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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
4
The readable line hints at numeric codes and abbreviations from an old ledger or timetable. Several digits appear with periods and dashes, suggesting page fragments or coded references rather than a complete event.
Fragmentary OCR shows a rental entry near the city, referencing Mr Fred Agrisen and unclear dates in August. The legible pieces mention amounts like 2.6 and 6 m.6d and other obfuscated notes.
A local family gathering in Borden celebrated Mrs Jennie Jacobson’s virtheap with relatives from nearby towns. Attendees included Mero and Mr W Jeezen, Mr and Mrs Herren Jerobs, Bert Jerobs, C Van Zst, KR Van Zl, and Sra Vander xehazel. The event marked Mrsons mission work and noted Jennie Jacobson plans to go to China as a missionary. The group traveled from Rochester and other areas to attend.
Local social news recounts visits from Lafayette Indiana to Sohtet and Grand Opus Meh with guests from Hawarden and Britt Iowa. Filings mention Lyon County Fair August events and Creamery staff vacations at Lake Okoboji. Advertisements promote hair remedy products and a hat shop in Sheldon amid regional fall preparations.
Passenger No. 1 West 11 59 AM Freight No 91 West 9 15 AM. Passenger No 3 West 7 29 PM Freight No 96 East 1 05 PM 2 59 AM. Passenger No 6 East 2 48 PM.
Archaeologists in Solesmes report three well preserved skeletal remains from the Aurignacian period, dated 24 to 27 years ago by teeth and bone condition. The bodies lie with arms to the stomachs and two cromlech shaped stones mark the burial. The men measure 6 feet 2 to 6 feet 9 inches, ages mid-twenties, with skulls showing large eye sockets and strong jaws. Public interest surges for the primeval find near Lyon.
The report notes a sale settlement with Stutzman Drug Co and mentions travel by the Reporter fam il and Mr and Mrs F D ankson visiting Stuart Iowa. It records mud road conditions from Jefferson and upcoming sermons by Rev Grull Rev Lukes and Rev DePree with language shifts and vacation plans for Rev Lukes.
A well dressed woman in a department store often answered clerks with I am just looking. A bold clerk advised her to take the elevator to the Union Central building top where she could see much farther.
Irritated Euser complains after IT buys your horse you say you sold it to leave town. Peter Punk confirms the horse balks at the village bridge, explaining why it was sold as the reason to depart.
A witty exchange on a crowded train features a straphanger boasting he never offers his seat to a lady. The other man retorts that a seat is what he has never had, prompting a sharp Judge style reply on politeness and fortune.
Heloise asks about the night’s time at the cinema while Blondie recalls meeting someone after leaving the game venue. He mentions going with his Beloved and being introduced to another person as they exited.
Major Ira K. Widenfuler, chief inspector of speedometers, offers a cautious assessment of Senator Capper. He notes Capper is lacking in some areas but stronger in others, signaling a nuanced view.
An unnamed man, recently returned from a motorboat cruise, sat in the bath and bailed it out, flooding the bathroom floor. Neighbors report no injuries and no further incidents.
The public desire is for Sorghum to stay silent and be photographed. He refuses to make a speech, fearing unpopularity and choosing to avoid statements that could provoke public reaction.
Lightning hit the Bert Jacobs farm barn northeast of Alton this morning setting the barn ablaze and killing a horse two cars and the harness on it. The blaze destroyed other structures and caused significant damage to the farm.
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