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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Margaret E Preble of Humboldt Iowa announces her candidacy for County Revolter on the Republican ticket in the June 1916 primaries seeking voters support and consideration.
A. M. Davenport, Republican candidate, declares run for reelection as Humboldt County Sheriff Iowa subject to Republican voters in the June 1916 primaries.
G. G. Christopher announces his candidacy for the office of Supervisor in Humboldt County’s Third District. He states the campaign is subject to Republican voters’ will at the June 1916 primaries.
C W Garfield announces candidacy for County Attorney Humboldt County Iowa subject to Republican voters June 1916 primaries. W S James seeks County Auditor on Republican ticket at June 1916 primaries. B R Johnston to seek re election inSeventy Sixth District Humboldt County subject to Republican Primaries June 1916. BR Johnston also announces candidacy for Humboldt County Treasurer at June 4 1916 primaries.
Stewart Olson declares his bid for Humboldt County Third District supervisor, subject to the will of Republican voters in the district. The statement serves as a formal declaration of candidacy.
Republican candidate D. T. Uxtorrow declares candidacy for the district court clerk post in Humboldt County and asks voters to support him at the June 1916 primaries.
A. O. Sovde announces candidacy for Clerk of District Court of Humboldt County. Subject to Republican voters will, he respectfully asks for support at the June primaries.
O H DeGroote files as a Republican candidate for Humboldt County Attorney subject to the June primary voters. The announcement emphasizes party support and acceptance by GOP voters.
A declaration announces a candidacy for State Senator in the 40th District comprising Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties. The race is contingent on Republican voters' will at the June primary in Newell Iowa.
Auditor of Humboldt County lists sub voters for the June 1916 Primary election. Name appears as J. G. Devine.
H. S. Van Alstein of Gilmore City, Iowa announces candidacy for State Senator in the 50th District, subject to the June 1916 primaries. The declaration names Van Alstein as the candidate and notes the district and election timing.
James Clowes lost a horse last week. Fred Engstrom and wife visited the French home Sunday. Mrs. Emerson is ill with pneumonia and cared for by nurse H D Allen. Charles Helmke repaired g road holes toward Renwick. Boone women urged to attend Renwick Baby Welfare meeting with Ames speaker. Birthday club met with Mrs. Helmke. committee formed to work with B T W and Merry Few for Baby Welfare week. A comforter was tied and refreshments served.
Local brief notes include visits by Nate Loobey and wife, Miss Mary Miller and others from Renwick, Pinkham and de Scriber at the county seat, Geo Bell and H E Goettsch of Renwick on business, Mrs E West staying at Walter Reichter home, the Moseleys visiting Cedar Falls, Mrs H R Mantley recovering, Susan Paskin leaving her job due to tonsillitis, Mrs A H Cunningham and daughter visiting home, Bert arriving, D O Strain Wayne Beck Edred Packard from Renwick taking a quick trip, and Citizens State Bank moving into a new fine building reported as one of the finest around.
Supt. Shirley visited local schools on Friday and several residents made trips to nearby towns including W. B. Raney to the county seat, Roy Petzke visiting Mason City, Ray Mason returning to Algona, and Alfred Beckman in Forest City. The M E Ladies Aid held a bake sale at Frank Dillion’s. The Ft. Dodge Special Conference will meet in LaVerne May 3. The L V S baseball team lost to Garner Friday. Mrs. Dillion’s S. 5 class met at Mrs. Devitts. Glen Godfrey and John Wermerson Jr. did business in Renwick. John Wermerson Jr. bought a team and started a dray. Lavina Blanshaw stayed with her sister Mrs. Lomer. Mrs. Murphy leaves for Des Moines for M E Hospital treatment. Mrs. Gertie Rosehoro and two children arrive from Idaho for an extended visit.
Mrs Gee Hanna Mrs Robertson and daughter Georgia visited Ft Dodge Saturday. Messers Northrop Mitchel Faith and John Wermerson Jr did business in Livermore Saturday. Mrs M J Godfrey and son Clinton visited friends this week. M J moved his drug stock from Mitchel to Chaplin Iowa a town of two hundred fifty population.
