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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
7
Notice in this issue promotes the January sale of Poland China hogs by Slothauber at the Sheldon Sales Pavilion. A catalogue is available by writing to Mr Slothauber. The issue also highlights Robt Moret and R Kam Hagia Dispersion sale ads. The Boyden boys basketball team defeated Sheldon 29 to 18 at home, while a loss at George 42 to 4 leaves them aiming for a rematch.
A New England principal started a school savings bank twelve years ago to teach thrift and labor. in Henry Barnard school Hartford deposits exceed 50000 with average weekly deposits over 140. Eighth grade pupils act as tellers and deposits are recorded in pass books before being sent to Hartford Society for Savings for approval and interest periods.
The article states that any pupil wishing to withdraw money must provide a written statement from the parent or the parent's personal application.
Herbert Hoover, now executive committee head of Near East Relief aiding about 2 million Armenians and Syrians, declares the Near East situation the most desperate in the world. He urges full support for Colonel Haskell’s administration to prevent a tragedy amid refugee destitution in the Caucasus.
News reports from Near East Relief claim thousands of Armenian orphans were saved after relief took over care from Armenian refugees. Death rates dropped with food clothing and medicine, while surveys warn 120000 may die next year without aid. The organization appeals for continued support in Western Asia.
The Des Moines Salvation Army hostel supplied 38 411 meals 4 570 beds and 413 trains to direct soldiers to parts of the state or places of recreation lodging and amusement. Camp Dodge hostel operated on a larger scale meeting the needs of thousands of American men. The work will continue as long as soldiers need help.
Notice in the Reporter advertising Poland China sales by Dykstra and Gritters and by Wegter. The Dykstra Gritters sale is January 16 in the evening and the Wegter sale is January 15. Both events take place at the Sheldon Sales Pavilion. Attend to start in Poland China farming.
Internal Revenue Leif Murphy announces that deputy collectors will visit every county in the State from January 15 to March 15 to help individuals prepare income tax returns. Service is free and no cash collections will be made. taxpayers are urged to pay by draft, personal check, or money order and keep payment records.
Rev Leonard Braams of Holland Michigan visits for a few days with the Rev R D Douwstra family. He will stay through the week and then go to Forster Iowa to occupy the pulpit at the Reformed Church next Sunday.
Dr and Mrs M Brink depart Monday to Beaumont Texas to spend the winter. The Doctor has ordered his Reporter changed to that address. Rev Weere and the household arrive and they settle into their new home. Mrs McConell and her son are with them as they prepare for Herman Meyn and Mrs Anna R Meyn closing out sales. Herman Meyn sale set for January 28 and Mrs Anna R Meyn sale February 6.
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