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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
7
Advert describes a bulk sale of tankage at a deep discount per ton with promises of availability from a direct ear shipment. Supplier urges customers to act quickly to place orders for a full carload and anticipates a round of low prices as the season progresses.
Renwick man Cluuseen faced charges for stealing cattle near Goodell about ten years earlier. The investigation involved Des Moines agents, county officials, and truck drivers from Webster City. He confessed at Britt and awaited sentencing before Judge Edwardy in Mason City, with reports of a five year term or possibly indeterminate.
A clipped opinion argues neither party is shrewd enough to stay the course and let the opponent err, warning that impatience could squander gains. The piece urges caution and strategic steadiness amid contemporary political maneuvering.
The Humboldt County sheriff announces a sale under a special execution issued by the district court to satisfy a debt of 2728.17 with costs. The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter section 12 township 93 north range 27 west Humboldt County will be sold at public auction at the courthouse front door on June 7 by 2 PM. The sale is subject to redemption.
A garbled OCR piece surveys Russian cultural life and a concert scene. It mentions birth rites and a khorevud ceremony, then references musical works and composers like Korsakott and Mussorgsky, noting national character in a disjointed, era-tinged tone.
A garbled excerpt discusses paw paw trees and “Houth America” fusion claims, describing various odd uses and speculative properties. The text references a “Brold Musatuin of Natori Olstarg” and a bizarre description of tree height, with tangled, unclear sentences about seeds, value, and potential scientific attempts.
A fragment describes rubies as superior to diamonds in value by carat, noting rising weight increases value and a ruby’s color changes with heat exposure. It mentions hues from greenish to dark red, with speculative references to “pigeon’s blood” rubies and various varieties affecting price and desirability.
Reports describe unusual fishing practices among Indian tribes. In Assam locals enter shallow lakes with hutks and use nets to target mountain fish. Elsewhere sun rays and riverbanks guide fish catching while a fisher uses a blade and bamboo implement to strike and retrieve fish.
A garbled report describes a late night disturbance near a corner business. A large crowd and a running man are mentioned alongside a police officer who briefly reacts before moving on. The piece includes disjointed phrases and stray lines, lacking clear names or outcomes.
The text discusses symbolic uses of the eagle in ancient civilizations and early Christian art. It links the Greek mind for rapid ascent with aer flight and notes an eagle as a symbol of spiritual power, while touching on eagle imagery in Hebrew and other cultural contexts. The piece also mentions eagle as a symbol of imperial pride.
Fragmentary OCR describes debates over ancient engravings and dating. Claims include an 8th century record once thought earliest, with assertions of earlier finds by Bacan de Ketffenberg and connections to 16th century sources. The text mixes uncertain terms about authors and dates, reflecting contested history.
A report from an African context highlights that children across tribes possess notable intellect and value. A recent narrative linked to a biblical story shared by a boy from a group reveals a striking moral about wisdom and respect for youth, suggesting global respect for young minds.
A historical Mainz tale honors a countess famed for inspiring patriotism during French occupation. When ordered to sweep streets, she did so while reciting a prayer for her country, lifting spirits as locals gathered in support and defeated invaders.
The article extols Frankfort on the Main, highlighting its key role in medieval Europe’s trade routes and international money markets. It notes its quiet charm, ancient walls, and the influence on Goethe whose opera Vuust drew inspiration from the city’s mythic aura and river imagery.
William Ti. Depforth selects passages describing an educated man. He praises open mindedness and respect for new ideas. The text emphasizes ambition, service to a great cause, and lifelong self improvement to become a world citizen.
A fragment praising cheer as essential almost as sunshine and water, noting its dual value: it helps oneself and enables helping others. It highlights cheer spreading through the world, stirring hearts and lifting spirits despite hardship, and calls it one of the greatest things alongside unity and courage.
A fragment describes the Shwe Dagon pagoda as a famed Buddhist shrine. It notes its sanctity for Buddhists and mentions its crooked structure, containing relics and myths about its construction. The base is surrounded by small monasteries and the massive stupa rises about seventy feet, clad in gold.
A vivid description praises Stockholm's beauty with its grand buildings like the town hall and royal palace, ornate streets, and palatial hotels. The author emphasizes the waterways and surrounding islands as the defining charm that elevates Stockholm beyond mere appearance.
The passage surveys origins of Satan and evil spirits across cultures. It cites references from major cyclopedias and dictionaries, notes Hebrew and Jewish perspectives, and suggests that concepts shaped by Babylonian and Persian contacts influenced later Christian and medieval beliefs.
Acrobats commonly faint during risky routines. A performer collapsed midflight from trapeze, swung by ankle rope, and was slid safely to the stage. A second trapezist swiftly rescued another flyer by grabbing the trapeze and easing her to safety.
The text traces size to Latin sedere and asssidere meaning to sit in with the ad to form adsidere and assidere. It links assize to a judge's siding and explains the French la assise as the assize, named from a judge sitting to regulate weights and measures, eventually evolving to mean bigness.
The French revolution is traced to oppression and lack of representation. In 1789 crowds stormed the Bastille near Paris, marking a symbolic start to a period of dramatic upheaval.
The article notes Sri Lankan Buddhist cave temples near Kandy differ from Indian examples. It cites Darsbulis where natural caves were expanded, large interior carvings added, and modern brick facades spoil the ancient look of temples believed to be nearly two thousand years old.
A South Side school class in literature showed keen interest in the poem The Village Blacksmith. In a heated discussion the teacher asked why the blacksmith has such charged cheeks, and a student answered the work uses his arm while you use your head. Indianapolis News
A garbled advert mentions a man named Brown placing an ad about selling his car. A caller asks to see the vehicle, a claim that there is no car present, and confusion over payment or transfer follows. The text is unclear with many misspellings and broken phrases.
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