slang and theatrical banter.
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