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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1938

Page

8

Casey Jones Memorial Set in Cayce for Railroad Hero

In Cayce Kentucky a monument to Casey Jones the famed railroad hero is planned after a dinner that raised 206 dollars from about 700 attendees. Jones born John Luther Jones near Jordan Kentucky became a celebrated engineer known for staying at the throttle to save passengers before dying in a 1900 wreck near Vaughn Mississippi.

Cayce Kay Casey Jones Kentucky John Luther Jones Jordan Casey Jones Beidre Vaughn Miss Sim Webb South Nether Webb Memphis Tenn Brady Jackson

Nickel boosts chemical plant growth in tank farming

F Glenn of Hattiesburg runs a chemical tank farm experimenting with nickel added to plant nutrients. He says nickel promotes stronger growth, reduces pests, and triples yield compared with soil. He notes weather independence and insect control as advantages, with hopes to cut chemical costs to compete with dirt farming.

Hattiesburg Miss Glenn

Park Service Expands Bedloe's Island by 15 Acres

The National Park Service plans a major improvement on Bedloe's Island in New York harbor. The project includes restaging and landscaping, demolition of old army buildings, new stone walks, a seawall, and a parapet at the northwest end. Seven crown spikes on the Statue of Liberty will be removed and replaced. Restoration and island improvements cost about 250000 dollars, funded by the Public Works administration. This is the first work since the Interior Department took over last September.

Park Service Bedloe’s Isle Washington National Park Service New York Harbor Libery Liberty United States Public Works Administration Interior Department War Department

Playing the Game With Summer Boarders

A humorous dialogue about summer boarders and daily chores. A farmer jokes about dating with a knife and keeping visitors convinced of his steadiness. The chat touches on water nymphs and ready fixes for temperaments, ending with a wish to find work.

Mary

Woman's remark sparks a sharp quip on romance and recovery

A witty exchange unfolds as a woman remarks on an ex airing a betrayal. The other person counters with a biting line about relative chances of recovery, highlighting a sharp, old-fashioned social humor tone.

Not a Clear Report But A Pier Incident Discussed

The script reads as dialogue with two speakers Tom and Dick debating a possible accident. One mentions a pretty girl falling off a pier while the other asks if it was accidental. The exchange shifts to a broader opinion about a father’s past, suggesting uncertainty and speculation about a prior base tale and a disputed score or description.

Tom

High Dive: How We Tried to Overcome Financial Difficulties

In a report on the effort to address financial troubles, the focus rests on a reputational strategy that ultimately failed, with attempts to secure stability through reputation alone falling short. The account notes the persistence and the eventual consequences of the approach.

Matter of Menus Drives a Couple Apart in BK

Charles Burton, who earns about 500 dollars weekly, has grown distant at home causing his wife Caroline to doubt his affection. Once renowned for homespun cooking, including a celebrated lemon pie, he now sits silent at table and shows little praise for her meals.

Charles Burton Caosries Burton Betty Burton Charles Caroline

A Comic Tale of Dinners and a Husband’s Return

A distressed wife, Caroline, writes to a newspaper advice column about improving her marriage. The cookery expert’s menus inspire her to balance meals, pleasing her husband Charles who responds with admiration and a raise at work. She feels vindicated by the Morning Graph’s enchantress.

Caroline Marise Marion Charles Annie Durmplings Taovie Phun Mrs. Squibbs

Breathing Exercises Offer Hope For Asthma Relief

Health note outlines that asthma often runs in families along with hay fever and eczema, influenced by inhaled and contact allergens. Breathing exercises may help most patients, with 40 percent showing complete or near complete improvement in 1937 at King’s College clinic. 30 percent improved, and 30 percent failed, often due to learning or execution issues.

Twany Asthma Research Council of Great Britain Asthme Research Council King’s College, Strand London England King’s College Hos

Glandular Factors in Acne Examined by Doctor

A skin specialist links acne to gland activity, noting pituitary and anterior pituitary roles in metabolism and skin health. Insulin extracts and viosterol rich in vitamin D are discussed as potential treatments, with emphasis on improving gland function and bodily activity to prevent and cure acne.

Acre C. H. Lawrence Journal of the American Medical Association Josep Wortis Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital New York Gisbeiics Bell Syndicate WNY Service

Rug From Old Coat And Scraps of Felt

Instructions from ROTR WYETH SPEARS describe making a 24 by 28 inch rug from heavy wool, felt scraps, and coat scraps. Circles of felt cut from old hats are sewn from the center outward, with two inch center circles and one inch small circles. The piece promotes Book 2 SEWING for the Home Decorator and related leaflets, offering patterns, pricing, and free patch details.

Rotr Wyeth Spears Treugnat Spears

New Farm Program Begins on Radio Across Regions

A new farm information program will launch on twelve broadcasting stations covering vast regions from the Atlantic to Canada. Fifteen minute daily segments will air in Central and Standard times, featuring farm experts and American Agricultural News to connect farmers with local needs.

Farmers Ing Rocky Morntais Canada Diemert

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