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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
5
A fragmented OCR piece argues explorer Gregory Mason on his voyages uncovered Mayan trade and civilization in Honduras and adjacent regions. It contends Mayan culture was central to early American civilization, influencing later white settlement foundations and national identity.
A fragmented historical note describes extensive fur trading in harsh wilderness regions. It references traders venturing far to collect skins, the rough conditions, forested landscapes, and the varied outcomes for hides and gear. The prose mixes terms and names, leaving several details unclear.
A garbled OCR style inquiry references a Scotland Yard inquest at Ports and a case involving prints sent to the Anger print department in London. It mentions tracing 80 sons with a 000 per Ha amount and a disjointed note about a home and dwelling, lacking clear facts or names.
A study notes the medicine woman in Mexican and Latin American cultures extends beyond medical care. She is tied to witchcraft beliefs, herbal healing, and social authority among peasants, indigenous groups, and the middle class, reflecting deep cultural prestige.
The piece describes dogwood trees in May with wild apples nearby, noting blossoms from green to white to rose. It mentions famous American piaines Nave hoon mile Buthe and references forests and oak branches. The author, Wes Canby, contrasts red dogwood blossoms with other floral scenes.
A misread rehearsal led to a chaotic assembly at Meh School where students discussed a Latin winner amid garbled remarks. Principal Mr the and teachers attempted to restore order as students debated the identity of the winner and the term used.
A fragmentary note discusses a clash between progressive leaders and resistors, framing a struggle that harms business balance sheets. The text references a fictional or misread setting and mentions burying the dead as a metaphorical stop to rapid change.
A fire destroyed part of a tenant house on the Maul Kuninrow farm south of Renwick. It started in a small closet from an overheated oil mop. Lewis Simons rented the place to W. C. Wilson and family who were away in Boone. Neighbors opened a bucket brigade while Renwick firemen with a chemical extinguisher fought the blaze. Interior and contents suffered heavy damage from fire, smoke, and water.
The Northwestern depot at LaVerne was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday noon. Agent J L Latin er, lighting his living quarters overhead, could not rescue possessions or office equipment as flames swept the building. Two box cars and storage tanks endangered nearby oil facilities but firefighters stopped spread. The depot, built in 1881, once hosted dances and social events and was a LaVerne landmark. A substantial amount of money in the office was lost.
Professor Herbert Hurley, son of Reverend Arthur Hurley, has returned from Ames where he attended Iowa State College and received the Master of Science degree at the commencement on Friday July 28. He was elected to Pi Mu Epsilon during the spring quarter. He plans a two month stay in Renwick before returning to Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, where he previously taught mathematics and physics. He will resume his duties there for the coming academic year. He is available at the Baptist parsonage for discussions about college life and related topics.
Deputy Sheriff Saxton is called to Herman Krause farm near Livermore after three men traveling during a storm search roadside. One man drives off leaving others. the weary, confused man reaches the Krause farm granary, falls, but is found safe by Saxton and Clausgen and escorted to a nearby turn for work.
Norris Enfield died at Mercy Hospital in Park Dede after a period of illness. He lived four miles west of Tardy on his farm for over forty years. The body was taken to his son Harry Enfield, with services held at Rhindy MB Church and Union Cemetery officiated by Rev. Shara.
The American Lutheran Church will unite the Buffalo Synod Iowa Synod and Saint Synod of Ohio early next month in Toledo Ohio. Its members extend across 11 states in the United States parts of Canada New Guinea and India. The merger affirms a shared confession of faith and practice centering on Christ crucified as Savior and Bible as divine truth.
Two Goldfield shops Yarry Moore and Company suercantilé and Kennedy Grocery were robbed after two o clock Friday morning. Clerks found the back windows broken and money stolen from both cash tills. Wright County officials led the investigation into the thefts.
A new postal ruling allows postmasters to sell uncalled for perishable items when return to sender is impossible. A 10 percent commission applies, at least 15 cents. Goods include meat poultry fish flowers hides fruit and vegetables. Unsellable items go to hospitals charities or municipal institutions. if no facility exists they are destroyed and a disposal record kept.
The heat caused road surfaces to explode at multiple sites between Heit and Netehins and near Erith Garner. Paving rose three to four feet at one spot while other sections buckled, with wheels and tires damaged and drivers stranded before aid arrived. Local witnesses likened the noises to distant crashes.
The Ivi-Towa Publisher warns that moneyed candidates can reach voters by direct mail ahead of the primary, risking misrepresentation in homes. He calls for law changes to curb outrageous ads and requires checks on secret mail campaigns and newspaper advertising abuses.
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