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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
5
A fragmentary meditation on shifting seasons and fear of a harsh spring. The text recalls bitter winters and predicts a looming blizzard, with doom for crops and livestock, while some voice nostalgia for sunlit days and merriment. Contemporaries lament gloom and seek resilience amid uncertain forecasts.
In a reminiscence from Hetweek a pioneer woman of Iona recalls austere early days shared with her granddaughter. They endured poverty with venison, wild turkeys, prairie chickens, and quail for food, while maple sugar and home made biscuits persisted. They longed for salt mackerel and Orleans molasses, realizing desire follows lack.
The report cites Dr Crammilin and astronomer Annaworth from Des Moines predicting a meteor shower on June 27 and 28 if weather permits. A June 26 update mentions a possible Earth collision with comet Winnecke ruled out by another expert, but notes fireworks displays may proceed.
A cow at Ralph Christia's Farm near Tivin in northern Texas produced four healthy calves last week, including one bull and three heifers, a rare quadriuplet birth that sets a new local record. The cows’ offspring are reported strong and thriving.
M. GB Richardson & Co now stock the Red Star Detroit Vapor Oil Stove line in ample quantities. The advertisement promises this stove as the best in its class and urges readers to view the quarter page feature on the back page. Demonstrations will be offered at the store upon request.
A parliamentary report discusses a House bill supporting farm credit and stock land banks, facing opposition from grain interests. It notes Army appropriation for 160000 troops, immigration limits to three percent per nationality, and a writer’s reflections on sunlight use and public life in hotels and offices.
A man asks for divorce alleging his wife washes dishes while she dances and entertains another man. The note cites a lack of support and suggests a school for husbands in Los Angeles as a misplaced solution.
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