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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
A chaotic report recounts a public event with crates of brooms and bradyia. locals praise healthy competition while condemning gypsy stereotypes and lawbreakers. The piece debates fairness, public conduct, and the cost of loitering, theft, and fortune telling in a small town.
Amid months of hardships Major General Cabell led 4000 American troops across the border after a border incident. Seven Americans died and Mexicans suffered heavy casualties along the road. Washington threatens reprimands but suggests harsher action. In weather, heavy rains caused floods with inches recorded and widespread crop damage as towns brace for more storms and daily wagers.
Last afternoon Hum boldt club played Renwick on the new grounds in a fast nine inning game. The full nine were played but the score ended 3 to 3 as Renwick needed one more at bat before rain halted play. Our boys usually beat other teams but could not overcome the Wweatharman.
Local church plans Thrift Sunday urging congregations to read from the pulpit a treasury message by Secretary Glass explaining government push to foster thrift as a permanent American habit. Local chairs and women’s division leaders to cooperate with ministers to promote the effort.
Lowell Clyde Carter of Baota Illinois enlisted at eighteen at Fort Dodge and served in Denver and Fort Stelling. He contracted pneumonia in hospital and died May 30 after appendectomy. mustered out June 6 1919 at age nineteen three months five days leaving a large mourning family and friends.
Washington reports that resalistas union leaders at the upcoming American Federation of Labor convention will push for the removal of Postmaster General Burleson. They expect strong support from postal telegraph and telephone workers and may urge impeachment if the President does not act.
The state save committee plans to distribute one and a half pound grenades as prizes for war savings stamp purchases. Money earned during vacation funds these banks for pennies and dimes, with twelve tons of grenades to be erected in Iowa. Local banks may participate to promote systematic saving.
A boys school staged a Taft joke when President Taft visited and saw a door sign Push. He urged a motto about rising to a position of trust but the inner sign read Pull. Laughter flowed as the moment highlighted a playful misunderstanding.
The family of Luther Cattor expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the bereavement of their son and brother. Mr and Mrs Luther Cattor and their children thank all who offered support and sympathy.
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