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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
2
Belmond area notes include Ruth Peters celebration and new moves at Richardson's store. Residents Miss Ruth Peters estened the again this year, while residents like Mcwind Alen and Melvin Heggen relocate locally. Community reports cover visits to Des Moines, a Humboldt County Fair outcome, a gypsy incident near Eagle Grove, and multiple family visits, trips to Seattle, and ongoing local clubs and church events.
The Town Council met on September 1 1981. Mayor Miner and most members attended. McCarty abstained from a roll call. August minutes were read and approved. Bills listed include numerous vendors and services with small sums. the motion to authorize license fees for a portable pop gum stand set at 1.00 per month payable in advance. The meeting adjourned.
Fire calls for Renwick Fire Company listed with per load chemical fee and transportation charges. Local visitors include C A Richardson Lee Mia Rose Hefly and Mrs 8 C Maurer. Reports mention Royal Neighbors social at Mrs George Yeoman home and visits by Eagle Grove residents. Old settlers gathered for annual meeting at Livermore last Monday.
A string of visits and social events is reported with Mrs WA Packsre of Algona, Mrs Gillespie of Moan, Mr and Mrs Sider, Grace Marlin, Welty, Roy Stevens, Mrs Foley, and others seen in Algona and nearby towns. A minstrel show at Vernon Theater drew crowds, while a Humboldt county teacher plans to attend the county institute in Humboldt next Friday per state requirements.
Captain Ingbrigtaen of the Aukri Whathis contpans secured 8 Whittle Worth on a whale captured near Agwy and sold for about £400. A larger haul by Captain Iugurigtsen exceeded £10,000, while a shapeless lump of yellow twatter weighed over a hundredweight, believed to be ambergris valued at $20 per ounce. It is produced by sperné whales and highly prized for perfumery.
A fragmented opinion piece laments society's neglect of useful benefactors like Ita O'Sullivan and Mr. O’Sullivan, contrasting public gratitude for invention with admiration for violent figures. It argues inventors and workers deserve recognition over gangsters and sensational heroes.
An early New York concern notes a water scarcity risk with few wells in the city and daily reliance on fresh water carried in casks from a pump near Queen Street Peel. Proposals to pipe in water from a distant pond have been made but not adopted.
A fragment discusses a shift in views on meals and happiness. It notes teachers praising a pupil who says he eats to live and cites etiquette authorities from the Woman's Home Companion. The piece argues eating is tied to mental happiness, cleanliness, and health.
A garbled historic clipping describes an odd headache cure using pepper mixture and mustard placed in the mouth. The patient supposedly formed a ball and rolled it on the tongue while abstaining from eating, leading to mixed claims of cure and confusion over the procedure.
An unreliable report describes mischievous monkeys in the Miyagi and Shina prefectures causing trouble by harassing poultry and frightening residents. Local observers note aggressive behavior and property disruption in several towns.
Fragmented notes describe Mille on Wheele visiting fans and discussing a 7 process of uruing grew feed by Machinery. Mentions Mrsthuted tye erdwtmlll on Wheels te prigy and a reference to We Karmen and Vote Suing Magazine. Four portable flour rus with truck carried components.
Fragmentary text describes mariners paying vows to a pantheon of saints and the Virgin Mary as they navigate treacherous seas. References to Notre Dame de la Garde Marseilles Notre Dame and St Christopher appear among worn lines about religious rites guiding ships and crews through danger. The passage blends legends and devotional practices from ancient to medieval maritime culture.
A provincial museum reports on-site work near Woulgsberg and Ger Hains uncovering an eleventh century rune-inscribed sword fragment. Scholars in Caariandish Slavist circles discuss credit relations with Swinteys, and ongoing Athrunes Shrawing Heyyghe research relates to Chelytianity’s late Viking era, with new tests planned on the artifact.
Fragmentary article describes Runian villages between Niil-Suvggeod and Mothe or Voign near Wte Rusalan, noting beauty and garden features. Readers warned not to visit certain areas while mentions of wind, bales, and vendor stands imply changes in local scenery and access.
A garbled field note describes a natural history explorer observing Salvador birds. It mentions colors like golden green and red, a rare train, and a possible use of a creature on coins. The text is largely unreadable with many missing words and unclear actions.
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