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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
Special to the Limes reports local updates from Hardy area residents. Geo. Tames visits relatives in Emmettsburg while J T Nervig and wife move into J B Anderson's vacated residence. News covers weddings, moves, visits, sickness, schooling, church events, and social gatherings with numerous named locals and nearby towns.
A short, spirited exchange between The Village Grocer and The Honest Farmer unfolds with a peevish line about placing large apples on the top belt and a retort about a faulty tongue coil. The vignette captures rural shop banter.
B Hunguer and Fred Madson traveled to Illinois on business. Sam Mosely and Cedar Falls family visited over Christmas. Miss Ross Clausen teaching in Charles City returned for holiday break. A ten pound girl born to Frica Russell and spouse formerly of Renwick now Goldfield on December 17. Citizens of Eagle Grove gave 1005 to Evangelist Newlin after a campaign. Boone and Fort Dodge plan the Daniel Boone Trail to St Paul via Boone Fort Dodge Humboldt Algona and Elmore. Proposals call for gravel roads linking Ames Renwick La Verne Humboldt Altoun and Grey area. Gravel improvements expected between here and Renwick Humboldt and surrounding routes.
Special to the Times reports residents visiting Algona for meetings and holidays. Mrs J S Schultz Pearle and son Everatte were in Algona Thursday, Litchy and Harricon visited Wednesday, Ramus sustained a broken arm from a sled accident, Chapman and Amsker went to Algona Monday, Giffords visiting relatives, Maggie Marry traveled home for holidays, Consuella Hanna back to school, and college students resumed classes after holiday break.
Rev Parry filled his regular appointment at Luni Sunday afternoon. Mrs Nelson is on the sick list. Charley Hanson has returned from Omaha Nebraska where he has been attending school. Harvey and Don Brown visit their uncle Howard Bogard this week. Albert Brown shopped in Renwick last Monday. Tom Patton spent Saturday as Jand Bogards. Miss Marie Krume of Eayle Grove spent the holidays with Miss Pear and Ruth Brown. A L Kearney spent Wednesday and Thursday with Howard Bogard. They motored to Port Dodge on Thursday. Miss Ruth and Pearl Brown gave a watch party and jovial to their Sunday School Class on New Year's Eve. The evening was spent in music and socializing. ice cream and cake were served as the old year ended and the new year began.
Local item notes Miss Ethel Luchsinger visiting LaVerne last Wednesday noon. Mrs Joe Frank plans Algona surgery. Mrs Fred Hefty travels to Algona for appendicitis operation. W D Smith supplied Hardy items for readers. Peter Ehrhardt advertises stock sale with open house. Rev Sands of Goldfield visited the office Tuesday with cheerful words.
A reader notice invites postcard requests before February 1, 1916 to receive a genuine "Shephard of the Hills" photo taken by LaVerre. The photographer will be at the Hotel Gallery in Renwick on Saturday February 5 for one dollar, offering a unique image from Harold Bell Wright's neighborhood.
A mycological expert notes mushroom colorings are highly varied and may include striking blue hues. The vivid example underscores how appearance can mislead, even for edible and toxic varieties, in practical foraging awareness.
The Buffalo Herald remarks on Noah facing an indictment while noting his role in saving the human race. The piece wryly asks if he could have avoided the two files and a brace of mosquitoes, adding a humorous twist to the historical judgment.
Fragmented text offers a note on life’s essentials and hope, mentioning three men. The readable lines suggest a moral or reflective line about what to value and preserve, but specific names, places, or events are not provided.
Trimmings in favor describe chiffon volle or clothe gowns gaining popularity for day and afternoon wear. White neck details, fur collars, velvet ribbons, and gathered skirts create variations. Styles emphasize long sleeves, high necks, and flexible cuff lengths, with Paquin as a noted source of ideas.
An ordinary pincushion fails to hold hatpins securely as the weight at the heads can tip the pins. The piece suggests a larger cushion is needed to prevent wobble and keep pins steady during use.
A practical small cushion is shown using an ordinary jam jar weighted with sand or shot for stability. The jar is wrapped with thin salt and finished with plaited silk cord around the edge and base. Cotton wool fills the interior and a brocade remnant tops it, with pale pink silk and gold cord advised for a pretty look.
A Georgette blouse praised for finishing touches over simple styling. The writer notes the tiny piping along the shoulder seam and collar as evidence that delicate workmanship elevates fashion, highlighting how refined details enhance even a modest, elegant design.
The three quarter length cloak is made of White cheviot and hangs loose from the shoulders. A belted waist, raccoon fur at the neck, sleeves, and bottom add luxe, while it pairs with almost any costume and elevates a white suit or dress.
The article discusses appropriate door hangings using medium weight portieres, raw silk, and pongee, advising against scrim and sheer fabrics. It recommends darker portieres than the room tone, slightly darker curtains for recessed windows, and a windowlike treatment of plate glass with matching materials. A roller shade with extension brackets can cover the shade during daytime.
A midcentury guide describes a white crepe de chine afternoon gown with a two section design. The upper segment creates length and a coal effect, while box plaits run down the front and back with tucked sections between. A velvet belt hangs loosely beneath the plaits and sleeves are long and pointed, avoiding full trims on the arms.
The piece discusses fashion trends favoring lavallieres but suggests smarter styling with a narrow velvet band and towel pendant at the front. It mentions pear chains toward a modified dog collar and neck laces that wrap the throat base, intended to complement the dress with changing emphasis.
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