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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
4
Finxler’s “Condemned Cell” portrays Huxley as a British evolutionist of the early century who hoards obsolete books of rhetoric and philosophy in a personal retreat called his Condemned Cell. He reads to hear what obscure thinkers argue for themselves.
The document lists life expectancy figures for nations including Australia 61 New Zealand 60 Denmark 57 Norway 57 Sweden 57 England 53 Holland 52 Switzerland 51 France 50 Germany 46 Japan 44 and India 23 years.
A chaotic scene described in broken text mentions a boy killed and others injured during a local incident in Indiana. Authorities, including Plain PekA and Fort Wayne? are referenced while investigators pursue suspects connected to the event.
A Hunchback dwarf was immortalized in Velasquez's painting at the court of King Philip IV of Spain. The artwork depicts the dwarf within the royal circle, highlighting the era's court life and Velasquez's portrait style.
The text describes dangerous snakes in South Africa, mentioning a feared ringhals and various biting and striking behaviors. It notes that a sighting can cause a coiled response and that venom and neck markings are used to identify threats.
A fragmented report notes how devotion to a leader prompts followers to accept any theory offered by the sacer figure. The piece hints at social influence and belief adaptation within a religiously tinged community.
Local dialect anecdote features Uncle Eben declaring a sinner seeks Satan's escape while watching for new entertainments, noting the old boy's lingering curiosity.
The article notes red coral long valued for jewelry and as a talisman for safety, health, and secrecy. It cites ancient Gauls and various peoples who trusted coral in shields and gear, with Mediterranean sources and Italian collectors prominent in supply.
June Marguerite Smith became the bride of Arnold A Dykstra of Glendale California in a ceremony at a Los Angeles wedding chapel on March 8. The couple will reside in Los Angeles and were joined by about fifty guests including family members and friends.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Dave VanderPol of Rock Valley and others from Sheldon. The group joined music bands in Alton for the annual festival. Shoppers and cooks attended events in Sheldon, Hospers, and Doon. Many locals planned summer plans, weddings, and family gatherings across nearby towns.
A crowded Friday through Sunday notices a measles case at Laura Erth Smit’s home. Several local visits and social events follow including suppers in Alton Sheldon Orange City Hull and Doon areas with families such as Scholten Dickevers Kooiman VanderHeide and Van Wyk. Community groups plan a Woman’s club meeting and a union service at the Reformed church with brief pastor messages.
Notice from Sioux County Iowa announces Dena Lammers Vanderburg deceased estate appointing Dens Vanderburg as Administratrix. Creditors must pay debts and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court. dated March 21, 1942. Van Oosterbout & Kolyn attorneys represent the estate.
A notice to all interested to appear at the Court House in Orange City Sioux County Iowa on April 20 1942 at 1000 AM to show cause why the instrument claimed as the last will of Willem Van der Burg Sr deceased should not be admitted to probate. The filing is witnessed by the Clerk of the District Court and seal dated March 20 1942 with Van Oosterhout and Kolyn attorneys.
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