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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
7
A polemic urging regular church attendance over occasional worship. It argues that mere obedience to law and fear of God is not enough for salvation. True devotion requires consistent prayer and weekly participation in divine service.
Miss Josie Johnson becomes a clerk at the Corner Store. Mr and Mrs HH S&S Riva left Tuesday night for Toppenish Washington to visit daughter Mrs ed Olden and family. Mor Kents ty farm, 160 acres, located 1.5 miles south of Renwick, well tiled, lane new house and outbuildings. See Yeoman Tratel at Renwick as interested. Hansell
State Bank cashier C F Flemmig, recently moved here, was surprised Tuesday night by friends from the town and Humboldt who staged a playful trap. He delayed his Humboldt trip, spent the evening croquet and an auto ride, while guests gathered, bruises appeared in lawn games, and Mrs Heggen Phipps Miller and Miss Stone joined later with refreshments. A bath robe from Humboldt and a clock from local friends topped the event, leaving all in good humor.
Mrs Mary O Conner of this city was killed Sunday by an auto driven by a Webster City man as it turned into a westbound street. She was crossing the street when struck instantly. A widow, she supported her family by washing and had just paid off her little house and lot. She leaves two daughters and one son, all grown.
Fourteen women from the town spent Monday afternoon at Smith Park wading in the Boone River where the water was ankle deep. They had a pleasant picnic, dealt with a few minor mishaps, and afterward returned home certain they had enjoyed splendidly. Contributed. Get your wedding stationery at the Times.
Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley died Saturday night at 10 50 after a violent morning stroke. Dr Carleton B McCullough treated him and he seemed improving before a sudden decline. Funeral services at his home were private with a public vault burial in the cemetery of Indianapolis.
Copenhagen reports a treaty negotiating the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. If ratified, the U S will pay 25 million dollars and give up U S rights in Greenland, a Danish possession. Greenland is a Danish coastguard area and the U S relinquishes only discovery rights.
A farewell party was hosted at the Brink home Friday night for Mrs Lena Miller who is moving Tuesday to North Crystal Lake Illinois to reside with her son after twenty five years in Renwick. Friends gathered, refreshments were served, and warm wishes were extended for her new life away from Renwick.
Mrs Henry Friday from Dakotah City visits friends in the area. Rev and Mrs Schectier Mrs Gus Rohner and Miss Lena Block were in Algona Tuesday to attend The Birth Of A Nation. The M E Epworth League held a jovial at the parsonage last Thursday night with refreshments and games. Everyone reports a good time.
District Court of Town in Humboldt County announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Chas. H. Hawthorn, deceased. The appointee has qualified and will collect debts and settle claims. Creditors and others with claims must present them as required by law. Dated July 24, 1916.
Al Wesley hosted LuVerne callers Friday. A cement walk is under construction on Prospect Street. Several locals, including Mrs. Brink, Miss Vandemark, and the Godfrys, visited Fort Dodge and Clarion, while Olive Wilson from Los Angeles visits relatives. John Nissen and wife plan Paton trips, and new Ford cars appear in town purchases. Don Lichty from Chicago visits relatives with two friends as W E Stephenson’s family return from Livermore.
Lutheran church notes announce German services in the morning with Sunday School and Bible class at 11 30 o clock. Pastor R F Schedtler asks all to attend.
Baptist church bulletin lists preaching and Sunday School times. Pulpit schedule shows 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. With additional service at Luni Sunday School at 22 p.m. Preaching at 2:00 p.m. Pastor J. H. Perry invites all to attend any or all services.
The evening service is discontinued during hot weather and union services will be held in City Park. Preaching at 10 20 a m Sunday School 11 30 a m Epworth League 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Evangelical church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m German Services at 10 30 a m Union Services at school Park at 7 p m Y P A meeting after union service Prayer Services Web at 7 30 p m followed by choir rehearsal Teacher Training Friday at 8 00 p m A W Schlesselman Pastor.
Ernest Griebel and Mark Carter display new Fords while Fred Babler returns Wednesday afternoon from a business trip in St Paul. Mrs Roy Stevens and children go home to Algona after a brief relatives visit. Park activities host town girls with ice cream and cake on Tuesday afternoon.
A reflective column urges readers to pause and question chatter, noting how easy it is to misjudge others and ourselves. It highlights social dynamics, encourages restraint, and calls for clearer thinking in everyday conversations.
A fragment quotes Deacon Walker saying most towns have three or four rich men worth a few hundred dollars more than their liabilities highlighting local wealth contrasts.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press notes a quip about an uncle and memory in a will, labeling it another case of a man with poor memory. The brief exchange hints at humor over inheritance and family oversight.
A Kansas City Star item narratives a sensational scene in which the Maharajah of Nepal questions a figure claiming Buddha status. The old man performs feats, evaluates a pencil test, and claims multiple Buddhas, sparking palace intrigue and public doubt.
A man who awoke from an awful nightmare wrote it down and sold the piece the next morning, transforming a frightening dream into a musical comedy project. The strange flow from nightmare to stage work highlights how unexpected sources fuel creative ventures.
Bronda Bob says she quit playing cards. A gambler asks if there is no gambling in Crimson Gulch. He notes many sure-thing sharps exist and there is no real gamble left.
In a clipped exchange, Mrs. Dash and Mrs. Nash engage in hurried banter about a rushed betrothal. The dialogue hints at social expectations and personal hesitation, reflecting informal conversations from a bygone era.
A cryptic note questions the public’s reluctance to back an antikissing campaign. The line comments on public apathy toward selecting favorites and frames the debate as a societal barrier affecting social norms.
A fragmentary line hints at a discussion of a rum deal in a store and mentions Jamaica spirits, indicating a local or trade note. The text is sparse but shows commerce and regional liquor references within a brief, masked dialogue.
A light hearted tease centers on a mother-in-law who scores high for cooking, as Mrs Newed deflects a playful remark about her culinary skills. The exchange highlights familial affection and wit in a domestic moment.
A humorous aside features a boy described as a chip of the old flouk, followed by a quip that he must be a poker chip. The exchange plays on playful wordplay and parental humor.
A 1910s era tip urges girls to practice a natural smile by engaging the eyes, avoiding drooping facial muscles, and using a gentle lip lift. It warns against a lifeless, relaxed face and claims smiling enhances beauty and youth, encouraging daily mirror checks.
Ohio State Journal notes the happiest man is steady, honest, and disciplined. He avoids liquor tobacco and betting, saves money, raises a family, reads good books, and stays loyal to his wife. Water keeps its level, and so does conduct and character, shaping prosperity.
In a dialogue cited by Mr. Camrox the question What makes you go in through the kitchen is answered by a remark about servants and formality. A front hall feels distant while a kitchen door mat bears the word Welcome, suggesting an odd contrast in hospitality.
Dialogue depicts a comic misunderstanding as Tom asks how the ice was broken with Shillington and Jack responds that he didn’t break it but stumbled upon a melting mood, implying a humorous romantic stumble.
A fragment remarks on popular image of sea sons and asks why they are favored. The speaker muses that whistling huoys may hold the key to the appeal, suggesting a playful, enigmatic tone about maritime folklore.
The snippet shows a dialogue where a person asks about playing golf and another replies uncertainty and ongoing work. It reflects a brief exchange lacking full context or clear actions.
A quirky editorial note weighs the jitters around selecting a president, noting public anxieties about cuts and removals while imagining political futures as timber in a formal process. The tone mixes skepticism with dry humor about leadership prospects.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a James making some medicine and a toothache remedy with a leap noted and a sun symbol included, leaving the intended event and context unclear and unresolved.
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