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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
4
A government bulletin predicts spring egg prices may rise above 1937 levels as production relies on fewer laying hens. Iowa State College at Ames proposes a state wide egg quality program urging uniform grading and practices to ensure good eating quality, aiming for adoption by producers and dealers.
Buttermilk is reduced to 50c per barrel sold at the Creamery door in Boyden Iowa. Orders should be left with Partners Co operative Creamery. The note on the mark X explains its historical use as a cross by the illiterate.
Early farming used crooked tree branches as improvised plows with manual labor guiding each pass. The basic tool shows how farmers relied on simple materials and human effort to prepare soil before modern implements arrived.
A historical note outlines the creation of America’s first newspaper syndicate. Editor Willis G. Vanderburg explains its formation, goals, and early impact on publishing across papers.
The notice states the Reporter is published weekly on Fridays and entered at Boyden post office as second class matter. Subscriptions are open accounts until official notice is given to the postal department or to the Reporter. Receipts are issued for payments and should be kept. If the mailing address date line is incorrect, notify the Reporter at once.
A car load of oil reached Rock Valley at the start of the week to pave streets but the machinery to apply it has not yet arrived. Officials expect the machine soon and work may begin shortly after.
A. Vanden Brink of Hull Iowa has purchased a restaurant in Worthington Minnesota, expanding his business holdings and relocating no staff details provided.
Mr and Mrs W J Peters and daughter Margaret and Mr John Morris left last Sunday for St Paul to visit friends.
Martin Brinks has rented the K Drenth farm located south of town for the year 1922, establishing a lease arrangement for agricultural use and tenancy terms.
Local ad notes new potatoes for sale at four cents per pound supplied by Dekker and Boyden.
At Boyden Barber Shop shaving 20c and haircuts 40c are offered. J C Lannhuis appears as the proprietor or contact.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Rensink welcome a baby daughter born Sunday afternoon. The newborn is named Dorothy Mae.
A lost spotted rat terrier named Rudolph Henning is missing. Last seen in the neighborhood with distinctive markings and a collar. Please contact the owner if found.
On Monday June 12 the third annual Boyden Chautauqua will open to the community. Season tickets for three days of splendid entertainment are now being sold by the guarantors of the Chautauqua.
Messrs. John C. Pryde Eric Hirt and John Vos attended a meeting of the 1.0.C.F. at Hull last Thursday evening. Lemons priced at 65 cents per dozen at the People's Store.
H. Maris purchased a new Ford touring car and traded in his old vehicle as part of the deal.
Melvin Harmon, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H S Harmon, underwent an appendectomy at their home southwest of Boyden.
The county Red Cross reports two disasters Alton and Ireton with 880 dollars spent on Home Service including 211.9 for milk, 182.28 for clothing, 34.58 for groceries, 44.12 for school children glasses, and 120 for rent of used clothing building. Six flame Hygiene classes and one first aid course were held with plans for three highway first aid stations.
John Sohl Sr aged 84 holds a hunting license this year and greatly enjoys hunting, possibly the oldest resident in the region to do so.
Messrs. J. H. Landhuis and R. Kamminga drove to Leota Minnesota on Tuesday for an unspecified visit or business.
A special election will be held in the Town of Matlock on July 8, 1921. Voters will decide on establishing an electric lighting system and issuing bonds totaling 3000 dollars to fund the project.
Mr Elmer Miller buys a new Ford sedan in a private sale. The purchase marks a personal vehicle upgrade for Miller.
Miss Pauline Sarset daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Sarset and a Sheldon Class of 1921 graduate was taken sick last week with scarlet fever at home.
The Hull academy building contract was let to Geiger Construction Company of Sheldon for 61223 dollars.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Dykstra spent several days in Hull last week delivering special assessment notices for the paving project on the North Iowa Pike from here to Perkins.
The M. W. A. of Boyden convened at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Members discussed organizational matters and upcoming community events with regular attendances recorded.
Public dance at the Opera House in Boyden on May 11 features Miller's three piece Orchestra. Stegeman Bros provide music and all are invited to attend.
