Local notes reflect harvests sales and events
Orcher in the rooms back of Postoffice locals report threshing season near, caucus at 3 p.m., Hal Cunningham clerking for Ferg Hart. Hats sale at J. H. Foley & Son's. The Times marks 15 years, entering sweet sixteen. Northwestern installs stockyard scales. Epworth League ice cream stand nets about 5. Dr Sossaman to visit Renwick July 26 for dental work. Rev Green away next Sunday, Rev Pybus to preach. Dr G H Devereaux to visit Renwick for dental work. Surprise party for Roy Franks a success with gifts. Worrs Brownie, W H McDougal of Norway owns hay land in Hancock Co. Swea City celebration ended July 8 due to rain. Fireproof safes pitched as protectors. Standard Safe & Lock Co advertised. A lot of challies close at J H Foley & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sossaman
Clarion
Renwick
Green
Pybus
Corwith
Farm Loans Seekers and Local Anecdotes
Money on hand for farm loans prompts interest as buyers search for lenders. A run away accident nearly injures Mrs. Albert Jones near a creamery. Postmaster appointment for H. & Rice announced for August. Local residents discuss career plans, former townsman Jas Humbert enjoys life at a seaside cottage. Spirit Lake visit notes mix with postal reform chatter on legible postmarks for third and fourth class mail. Roy Humbert works toward boat captain goals while Jim Humbert continues hay work.
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Spirit Lake
Jas. Humbert
Roy
Jim
Community Notes from Renwick and Surrounding Areas
Local tidbits report Renwick and Armstrong social events, business ads, and community happenings. Rev A S Black speaks at the Renwick Methodist Church while stock tanks roll from Dean blacksmith shop and Parley Finch gains support for Senate district convention. Also noted are a Loyal Temperance ice cream social, photography at Armstrong studios, and fashionable clothing deals from J A Forey & son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Black
Renwick-Hardy
Methodist Church
Landis
Local society notes from Algona region visitors and residents
Personal mentions describe Miss Cora Lang of Algona visiting Renwick friends, Chas. Vohs from Rolfe taking rest in Rolfe, Miss Edith Gee visiting La Verne and Des Moines, Mrs. Cast and children of Humboldt visiting J. O. Myers family, British visitors in Memphis staying with A. B. Kitts, Dan Miles praising the old political fence, Mrs. W. F. Bacon and sons returning from Sanborn trip, and Chas. Jagers promoting J G Early music house with La Misa Metro Olden piano sales. notes reflect social and business ties in small towns.
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Cora Lang
Algona
Renwick
Chas. Vohs
Rolfe
Edith Gee
la Verne
Des Moines
Dan Miles
W. F. Bacon
Sanborn
W. B
O. m
Fhas
J_ G
Fort Dodge
Charley
Spirit Lake Lake Park House noted for reasonable rates
Readers are told Spirit Lake visitors can stay at Lake Park House on East Okaboji Lake with daily rates from 31.06 to 1.50, depending on service, near the post office and boat landing. It cites guests from Humboldt and mentions B C B N excursions to Spirit Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Lake Park House
Okaboji Lake
Welch
Bartholomew
Dr. Field
Humboldt
Roots clog Uncle Eilis Martins well in old hotel yard
For years the well at Uncle Eilis Martins near the old hotel yielded bitter water. Mr Tooley’s well machine uncovered that two distant willows sent long hairlike roots into the wood tubing, filling a 13 inch space and blocking the supply. A wall and guard may be needed to protect the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilis Martin
Mr. Tooley
Welland
Bais
Alogius
Bitters
Spirit Lake Chautauqua praised for program and music
A reader reports a fine Spirit Lake Chautauqua with enthusiastic crowds and strong performances. The Lemuel Ladies Quartet and Miss Sammis from Chicago are highlighted along with Prof. H. W. Fairbanks. Booker T. Washington’s keynote lecture on race and uplift is described as the day’s great event. Washington’s life, education, and Tuskeegee success are recounted, stressing work, thrift, industrial and academic schooling as paths to improvement.
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Northwest
South
Lemuel
Milwaukee
Sammis
Chicago
H. W. Fairbanks
Public Schools of Chicago
Booker T. Washington
D. C
Tuskeegee
Ala
Britain
Virginia
West Va
Hampton School
North Carolina
Black Belt
Renwick Tale Sparks Curious Banter in Quick Kisses
A Renwick resident recounts a neighborhood eventi with a young man kissing his beloved repeatedly, joking about her age and questioning enduring health. Names are omitted, preserving privacy while noting the public nature of the anecdote.
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Renwick
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Hl. B. Gole
J. M. Sherman
Rencher, Towa
Orcher
Hal Cunningham
Ferg Hart
J. H. Foley & Son's
the Times
Northwestern
G. H. Devereaux
Mentist
Devereaux Bros. Humboldt
Peeth
Roy Franks
W. H. McDougald
Norway
Mikesville
Hancock Co
Iowa
Swea
Standard Safe & Lock Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. H. Foley & Son’s
Albert Jones
H. &. Rice
R.J. Griebel
Post Office Department
R. R. Smith
Thos Mitchell
Oren Smith
Ross Farm
Dean
Armstrong
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
O. K
Tires
Parley Finch
Finch
J. A. Forey & Son
Grandma Stage
Ed Wood
Mrs. Wood
Clare
Webster County
Peter Graves
Vetter
Algona District
Buffalo Center
Southwell
Baguell
Safe & Lock Cp
Arthur's Home Magazine
Hardy Post-Office
Isadore Notestine
J. D. Forey & Sox
Brew
Pray
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Harry B. Pray
Margaret G. Henneberry
Father Daly
Harry
Bird
Wehater City Tribune
Mes
K. Lyn Cole
Elissi
Bevier
H. Cole
Arnggist
Hod Cole
Pope
C. W. Olden
Poland
J. A. Gillespie
W. P. Hill
W. P. Full
Bill
Harvey Ross
Harvey
Chas. Campbell
Times
F. J. Black
Toms
Rev. Landis
Stiles
Rev. Land
A. 8
M. E. Chuarch
Willow Butters
Spirit Lake Chautauqua
Richardson's Cash Store
J.G. Doty & CO
Live Grocers
Ikana
J. R. Miclane
Merchant, Taylor
Goldfield
Postoffics
Robert McMenemy
J.D. Suarruck
H.H. McCurry
W. H. McGee
Webster City
Tile Works
Soule, Hagans & Funk
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