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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
2
Local notes report visits and social events across Renwick Des Moines Marshalltown Britt and Port Dodge residents. Families and friends gather for weekends dances trips hospital care and church society meetings with several arrivals and departures noted.
Walter Hefti reports seven head of cattle stolen from his yard in La Verne. The animals were driven to the stockyards in La Verne, loaded onto a trek, and hauled away. Authorities are investigating as thieves remain unknown.
A fire destroyed the R.A. Haker & Sons store at Eagle Grove on a Monday afternoon. The blaze gutted the stove area, setting an estimated loss of 25,000 dollars, insured. The two story brick building housed Dr. Martins dental office on the second floor with living quarters damaged by smoke and water.
Mr and Mrs C H Scott of Goldfield were surprised last Sunday by a celebration at the parental Henry Geigel home marking their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Prank Geigel Algona Mr and Mrs Fred Geigel and children Irvington Pearl Dean and son Edwin Corwith Mr and Mrs Fred Madsen and Mr and Mrs Markus Madsen Goldfield Mr and Mrs M Bobler and Mrs Chotch.
Roger W. Babson urges renewed interest in spiritual life for individuals and nations as the key to prosperity. He argues raw materials and labor exist always, but progress comes when people are moved by religious faith to use resources for advancement and service, a law to be taught in churches and schools.
In this contrast of farming types two kinds of farmers are described self-sustaining ones who raise their own food and surplus crop farmers who sell. The latter face debt and higher operating costs during economic downturns while self-sufficient families still have basics. The piece argues for more self-supporting farmers to strengthen resilience.
A breakfast last Sunday at Mrs. Clara Helmke's home honored Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey and their Alexandria Minnesota children visiting the area. Attending were Otis Sanders and children of Lene Rock, Bert Helmke of Lohrville, Me and Bire, I M Goettsch and Harold, Mr and Mrs W Helmke and children, and Eva Helmke.
The Wednesday night warmth gave way to a rapid cooling by dawn and the first frost of the season was reported nearby. The frost caused no damage as nothing was harmed.
Mr and Mrs Chris Delacy and their sons Keith and Roger of Mazon City visited Issl Sunday at the Roy McCurry home.
Jurors have been drawn for the October term of Humboldt County District Court. They are to report at the Dakota City courthouse on Tuesday October 20. Read aloud list includes many residents from Gilmore City, Dakota City, Humboldt, Renwick, and nearby towns.
Mrs. George W. Hanna widow of LuVerne founder died early Monday after months of illness. A longtime LuVerne resident, she helped establish the community with her late husband. Survived by four children Eugenia Roberts Monterey Mexico Geneva Swisher Town City W. Scott Hanna Consuelo Hanna La Verne. Funeral services were held at Hanna Howe in La Verne at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
E E Morris proprietor of the Princess theatre in Eagle Grove was forced into his car after returning from a show and driven to the town edge where he was relieved of 42 dollars in receipts and made to walk back. He found his car the next morning a short distance away.
Mr and Mrs Walter Martin drove to Marshalltown on the first Monday where Mrs Marti will enter the hospital for an operation. Mrs Martin has endured a fate marked by sensitive notes and bleeding. Miss Grace Afarin joined her parents and is attending college again this year.
Mr and Mrs George Lateh and children along with Mrs Nelle Barnes visited relatives in Alexander on Sunday. The group spent time with family members and shared news of recent travels and activities.
An ornate Muogatlon cowboy showcases a red jacket with gray embroidery and a feathered accessory. The ensemble includes ankle-length skirtlike garments and sturdy trousers, reflecting traditional Ard fashion with a focus on ceremonial display and everyday practicality.
The text reads as a garbled historical newspaper fragment with phrases like a man holding his head and a quoted speaker asking about a big thing, resembling a chaotic page from the Manchester Guardian. The readable portion hints at a dramatic scene but lacks clear events or dates.
The text discusses definitions of belief and unbelief including terms like atheist, agnostic, and the concept of a deity. It notes variations in how disbelief is described and hints at differing views on faith, doubt, and the nature of belief.
A garbled report describes a tidal bore and related river dynamics near New Brunswick and Me Cetiteadine In Oratory. It notes a world ranking peak and a winter condition in Oratory. The text compares extreme high and low tide levels at Maieton, citing a difference of 0 feet.
Prof. Herbert Hurley returned home over the weekend from Storm Laka. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Stoddard began the Sunday with Aira and George Broughton at Webster City. Miss Ruth Peters was home from Tresmond where she teaches, with Rev. and Mrs. Richard Miller and their son Mina visiting John Chesling’s family.
The Lo ornea high school faculty and students enjoyed a spring outing at Smit park last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Win Nissen traveled to Minneapolis with daughter Nora to enroll as a student nurse at the University hospital. A number of local banks failed to open or closed this week, notably Bank of LaVerne and Farmers Savings Bank at Liver, affecting area residents.
A recently discovered manuscript by President Monroe reveals he used his own money to refurbish the White House due to budget constraints. He documents rotted furnishings and the need to furnish the mansion for dignity, with notes on other domestic expenses.
A portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden daughter of Gustavus Adolphus. The article highlights her learning, courage, political skill, and bold contradictions. It notes her early upbringing, mixed with philosophy and science, and her tendency to defy expectations while shaping Swedish policy and culture.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Danish flag origins and the evolution of national symbols. It mentions the flag adopted alongside a description of the era, noting changes in design and references to various leaders and events. The fragment references the United States and other nations in a garbled manner.
A fragmented report notes a public event featuring a formal leader, varied foods including oysters and jelly desserts, and references to a party manager and guests. The text lists items with unclear quantities and several garbled phrases but preserves a sense of a ceremonial banquet with multiple courses and beverages.
A garbled account discusses Moorish presence in Spain and Africa, noting conversions, population shifts, and cultural elements. It mentions the Inquisition, Muslims and Jews, and later claims about the Arab population and the spread of Moorish influence across regions.
A fractured, stylized passage contemplates brevity and focus. It invokes moments, youth, and restraint, contrasting dense exhortations with shorter expressions while hinting at social pressure and personal clarity. The voice names fleeting experiences and sought simplicity amid noise.
An incomplete narrative fragment mentions a quest to complete a story, with references to a true Anlesatil symbol, ble sucret af, and a journey through heavens to earthly realms. The text references a tiki regtumt, shifting ages, and a night city setting, leaving numerous garbled phrases and unclear plot points.
Fragmented text references Ke Wa Westwind from Na tout of the Arweo to the Twins of Kunanin and a political border realignment. Mentions Sh conquerors Mosca Mirna and Lylanda boundary shifts. Unclear events and many garbled names obscure concrete facts.
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