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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
5
Town women gain presidential voting rights for next election whether federal amendment is ratified. The piece notes this as a key suffrage advance, blaming delayed state constitutional changes on the secretary of state and prior legislatures. It predicts nationwide equal suffrage by the next general election and discusses women's status thereafter.
The town reports that three local traffic cops were dismissed from office last week. The public reaction is mixed, with some calling the move a relief and others deeming it a ridicule. Accidents on Main Street continue, and residents argue that fair fines could improve driving more than a silent police presence.
The proclamation fixes March 1 1920 as the time for return of railroads and express companies to owners. Public bears the bill and learns a lesson: politics cannot justify government ownership. If the lesson is remembered, funds to balance the railroads’ books will be well spent.
Ralph Block underwent appendicitis surgery at Algona hospital last week and soon developed pneumonia. He remains in serious condition with complications. Friends from here visited the hospital to offer cheer as he recovers and doctors monitor his progress.
The death of Ernest Queary near Livermore was reported Monday. He had been attending school in Kin City when he contracted scarlet fever. He had mostly recovered and returned home to regain strength before resuming studies, but fell ill again and died Monday afternoon.
Vernon Township hosts a Monday evening meeting February 2 at Consolidated School to form a local Farm Bureau branch with speakers Myer from Carrall County and County Agent Wickard. Lake Township gathering is Friday January 30 at Cohter Section House for branch planning and officer elections.
The Harvey McPeak Post of the American Legion presents a music festival and box social at the Vernon Theatre tomorrow night and Monday January 23. A Jazz Orchestra perform and the proceeds aid Post work. All serve men and families invited. baskets welcome.
Frank Lowden, candidate for president, born Sunrise Minnesota then raised in Iowa. He taught school, was valedictorian in 1883, studied law in Chicago, married Wayence Pullman, served as lieutenant colonel in the national guard, and later governed Illinois. He resides on a large farm in Oregon Illinois and seeks the U.S. presidency.
Multiple farm sale notices fill the pages as prices rise attract large crowds. Thrifty buyers seek savings by selecting ads this season, with the chance to get more for their money. Read every listing, as the ideal bargain could be on sale now.
A terse notice explains a need for 2,600 guards to protect 69,000,000 gallons of government stock. It jokes about the difficulty of finding who to hire for the yardsman role and notes the job would be an aggravation.
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