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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
7
Corwith residents report travel and work changes while Renwick stockholders discuss mill investment. Residents such as J G Doty, Everett Plumley, and A Packard take trips or begin jobs. discussions push for a Renwick mill with stock financing similar to Corwith. Community events include weddings, church programs, and a Valentine party, plus notices of sales, property moves, and local business updates.
A fragment notes Miss Bourne Jones Renwick for piano instruction opportunities. In a separate item Attorney HH Long argues before American Express Company official that he will not pay a revenue stamp on a shipment. He insists stamps are optional and receipts not mandatory and refuses the offered receipt amid company dialogue. The legality of avoiding war revenue on express matter is debated.
The Hampton Recorder recalls the pre railroad era with vivid detail. Farmers faced high wood costs, scarce gear, and cattle losses in a harsh winter of 1866 while wheat dominated income and debtors pleaded to wait until threshing. The writer doubts returning to those years, urging settlements by March first.
Meeting opened with Mayor Keeney presiding. Trustees Sherman Overbaugh Macx and Frad Southwick present. Bills approved for Wisconsin Lumber Co. and B L Willis Lumber Co. Olden resignation as Street Commissioner and Marshal accepted. Dieterich appointed to marshal term. Salary set at 25 dollars yearly. Jail relocation discussed. committee to report next meeting. Clerk A. S. Farbox. Plus local ads for five percent farm mortgages and a generic farm papers club offer.
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