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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
7
Vernon Theatre Show Titles June Shows
Vernon Theatre presents Priday and Saturday June 13 featuring Wallace Reid in a dramatic film described as a landmark motion picture. Audiences are promised a striking production with notable scenery and a prominent star.
Elgisthin' Why play adapts Vall Caine tale at 730
The Elgisthin' Why presents an adaptation of Vall Caine's famous novel and play featuring Richard Dix Mae Abesh Gareth Hughes Phyllis Hager and Marlon Munitlion. The performance opens Wednesday June 18 at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgisthin
Richard Dix
Mae Abesh
Gareth Hughes
Phyllis Hager
Marlon Munitlion
Are Vall Caine
Visit of Goldfield guests and county fair notes
Local visitors from Goldfield and nearby towns were hosted at the Paley level house for social calls and a county convention. Renwick Rebekahs attended with Middleton figures. Perry, Iowa, and Tapps residents joined a wave of relatives and friends. Mrs Herb Popp of Kendallville hosted a visit with John and das family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaat Ripper
Cortur
Uw Ab Nitier
New Tuy
Lford
Clark
Kolbeburg
Ditkala
Waesday
Atternsari
Paley Luvelattiger
A. Lage Atiner
Renwick Rebekahs
Perry
Tate
Romula
Tveer
Nee
Mra
Dohn
Herb Popp
Kendall
Wisi
Ava Vlalling
Hemne
John
Das
Council Proceedings read at May 2 meeting
The council held a regular meeting with roll calls read and approved. Items read included numerous bills from Geo Ne eet & Co, Vacuum Gil Co, Fairbanks Marse & Co, and others totaling various amounts. Motions moved to pay bills, transfer funds, and renew liquor licenses were all seconded and approved by unanimous roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry. Co
Renwick Gand Siem
Road’fund
N.w.ry
Clark
Selaelid
G. Hallingstead
Vernon Items: Vernon residents and students return home
Raymond Meyers came back Saturday from Council Bluffs where he has been attending school. Miss Belle Palmer, former Vernon schools principal, spent part of last week with the Orris French home. Frou F. Proneh returned Wednesday from Des Moines University with his parents. Wm. Miensner and family drove to Cedar Falls to bring home daughter Jessie after finishing the primary course. Misses Ruby Rianlee Mildred Rowinens Wilma Hetly and Payo Brows left Tuesday for Cedar Falls for summer school. At the Vernon Animal Association banquet and meeting the officers elected were President Mr. Clancy, Vice President Eva Winter, Secretary Nellie Green, Treasurer Gee Bleasner, Chm. Bangoes committee Walter Hefty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Palmer
Pringi Pal
Vernon
Orris
Proneh
Des’ Moines University
Miensner
Jessie
Ruby
Rianlee
Mildred Rowinens
Wilma Hetly
Payo
Cedar Falls
Vernon, Animal Association
Mr. Clancy
Eva Winter
Nellie Green
Gee Bleasner
Walter Hefty
Dance at Livermore Grand Prize Night at Princess Pavilion
A grand Prize Dance is set for Thursday night June 12 at the Princess Pavilion in Livermore. Beckys Famous Lounge Band will provide music with prizes for the best fox trot and waltz couples and free lemonade offered. W Shepard Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Livermore
Becky
Thanks for kindness during illness and loss
The family thanks friends for support and flowers after the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mia Lulu Mratt and children Chria Pagge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theak
Mia
Lulu Mratt
Chria Pagge
Farily
We Shatt Miss Him Chairman at Meet Log
A fragmented meeting log reflects sorrow for a missing secretary. The speaker expresses regret over the absence and notes a vacant presence felt by all attendees. The tone is formal and personal, with emphasis on missing a familiar face during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clisix
Nis
Retort Courteous Phodukovof Encountered Stranger
An odd scene unfolds with a courteous retort as a Wellington figure confronts a stranger who, when lifted, is identified as Mab. Dialogues mix confusion and mockery as the party questions belief. The exchange underscores tense manners amid a perplexing encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phodukovof
Wellington
Mab
Divke
Pirate Publishers did Stevenson good turn as thief tale unspools
Fragmentary clipping recounts Stevenson and publisher theft in a melodramatic literary scandal. It cites Sidney Grandy and a Manchester playwright in a convoluted history of pirated works, thefts, and alleged bribes tied to a failing reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Atevouson
Lia Fame Lo Uur
Dekyll
Amd
Alp
Uyde
Anal Pirate Publishers
Alga
Ing Fll
Glola
Eliac
Phiney
Hin
Aixakay
Tliks Pelces
Atocka
Karin Iby
Sidney Grandy
Grinndy
Maichester Dawger
Grundy
Ls. Taymarket
Wendel
Ade on Big Word Decadence and Theater Managers
George Ade complains of theatrical decadence and inept managers. He recalls overhearing a Vienna theatergoer mispronounce German terms and notes Americans turning people away at the door, with a joke about the word Cesellossen meaning Closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Elineblacke
Vienna
Detroit
Ree: Press
Discovery of gravitation sparks young minds in class
A teacher recounts Sir Isaac Newton’s apple tale with children in a playful, classroom setting. The piece blurs history and legend as students imagine the moment that led to the law of gravitation, with casual dialogue and local schoolyard charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadne Newton
Andy
Melfendree
New Idea in Dentistry Patterned Device Aims at Tooth Caries
A new dental contrivance, described as patterned like a pistol, is claimed to deliver forceful filling materials into tooth caries, reforming cavity treatment. The device is presented as a novel approach in Australian dental practice, with emphasis on precision and efficacy.
