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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
7
Le Miller, expert watch maker with 40 years at the bench, will be at H. B. Cole's Drug Store in Renwick every Saturday to perform every kind of watch work, satisfaction guaranteed.
Residents report Dr J M Sherman in Rzxwiex Iowa with activity at the post office area. The notice references Orsicz in the rooms behind the post office.
Locals report voters urged to vote early and spread the word. Corn-field reports yield 30 to 40 bushels per acre. Ads note shopping for mittens and a fireproof safe. Church notices, farm moves, livestock for sale, and local trades populate the page with everyday rural life.
Gus Vohe hosted a Sunday visit in Renwick. Misa Edith Gee returned to New Hartford. W. T. Drennen and wife came home. W. E. Overbaugh handled Spirit Lake business. C. E Ward left for Des Moines for the Baptist convention. Lemuel Pope and wife arrived from Great Falls to spend winter here. Detours include trips to Detroit and eastern cities. A Democratic sheriff candidate, Mr. Tranger of Livermore, roused election prospects. E. C. Hayden in town on business. Misa Dunlap from Wisconsin visiting locals and planning Humboldt winter. Political event noted at Hardy with M. DeWolf and Attorney Smith. John Friday and wife from New Glarus visiting, brother of Mrs. Walkner also present.
A collage of small ads and notices includes farming loans from R R Smith, a Chas Stone tailor pitch, a vote reminder for the November 1897 general election in Renwick, Iowa, and rental listings. It also mentions Foley and Son selling to C Fahrion Co and details on the Vernon Ditch project with estimated costs and local signers.
An item outlines the Iowa Epworthians annual convention in Otumwa from November 4 to 8 with 1000 delegates expected. It notes the eight year old organization now numbers about 1.5 million with 1200 local chapters and promises a practical program by top talent from pulpit and pew.
The speaker questions public confidence during a national crisis over free silver. He argues that Iowa political pluralism cannot fade without harming nationwide trust and warns that enterprise will falter if the current system remains threatened. He frames the 1898 campaign as highly important for Republican prosperity.
Rates shown for annual and partial subscriptions. Advance payments cover Times and various partner publications including Inner Ocean State Register Capital Marshalltown Times Republican and Midland Monthly. Sample copies free. Some arrears options extend deadline to Jan 1 1898. rates expire Dec 1 1897.
Notices explain new election law closing times at six pm and voting methods. Voters must mark a straight ticket with a circle or place crosses before chosen parties if not voting straight. The text includes a district court notice from Humboldt County Iowa in 1897 and multiple advertisements and notices for photography, plants, and a skin salve.
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