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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
4
In a faded Washington Star reminiscence a pair of portly men descend stairs and joke about harvest and home, one recalling past duties and a bold note about a yellow dandelion tucked in a coat as a memory key. The exchange blends humor and nostalgia from hometown life sparked by political life.
Williams and Tart attend a New York screening incognito when a man beside Hart drops his hat. The man, assuming Hart is a bank, insults him calling him unable to perform basic tasks and mockingly peers at his Jersey background. The exchange unfolds in a public theater amid chatter about the actor.
Speed on water report describes Venty Farman’s high speed boat using an airplane propeller and 140 horsepower engine. The 33 foot glider hull rises on the surface as it gains speed with a Bat bottom and inclined planes. Tests showed 82 mph under load and 50 mph with 12 passengers on a recent trial.
An Emporia clothing dealer touts radio wear as a great thing while showing detachable cuffs and clip accessories that fasten to shirts. The one week radio fad has driven demand for wire coils and related gear, as customers seek practical garments amid the craze.
The article warns that outdoor varnishing of airplane wings exposes workers to lethal poisons. It notes the work is hazardous, with air and waterproofing processes performed outdoors when conditions permit, increasing life risk for laborers.
An old newspaper paragraph depicts a tense moment on a bridge at midnight. Characters unnamed argue over a risky act while a third figure consents to stand by but forbids further play, suggesting a wary watchfulness amid danger.
Old St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington observed its centennial after a century of history. The congregation, led by senior wardens, includes longtime members and notable regional figures. A crystal chandelier from the church sits in the wall, and graves line the quiet grounds. Ground was given by the founder of Washington, before the Revolutionary period, for the cemetery. Sundays begin with a bell toll from a once living member. A woman parishioner left three houses to fund ongoing collections.
The observer describes Mrs Suinrs in a dress of cloth with trimming and a noticeable shawl like feature. The outfit is described as purple or a deep red tone, giving an overall effect the observer wishes could be seen.
A new electric desk clock design runs for two years on a small battery pack. It uses two wires to the batteries and can be placed in a desk bottom drawer. The device requires no attention until the batteries expire.
Data on war wounded soldiers permanently disabled during the war, excluding Russia and several minor belligerents, total six million ninety one thousand. By country the disabled are distributed as planes and personnel losses show Germany and Great Britain leading, with figures for Poland, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Canada, Belgium and others.
From all indications the ratio promises to outpace autos phonographs electrification and electric lighting, reviving farm life and making it more profitable and lively. The trend could help address the question of how to keep young people on the farm, Atlanta Constitution notes.
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