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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
7
A fragmentary report recalls a revival led by William A. Sunday and mentions parish activities at the Baptist church. Disjointed items reference a reporter in Des Moines, a theft of $410 and $60 found, and social gossip about a marriage agency attempt. The piece hints at a religious revival's impact and local happenings with unclear details.
Local notices recount daily life with names like Jay Plowitey Engie Grove and M Baker and wife visiting from California. Des Moines trip plans, school events, and a Valentine greeting surface amid weather delays and transportation hiccups. Community tidbits include marriages, births, lectures, farm sales, and upcoming social events.
Mayor Mosely presides as councilors Weary Nordor and Grtybele Tines are appointed to fill August and March roles. A motion allows the mayor to appoint two committees to investigate the compressed air water system in Clare and neighboring towns, with cost estimates. The meeting adjourns to February 28.
Notes from the school recount absences due to freezing conditions and late trains. Laura Humphrey of Corwith visited the high school, Muriel Richardson was absent for work, and Prof. Scott and Miss Keith arrived late. The tenth and eleventh grades combined biology study due to schedule changes.
A fragmentary opinion piece argues that farmer wives bear heavy burdens while husbands resist social reforms. It notes women in towns work for others to support families, lacking land, livestock, or poultry. It criticizes social exclusion due to poverty and mentions Portland’s Sunday closing debate and contrasts with St. Louis, predicting Portland’s future openness.
Fragmentary listing describes a field near Iowa with mentions of livestock or produce. It references a farm, a potential sale, and a contact name or location. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a for sale notice with farm and field details.
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