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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
5
A quirky tale follows a fearless driver who pushes speed limits to twenty miles, while villagers recall his lessons on sanity in speed. The judge sentences him to sixty days, as observers debate the dangers of fast driving and the value of life on the road.
Report from Union county notes a surplus of peaches apples pears and plums with high yields of berries and wild nuts. Vendors in Snab City find little demand at 1.25 per bushel for peaches while other fruit prospers, and observers contrast local abundance with global hunger.
Adj Gen L G Lusher announces disposal of old Camp Dodge state buildings not kept in repair after hail damage. The Iowa National Guard board recommends sale to highest bidder to raise funds for permanent barracks construction.
Iowa’s July vital statistics show 2,070 male births and 1,889 female births against 1,?55 deaths, with ages over 50 including 32 reported to the state board of health. The report by Dr. Rodney Fagen, secretary of the state health board, highlights births exceeding deaths and detailed age brackets for those reported.
The Jally Birthday lib met with Mrs. Percy Brink last Friday. Seventeen members and seventeen visitors were present. No business was conducted. Mostames Lassen Ifolmke and Tenthjo provided entertainment enjoyed by all. Adeniciona with no course was served.
The Rural Free Delivery program began on October 1 1896 with 82 routes from 48 post offices across 29 states. By June 20 1982 it expanded to 44 186 routes covering 1 180 448 miles, with funding growing from 10 000 to 86 800 000.
Attendants are invited to a three day all day program at the Baptist Church. Speakers include Rev Martin Anderson Dr Cassidy New W Tf Garfield and Dr Mitchell on Tuesday October 3. Wednesday October 4 features Rev Nicholson Editor Lapham Rev Brank Webster Carl Johnson Swea City and Dr Mitchell. Sigrid Johnson of India addresses the Ladies Home Mission Society Wednesday afternoon. Thursday October 5 offers Rev B M Osgeod Fort Dodge Dr Franklin Lynch and Rev Victor M Willer with a B Y P A pageant that evening. Community members urged to attend.
Louis Aharon, head of Benton Store Company, will learn of his company’s losses upon arriving in New York after a Saturday fire that destroyed Mort Dodge’s premier mercantile. Stock losses total about 600000 dollars, including building damages and tenant losses across multiple properties.
The newspaper men of the district will gather in Algona this Saturday to discuss business and craft matters. An annual affair, editors from Triboldt County are expected. The meeting aims to share insights during crucial times in journalism and offers learning opportunities for printers.
Two former Gokifield residents Harriet D. Zeck and Walter K. Black were issued a marriage license in Chicago. Zeck lives at 1609 Ninth Street and Black at 640 Porly-ainth Street.
An account from Angrivan Legion Weekly recalls a trooper named William hiding in a shell hole before captains. He was taunted by superior officers and shouted fire met with a stubborn, plaintive response. Gunfire ensued as the man insisted he would not be a target.
Popular Mechanics notes the conversion of the battleship Kearsarge into a 40 ton floating crane as part of naval scrapping. The completed crane will bear little resemblance to the former battleship appearance and function.
Residents of an unnamed city consider a bold heat plan using electricity from the municipal water power plant to run domestic Steam heating. The scheme aims to cover morning and evening hours with cost savings while meeting industrial demand and ensuring profitable operation.
A scrambled excerpt shows Senator Sorghturs/Sfor a man who writes letters and campaigns. The dialogue quips that there’s no such thing as a vacation, implying endless work and wakeful nights amid political duties.
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