On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horn hosted thirty five guests including brothers and families to mark Mr. Horn's sixty sixth birthday with a fine supper and pleasant time.
A Wednesday morning visit reveals many men women and children walking miles to reach the county relief room. Those who come hear sad stories and leave with expressions of joy and gratitude after receiving clothing and aid.
The Swedish nightingale Jenny Lind is buried in Malvern England detailing her final resting place and connection to the town.
Iris Macumber reports receipt of A Little Studies in American Music for the new year’s music course. Copies will be distributed to county and township chairmen, home project leaders, 4-H readers, and others. New songs for the 4-H girls test include My Old Kentucky Home Barbara Allen Little Brown Church Sing me the Song in Your Heart and The Gypsy Love Song.
A Tuesday Town Hall gathering reached a decision on increasing electricity rates for Boyden and the Boyden Transmission Co. Veenschoten Bros. also secured a new rate to cover added costs with a minimum monthly charge rising to 1.50. The new schedule charges 25c per K W for the first five, 20c per K W for the next 15, and 15c per K W above that. Visitors Lloyd Stutzman Frank Heitman Jed Starkweather and Jake Van Diepen visited Lake Okoboji last Sunday.
A wedding notice and a public auction are described at a farm one mile east of a rose cluster. Wm Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson were bonded at the sale with farm implements, two milch cows, six mules, a bobsled, and two calves as attendees. Rev Jackson officiated with hay rope. couple departs on a John Deere plow for ten months. buyers arranged terms.
D J Williams a Hartley trucker facing charges in Hinton for passing bouncing checks at a grain elevator. He allegedly bought six loads of grain totaling over 700 dollars and fled after the first checks bounced. He was arrested, released on bond, jumped bond, and is wanted on a similar charge in Emmetsburg.
Hawarden pastor cites cheerful home entry from Ten Commandments for Husbands. A preacher shared a tale of returning home drunk and greeted by a wife wielding a mop, proving humor over harsh reality.
Under a new auto department ruling, every drunken driver arrested must be reported to state officials. The license of the drunken driver will be promptly revoked under the rules.
Three inner tubes size 3.50-16, practically new, heavy duty and cheap. Call Reporter office for details.
Lost pair of black leather gloves with lining, wrist straps and snap buttons. Reward offered for return. Contact W. G. Vanderburg.
Two late model pianos offered for quick sale with a special price. Write or see Reporter for details.
Reporter office seeks a reliable used piano. Call the Reporter office to arrange a sale or inspection.
Chevrolet, Plymouth and Ford owners! SECOND TIRE AT HALF PRICE. Buy one first quality Tire at Gamble's low price get your second tire at half that amount. For good measure, two tubes are included with each pair. FOR SALE Alfalfa Hay. H. M. Scholten, Boyden. acy.
Serviceable registered Holstein bull for sale with high conformation and good type. Dam has high CTA record. Located by M DeRuyter one mile north and three miles west of Rock Valley. 38tp.
Ice cream prices listed by Farmers Co op Creamery Ass n: 80 cents per gallon for five gallons or more and 85 cents per gallon for less than five. No extra charge for flavors. Delivery offered within reasonable distances. For sale Cobbs at 1.50 per load by Nick VerBrugge two miles south of Matlock.
For sale by N. Dreith of Boyden: an Allis Chalmers tractor nearly new and a 2 bottom plow nearly new. Contact N Dreith in Boyden.
Delco light plant with large battery offered for sale or trade by Gerrit Slothouber of Boyden. Bargain sought.
Young horse nearing eight, smooth mouth mare, spring colt, Deering Binder International disc and miscellaneous items. H A De Jong of Boyden handles. Also for sale Tropi Aire Car Heater three months old priced at 5 dollars, originally 1200 dollars, in good condition from John Tott.
For sale eight foot McCormick binder and pulverizer two 16 inch two bottom plows. Seller Wm H Winter. Advertisement notes use of export market service of a commission firm with 23 years in business. Bonded for protection and invitation for correspondence. Frank E K Scott Co stock yards Sioux City.
Breeding leghorn roosters for sale at 85 cents each. Contact Nick Ver Brugge, located 2 miles south of Matlock.
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