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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
6
The tale tells how a man who delays payments is mocked as debt grows, a wise man notes his poor finances, and the man finally orders his keeper of gold to clear old bills. He resolves to pay as he goes, restoring his good name and happiness for his creditors.
The outlook for 1924 shows favorable conditions across hogs beef and cattle with high dairy values. Thornburg notes potential market stimulation from foreign demand and suggests expansion in breeding operations for work stock while warning that new ventures should consider beef value cycles and avoid overextension in dairy. Poultry prospects appear stronger for markets but uncertain for prices.
Adrian J. Foley, son of pioneer Renwick merchant Wi He Foley, has been promoted by Case and White, New York corporate attorneys, to head the firm’s foreign office in Paris. Born in Renwick 37 years ago, he graduated with high honors from Sanborn High School and Iowa State University, studied at the University of Iowa, and earned a law degree at Columbia. He has worked in Bardlet Thatcler and Tratcher, then Foley Cadman and Bailseys, and spent months in Chicago as a legal expert for the Ogden Armour estate.
A fragment from a century old New England town debate on switching from whale oil to kerosene for street lighting. A local wit penned a verse predicting ironic twists as industrial age skeptics face the changing era and political satire surfaces in a village setting.
The list records prizes from a poultry show with multiple breeds and categories. Leghorns dominate top awards with Harold Hannon, Arthur Stauffacher, and Gerald Kennedy among winners. other breeds include Langshans, Minorcas, Barred Rocks, White Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Orpingtons, Wyandottes, and various pullet and cockerel placements. Grain and animal divisions also note champions in oats, potatoes, corn, alfalfa, and cattle classes with numerous exhibitors such as Oppedahl, Stauffacher, and Hansen.
Iowa State College plant pathologist R H Porter warns that fall weather and winter cold likely damaged much seed corn in Iowa. He advises farmers to test at least 200 ears by sampling six kernels each to gauge germination. early‑season seed selection and proper drying/storage improve outcomes, while late selections show more disease.
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