In The American Magazine a writer recalls embarrassment from forgetfulness and shares guidance from a congressman. He says effective memory comes from focusing on name and face during introductions, with daily practice enabling recognition of thousands of constituents by first names.
The article describes Bukowina between Galicia and Bowmania. It notes a population of about 750,000 with roughly 10 percent Ruthenian and 40 percent Roumanian, plus Ruthenians, Poles, Jews. It explains religious alignment and historical ties to Roumania and Moldova.
A minister boasts to a friend that his church ended a powerful revival by removing three members rather than adding new converts, emphasizing discipline over growth. The exchange captures a strict, wary view of church vitality through pruning rather than expansion.
A trunk consignment of Canadian frozen fish sold for fancy prices in the London market. The government calls the experiment exceedingly important, with Ottawa asserting that with proper facilities 2,000,000 pounds of fish weekly could be supplied to English markets.
In a playful exchange, IT& KIND jokes about adding horsetail ish to a relish. Jane responds with a light denial. The banter ends with a quip that the misstep was a grate mistake.
A brief note captures a writer confessing heated feelings about a story on the ica trust until it appeared in print in cold type, implying a shift in perspective after publication.
In a tense exchange Daisy questions if her idea is welcomed by Maisie. Maisie retorts that he would not pay a compliment unless pressed for it, revealing underlying friction and pride between the two characters.
Carl Earn it resse d out of Waverley two years ago and returned with a red fox named Musty. The creature joined the family, grew into a friendly yard resident, sleeping on hay, storing bones, and guarding the lot within a 30 foot circle. Musty watches the street and hens from his collar chain while remaining affectionate with his captors and household, responding to music with whines and quiet presence.
An exchange asserts Russia is the world’s largest consolidated empire with no colonies, stretching from west to east, peopled by a single people speaking one language under one faith. It claims Russia’s unity, uniform aims, and enduring national fervor define its strength against Britain.
A fragmentary exchange shows a proposal scene with witty banter about pins and parental approval. The dialogue hints at social expectations and a humorous domestic debate, preserving the period voice in a condensed card style.
A fragment suggests Ponhuest considered joining the literary world, while Ruyter wonders if someone offered him a penny for thoughts. The exchange hints at motives and possible opportunities in writing.
A fragment notes that a sponge can absorb its own weight in water, mentioning an old colonel and a curious observation about absorption without water. The readable text suggests a curious or humorous claim about sponge behavior and weight.
A playful note describes a reckless claimant as always taking chances and requests sending him to a charity bazaar, framing a lighthearted, community event context with a humorous tone.
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The isolated Mount Washington section of the Berkshires reports the death of John Shaver, a lifelong resident who was blind and crippled since birth. He lived in a small raised shelter and wore dresses for ease of movement. Despite limitations, his day mind stayed active, recalling town affairs and stories he heard. Two New York women once offered him surgery in Boston, but he refused, choosing to live in darkness for his remaining years.
Capt William S Pack USN retired former governor of the Philippines and his wife arrived by steamship Tynedorea from the Isle of Pines. They spent a day in Norfolk seeking raw oysters on the half shell and motion pictures. The couple recently wed three years ago and plan to see local sights before returning home.
A Dublin cabman who drove a long distance refused a larger coin and used a ruse to cover the horse head with a cloak to protect the fare. The astonished passenger questioned the strange act, then laughed and paid the small sixpence as the cabman explained the long journey.
An altruist urges others to seek happiness while a wary man doubts praise. He notes his attempts at cheer are met with skepticism as others claim they have already heard his jokes. The dialogue reveals mutual frustration and social hesitation.
Vague OCR fragment shows a speaker asking what to call a woman and a line about how near he is to hitting. Lack of clear names, places, or events. Unable to determine concrete人物 or event from the snippet.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person discussing actions involving items and a wagon. The source is unclear with garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable to support a full report.
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