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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
8
The Humboldt Republican notes a burglary at the MeGee bowling alleys last Thursday night. A night watchman’s whereabouts are questioned as past robberies at oil stations Drehte restaurant and Lock Wire are cited, asking why the watchman is kept up at night.
Livermore Gazette reports a Halloween prank by a group of young women aimed at Vic Hiserodt at a pool hall. Lights were out and a money bag swung, leaving several of the pranksters with blackened eyes, while Vic believed it to be a real threat.
A rare animal freak was born on the Dell Luick farm near Belmond. A full blooded Shorthorn with a single body sports two heads, four front legs, three hind legs and two pairs of ears. The creature has been sent to a taxidermist for preservation.
A late Tuesday evening supper at the Baptist church drew over 1800 church and congregation members for a welcoming reception to Rey Stickel and family. Rev. Schlesselman offered greetings from town and sister churches as Rev. Streker spoke. Various church groups were thanked and introduced, with music by Miss Reinking and Miss Johnson, accompanied by Miss Grau.
The Humboldt County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening November 26 1919 at the High School Building in Pollock. The gathering will elect officers and discuss important business. All Red Cross members are urged to attend. Mrs H H Russell County Secretary ALR
The children and grandchildren surprised Grandma French on Monday gathering at her home with dinner to mark her 77th birthday. She greatly enjoyed the event and the warm family gathering.
A reflective column argues that many feel thankless amid midlife reverses, yet everyone has reasons to be grateful. It urges comparing one’s life to others less fortunate, embracing gratitude through simple blessings like life, work, family, home, food, church, school, and books.
The famed Duroc Jersey hog Arent Wonder I Am owned by Loata $50,000 Hog Jamies Vipond & Sons at Algona died of heart failure last Saturday. Purchased in Melborne Iowa for 72 a, the animal was valued at $50,000 and the piece notes that owners would insure such high value. With Iowa corn at 409,000,000 bushels and farm prices high, it suggests strong auto demand for next year as well.
Fertile Farmstead describes 560 acres in Chippewa Valley near Lawn and Benson with seven room house, full basement, multiple outbuildings, and good wells. 400 acres cultivated, 80 pasture, 80 meadow, all tractor plowed for next season. Price $125000 per acre with flexible terms, photos and maps available from Whil Mers Land Agency, Benson Minnesota.
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