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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
6
In New Guinea men deem courting beneath dignity and marriage can be decided rapidly after a proposal. A string is sent to the man’s sister or mother to indicate love. If accepted, the match is formalized with branding and skin marks. If the woman is faithless, she risks being eaten by her fiancé.
A humorous exchange from the Boston Evening Transcript notes a Rounder arriving in evening clothes for dinner and asks what he does now. The retort answers that he now comes to breakfast for whom, highlighting social eccentricity in a concise quip.
The piece discusses forms of hypnotism in animals such as hens, crabs, crayfish, and insects with chalk lines and neck pressure inducing trance like states. It notes experts like Kircher Mangold and describes observed reactions across species. A short anecdote then contrasts pity with conscience as a Quaker questions the moral focus of a wealthy man’s distress tale.
A 1916 McClure Newspaper column warns shoppers about October fashion sales. It cautions that bargains at season changes tempt buyers to overstock for future wear, noting wholesale clearances may tempt with below cost pricing. It argues prudent, timely wardrobe planning beats impulsive purchases, as what is in fashion now may fade by October.
In New Orleans Spurgie Gates faced unpaid debt and pawned his wife to landlord C B Brown. After a dispute over a pawn ticket Brown and Gates fought. Judge W D Chamberlain ordered Brown to be paid 41 and Gates to receive back his pledge, each fined 15 for disturbing the peace.
The piece argues short dresses offer freedom and practicality for women, noting ease of movement in crowds and streetcar safety. It highlights the growing appeal of feather boas in refined colors, praising plain tones over mottled effects and describing varied neck ruffles as part of current style.
Hint from Spain notes the gray sailor hat trimmed with fluted grosgrain ribbon as a fashion novelty for girls. A broad net ruff and enormous bowed ribbon are new introductions, with strong potential for wide wear this summer inspired by bull ring idols.
Defiance, G. Mike Flanagan of an express company tried to salt a bull to deter it from a grizzly bear aboard a Baltimore and Ohio train. The bull escaped its cage, roared, and charged as Flanagan leaped a fence. E. E. Lambertson chased the animal into a barn.
The article notes that subtle details can elevate ordinary garments. It describes a girl’s long waisted dress with a peplum and sculpted seams, a boy’s pique suit with rose linen accents, crocheted decor, and the latest summer styles. It mentions Premet readying spring dresses in foulard and georgette, and the shift to bright colors with crochet centers and dolties replacing plain shades.
In Anderson Indiana T Barber and son with friends drove toward town in a new car when a red bull charged from an open lane. The bull struck the vehicle damaging a door and bending the rear fender. The occupants were frightened but uninjured as the bull stood in defiant glare and then wandered off.
J S Brown of Greenville Pennsylvania reports a mare near his farm died after foaling a fine colt. The orphaned colt was bottle fed until strong and then joined a herd of cows where one cow had lost a calf. The cow immediately adopted the calf and bossy and the foal are now inseparable.
Pauline Marx aged 53 died by suicide in Cleveland after a grocer accused her of stealing a one cent cooky, the neighborhood gossip prompted the tragedy. Police say the case hinges on a false accusation and public shaming.
Richmond readers report relief during the Change of Life after seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They describe fewer hot flashes dizziness and nerv ous spells and hail improved health and urge others to try the remedy.
A parent asks a country photographer to take a portrait of Joe Joseph, whose quick developing method yields a negative quickly. The mother, uneasy, notes a window notice offering photos to customers and suggests they could replace the face for an advertisement calling for a smart looking and honest boy.
A woman recognizes the appeal of her home only after engaging a real estate dealer to handle the sale and reading the ensuing description.
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