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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
7
Fragmented notes describe Renwick High School activities including Vivian Pillvittear’s attendance at Alexander High School and a planned March 29 comedy and dance show titled Sto Huot. The piece references community figures, a country visit, a balance of family movements, and a Friday concert, with local groups like the Legion and Auxiliary providing support.
A ragged battle at Webster City saw Roland prevail 20 to 12 after a 12 all half. Highlights include strong defense and key yard plays as Roland outpaced the locals and claimed the win amid a crowd of district opponents.
Secretary certifies the Vernon Consolidated District financial report for March 1 1926. It lists receipts from district tax 10 421 65 bonds interest and other sources and shows total outstanding bonds 14 500 00.
The record notes Pastor EH Gilligan at Aula Lutheran with Sunday services at 10:00 am and 11:00 am in German and English Lententide services at 7:20 pm. Scriptural reference Mat 18 21 28 appears.
The Barmera Shipping Association held its regular annual meeting at Richardson's on Saturday March 12 with R M Goettsch serving as secretary.
Fulldine of New: Farm Machinery sale announced for March 17 at Lovelock by Speight Son of Clarion Iowa. Mrs T Thorapson enjoyed a visit from her sister of Alder. Editor notes recent Sunday visit with Livermore folks and usual big Sunday dinner. Remodelled residence purchased from C F Plemmig to move in around April 1. Vernon Consolidated School financial report appears in this issue. readers urged to review as required by law.
Official notice to all persons with claims against First National Bank of Renwick. Claims must be presented to Edwin P. Rorebeck Receiver with proof within three months from the date. If not, claims may be disallowed by D. W. Mcintosh, Comptroller of the Currency.
A garbled excerpt cites colonial India declaring a war on wild animals through extensive hunting. It lists total rewards paid for animal killings in 1923 to 1926, noting tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, elephants, and other species, with figures from the London Times and colonial office records.
The exchange shows mutual confusion over interpretive dances with a touch of humor. Both sides admit lack of understanding yet express enjoyment of the performances.
The piece traces cashmere shawls from Tibetan goats to England in 1660, noting Bradford and Huddersfield imitations. Queen Victoria reportedly valued and gifted many shawls from India. It cites references in Vanity Fair and Pelham, mentioning figures like Atmelis Sedley and Lord Lytton in weaving the shawl lore.
A Maine man from Skowhegan has created a new musical instrument named the Allincello. It features a single string stretched along a long bamboo pole and uses a small or large box to produce violin or cello tones.
The French division of agriculture has arranged an educational film service for remote country districts. A library of 23000 films covers economical farming methods stock raising food preservation public hygiene and child welfare. Films are shipped free to anyone who can show need and use.
The Burley Tobacco Growers Association tops co operative lists with 408000 members. California Fruit Growers Exchange leads in total fruit sales in 1925, handling oranges and lemons valued at nearly 70000000 dollars in solumpe of business.
Carry Insurance Trig estimates about 4 million people in the United States carry life insurance. The amount of life insurance in force is about 75,006,000,009 dollars.
W P Hansen sheriff of Humboldt County Iowa gives notice of sale of land at the northwest corner of Block Nine Funk Smith Co Addition Renwick. Beginning at the block corner the parcel runs 100 feet east, 100 feet south, 100 feet west, 140 feet north to the starting point. Sale on March 17 1927 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Dakota City, to satisfy the debt with costs. Property sold free of redemption rights. Lovrien LovrienAttorneys represent.
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