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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
7
In a rattling sales notice Gray's Corner urges customers to buy now before prices rise, toutting twine and meal quality, low delivery costs, and limited supply. The message emphasizes local sourcing, cheap prices, and frequent repeat notices, urging readers to place orders promptly.
Reader notes historic practice of New Year dates in the seventeenth century, referencing Pepys era calendars, December 81 or May, and the shift to January 1. Discusses ordinary reckonings for the year end, legal year conclusions, and the transition of yearly accounts and compensations mentioned in the Manchester Guardian context.
Mentions of Prosperant TM on F100 and a yearly cost of $100 by Amer lon Wolles, plus a daily rate of 22 cents for a family. Reports on farm life, weather turning favorable, and several weekend visits: Giknare City to Waterloo, Paton, Cedar Falls, Clinton, Ames, and Northwood. Names include Granner, Granner jeisital, Norder, Thelma, Earl Norder, Henry Norder, Wilbore Phipps, Gen. Stoddard, Win. Base son, Mra Nissen, Leola, Lawman, Marilyn, Leon Barnes, and Nulke Harnes.
A notice in the District Court of Iowa announces the filing of the last will of White, deceased, with probate set for May term. It directs all interested persons to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate, dated April 2.
A garbled historical notice mentions a heated dispute with references to a trial and alleged threats. Names appear garbled, but the fragment hints at a legal confrontation affecting a family, with questions about a wife’s whereabouts and a possible arrest.
The bride’s bouquet and orange blossom symbolism are described as linked to good fortune in folklore. Authorities note orange flowers and fruit together signal family prosperity and lasting beauty for the marriage.
A transcription describes Rodin’s famous Thinker among 48 sculptures exhibited in Paris 1859 to grace the palace and forum. Commissioned by Turquet, the piece faced planning for decorative halls and a proposed palace, with public subscription funding eventually presenting the work to the City of Paris.
A fragment describes Mr Veretval Regd and the Society of Gonealugleta attempting to compile a complete index of marriages in England and Wales from 1888 to TBR. Mr Mora has compiled volumes. Mr Boyd promotes an index that would take centuries. A purported cure is mentioned but not detailed.
A fragmented report notes limited scallop season and lax enforcement across Long Island and New England. It mentions government permits and concerns over child labor and a seafood processing incident, with a $1000 fine for a processing vendor. The piece discusses scallop sizes and deceptive pricing by some sellers.
A fractured OCR note questions language teaching for a Hottentot child and the role of a tutor, presenting a puzzle about what should or could be taught and how it might be conveyed, with archaic spellings and oblique references to education and translation.
The Christ of the Andes statue, a symbol of friendship between Chile and Argentina, stands atop a 400 meter high Andean pass on the frontier. Inspired by the Statue of Liberty, it memorializes peaceful settlement of disputes and is a landmark seen along routes between the two nations. It is maintained by both governments and loved by travelers. locals call it the Christ of Amity.
In Austrian Tyrol districts Enater John’s day dances honor a goddess with a believed duplex nature, worshippers unseen except at times. The ritual, before Lent, aims to placate warlike wrath and blesses through two costume forms, one gracious and the other spiteful.
The King’s Grammar School in Canterbury is cited as England’s oldest with evidence dating to A D 631 by Bishop Felix. Dickens referenced it as the oldest in his David Copperfield writings, describing a grave courtyard building and a learned master within a cathedral setting.
The text describes how a nose rubbing greeting evolved into a ceremonial kiss among groups, marking equality and social bonds. It notes the gesture’s transition from a greeting among Gro persons to an affectionate ritual between lovers, while some races still use nose rubbing as a seduction. The Maoris in New Zealand press noses together, and in Melanesia the custom involves sharing a slogan.
A fragmentary note presents a consecutive order of compass points in old English style. The list runs from North through various intercardinal directions with archaic spellings and errors, detailing how the points extend from north toward the east in a ritual recitation.
The text discusses the phrase long in use, noting misreadings by casual readers and misprints. It cites early appearances in literature, mentioning Blower and Gyid, and explains how the expression has spread globally through translations despite garbled origins. It emphasizes the pervasiveness of the saying over time.
The article recalls the old New Orleans bank that persisted through stormy Civil War days. It details wartime contributions totaling 215820, later 206100 by General Inter, 337000 to General Butler, and 111455 by General Canty, plus a 200000 loan to the Confederacy in 1941. The bank ultimately lost its charter after 1911 amid unprecedented generosity and a final renewal battle.
Dieting as a health trend is criticized as unscientific and risky. The Vinore In Hygela Magazine notes many fad plans mislead dieters by extreme calorie cuts and rapid weight loss, causing wrinkles and nutrient gaps. Experts urge balanced nutrition with adequate protein vitamins and minerals to support blood, bones, and teeth.
Historian Andrew McLaughilin notes the Continental Congress operated without a written mandate, wielding powers as needed with each state holding one vote. Major actions required nine states and amendments demanded unanimous consent, with the Congress remaining formal until March 2, 1350.
A guest recalls a chaotic birthday gathering where cigars were shared despite earlier refusals. Mrs Peters questions why cigars were given, while others discuss a gift of slippers and a cost of five pounds for a box of cigars.
The island of Trinidad is praised as the Land of Neweing Birds with roses hibiscus and exotic flowers. The text notes a nine-sugar population and references East Indian slaves brought in 1899, describing attire of men in turbans robes and women adorned with rings and silver bracelets.
A fragmented tribute praises Mark Twain as the linchpin of American literature, noting his intensity and impact on life and letters. It contrasts Twain with Emerson Longfellow Lowell Holmes and other sages while affirming his unmatched stature.
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