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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
5
A quip compares smoking cessation to living longer in poverty and urges starting a bank account now to build wealth. The speaker links health behavior with financial planning, suggesting immediate action and a long term payoff despite hardship. The tone blends humor with exhortation to save.
June Jubilee sale lists exceptionally low prices across all sections. Silks at 1.55 a yard, Georgettes 1.79 to 1.77, tub shirtings 3 yards for 5 dollars, habutai and laces priced to attract buyers. Readily available fabrics include plain and changeable talvetas, mesalines, and a wide array of plaids and crochets.
A string of short items notes Scott Henna of La Verne visiting on business last Monday, a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Maurer on Thursday morning, and Mrs Charles White of Hayle Grove visiting with her mother. Also mentioned are local visits from Cedar Falls, Idaho relay swimmers, and Mr Norder returning from Chicago.
Two society weddings unfold in small town settings with detailed descriptions. Ruth Lillian Junkins and Harry K. Lambertsen wed at the Junkins home before about fifty guests, the ceremony led by Rev. Herman, and a reception hosted by sisters and friends. Pear Trask and Bertie Martin also marry at the Trask residence with a Baptist minister, a Lohengrin march, and a three course dinner on the lawn. Both brides wear white gowns, and families from Cedar Rapids, Hartland, and Estherville attend, signaling strong local community ties. The piece notes the brides’ and grooms’ backgrounds, professions, and a future move to Cedar Rapids for the newlyweds.
A farmer praises his cultivated land and livestock while stressing that pride in work should match attention to financial returns. He urges using available facilities to improve farm efficiency and productivity.
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