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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
7
A local notice announces a candidate for the county treasurer position in the general election set for Tuesday November 5 1918. The candidate asks for votes and support from readers as an independent Democrat on the ballot.
A fragmentary notice outlines a Glook Sale at A B Richardwon's Store on Out while Henry Schneider's safe return is noted. It mentions sales on Main street in Renwick near the State Bank and references soldiers applying for life insurance totaling billions, with weekly application rates.
The Fortnightly Club held its semiannual meeting with Mrs McDonald and Mrs Sent. 26. Officers named for the year starting March 1919 include President Mrs I Richardson Vice President Mrs Peer Secretary Mrs Rockwood Treasurer Mrs McDurnt. The club voted to suspend club programs and undertake war work.
Local notice calls for tool volunteers to aid farmers amid shortages and urges residents to leave word at designated dates. It notes soldiers fighting in Europe and reports on community movements including Renwick and Fort Dodge cross country games.
The notice lists preaching by the new iatter next Sunday at Mirdy Ranvwick with hours at Hardy at ten, Renwick at eleven thirty, and Hardy again at eight in the evening. It notes a temporary inconvenience for a few weeks due to the change to old time and urges enthusiastic support and cooperation in all services.
Red Cross news reports election of officers at the Renwick Branch to be held October 36 at 3 o clock. Incoming items listed sent to Humboldt include napkins handkerchiefs wash cloths Turkish towels sweaters sacks waists dresses pinafores and dish towels.
An October meeting is set for Saturday the 5th at 2 p m in Humboldt City. Farmers and laborers are urged to attend to determine a corn price. Agriculture Agent LD Neble will lead.
Local items report Mrs L E McDirmid and others visiting Humboldt and Algona. Navy leave for Jens Christenson. Church assignments shift as Rev Figge moves to Thompson and Rev Cunningham to Hardy. Bank safe remains unopened as experts work. wheat prices and government purchases feature in Food Administration updates.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by constitutional treatment. It offers $100 to any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials. Address P. J. YR Co. Toledo, Ohio.
An OCR fragment discusses academic freedom and duty at a college under wartime pressure. It references President Wilson, Germany, truth, humanity, and the role of professors, with garbled quotations and unclear context.
Fragmentary text shows reflections on soldiers and civilians rethinking value after conflict. It notes many who served well in army or other fields question age limits and the idea that only youth matters, arguing middle age and even clerics remain active and valuable beyond military service.
The article argues Germany offers to trade besieged prisoners and demands the United States pay German prisoners equal rights to American soldiers. It notes American prisoners would receive the same treatment as German soldiers, while Germany appears unable to accept fair terms.
An observer notes the struggle shifts to a grim contest to secure lasting peace. The speaker warns against allowing tyrannical rulers to enslave the civilized world again, fearing a repetition of past horrors.
Reflecting on women’s vital wartime contributions through knitting sewing dressings and personal acts the piece honors American women for their service and sacrifice during the war highlighting their presence and impact in support of victory.
The fragmented text references Germans, two men, and weights with notes on overdues and efficiency. No clear event or names are determined.
A fragment suggests Hagland plans a youthful upheaval connected to Osler theory and smoking props. The readable bits imply a controversial, possibly satirical or speculative piece about young activists and medical or scientific ideas. No clear names or dates available.
A garbled line references Loudon and Wan about boots and a standardized suite. The readable portion lacks clear facts, names, dates, or a coherent event to summarize.
The total estimated value of ab farina products including calmals and annual items for 1917 is given as PIHS 819487, versus 1016 Ab QU 13100 and 6,389,765,700 for the five year average. The valuations rely on producer prices regardless of consumption or sale.
An ambiguous Houston Post excerpt urges careful political outreach to women and families. The text advises against selecting older candidates and emphasizes succession by mothers with children for continuity.
A garbled OCR passage reflects on aging and listening as a writer’s life wears out. The text muses on a Mary growing up and marrying, living to a hundred, and the idea that constant listening exhausts one’s care and mental faculties.
Fragmentary notes discuss Persius like comments on Germany after the war and how victory might influence world views and actions. Reads as garbled non-cohesive commentary with limited identifiable names or events.
A misread speech notes that there should be no outside mobile or aerial routes beyond the military zone, underscoring the costly impact when interests clash over security boundaries. It highlights the defender stance and prevalent tension between civilian access and military constraints.
The fragment hints at wartime optimism and resolve against a foe, mentioning Houston Post and a British American tone. It alludes to readiness, unity, and anticipation of decisive action without providing concrete events or dates.
A public statement argues that the financial portion of war should be understood as not a scheme for personal enrichment. It emphasizes that no one should expect to profit from the conflict and that fairness and shared sacrifice are essential.
A Swedish naturalist challenges notions of wisdom and industry, labeling some as time wasters rather than clever. He predicts a future discovery that fans are not effective, just passive. The text suggests drafting individuals labeled as weak, framing it as a serious wartime duty requiring real men.
The document notes a reduced insurance rate for American steamers passing through the wet zone to British and French ports, from three to two percent. This policy shift occurs amid the broader campaign against the Kaiser’s U-boats.
Report notes a monthly food allowance of 300 rubles for the former Czar’s family, about 150 dollars in current exchange. A suggestion references American aid programs and daily living costs such as laundering.
Report states a difficult campaign as forces regroup with units withdrawn and replacements from the theater. The article notes a battleground rally and efforts to press on despite widespread troop withdrawals.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Japan and power policy but lacks coherent facts or names. Unable to extract a clear event, date, or entities for a valid news card.
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