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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
7
A historic advertisement extols the Sharples dairy equipment praising its simple three-piece bowl, low supply tank, and self oiling design. It contrasts with high-tank, force-feed machines that ruin cream quality when speeds vary, urging demonstrations at a local contact.
The Baccalaureate featured Rev Seliesselman on the Light of Life with music by Dr Howland Hanson of Des Moines. Senior Class Play A Russian Honeymoon drew large crowds. praise for the amateur cast. A school picnic at Smith Park on May 11 offered songs, dances, May Pole, and races for children with prizes. Advla Voss and Henry Eggerth signed as organizers.
Born Monday to Mr and Mrs Imwis Rasmussen a child of standard weight. Miss Rosa Clausen spent Sunday with Lillian Cunningham at Storm Lake. Verne Beaver returned to Iowa City Friday due to illness. Fifteen year old son of NP Peterson ill with kidney inflammation under Dr Cunningham. Mr and Mrs A C Williams Kensett spent Sunday with James Campbell, reporting the good and poor condition. Mrs Eva Nelson taken with appendicitis Saturday and operated on Monday by Dr Peppers at Fayle Grave hospital. U C B Club met at Miss Rosa Clausen’s with a shower for three members. best times in club history.
The Auditor of State releases a report on the Bank of Hemet property and debts. It lists silver and gold assets, vault contents, and checks, with details on pledges, expenses, and owned property to May 1.
Why spend on laundering old curtains when you can buy new ones. Cleaning costs add up to 75c to $1.00, or more, making patching tedious. A splendid stock of new curtain fabrics and lace curtains is on display at practical prices from 15c to $1.25 per yard, lace curtains $1.50 to $6 per pair.
Misses Mamie Whyte Ellen Henry and Freeta Pascoe special to the Times Edith Gardener has gineumania Ed Mason and Retella Schoolcraft were in town Monday Mr John Smith and Mildred were at Humboldt Saturday Mrs Dunfee Mrs Ed Martin and Alta Potter were in town Tuesday Alumni Banquet held in the Gymnasium Thursday evening Miss Vandenmark visiting friends in the country the past week Mr and Mrs Fred Hayist are here from Spokane visiting relatives Their Frn The Senior Clauss will giv e by Diamonds and Hear 3 day night The Baccalaureate sermon delivered by Rev Heildle Sunday evening in the M E church The May fere postponed due to rain given Wednesday after Decoration Day exercises on Geo Hannas lawn
The article notes a forthcoming M meeting to be held soon, mentions Otha Hans suffering a broken arm from a crank incident, and lists social visits. It also records the Luni Sunshine society meeting with Mrs. Will White, Inez Lee visiting her parents, and a school picnic at Liberty Two attended by Clorance Purdy and wife with Grace.
A fragmentary historical note discusses catarrhal deafness, alleged cures, and a contested medical theory. It references the Eustachian tube, induced sensations, and claims by Ghenly & Co of Toledo Ohio, with limited readable names and filler text.
Alfred Price visited at the home of his sister Mrs Hersberger as Boone Township held a school picnic last Friday. A large crowd enjoyed the day with pupils and teachers praised for their program. The County Superintendent’s task was well received by the audience and funds were raised at the grounds by the volunteers.
A local note thanks many supporters for aiding the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs. Volunteers donated all labor for a stand sale and Corner Store supplied stock at minimal prices. The message emphasizes charity begins at home and urges aid for 260 homeless and destitute children, noting the home relies on voluntary offerings with no government support.
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