Washington News Items on Law Degrees and Political Moves
A fragment outlines graduates at Scarretown University and Iowa figures, noting law practice shifts in Chicago. It mentions the Curtis bill on farm loans failing to raise rates, the Sweet Bill advancing in House, plus National GOP chair election, the Budget Bill passage, and a long verse by Walt Mason urging optimism over town critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Senate
Committee On Banking and’ Currency
House
Hog Faats Three Months Missing Hog Found
In the Mare area a valuable male hog disappeared from Eddie Thompson’s farm. A large water tank used for corn storage toppled and concealed the hog for about three months. After lifting the tank, Eddie found the hog alive, though thin, able to move around again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Thompson
Fio
Eddie
Hag
Golkifeld Chronicle
Britt Feud Expands as Editors Braced by Court Ruling
The Britt News-Tribune reports a widening feud after a court ruling. Frank Clark Ted Torney Ray Jorgenson Howard Afrien and S. L. Thompson are urged to take note as accusations fly. The speaker calls editors in Hancock County all "jackasses" and claims proof is unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Hancock County
Frank Clark
Ted Torney
Ray Jorgenson
Howard Afrien
L. Thompson
Britt News-Tribune
Renwick Council Proceedings June 7 1021 Meeting Notes
The Incorporated Town of Renwick held a regular meeting at Wie Town Hall on June 7 1921. Mayor presided with C F Hemmig M Jr Holt Fred Rasmussen and John Schneider present. May 3 minutes read and approved bills totaling numerous items including electrical supplies prints rent salaries and bonds. Proceedings included fund transfers of 62.62 492.85 237.23 and adjournment. Clerks name Frits Britt recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Wie
Riday
C. F. Hemmig
M. Jr. Holt
Fred Rasmussen
John Schneider
M. Goettach
Laird
Downing Electrical Co
L. W. Miller
John Callesenssand
Farl G
Norder
Labor
N. W
Murray-Tron Works
Amoke
Flemmig
Icraridalli Packing.Co
N. We Ry. Co
Béeenen
Gebim
Bechtel Co
Geo. M. Bechtel Co
Rasmmaeen
Holt
Finn Water
Betra
Rasmussen
Robbery Strikes LaVerne Moonlight Still Scene
In LaVerne a daring nighttime break in targets an illegal brew operation. A local man nearly fled with a stash but found the still vanished along with expected profits, raising talk of harsher penalties for illicit distilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne
Diding
Verne
Subscription gimmick urged to track renewals on birthdays
An editor suggests subscribers date their subscriptions on their birthdays and pay a year in advance each time. The scheme guarantees another year of service, avoiding unpaid accounts after a subscriber's death. He claims it beats old line insurance and keeps funds flowing for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Renwick
Ordinance Repealed on Sunday Baseball in Eagle Grove
Eagle Grove council votes five to one to repeal the ban on Sunday baseball after a committee of business leaders and others urged removal of the prohibition. The decision was made at Monday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Eagle
Funeral Visit Questions From a Grieved Child
A fragmented scene shows Mrs Gray preparing to attend a neighbor's funeral. A child named Marjorie pleads to accompany, but the mother denies the request, insisting she cannot go today and asking for a promise to be allowed at the next service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gray
Horrigan
Marforley
Bee
Marjorie
Modern Transportation and a Mortgage Remark
A dialogue thread features Mr Chuggins and Speersman debating a housing plan. The exchange suggests thoughts on owning a Howe device and considering mortgaging funds to cover a house payment. The fragment hints at financial decisions impacting property ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speersman
Howe
Mr. Chuggins
Prewar milk prices and future value questioned
The piece questions government claims on prewar milk cow prices noting higher effort or goods needed to obtain them. It argues the dollar value shifts as the future seems unpredictable while past records show immutability, and ponders how quickly changes can occur. The text critiques economic continuity and price expectations amid looming change.
Wellesley Professor Questions Yankee Jaws Lazziness
A Wellesley professor claims laziness of the jaws causes the Yankee twang yet notes few Americans show such mouth laxity recently. He observes that those not talking are often chewing gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Stranger Visits Small Town Office in Odd Exchange
A narrator recounts passing through a small town and noting an unattractive clerk in a private office. He mentions addressing a clerk named Smith and references a homely girl in the exchange, presenting a fragmented historical anecdote.
Peace and penalties debated in Topeka interview
An interview excerpt discusses peace, punishment, and the idea of prison vs execution. The discussion questions what happens to those who seek peace by force, noting differing views on penalties and state power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dineteritock
Balsary
Wax
Topeka
France mulls coal price link with US sale prospects
The report notes France may adjust coal pricing to align with U S markets, prompting discussion on permitting more coal exports to the United States for American buyers. It highlights potential benefits and policy considerations for cross Atlantic coal trade opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Renwick, Towa
Humboldt Laundry Agt
Harry Spurling
W.H. Palmer
Farmer's Exchange CO
A. W. Gray
Washington News
Scargetown University
I. Dodge
J. le
Dickinson
Use- House
Nita
American Legion
Alli
God
Chicago
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Iowa
Republican Party
National Committee
Washington
Ron
Walt Mason
Britt
LaVerna
State Bank of
Renwick, Lowa
Wisconsin Lumber’ CO
G. S. Peters
Mer
Ally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!