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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
7
A new blacksmith shop launches at the Grany Garage Tour, featuring modernization of old machinery. Owner Bonenga plans welding, leatherwork, and general metalwork for firm equipment with extended shop services. Expected two week completion.
A garbled strip from Humboldt paper discusses the shortest day of the year and the days growing longer afterward. The text hints at a republican perspective on the season and mentions June and December in a distorted form.
Notice to customers that Charles Kully of Engle Grove has been appointed examiner in charge of the State Bank of Renwick with daily duties on Thursday of each week.
S A Paulson of Irith was recorded as a business visitor here on Thursday, highlighting local commerce travel and weekday activity.
Auction of a mortgaged property in Humboldt County Iowa to satisfy a judgment in favor of Helen T. Hellas and W. G. Heller against Lovet Orvick. Property includes 63 acres in Section 3 Township 92 N Range 27 W and two described tract parcels excluding cemetery land. Sale set for July 1, 1927 at 2 PM at the Dakota City courthouse.
Lieutenant Gentno leads a tiny six horsepower car from Colomb-Bechar through Sheaand Mills and through valleys across the Sahara. He covers vast stretches at about 8 to 10 miles per day stopping briefly for meals and outposts. He reaches Lake Chad and the Niger River then travels to Algiers via Golen Wardads Layhount and reports in good health with the car intact.
Tots learn by wireless recording to a plan titled by the Netherlands minister for public instruction The city goes live all year round on bargea and constantly wanders from plow to place.
A new glass from Raglind resists hammer blows and immersion in boiling water without cracking. A teapot made of this material simulates the glow of magic, showcasing advances in durable glass technology and heated storage.
Mrs. C1 Long of Algona visited relatives here for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. S C Maurer and children visited relatives near State Center. Nola Schneider and Norene Grein went to Sumner last Monday and will accompany Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norder and daughter to Wisconsin to visit relatives.
The article chronicles Bell inventor and Berliner pioneer work resolving the acoustic problem in phonograph and telephony. It notes his seventy five years of pursuit and the shift from wood to cell structure in matter to improve sound transmission and clarity.
A playful verse snippet shows a speaker asking for a kiss but remains unyielding, claiming the daily routine has already been completed. The piece reflects a light heated exchange and social banter.
In Humboldt County Iowa the receiver for the State Bank of Renwick asks the court to approve a contract selling Lot 12 in Block 7 of Renwick at 2600 dollars. The court set a hearing for June 20 1927 at the Dakota City courthouse to determine if the sale should be approved and completed.
A new district council meeting hears the medical officer report on influenza deaths. The councilor questions the phrase fifteen point five to mean fifteen point five deaths per thousand, seeking clarification from a veteran colleague.
The Isle of Pines treaty cleared the U S Senate 83 to 14 on March 12 1998 and ratifications were exchanged March 22 1998. The pact relinquishes U S claims to the Isle of Pines from the 1898 Spanish American War era, and preserves use rights for American citizens while Cuba gains title.
The Paris company claims its new land fire engine is the world’s most powerful. It can fill a stream over 100 feet high, nearly twice Notre Dame’s height, and can project water two thirds of a mile while throwing a long hose line. Two men operate the nozzle and the pump weighs six and a half tons.
Readable text describes clocks and smudges arranged to ward off frost in Washington orchards. The setup includes thermostats and lighting smudge pots intended to prevent damage from sudden cold.
The government printing office in Washington remains the largest print shop in the world. Last year it distributed more than 60,000,000 books papers pamphlets and binding items to hundreds of objects and entities worldwide.
The essay mulls parade culture in American life noting crowds, pageantry, and civic shows. It cites Knights Templar Knights of Columbus ecclesiastics and various groups parading, praising crowds and national gregariousness while contrasting European restraint.
Japan speeds modernization of urban streets as cars and trucks replace narrow alleys. Cities launch widening projects on main roads, facing high costs and complex layouts. Authorities struggle with extensive sizes and dense, winding passages while pushing gradual improvements across districts.
Geoffroy estimates 17000 tons of gold valued at 72000000000 and about 20 tons of diamond and 8700000000 from the earth. He compares weight to show iron daily production nearly matches all gold mined since mining began.
A UK estate firm reports rising demand for so called haunted houses. Once shunned and shuttered these properties now attract buyers with special offers. The manager notes many buyers seek the eerie distinction and are willing to pay for such homes, despite their spooky connotations.
The South Carolina project aims to become the nation’s largest hydro electric plant beside Niagara Falls. The dam would reach 168 feet in height and 8000 feet in length creating the largest artificial lake in America. It is slated to generate about 200000 horsepower.
An English scientist develops a liquid coating that preserves fruit for weeks. In tests the treated fruit stayed fresh and viable for fourteen weeks, with chicks hatching from incubated samples.
French journalists report ongoing cleanup after battles, noting pervasive death at fields and trenches. They describe finding preserved bodies and graveyards, with one poilu dated 1914 whose heart lay exposed, while troops and locals mourn amid shattered earth and distant prayers.
The note states eggs are rising in price while a local resident mentions not keeping livestock but praises a nearby farmer who does. The brief implies small-scale farming influence on local supply and costs.
The junior class presented a German volume titled Six Ingenious Books on True Christianity by Joheln Arndte to the University of California at Los Angeles library. It contains 1354 pages and is said to be one of only three copies remaining. The book is described as Franklin’s largest ever published and the largest of the nineteenth century.
The largest arch bridge ever attempted is under construction in Sydney harbor Australia. Completion is not expected until 1930. When finished it will span the harbor between Dawes Point to the south and Milson Point. Main arches cross between abutment towers for 1 678 feet and total length will be 3 770 feet. At high water there will be a clearance of 170 feet for vessel passage.
A narrative notes a student with a growling bass desk and missing pencil, who returns with twelve after a supply run. An elderly woman enters, gives a coin, and remarks she helps the blind, reflecting a kindly tone from a Louisville Cordor Journal source.
The Turkish government announces a shift from the Arabic based Turkish script to a modified Latin alphabet for written and printed text in schools. This change, outlined in a Department of the Interior bulletin, marks a major reform in educational policy.
A Fort Wayne News Sentinel item notes shifting social roles as a man seeks work, his son pursues a fool’s errand, and a young sheik faces a lawsuit. The piece hints at career promises and evolving expectations in a changing era.
Lieutenant Curry reports the formation of a detachment called horse Marines the first of its kind to guard the American embassy in Peking. About 500 in the unit with 100 mounted, they replace traditional horses with improvised saddles as needed in China. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the unit’s quick transfer from Far Eastern service and its role in protecting American interests.
The Baltimore Sun reports that English registries show a surge in unusual company names in the past year. Notable entries include Dom's Baths and Requisites Ltd designed for dog grooming and baths for the ultra-rich, alongside others like Universal Aunts, Leta and King Coal Ltd.
A youth weighed a moral dilemma after hearing talks on kindness to animals. He asked what to do if he saw a larger dog beating a smaller one. The reply suggested persuasion as best if the other animal is not harmed, highlighting early moral reasoning.
A commentator named Alexander criticizes an English proposal by the Women's Freedom League to set compulsory dress allowances for wives. She argues allowances should align with a husband's means but should not be fixed by law, asserting women control their own bodies.
A historic sixteenth century building known as the Steinfuss or wooden Jeg in Halberstadt, described as Gateway to the Harz mountains, features a broad two window love extending through four stories and supported by a single wooden column resting on the sidewalk.
The JAMA study notes individuals who can consciously alter their blood flow and heart rate. Researchers highlight that some people may unknowingly possess the ability to modify their physiological responses through mental focus and breathing.
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