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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
6
Government wartime policy ends the practice of telephone operators giving the time of day. In Renwick daily over 100 requests came for the time, tying up lines. By discontinuing the service, operators can handle more calls for fighting forces, training camps, depots, and other war needs.
The Mount Vernon Record reports a decision to refuse subscriptions to the Sons Homestead after publisher James M. Pierce was expelled from the Town council of defense. The move argues the paper favors the enemy and urges banks and businesses not to distribute the Homestead. Pierce is expected to offer explanations, but his council expulsion stands as motive.
A Humboldt County War Savings Committee chairman urges residents to buy stamps now to reach a $260,200 quota. He stresses duty to act promptly to ease committee workload and avoid last minute rush.
Manufacturers of near beers and substitutes for beer report serious impact from the decision to end brewing of beer. A major brewer recently erected a 1 million dollar plank for producing this beverage, underscoring the scale of the industry pressure.
A Humboldt County resident with 26 years in local business seeks the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer ahead of the November 6, 1918 general election. He cites cost and time constraints for active campaigning and explains potential filing as an Independent Democrat if legal filing requires it. He asks for voters’ support and acknowledges the responsibilities of the office.
Marshell General Crowder announced the first call to be cobra of men who register Thursday for the 19 and 20 year old classes and 22 to 36 year olds. Questionnaires will go first to registrants in these age limits and local boards will certify them for calls in October.
School notes show twenty three pupils in the second primary with girls starting basketball practice. Absent pupils include Lydia Barnholt and Anna Hefty due to sickness or funeral attendance. Several eighth graders begin high school, and a call goes out for declamatory work. Elections are listed for Junior and Senior class officers, athletic association leaders, and editors. The first literary program is set for Friday with readings and a local newspaper staff listed.
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