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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
Dr and Mrs De Bey were robbed on a New York City subway en route to Iowa losing 160 dollars in cash their tickets to Chicago and baggage checks. The baggage was held in Chicago and the tickets insured. The loss likely will not be recovered.
A two part piece recounts a spring song about flowers and birds with a 6th grade credit, then an essay on Hawaii by Walter Stegemann describing Honolulu as key for harbor activity, leis as bright tissue decorations, and leis sent to visiting dignitaries by air drops, noting leis length and significance.
A six grade verses lists A to Z with named pupils Anna Bertha Charles Daniel Edna Florence Georgie Harry Isabel Josephine Katy Lena Louis Marie Nancy Oscar Sammie Tilly Ulysses Verrips Walter and ends with X Y Z praising their traits and completion of letters. Written by Jennie Dreuth.
In several towns overalls gain fame as a fashion bid across the county. Orange City leads with Boyden close behind while Rock Valley residents note locals already wear them. The county seat reports higher prices and limited supply. Mayors bankers and schoolboys in Orange City and Boyden adopt the garment. Mrs Anna R Meyn of Sheldon visited Saturday.
Ben G. Abben Jr and Ben C. Abben Sr announce candidacies for the Iowa district state senate. Ben G. is president of Security Savings Bank Little Rock and active in war campaigns. Ben C. is a Little Rock resident awaiting acquainting voters, with June Republican primary to decide nominees.
Rural and graded public schools hold a spelling contest on April 30 to choose township reps for the county event. 7th and 8th graders eligible. Each town and rural school sends one rep. County winners advance to the State contest in Des Moines during the State Fair period. Prizes include railroad fare.
S As LINCOLN NATL DELEGATE S A Lincoln of Alton and J L Kennedy of Sioux City chosen at the state republican convention in Des Moines to represent the 11th Iowa district at the national convention in Chicago to nominate a presidential candidate. The selection honors Mr Lincoln and Alton with quiet campaigning noted and a telegram confirming the success.
Henry Kortekamp leases his farmland for the year due to limited health. Stutzman and Conner have spent the week handling business matters in South Dakota. Mrs. Ed Thayer of Rock Valley Iowa visited here on Monday.
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