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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
8
A historical report details Guadalupe Island once rich in fur seals and goats that overexploited the resource, leading to extinction threats. The island’s ecology collapsed from overhunting, goats and introduced predators, with barren terrain, scarce water, and few permanent settlements.
Langley made two half mile flights with a motor driven plane in 1896 naming his craft an aerodrome. Congress granted $590,000 to continue experiments but the effort proved insufficient and the work stalled.
In a city gas station a clerk selling gasoline earns 13 dollars weekly and is glad for the job, having previously made six thousand dollars annually. Another contrast shows a young man offered work in a top garage at fifty dollars a month with a promise of raise after proving ability.
A company recalls five experiences highlighting contrasts between workers who take pride in constructive toil and those who seek easy earnings. The first man shows self respect by selling with integrity and valuing his work, while others justify idleness. The piece argues work as independence and a higher good, echoing the story of three men on a stone pile.
The article discusses shifting social norms on displaying tea sets in living rooms, favoring functional tea trays on arrival and stowing items away. It weighs covering garments on hangers with velvet or muslin, choosing hanger types to reduce wear, and notes changes in using tea tables versus coffee tables.
A Western Newspaper Union article extols work as essential to individual dignity and social value. It argues that both menial tasks and higher pursuits elevate character and contribute to society’s moral fabric.
Treat any wooden post sunk in the ground to resist moisture and rot. Soak thoroughly in creosote or double coat with the preservative. Apply a painter’s tar or asphalt solution to protect against insects.
A Census Bureau study of 1934 deaths across 34 states shows infants under one year faced nearly half of infant fatalities from congenital defects, prematurity, and birth injuries. Pneumonia, diarrhea, and influenza were also major killers among babies, while overall deaths skewed toward heart disease, cancer, and circulatory issues in adults.
An old campaign ledger shows the Whig committee rented horses and carriages extensively to support Zachary Taylor's 1835 bid. The Rolling total reached 65 dollars for expenses, quickly subscribed, noting ongoing use into the Taylor Fillmore years. Frank Segur of Toledo owns the account book. his grandfather Ian Segur once served as secretary of the local Whig committee.
A European radio survey finds Italians top talkers with 45 percent of airtime. Germany ranks second at 27 percent, followed by Norway at 25 percent. Holland has the least talk time at 12 percent. Dictatorships influence broadcasting in several nations.
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