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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
2
The Reporter corrects a previous misstatement and endorses John Jongewaard as a Republican candidate for County Recorder. He has campaigned across the county, earned strong local support, and is expected to secure the nomination and likely election.
Last Saturday in Mountain Grove Missouri a debate on whether Democratic Principles align with God ended in violence. A chair thrown by a negative debater struck a judge causing dental injury. The affirmative won as a brawl erupted with judges sustaining injuries including a broken nose rib and two broken limbs.
The writer urges the village board to establish grades for all plots to prevent future building adjustments. They propose water works, favoring a tower and tank but supporting cisterns as a cheaper interim solution. They trust Boyden and warn against delaying until disaster, noting a fire could cover costs.
The president’s view on Dewey’s remark that “any old thing” can fill the presidency remains unclear publicly. The Independent notes the remark aligns with democratic doctrine, while offering no direct statement from McKinley.
The article lauds John Mears for faithful service as county chairman. It notes he has not previously sought the post but would be pleased to serve again in a presidential year, praising his record and the committee’s leadership.
In Hawarden a local painter proclaims the use of English varnish on carriage jobs. The piece notes a regional preference for American goods with Boer sympathies in this area, implying a contrast in quality or allegiance.
Republican voters of Sheridan Township will meet in the Opera House Saturday April 28 at 8 o clock to choose 6 delegates for the Orange City convention on May 1 1900 to select 13 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines on May 10 and handle other business.
G T Lubbers of Boyden Iowa offers Rura New York seed potatoes at 20 cents per bushel for local buyers, listing contact for orders.
The piece notes Britain’s astonishment at two percent bonds selling in Wall Street at a premium of three percent over Britain’s own bonds. It argues the Republican program sustains gold standard policy, contrasts with Bryanism, and lauds 1900 acts as proof of GOP fiscal success. It questions Democratic credibility and pledges fulfilled.
Ladies invited to view a large stylish stock of millinery goods from Jongewaard Bros. The notice emphasizes an inclusive shopping event for women to inspect hats and accessories at their location.
To wash hair brushes and combs, dissolve a tablespoonful of gold.
Instructions describe using boiling water with Dust Washing Powder to clean brushes. Bristles should move up and down without wetting the backs. Rinse in plain cold water and dry by fire or air. The guide notes soap yellows ivory backs, while Gold Dust does not damage them.
The Sioux County Professional Teachers Association meets at Sioux Center Iowa on May 11 and 12. Friday evening session features President MacLean of Iowa State University with music. Saturday includes 15 minute papers on language arts and reading as an art with multiple discussions, plus sessions on history morality and English literature led by noted educators.
Iowa Sabbath School Association schedules a state wide house to house visitation day for Friday May 25 1900. Led by C C Wallace of Des Moines since 1864 the program reports 46 counties organized and aims to extend gospel outreach statewide. Benjamin F Mitchell endorses the effort and offers assistance for a successful visitation.
Weekly market reports corrected Fridays mix grain prices with miscellaneous ads. Notices tout Warner’s cough syrup, ready made clothing sale April dates, a Milnor hiring ad, Rocky Mountain Tea, district office manager posts, a slave story cure with Electric Bitters sold locally.
An advertisement proclaims American Lice Destroyer as a powerful solution to mites and lice on poultry. It claims rapid action within twenty four hours, protection for 250 fowls per year, and a money back guarantee if uns satisfied. The offer cites national distribution by American Mfg. Co. Tarre Haute Indiana.
A letter from Edward Wareham of Waterloo Indiana dated February 11 1897 recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the only remedy giving permanent relief from indigestion and stomach trouble. The note is addressed to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois with polite regards.
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