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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
7
The excerpt discusses reading habits in ancient libraries and contrasts them with modern access. It notes how early readers relied on oral transmission, the lack of punctuation, and the influence of public baths on cultural life. It mentions Rockefeller funded projects and various named colleges and individuals shaping women’s education and library collections.
The excerpt blends references to biblical and mythical figures with literary criticism and historical notes. It mentions Is rayil robus, Adrael, and a king, with scattered phrases about priests, graven images, and a shift toward cultural works. It also alludes to Czech and Slovak topics amid scattered commentary on writing and history.
A fragmented report notes researchers from the Unt Fossily of Pennsylvainie and the British imiuseurts will conduct a systematic dig. Experts imagine and examine early records, with libraries of conferred texts gathered at two institutes for expedition work.
A fragment notes trucks replacing coolies in a labor process. It states operating one truck for four days costs about $11 while the same work by coolies would cost $43 to $48 in labor. The source text is fragmented and in poor OCR form. Names, places, or organizations are not clearly identified.
In Liberia a student line flusters a class then becomes a teacher to others who have finished the clues. Many children walk eight miles through the wards to reach the classrooms, revealing a system where learners become mentors across long journeys.
In a brief exchange a visitor asks where the speaker hails from and receives a humorous reply that they hail from nowhere, claiming they are from “Vreigh at hone” and not from any place yet. The playful mispronunciation hints at local accent or dialect in a small community.
A humorous notice advertises friendly bird gardeners from a dozen to sixty six offering to work for free and even pay with singing. They will watch for pests and help keep weeds down as the garden grows, with activity beginning early each morning.
The text notes a shift in industrial practices with wool alcohol as a by product gaining steady demand. It mentions wheat grades of Iran, smokIng therapies, and rising prices for chemical works and furnaces, suggesting evolving production costs and fuel substitutes in American factories.
A fragmentary report describes a life belt design claimed to keep the wearer’s head clear of water and improve buoyancy. It notes tests and potential benefits for women and older individuals, but the text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
The report notes widespread use of radiophone stations by churches across the United States. It estimates coverage covers about 65 percent of the area surveyed, highlighting the reach of religious broadcasting and its impact on communities and communications.
A fragmentary 19th century notice describes a Jewish colony in Kansas tied to a Cincinnati driven committee. It details immigrant aid including meals every 60 days for a year, fuel, clothing, and a small farming operation. The record notes eventual dispersal by 1890 with only a few remaining in Garfield County.
Jaynes Willian Bryan of Washingtes proclaims an automobile using fur lage instead of wheels and says his device has forty patents. He states the legged car, powered by two engines at 40 horsepower, could reach 81 miles per hour and climb a vertical drop without tilting the machine, matching human leg action.
In early reports the discovery of neon in mineral spring waters is tied to older findings of argon and helium in earth waters. Charles Moturen informs the Preneli academy that neon exists in warm springs, with argon also present and neon believed common in such waters.
The Lurcan of Fisheries restocked Iekes and stroniite cit lager scala in Vellurstein park for the fishery view. About 3 096 000 eyed eggs and fry were returned to waters, bringing total plantings to 4 081 000, doubling previous year totals.
A fragmented clipping questions alcohol as a motor fuel, noting rumors about a shift to sugar-based ethanol and potential large-scale production. It mentions figures around four million gallons and questions about viability, infrastructure, and impact on fuel markets. The source lacks clear dates or names.
The latest world shipping figures show a total tonnage of 18,724,409 tons for Britain. This mark, described as the highest ever, reflects a substantial increase in merchant vessel capacity and global trade activity, with the end of June noted for the surge.
Local items report Misa Glpdge Walker of Brith visiting the Richardson home last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Manning moved to a farm north of Renwick. Mr. and Mrs. hd dunes of Lingle Grave visited the Mc Dirmid home Friday. Mrs. Metta Block and Ann Frank attended a Davenport funeral Tuesday. A Combination Sale is planned in Renwick for March on property at either bank per Clarion. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wi Marly near St. Louis, Missouri Wednesday March 7. A census among sixth graders at St. Louis showed many had never seen a pig or cow and few could identify a vow from pictures.
An Indy subscriber rings the paper seeking meaning behind a puzzling phrase in Friday’s issue. After mustering courage she asks if a caller has "put on White flannels." The conversation ends with the caller denying further comment as the line disconnects.
The fragmentary text presents a garbled sports style scene with insults and a goal. Names, places, teams, and clear events are not decipherable enough to identify. The item appears to be a broken sports remark or play description with no reliable details.
A National Hagte Chamber of Commerce study reports 93 radio stations in the United States broadcasting religious services. The study indicates these stations cover a large area, reportedly reaching about 68.2 percent of the nation’s daily audience.
The first real blizzard of the winter hit last Saturday night bringing rain snow and high winds. A foot of snow fell with drifts. trains resumed Sunday morning and roads slowly opened as weather cleared. Rural mail carriers completed routes despite conditions. coal deliveries continued and residents pressed on despite the storm.
At the Preliminary State Contest held Hers last Friday night Renwick and Vernon excelled. Norma Tanck won first in Dramatic Joe Hall first in Oratorical Mildred Collina second in Humorous for Renwick. Ralph Thompson second in Oratorical Peter Hefti first in Humorous for Vernon. Goldfield took the balance of the honors while Eagle Grove also ran.
The American Legion hosts a home talent show and basket social on Thursday night March 22 at the Vernon Theatre. Plans urge attendance and details to follow. Also noted: Our girls U S basketball team in Audubon tournament. Miss Edna Black out sick with flu for two weeks. A Houston district court judge denied two agents name changes to old American names Parker and Stone. Adolph Papkevitz becomes Adolph Popkin and Hyman Soracoyech becomes Hyman Sorgke.
The paper announces the new serial Rimrock Trail by J Alsen Dunn. It debuts next week featuring ranching mining mountain and desert life with action humor and adventure.
The document details receipts from district taxes and state apportionment with amounts for textbooks interest on deposits and other income. Disbursements include salaries for teachers and staff, library, utilities, repairs, supplies, transportation, and other charges. It notes balances and bond-related movements, with a final line from secretary Stoddard.
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