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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
7
In Salerno Florida shark fishing dominates the town's economy. Fishermen use an assembly line method with a long chain and large hooks to haul in sharks from about 600 feet depth. Typical catches run around fifty, with a record of one hundred thirty sharks in a single haul.
A cheeky column offers repurposed uses for empty lipstick cases and compacts. Tips include using a lipstick case as a bobby pin holder, storing needle thread with safety notes, passing notes in school, melting rouge into a new lipstick, and turning old compacts into lockets. Ends with cheerful back to school rallying cry.
NEW YORK A Norwegian pump operated by the beating of waves against the vessel side has been invented. A wave half a yard high will eject about one ton of water a minute. The pump, patented, suits vessels under 3,000 dead weight tons and is touted as ideal for fishing boats.
A teen columnist cautions readers about cosmetic experiments before a big date. She notes makeup mishaps can cause odd tones under room lighting, lipstick can clash with skin, and shiny hair may turn flat as the night goes on. The piece emphasizes choosing looks that won’t backfire on a night out.
A quirky feature describes teens avoiding platters on the phonograph and shows a black horse that’s white, Verse-Visa, and tricks to sway swing fans. Wall Flowers decorates walls with pasted band leader pictures on records, with cords threaded through center holes and scratched discs noted.
A reader asks about theater etiquette with a man and woman entering and seating rules. If ushers are present, the man takes the aisle seat while the woman enters first. when no usher is available, the man goes first to find seats, and the woman follows, then the man stands aside to let her pass. After the performance, women exit first.
A DIY guide shows turning a cracked record into a decorative tray using careful heating making holes with a hot tool and bending the disc into a personal candy tray. It also suggests repurposing an old bookcase to display band leader photos and create a nostalgic tuneful piece.
The Rambling Rhymster by Les Plettner presents a humorous verse about a husband pulled from comfort to attend church. A wife shepherds him to a pew where he reveals his reluctance by leaving his overcoat on. During the offering his pocketmoney is found in the coat, coins clinking as they disturb the quiet. The scene ends with the couple’s homeward return, a comic capture of domestic discipline.
A playful guide on using foundation to balance features and highlight the best traits. It suggests dramatizing eyes with light touch and softening pointed chins with darker cream and careful powdering. Ledger Syndicate. WNU
Army procurement prioritizes surefooted pack mules for rugged terrain in Sicily Italy and Burma. Mules weigh about 260 to 250 pounds and remain valuable for supply transport as mobile warfare adapts to terrain threats. They tolerate rain trails and war noise, and once aboard air transport craft, are quiet and cooperative.
Gringo the Belgian shepherd sits on the front porch overlooking the old neighborhood. He is owned by Edward Wilkinson of Chicago. The veteran patrols and honors his coast guard service after a 1% month discharge.
In Evansville Indiana two months ago RK B Westerfeld lost $2639 saved for a farm when crooks stole it. He has now paid $2295 cash down on a 10 acre farm near Owensboro Kentucky with funds raised by local well wishers who heard of his misfortune.
A fragment describes children or youths near a window who imitate an old west scene. One sets a plank on a box and proclaims a "Last Chance Saloon." Another pounds a bar and asks for a rye, while a younger boy demands a whole wheat.
A humorous exchange ends with a customer explaining the two cans are for him and his wife, while the clerk questions the need. The gag highlights a simple miscommunication over a product purchase.
A dialogic snippet contrasts perceptions of women, with banter about roles and expectations. The exchange juxtaposes idle talk and curiosity, reflecting social attitudes toward women in a constrained setting.
A dialogue captures a student and father as the teacher assigns a ten minute write on laziness. The boy hands in a blank sheet of paper, reflecting a moment of frustration or uncertainty during a school task.
A fragmented comic exchange features a manicurist in a bakery and a casual chat about lessons from a busy bee. The dialogue touches on family, work, and a light gossip tone with flippant remarks about dating and games.
The readable fragments show a strained farewell and questions about a sister, with mentions of affection and jealousy. Names like James, Harry, Joan appear amid garbled phrases, suggesting a private exchange or diary note without clear events or dates.
A witty clash unfolds as characters joke about a tiny future home and condensed milk. Dialogue riffs include mispronounced names, a puzzled investigator asking about dependents, and playful barbs about a wife and a can of salmon. The humor hinges on wordplay and social stereotypes of a punchy street scene.
A playful exchange centers on naming pollinating insects. The teacher asks how many insects pollinate, and the student replies with playful examples such as a swarm of bees, illustrating a light classroom interaction.
The correct blood vessel types are arteries veins and capillaries. The provided text incorrectly lists arteries veins and cat erpillars, likely a garbled version of capillaries.
A playful page features a circus boss and a clown exchange witty acts during a Washington circus show. The banter highlights crowd-pleasing routines and self described charm in a lighthearted backstage scene.
In a lighthearted chat Brown and Robinson compare infant achievements from teething to walking. Robinson half-jokingly asks about safety razors as a quip, while the group laughs at the trivial bragging and shared banter about babies and expense.
A garbled note discusses April Foot Wret and a confusing page bill. It questions surrender and presence, mentioning a momma figure and bulk terms, though the text remains unclear and fragmentary.
A fragmented dialogue features characters discussing a girl named Barry Thet and a busy bee remark. The garbled text hints at social judgment and misquoting, with interruptions and incomplete phrases about watching and behavior.
A garbled dialogue simulates confused students and a teacher in a chaotic scene. The text hints at a classroom or field setting with calls for help and confusion about actions and names.
A brief comic exchange presents a theme of city versus country living. One character asks about summer plans, the other quips about staying in the city to simmer. The humor hinges on a pun and contrasts setting choices.
In a lively exchange, Mant praises a singer nicknamed Jones for nerve after a church performance. Smith questions the tenor's voice, while Jones notes the singer's boldness, highlighting a clash of opinion about talent and nerve.
A patient asks for a measure to get in fighting trim, noting the prescription may include such a component. The doctor hints that the bill will reveal the substance involved.
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