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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
6
Following a Thursday morning fire, E G A Store and Market has disposed of nearly all former stands and stocked shelves with brand new goods. The meat stack was replaced, customers are served promptly, and weekly bargains are offered by proprietor D W Stephens.
A Poland Chine bred sow named gow anle, dated for February 17, is postponed due to weather to Saturday February 27. Sale starts at noon at the fair grounds north of Holmen, featuring head of brood sows and other stock. Murphy & Uhr, Adetioneers, Osens Larson, Prop., Cluvion, fn, included in advertisements.
Renwick impressed in the Little Nine program as Goldfield captured the title. Semifinals saw Muimboldt defeat Bode 29 to 21, Goldfield beat Renwick 28 to 12, and the final featured Goldfield beating Humboldt 21 to 0. Consolation game had Rady defeating Renwick 80 to 28, drawing praise for Renwick’s spirited play.
Experienced well driller offers service from 3 to 6 inches with complete materials and guarantee. Prompt work, no distance payment required. Write or phone PF. d. Sebotit, Garner, ta.
On or about February 27th a car shipment is expected with meat products and other items for sale in Ohio. Orders are being hooked for clovers, timothy and alfalfa aecurst while customers are urged to place bags and barrels as needed.
A blaze at G A Grocery and Market in Eagle Grove caused heavy smoke and ammonia fumes. The store owner D W Stephens and family escaped with difficulty while the adjacent furniture store also suffered smoke damage. Building owned by Wm Nielsen sustained about 400 dollars in damage with two floor holes and burned joists. Insurance covered all losses.
The article discusses a post crisis recovery across industries and farms, comparing it to a national banquet after gluttony. It notes retrenchment and economy as needed, with farmers debating relief while awaiting a durable recovery in production and earnings. It cites I. E. Hennet of the State College Soil Department estimating alfalfa acreage at 460,000 acres in 1920 and warns against fragile recovery.
A 1930s advertisement essay argues merchants should advertise during dull seasons, not wait for peak times. It insists consistent, hard selling ads beat relying on busy periods, comparing extreme sales pushes to cannon-fire. It links steady advertising to wealth, luxury items, and personal rewards like cars and cigars.
Both town and school elections are scheduled for March with school officials elected March 14 and town officials March 28. Incumbents J. J. Peer and Mrs. A. R. Martin face term expirations as school directors, Dr. Christensen as treasurer, and opposition is anticipated for both boards. Nomination papers for school posts go through George Stoddard, while Britt Britt handles town papers. filings are ten and fifteen days before respective election days.
A house on the O Q Ward plots southwest of Hardy burned to the ground Saturday morning around eight. The Steve Hawkins family lived there. Damages about 3500, insured. Fire started from a roof spark and neighbors could not reach it due to lack of ladders. Fire department arrived too late. family now lives in the garage on the premises.
Fannie Lucille Bram Yatiner born March 20 1878 in LaCroasa Wisconsin died at Immanuel Hospital Omaha Nebraska February 4 1932 aged 53 years 1 month 16 days after living in Renwick and Beloit and Wis. areas. Survived by three sisters and three brothers with many relatives.
The letter argues about residency for elected officials, claiming Senator Brookhart maintains a home at 15 Ralston Avenue Hyattaville Maryland and questions his eligibility to represent Iowa in the U S Senate while living in Maryland. It asserts DC residency rules and challenges the senator’s allegiance.
The Senate has ordered a new survey on government ownership of radio broadcasting amid a months long propaganda effort. The National Committee of Education by Radio proposes fifteen percent of air time for educational use, sparking debate on listener value and broad access.
An economist notes that achieving uniform stands matters more than seed cost. Testing seed is the only sure method to ensure good seed, saving on planting, cultivating, and harvesting costs. The piece discusses trading for viability in crops whether broadcast or row planted.
Several men consider persuading a banker to renew a contract or loan as a productive effort. The line hints at practical deal making and a favorable outlook for business renewal activities.
An advisory promotes pedestrians on rural highways to walk on the left side to see approaching vehicles. It cites about two thousand annual US deaths and many injuries from walkers on the right, urging sidewalks and safer night visibility while noting initial awkwardness abates with use.
We are still doing business at the same old stand. You need the church and the church needs you. If you are not a regular attendant at the services, begin next Sunday. A.M. Bible Showl with efficient teachers. A.M. Morning Worship with spiritual message. 6:45 p.m., Young Peoples meeting. Training services for young people. 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship with gospel message. Public is cordially invited.
The M E Church notes George Rt McDowell as pastor with a morning worship at 11 15 a m The Women's Foreign Missional Society presents the program featuring scripture prayer a solo and a Lindsay quartet offerings and choir antiphons ending with benediction
Evangelical Church schedule lists Pastor Haehlen with Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, Bible teaching at 7: p.m., and midweek service Tuesdays at Mrs. Anna Schneider home at 7. CELEB, Junior FE L GC EB activities noted, island 82. Monthly 11 a.m. Sunday service, Ladies Aid first Wednesday, Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday, choir practice Thursdays at 7:30.
Sunday School 10:00 a m American Services 1:00 a m Gemman Worship last Sunday each month 8:00 p m Luther League Devotional first and third Sundays Ladies Aid first Wednesday 2:00 p m You are welcome to our place of worship.
Readers confront an era of rising crime reports and sensational ads. Traffic jams surge as shoppers flock to radio advertised items, fueling suspicion and fear of fellow citizens.
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