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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
A transcription lists residents and their townships across Hawarden area townships. Names include John L Swanson Duncombe and Ralph Van Zyl Nassau, with references to wards, centers, and excluded areas such as Orange City and Alton.
Mrs Tra Jen ning of Hospers died in Texas last week after marriage to a Texan. Her infant child also died days later. Her mother Mrs Van Zyl of Hospers learned of the loss by telegram. the bodies were brought to Hospers for funeral at First Reformed Church scheduled this Thursday. The full obituary was not available at publication.
We thank neighbors and friends for the many gifts given at our surprise party. They are greatly appreciated. Mr and Mrs Win Jansen and Mr and Mrs Henry Auberg and baby of Hospers spent the weekend with relatives here.
Tracy Zimmerman, a well known local, set a corn picking record by husking 340 bushels in 53 12 days. Employed during the season by Wil McCabe and Peter Barendreg. At 42 years old, he averaged over 101 bushels per day and is congratulated for the splendid achievement.
One of the largest crowds in the area attended the Gorzeman sale held on his farm north of Boyden last Tuesday. Prices were high. the sale totaled about 4900000 dollars. Auctioneer Ben J Meylink and clerk Paul T. McCrum led the event. The Gorzeman family plans to move to Washington and California.
The Iowa Farm Bureau State Federation schedules its annual meeting in Des Moines on January 9 with plans to ratify the national Farm Bureau constitution and join the federation. The drive has reached near 120 000 members with Sioux County leading at $9000. A Sioux County delegation may attend. interested readers should contact the County Agent. The issue also lists local property transfers, land deals, and upcoming dispersion sales by Robt Vor et al and Ro Kam ming a dispersion sale in this issue.
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