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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
4
A vulnerable infant wastes away from apparent starvation while a mother struggles with feeding. The ad warns fat is missing from meals and urges immediate action with Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the lifesaving fat. It promises a free sample and notes the product costs 50c and $1.00 at druggists.
The M E Ladies Aid met at Mrs Edes with promises of a splendid dinner. Rocky Mountain Tea touted as a tonic for bright eyes and strength. Mrs Wm Moore thanks neighbors for husking corn and aiding. Luella Kent won first prize at a tunes social. Ed Lanning got booby prize. A young folks’ dance at Henry Knorks drew about 25 couples. The Tunes Social at Mrs C E Work’s house was well attended with an elegant lunch after the program.
A concise program by the town’s young people showcased a polished sequence of performances. Local residents praised the energy and promise shown by the youth, noting careful organization and a hopeful community spirit.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers reduced excursion tickets to southern resorts including Jacksonville, Mobile, New Orleans, Savannah, and El Paso good for return travel before June 1, 1901. Details on rates and routes available from any coupon ticket agent.
Regular correspondent reports on travels and visits by George Nugeetsa W Thorold C De Jong and others. Shifts include Bertha McKinney music lessons, Sam Martin at Pipestone Thanksgiving, Bender of Boyden, L A Shipley of Sheldon, and plans for a hardware store and possible local bank by J P DeNeuf as capitalists urge growth in the Red River Valley region.
Large numbers of cattle are reported collapsing in South Dakota from stalk poison. Salt and water are cited as the only apparent cure or preventive, with Hartwig's Long Balsam claimed to have quickly cured a dangerous cough after other remedies failed.
Dr Miles Medical Company Elkhart Indiana offers Nervine 4 with a money back guarantee. Free trial booklet on heart and nerves sent to addresses. Product marketed as a remedy for nervous symptoms and related ailments with prominent pharmacist distribution.
The column lists Advertised Letters at Boyden Post Office including Timmer and Albie. It promotes Dr Kay’s Renovator and Dr Kay’s Lung Balm with testimonials from Hon A A Wynas Ex-Treasurer of the United States. It claims cures for stomach liver and bowel troubles and offers samples and book by writing Dr B J Kay Saratoga NY. Price 95 cents for tablets. Office hours 8 to 8.
A Dixie Kentucky witness testifies to suffering before using Dr Kings New Discovery, claiming instant throat relief and claiming it cures coughs colds and lung troubles with a guaranteed return policy and trial bottle offer at M Brink's Drug Store.
Railway timetable fragment lists various passenger and freight train numbers with dates and routes. Mentions "Going East" and notes Sunday only services, with initials F. B. Cote.
The pastor Rev Wolvius preaches at 9 30 p m and 2 p m on Sabbath. Sabbath school at 3 30 p m Young People society at 7 30 p m Catechetical classes Thursday 7 30 p m Saturday 2 p m Teacher's meeting Friday at 7 30 p m.
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