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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
7
Farmers recall Gray's Corner Mart Lotian and recount losses from pests and weather. They describe debt, doctor bills, and stalled crop progress while awaiting market shifts as surplus dries up and speculators eye the new crop. Some expect palm board action to spark a bullish turnaround helping values.
Lyman Frank Keneh of Renwick lost to Frank Lyman of Lidora in a tough dine tut wrestling bout at Goldfield. Lyman won the first fall in 21 minutes with a double arm bar and head scissors, but Strench Lreke repeatedly held him down. Wrench took the second fall in eight and a half minutes by pinning Lyman with a leg and folded shoulders. The final fall went to French in 22 minutes with counter scissors on Lyman’s feet as Lyman attempted his hold. Additional notes mention local ads and residents including Olga Schipull, O. G. Phompaca, Melvin Slusey, Mrs. Deanelle Wigan, Gene Potter, Harry Packard, and Fort Dodge references.
An outdated claim promotes Adjevika as a quick constipation remedy using glycerin buckthorn bark and other ingredients. It asserts relief in two hours and claims action on both upper and lower bowel, promising overall stomach and headache relief from a single spoonful.
Morning freight train wrecks another auto near the depot as a man drives onto the railway crossing and is nudged off by the train. The driver was uninjured but his car was badly damaged. local notices mention several residents and community events amid weather disrupted picnics and a piano sale advertising cheap grands and uprights.
The note lists upcoming services at the M. E. Church with evangelistic cooperation from the Evangelical church, children’s meetings next week, and welcomes attendees. It also records visits by Ida Grove, Humboldt, Lakota, Gifford, Eagle Grove, and Waterloo, plus a death notice for Helen May Price of Hardy Arkansas. Families traveling to Milroy Minnesota are noted.
Van Alstine, a Republican candidate for the state senate, notes legislative experience including chairing the Joint Legislative Committee on Taxation. He pledges rigid economy and efficient government, and fairer tax distribution. He emphasizes farm independence as key to stability and prosperity, urging stronger farm organization and cooperation. He asks for support at the primary election.
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