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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
9
A farmer sells a pig to buy a new suit hat shoes and hides the bundle under the seat. The outfit vanishes at the river leaving him to improvise a comeback with Oriole in the buggy. A jokey dialogue follows about secrecy and proposals with names Betty Mabel and Joe appearing in a fragment.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a bore and a busy man discuss taking powder. The bore claims a long walk did him good, and the busy man urges another dose, joking that it would benefit them both.
In a humorous exchange two men discuss a hole in a garden. Mr Jones jokes about burying seeds versus a chicken. Mr Smith explains the seeds are inside a container used for replanting in his victory garden.
A compiled set of humorous dialogues touching on baseball knowhow marriage Army money and work. The bits hinge on puns and social stereotypes as characters like Sambo Rastus and Ruth spar over knowledge bread and status in quick punchlines.
A playful elderly couple roasts a younger man during a social gathering when he attempts to kiss Mrs. Jones's daughter. Mrs. Smith interjects, revealing it was not her daughter, prompting lighthearted confusion and laughter among attendees.
In a lively exchange, Winter Fuo Sam-Yup dismisses snow shoes while Zeke-Wal questions their warmth and practicality, sparking a rural humor-filled discussion about cold weather gear.
An American torpedo steers toward an Axis battleship with a precise gyroscope brain. Production by Ameri- Can Can subsidiary Amertorp highlights the weapon’s delicate, dust‑sensitive mechanism, its 20‑foot, 3,000‑pound form, and costly engine room.
Practical guide to brightening dresses during war shortages by painting and crafting buttons. Covers shellac coatings, wood and nut buttons, carved woods, whale nut, palm shell buttons, screw eyes for sewing, and inventive uses like earrings and dentoniere. Recommends selecting buttons to match or contrast dress colors and textures.
More than a thousand veterans, some actogenarians, are back in forest trades nationwide, proving age need not curb production. They perform key tasks from grinding saw teeth to operating trains, helping lumber, plywood, pulp wood, and other wood products approach 120 million tons this year. Many retired two decades ago, they find forests healthier today and skills sharper, with older workers filling roles once held by younger labor.
Phyllis Belmont advises careful household appliance care. Do not use tangled vacuum cords, empty dirt from cleaners weekly, loosen wringer tension when washers idle, avoid overloading washers, and defrost refrigerators regularly to prevent damage. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
London reports the Royal Air Force tank-busting aircraft nicknamed can-openers, Hurricanes designed for armored targets. They mount two large shell guns, one in each wing, capable of automatic or single shots, and carry two 303 Browning machine guns.
Cairo report credits Clyde L. Collins of Missoula Montana with inventing a device for the US Army Air Force. The instrument charges batteries checks wiring lighting and controls and regulates motors and generators using salvaged parts from Me 109s Heinkel Caproni Stuka Hurricanes and Brewster aircraft.
Marines practice amphibious landings in the South Pacific with M3 tanks swimming from landing barges to beaches while aircraft on barges are carried ashore. This training simulates combat operations and shoreward maneuvers.
A quirky beauty note discusses eyebrow tweezing prep with skin freshener, a 10 day preperation window, and recommends scalp reconditioning before permanents. It also mentions regular pedicures as part of overall well being.
The article notes three main airplane electrical systems radio instruments and generators along with starters retracting gear and lighting. Chanute Field graduates conduct maintenance work after training on electrical principles battery care and wiring with emphasis on troubleshooting during mockup and real systems testing.
SRIGHAM, UTAH. Lieut Gere ald Call’s constant study of army regulations likely saved his life when a bullet struck his chest in action in North Africa but was deflected by the regulations book carried in his shirt pocket. The wound was minor.
A prank caller phoned a city fire station asking about a fire while bragging about a rock garden and rare plants. The firefighter points out the neighbor's house is actually burning, and the caller refuses to share his mobile flower shop during the emergency.
A quirky exchange recalls a string knot on a finger as a mnemonic to buy coffee. Mabel links knots to wood and saws, then to the rhyme see tea, turning the reminder into a playful chain of associations about purchasing a pound of coffee.
The sergeant questions six weeks of training as the recruit answers that soldiers aren’t afraid to die. The exchange highlights fear and resolve in basic training.
A fragment notes Helen and Harry sharing a moment as he teaches card play. The brief hints at personal affection and ongoing conversation hint at a close relationship and informal guidance amid daily life.
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a boy saying the dentist was not painless and that he bit a finger after being asked about pain. The mother questions the experience while Eve and others are referenced in a jagged dialogue.
A judge hears a case where a defendant alleges a chair was broken during an accident and denies any intent to harm. The proceedings focus on whether the incident constitutes a deliberate act or an unintentional mishap involving his wife.
In a baseball exchange, Fanny claims they caught the player at home and Blondie argues he is out. The humor hinges on the paradox of being at home while ruled out, highlighting a playful misunderstanding at the game.
Fragmentary dialogue appears to reference secrecy and selling, with names Smith Jones Thad and a question about keeping an engagement secret. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Druggist Sure, and T hos enjoy the strong in church morning Real Problem Teacher This is the Bith time Tom you ve had to stay after school this week Tom es teacher, and people are beginning to talk
A puzzling line from a diary-like note hints at a missing maid, then reveals a child’s mistaken claim about her father. The fragment references Bett April and a neighborly figure, suggesting a domestic mystery from a bygone era.
A terse exchange recalls past claims of affection as Fox and Her discuss value and loyalty. The dialogue hints at a shifting relationship and warnings about using money for attention. The tone suggests resentment over past promises now deemed spent.
A dialog underscores social gossip as Joe claims the girl is widely known for moving among social circles while John questions the claim and dismisses the sentiment. The exchange highlights reputational chatter within a small group.
A quirky dialogue fragment features Mary noting 32 degrees as the freezing point and Harry replying in shade. Barber asks about preferred haircut, customer agrees. Art connoisseurs discuss Alice’s beauty and a commendable frame from Joe.
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