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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
8
A garbled report notes two vessels named Liravoat and Ufehwata with specifications. Levitin is mentioned as an outfitter, with ships of lengths 89 and 76 feet, powered by engines. A test message experiment is described, involving Jones and Biltes.
In Muncie a man identified as Michaels, suspected in a murder and later a robbery, attempted suicide by revolver after police traced a crime scene. Authorities say he intended to flee, hid in a steel company area, and left clues that led to his capture weeks later.
A wounded convict at Hullmere-Iy attempts to escape by aircraft and rope from the state penitentiary. He feigns injury, deceives a driver, buys a ticket, and boards a train but refuses to rise when called. Officials pursue and hospitalize him as guards recount failed escape plans.
A hazy scene along a road reports a man missing after an auto collision near a lamppost. Witnesses describe a dusty form in the road and a nearby clock indicating a possible crash, with bystanders aiding a struggling figure while the driver fled.
Bodies of Mrs. Gussie M. Durr and Miles Tile Bung were found on a cot in their Ocean Grove home. The scene included a note referring to a suicide pact. Neighbors recalled the sisters often expressed fear of one dying before the other and the living room held two sets of clothes indicating preparations.
A grisly scene on Pendieton Street ends with the discovery of a body amid a candle flare and draperies catching fire. Neighbors report a chaotic burial attempt interrupted by smoke, as family members react in confusion and fear. Firefighters extinguish the blaze after the coffin is moved.
A feature on Patou's new line and haute couture trends details the designer's fabrics. It covers ivory Persian embroidered crepe gowns, brown velvet coats, and evening ensembles with oriental embroidery. The piece notes trends toward elegant dinner jackets, decollete gowns, and refined accessories in a cosmopolitan, late 19th century tone.
The readable portion describes fabric details such as crepe, velvet, and a decorative surface pattern. It mentions materials and finishes with terms like dull crepe, Velca, and a roulette of colors scattered across the surface, reflecting a mid century fashion note.
A garbled quote suggests a claim that a certain hindrance or cost, described as too great, outweighs ambition. The readable words imply a skeptical view of effort versus ambition with a reference to a New York newspaper context.
A garbled ad cites Danderine and related products claiming to invigorate neglected hair and restore strength and color. It touts scalp benefits, mentions non greasy formulas, and references Cuticura for sore hands alongside other beauty goods, all in a saleslike, fragmentary layout.
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