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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
5
The article describes a clergyman testifying about a remedy advertised by Dodda Medicine Co and others. It mentions kidney swelling, nervous symptoms, and urging readers to write for household units and recipes for health foods. The tone mirrors a period advertisement promoting patent medicines.
An earnest letter from Munford Alabama describes relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The writer notes improved health and recommends the product to others while inviting readers to write for confidential advice.
A garbled early 20th century notice discusses a shortage in funds to defray tax and county expenses. It mentions supervisors, a public notice, and potential levies to support civic services and road work, with delays or debates over township funding and levies.
A fragmented account notes that about ten farmers and a council member attended the opening of a new creamery in CH, BH district. The meeting reportedly involved discussion of benefit shares and local editor Ruth Schreiner, with several attendees named from Mount Mensiut and Ottawa.
Fragmentary report shows sale items including two barges and hogs with amounts around 1,684 dollars and 21,580 units. Mentions individuals such as Harry Stade and Mr Beantivhury with unclear roles. Text is garbled but indicates a market transaction and weights or prices.
A fatal accident at a local store in Maurice maimed and claimed the life of a well known jeweler aged 29. Authorities reported the victim leaning near a display when a tragic event occurred. Survivors and exact cause remain under investigation by state officials.
A fragmented 19th century report notes the body of a purported parent as found near a fire pit in Chile. The tale mentions forgery charges against T. T. McCorslay and alleged theft by Lorlotta Flea at Colfax, with other scattered local incidents including a car theft arrest, a hog fire, and a dentist case.
Community leaders gathered at the Cree day ceremony to discuss a proposed Lange Poultry Plant and the hoped location. Election results named A. CrowdeGt as president and Fr. Ferrell as secretary, with Ty Corbat and GC B Ite among church officials overseeing school and youth programs.
A garbled Albany court note reports a man named Nefegey denied guilt and demanded a jury trial. The record mentions liquor destruction, a request to advance Troan fideo, and avoidance of Hinners or Nand from Albany.
Fragmented probate notes show large estates in Marshalltown and surrounding townships. Mentions include Thony & Gronkleton of Kint ity and Drs. Louisa Suilth of Minerva with totals ranging several hundred thousand dollars.
The initial gathering of the Northeastern Iowa Odd Fellows will be held this week with speakers including Rev. W. Keaight of Mitchell Milchine Vole and BW. Caileg of Derarah. Mrs. Siftiety Knteher of Nes Moines, president of the Rebekuh assembly, is listed among participants.
A proposition seeks $10 005 to build a four room house of Nesunya in the northern Delaware township center. The plan involves a fenced area and claims it will serve as a headquarters for a local township facility.
The college announces plans to establish a memorial arch at the campus entrances. Details describe a commemorative structure to honor past students and staff, with a focus on the current year’s and last year’s graduates.
Local campaigners in Woodbury County push for reforms to curb a perceived failure of current leadership. Key figures include Roy and Clarence Wilson of López, amid a contested three-mile Madrid line dispute and a 36-year franchise bid tied to urban transit traction interests. Unknown incident notes a body found near a railroad under Madrid.
A garbled OCR fragment threads a critique of factory methods and tariffs, mentioning universal devices, abundant verve, and a Minn esota restaurant anecdote about a child and a passerby. It hints at industrial progress, consumer concerns, and social discourse of the era without clear dates or locales.
A damaged advert claims Anna Cake from St Louis suffered five years with scalp itching and hair loss. It urges trying Gintera Soap and Continent Ointment, offering samples for 32 pence and prompting readers to send skin and address to Calicura Dept L Boston.
A garbled quote alleging Democratic sentiments and critiques of society. The text references Dean Howells and a critic named Geof Afltls, discussing democracy, snobs, darkness, and kindness. The passage is fragmentary with many misspellings and unclear context.
An peculiar exchange yields a warning about not placing gators near the house. The phrases suggest a distressed speaker or coded message, with unclear punctuation and names omitted, leaving a quirky, fragmentary record of a domestic dispute or joke.
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple remedy for constipation. It claims morning relief after a night dose and notes widespread use by chronic invalids. It promotes a 50 cent to one dollar bottle and offers a free sample via mail to Monticello Illinois.
A rubber coat can be cleaned with a thick lather from automobile soap. The soap, a dark substance sold at auto supply stores, is safe for fine fabrics but best on rubberized goods. Test on a small area, rinse with clear water, then dry outdoors.
Fragmentary notes advise avoiding water on tiles and using turpentine on laurel with a dry cloth to clean tires or tiles. Another fragment mentions a person training in a gymnasium to increase strength.
A two year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Roy Meadows, was struck and killed by a street car in West Union as it moved along the track near her home. The accident occurred on morning street near the blade and the child died at the scene. The city council has ordered repairs along West Union streets, including paving sections to improve safety, with details about the long-anticipated project.
Ten young wolves were captured and brought to the office of the Chickasaw notary. Edward and Ernost Peano received a $20 bounty for aiding in the capture. The report notes officials and guards involved in processing the capture.
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