Contention over right and wrong in changing times
The piece argues that differing opinions should be tolerated as ideas of right and wrong evolve. It cites slavery and Puritan bans as past wrongs, notes progress from courage to challenge accepted norms, and warns against abandoning comforts for relief from a fast, luxurious life. It stresses pursuit of truth in one’s own way and respect for others’ sincerely held views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Aimai
Theruth
Dakota City Man Charged With Assault to Commit Murder
Roger Wiegman of Dakota City faces an assault with intent to murder charge in a shooting at a Black Hawk patrolman Harry Mason during a traffic stop on September 14. Wiegman denied the charge, posted $5,000 bond, and authorities say another man fired buckshot from a car. He also faces an unrelated operating vehicle not properly registered charge from Humboldt County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Wiegman
Dakota City
Harry Mason
Black Hawk County
Mason
Waterloo
Wiegman
Merson
Mumboldt
What’s the Matter With Renwick and Vicinity
A reader recounts a prospective buyer from a distant city seeking a farm near Renwick. After touring local farms and speaking with merchants, the buyer hesitated and withdrew due to unfavorable local opinions on farming prospects. The writer urges mutual support between town and farming community, warning against falsehoods and urging boosters to collaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Resent
Balil
New Farm Waste Recovered For Food And Industry
Chemists under Dr J Blanck report new uses for farm waste boosting farmer returns. Citrus byproducts cost growers about 1 dollar a ton to dispose now yield citric acid oils juice and pectin. Yew pods provide protein and sugar for potential human food. Skim milk makes a profitable milk powder for industry. Fiber from nora stalks and straw aid paper and boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blanck
Arnett Granted Change Of Plea In Murder Case
W. Arnett of Pocahontas County, a fisherman, was allowed to withdraw his guilty plea and enter not guilty in the murder of C. W. Coffin, Rolfe stock buyer. A. J. Shaw of Pocahontas will defend him as the case heads to trial in the November court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D W. Arnett
Pocahontas County
C. W. Coffin
Rolfe
A. J. Shaw
Focahontas
Will
Arnett
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Miller Wergeland
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Sargent & Co
Des Moines
the Farmers Co-op. Co
Renwick, Town
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Minneapolis
Wm. Beenen Furniture and Undertaking
Remwick, Jowa
As Smith
United States
Renwick and Vicinity
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Cuny
Cove
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Lowa
Baily
Fisher
Eis
General Motors
Tebione Scelumm
Renwick Auto & Imp’t Co
Humboldt Rendering Works
J. &. Eversoll
Prop
Humboldt
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