Giving Game a Chance Bret Sportsman
Sporleman urges focus as late game at Maing field unfolds without hits. Lon Maik emphasizes finishing strong and going home after the tense moment in a brief sports update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
Sporleman
The Better Part Gog-IL Awakens a World
The fragment hints at Magog-Yes and a call to let the people wake rather than attempt to force change. It suggests a thematic clash between awakening minds and imposed order, with unspecified actors urging action over control.
Spring Time Cheer Amid Quirky Phrases
A playful fragment hints at spring feelings with whimsical word pairings and unanswered questions about Charlee, weaving a lighthearted mood through oddSounds and singsong phrases.
Millions of German fugitives flood Europe after war
The report states Germany hosts millions of fugitives with refugees estimated at two million in the republic. It lists refugee flows from Alsace Lorraine 160 000 from Vosnsinia 850 000 and Upper Silesia 90 000 plus 16 000 from former colonies and 40 909 from Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Barton Terald
German Republic
Gerimans ‘Stern Every Countriea
Rimania
Alzave- Lorraine
Vos Nania
Prassix
Mariel Uiere
Upper Silesia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Amd
Schlewigvcedesd
Denmark
Repeating His Name, A Mother's Silent Struggle
A fragmented report pieces together a mother's lingering ritual of repeating her late husband’s name, Jimmie, Jimmie, Jimmie, as time passes. The text hints at family tension and grief voiced by a daughter and father arguing over memory and identity. The scene emphasizes repetitive ritual amid strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Thrifty Three Discuss Wine Women and Song
Three men from Indianapolis discuss their appetites for wine women and food and reveal different strategies for handling a last dollar. The first would lavish money on a trusted companion, the second jokes about sharing meals, while the third opts to save in the bank, reflecting varied views on temptation and thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollara
Indisuapolis
Nes
Fragmentary Kansas City Star dialogue item
A garbled dialogue scene features Mrs Sobinzan and Gay Tohngon from Runtous Ridge. The text alludes to singing to a baby and a reference to a distressed “feller” and a dog but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay-Haw
Kansas City Star
Seek Sea Giants In South Atlantic Whaling Expands
The article reports a whaling expedition near South Georgia in the South Atlantic. Whalers aim to render whale oil by diverting tank capacity into large receptacles. South Georgia is described as a prime whaling ground in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velley
South Georgia
Not Needed There Took Salesman In The Volumes You Have The Whole Sum
A terse exchange recalls a salesman and Mr Meck discussing volumes of knowledge. The salesman hints at shared secrets while Mr Meck retorts with a jab about his wife. The line ends with a readiness cue: Wready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meck
Pencils That Pub Knows
A garbled OCR fragment mentions pencils with italics and prices. It hints at marks on surfaces and manufacturing questions, naming London and general dealer terms, without clear events or dates. The readable portion suggests discussion of pencil pricing and marking practices but lacks coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
London
Tient
Unclear fragmentary historical notes on silver prospects
Fragmented report mentions Much Silver attempts and Uncle Sam using Rochester for films. references the United States, Canada, and leadership in a world competition. Earlier notes cite Comstock lode era height in 1883 and millions poured in from stock lode aiding the Union during dark hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sain
Rochester
Sidi
United States
S'Eil
United Leadership
Canada
Detroit
Union
How He Got That Way In Discussion Of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Guinter discuss married happiness sharing a curious exchange about a man whose ideas on marriage seem unconventional. The dialogue reveals playful skepticism and irony about domestic bliss and married life with a light humorous tone.
Misquoted Conversation Sparks Uneasy Tension
A fragmented dialogue shows Mis and Wombat exchanging sharp remarks about a shirt and shift while a gentleman named Aligee voices belligerent tones. The exchange hints at underlying friction and potential conflict between parties.
One on the Teacher Spelling Spat Transcript
A dated classroom exchange shows students debating the correct spelling of bunny. The exchange reflects a lesson on orthography as one student insists on one h while another questions the two h form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeacher
Jéhnniez
Johnoie
Rustic Nuptials Incomplete Amid Odd Scrap
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a romance in a rural setting with a man named Bill and a woman, mentioning a marriage plan apparently canceled or uncertain. Another line references a first husband and a good overcoat, with scattered names and terms suggesting a clipped transcript style from a local chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Fragmentary interview quotes on poverty in Europe
Fragmented transcription quotes describe witnessing poverty in Europe and fear influencing actions. The brief exchange suggests personal reflection on hardship and a sense of improvised response amid dire conditions.
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Des Moines
Vernon Theatre
Artit Mral
Wallace’ Reid
Aduilasion
Bud" Hazelivood
M. B. Richardson .& Co
Quaker Oats Co
Quaker Oats Company
Council Proceedings
Raymond Meyers
Council Blify
Shepard
Mer
Cari
Middle West
Charlee
Gianta
Noth
International
Joke Bank
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