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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
The Emerson Goodyear residence, one mile north and four miles west of Sheldon, burned to the ground on a Wednesday forenoon with little furniture saved. The family was away attending a funeral, and a nearby farmer spotted the blaze while he harvested corn. By the time help arrived, the house was a mass of flames in the kitchen area.
Holders of the following ticky numbers are invited to call for their Free pair of Silk Hose. D 15263 D 15162 D 15020 D 15049 D 15191 D 15058 D 15240 D 15046 D 15220 D 15222 People s Co-Operative Store.
Thirty telephone operators from Northwestern Bell who served at Camp Dodge near Des Moines during the war attended a reunion at the camp now being razed. They recalled wartime calls and lamented the devalued camp, noting Bell’s 21000 workers in military service included twelve Bell battalions and two radio companies aiding Allied efforts in France.
Smoke filled the remainder of the house as flames gutted the building. Windows were broken to vent smoke and only a piano, bookcase, and a few other items were saved. Nearly all furniture and clothing were lost, with the fire starting in the kitchen. Sheldon fire department arrived after eleven but could not stop the blaze, first noticed about two hours earlier. Do your Christmas shopping early buy it in Boyden.
Mrs Anna Moerman wife of Paul Moerman died November 10 1921 at Rock Valley Iowa aged 21 years 10 months and 25 days. Funeral service held in Boyden Reformed church with Rev Colenbrander officiating. Interment Boyden cemetery. She left husband two children Pauline Anna and Anthony Leonard parents Mr and Mrs A De Boom six brothers and four sisters Archer Iowa. She had tuberculosis and had been bedridden four months. She was a devoted mother and wife with many mourners and friends.
To the many friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother we express sincere thanks and appreciation. Paul Moerman and children Mr and Mrs Tony Moerman.
Mr August Breuer a 79 year old farmer living alone near Hull died from severe burns likely caused by a kerosene lamp accident. He was found in his room after grandchildren reported being unable to enter and heard no response. He had stayed with his son Henry the day before and lived alone since his wife and son Paul had died.
Last week reports show 792 members in Sioux County with returns pending. Matlock Orange City Hespers lead in renewals and Hobson progress raises local totals. Alton grows to 196 and Boyd enlists 131. Six towns reported 792 members with five more towns to hear from. committees praised for their work.
Sioux county farmers vie for a silver cup and $1500 cash at the Iowa State Corn Show in Ames during the farmers short course January 30 to February 4. The Wm. F. Rickoff & Co. trophy honors past winners with engravings and excludes repeat contenders. The event includes a state class for a $1500 premium, features more than 10 000 ears, and highlights corn yield tests and department exhibits.
The article lists annual levies in mills for several towns. Alvord drops from 114.4 to 91.7, Doon from 136.2 to 121.6, Lester from 115.6 to 112.6, Inwood rises from 174.7 to 203.4, George from 143.9 to 202.2, Larrch wood from 127.6 to 130.6, Rock Rapids from 151.6 to 170, and Little Rock from 140.2 to 142.5.
The Chicago Milwaukee and other lines announced freight reductions on certain commodities from the Midwest to the Pacific coast to meet Panama Canal competition. Some cuts reach 40 percent for shipments destined to the Hawaiian Islands, with eastern railroads to follow once arrangements are made.
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