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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
7
The House rejected a proposal to empower the Federal Trade Commission to set a fair armor price and permit private manufacturers to meet that price before the government builds its plant.
Fragmentary text argues that the GO TO CHURCH movement is a serious proposition. It claims people once scoffed at religion but can be persuaded to attend and improve daily. The tone suggests a public exhortation to adopt religious practice consistently.
Local brief items report A S Osmondson traveling to Liver more Monday and Lon Overbaugh visiting with MH. 8. Rive family. Cement walks pop up due to heat. A new church bell noted at Evangelical church tower. Mrs Barquist Jett visited home Thursday with daughter Mrs Fred Hefty and family. Farmers fear corn crib space short this fall as Iowa crop prospects weaken. Bank statements for Renwick State Bank and People's Bank of Hardy appear. both show solid performance. Fourth of July past, crackers pop earlier than expected. Char T Sidwell and others discuss Minnesota Chippewa Reservation land claims via Eagle Grove visit. Office printed hundreds of land sale ads.
The Martin Baumgartner family headed for Kangwha on Tuesday to celebrate the th. A vehicle mishap near John Hefty's resulted in the load landing in a ditch. John was driving slowly, and only minor bruises were reported among the occupants.
Bede defeated Bede and Renwick crossed bats at Humbold yesterday and Bede was defeated by a score of 1 to 0. Spectators say the game was narvelous. Renwick earned the purse credited by Humbolt to the winners and defeated one of the best state teams, a tough feat as the Bode boys must have had strong support. The home dishes changed brand of fast food and will Tee Gide any time they want the rnh.
A Living Church item lists how a parish priest is judged for traits and actions. It notes that writing a sermon, preaching extemporaneously, visiting parishioners, or participating in social events all invite scrutiny. It also comments on marital status, finances, and manner with a mix of humor and critique.
Auto turns at three tiles south of Kanawha while returning from Clear Lake Tuesday. Steering gear failed and the car landed in a water filled ditch. Top was up, occupants escaped. Four people Chas Minor Chris Schneider Freda Maier Mathilda Klassi escaped with bruises and a soaked goat. car only slightly damaged.
Hurrah for Ringling Day as July 1 approaches with a noon show and a night performance in Dodge. The Cinderella spectacle opens the main tent program featuring more than 1000 people, dancing girls and grand pageants. Ringling Bros promises 400 performers and many new acts, plus an all-new street parade on show day morning.
Rev. Har. John Paville preached at the Congregational church to about 150 of 443 couples married during his 24 year pastorate in Appleton Wis. He called marriage a civil, religious, partnership and consecration bound by mutual love and rejected the idea that marriages fail due to nature or genetics. He urged census vanity and selfishness as the real obstacles to conjugal happiness.
A fragmented snippet shows a political pledge with phrases about carrying the country this fall and backing from supporters. It mentions we will carry the country and references continued support from followers in a campaign-like tone.
An exchange in a barroom features a pessimist and an optimist discussing cheerfulness. The pessimist questions the value of optimism while the optimist defends it as effort that may seem overworked. The humor rests on paradox and phrasing.
In a candid exchange Knox questions how Broque can afford a fifty dollar suit while Blox notes the man can pay for it but questions the tailor. The dialogue spotlights cost concerns and personal style.
A fragment from a theater era piece hints at a doctor restoring a matinee actor’s digestion with a bite of sweetened water. The odd dialogue labels the patient as a sugar-cured dan, reflecting playful language of the period.
Gunner-Doctor Cubebs recounts a recent hunting trip and explains his approach to the game. He discusses tactics, equipment, and routines that contributed to his success, offering insights into his method and preparation.
A brief reflection on poetry as an ascent to heights yet a craft that invites critics. The speaker muses that writing prompts talk of dropping into verse and questions how to balance art with perception.
A quirky exchange on naming a dish as a submarine linch prompts puns about sinking. The snippet hints at humorous wordplay and a fondness for playful linguistics within ITS Kind.
A quirky note mentions host and guest dynamics with playful language about a hike with Mary and the lamb motif. The fragment evokes whimsical, folklore style imagery and a casual conversational tone.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a man and bats with unclear context. The readable parts imply a misprint or stray characters rather than a complete event. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present for a fuller summary.
Sigsbee Bibbs, after twenty years of toil selling newspapers and dreaming of pate de foie fritters, enters Shrimpbeach's grandest hotel in an $85 made to order dress suit. The crowded dining room confirms his triumph as he enjoys his long awaited moment of prestige.
A traveler notes Arab views that Europeans drink vast amounts while Arabs endure long fasts. Arabs reportedly march three to four days without water before relying on camels for a pool, and a fabled tale says camels carry water and Arabs kill camels for it.
A dialogue from the Boston Evening Transcript captures a housewife and a man discussing a deer and a meter. The exchange highlights daily life humor and a busy street scene with a practical curiosity about meter visibility.
A quirky dialogue scene features jokes about usefulness in society marriage and memory. A grass widow remarks on marriage masking deeper motives while Helen and Jack exchange playful vows and refusals. Mrs Smith questions a quarrelsome husband tied to a “peace society” and a quip about Jones and his new car hides an inflation of lies under the hood.
Inquiry into submarine service roles and officer assignment raises questions about rank and duty aboard submarines. The dialogue suggests curiosity about whether officers are dedicated to subs and how this affects life below the waves.
A dialogue about a family member who is a valuable asset in a pinch. A joke about marriage on a low income and the resulting discomfort is woven into a reflection on prudent living and social roles. The exchange underscores the tension between security and happiness in frugal times.
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