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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
5
Farmers report alfalfa and sweet clover seedings failing this year due to extreme heat and drought. Summer sowings should occur by August 16 for alfalfa and by September 1 for sweet clover, depending on soil moisture and preparation. Deep disking, harrowing, and firm subsurface are advised, with inoculation recommended unless using previously inoculated seed. A soil sample can be tested free of charge at the Weather Bureau office.
Grain prices have begun to recover after a sharp crash that paused trading on the board of trade last Thursday. The move, aimed at stabilizing markets, erased profits for many small investors but saved larger traders and prompted a cautious rebound as prices slowly regain prior levels.
Rainy spell last Thursday to Saturday brought five inches of precipitation, helping corn growth across Iowa. Winds caused scattered damage, but overall moisture remained ample, preserving a bumper crop for Lona and supporting near-normal yields despite pockets of loss. Local business moves and hospital visits are noted among community updates.
A Chicago World’s Fair exhibit showcases a future farm with electric sheep and poultry treated by ultraviolet light, automatic milking, modern silos, underground power, electric grain conveyors, and a cable plough replacing tractors, illustrated as a leap beyond today’s farming inefficiencies.
Heavy rain last week left most fields unplayable, allowing only Livermore to host Galt at Livermore where Livermore won decisively. Standings remain largely unchanged except for Livermore rising above other teams in the Hum-Rite League as of now.
The article argues that government aid to farmers may soothe short term troubles but create dependency, hindering independence when relief ends. It praises farm cooperatives as lasting, urging farmers to unite with neighbors to fight their battles and advance cooperative interests for long term progress.
The Lutherans plan an ice cream social at Gus Rohwer's shop on Saturday evening in July. The event starts at Go'clock with a menu including Pia Ala Made 10¢ Ice Cream Sundae Plain Tee Cream and Coffee. Cones are also listed among offerings.
A free band concert will be held Friday night in Renwick featuring the combined bands of Renwick and LaVerne under Prof Wesley Sebaubs. Last Friday Renwick bands played at LaVerne in a related event.
OCR read fragment notes Dee Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen Doris and Mathilda Uram, and a funeral for Mrs Gr Purdy with Renwick attendees. Vivian Keekwood and Viola Newman from Storm Lake returned from Iown City. County Treasurer Byrne announced semiannual school district apportionments: Renwick $1989.87 Vernon $2760.80 Lake $1069.18, funded by tax collections.
Two physicians report fatality percentages for common illnesses. Measles prove fatal in only four tenths of one percent, lockjaw around 41 percent, and pneumonia about 17 percent. The figures assume no complications, though many deaths arise from multiple causes.
The article argues that silver stabilization is not a manipulation toward lowering gold value but a restoration of silver's real exchange role. It stresses silver should hold a definite value like gold for half the world and notes silver rehabilitation aims to reestablish its long standing monetary function. It also mentions Otto Trammel being brought home from Cherokee Island and improving health.
The Renwick Methodist Church notes describe a growing, active congregation with a 163 average third-quarter attendance and 143 for the year, led by Pastor and teachers. The Piney Woods singers will perform a sacred concert, with a no-evening-service policy until autumn, and Bible Conference travel details noted for Lake Okoboji with a vacation until Aug 20.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites believers and nonmembers to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Services at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Geo J Dirks preaches the crucified and risen Christ as the only Savior. The church proclaims the Bible as God’s inspired Words and advocates plain Gospel preaching without sensationalism.
The Evangelical Church announces Sunday School and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Ladies' Aid meets first Wednesday each month. Women’s Missionary Society gathers on the second Wednesday monthly. Pastor listed as Gamrence Sonl.
First Baptist Church announces no service next Sunday led by Pastor J A Hurley. A regular prayer meeting is planned Thursday evening with a special appeal to invite everyone. Several local residents and visitors are noted in recent social visits and exams scheduled for the county teacher examinations in Dakota City.
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