22 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
The piece urges saving a portion of daily earnings to exchange for goods later, arguing stored labor supports future comfort. It asks if readers can save a dollar daily or smaller amounts, noting it’s unwise to waste years of hard work and encouraging banking part of earnings.
Farmers facing flood damaged fields are urged to sow millet as soon as soil conditions allow. Millet provides quick feed and helps cover bare patches where corn is drowned. A small seed supply is available by phone on request.
Mark Harvey aged 18 of Renwick died July 12 1920 after blood poisoning from shoulder abscess and brain infection. He grew up in Renwick attended school ranked as a bright willing student and worked on the family farm before sickness. He belonged to Renwick Methodist church and had many friends. funeral held July 14 at home at 130 pm with burial in Vernon Cemetery.
Miss Bertha G. Smith and Mr Omer G. Davis wed at 2 p.m. July 1 at the Goldfield Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev J S Nicholson. The bride wore white and carried roses and sweet peas. The couple, joined by family from Washington D C and local friends, plans a home at the EBM Smith farm and a brief trip after the ceremony.
Washington observers report that predictions of coal famine are used by wholesalers coal shed operators and dealers to drive up prices. The cycle begins yearly as reports spread among miners wholesalers retailers and consumers, increasing bidding and keeping costs high.
The article discusses the July 3 disaster near Humboldt with fatalities and extensive damage. It notes the high bill to settle claims, government aid under the Esch Cummins act, and the likelihood of out of court settlements to avoid bankruptcy for the railroad. It cites Fort Dodge attorneys predicting settlements outside court.
A thrift oriented recipe issued by the Division of Women's Activities shows a meat loaf method using 7 pound round or solid meat ground twice, with bread mixture, onion fry, butter, and careful pan cookery. The note invites serving hot or cold with pan juices.
Sheriff reports arrest of eight Mexican beet weeders who deserted farm work near Clarén. They are jailed and will be sent to Mexico and permanently barred from entering the United States.
The Rolfe Arrow raises subscriptions to 2.50 while Lehigh Argus increases advertising rates by a nickel. The moves reflect higher costs to run papers, as owners like Barney Bruce acknowledge thinner margins and the need for cash to keep papers on the move.
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