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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
2
Bowden s Reporter's notice lists subscription terms 1.00 yearly or 1.50 for end of term plus arrears policy. Advertising rates include locals 5c per line, display 7c per inch on pages 2 3 4 and 8c on page 1. Cards of thanks 50c. Charitable ads half price if admission is charged or for financial gain.
The undersigned will sell at public sale south of the railroad in Boyden on Saturday November 15 at 1 p m. Items include livestock such as driving team, mares, mules, cows, heifers, a Jersey, a Poland China boar, and numerous farm implements plus a chrome range and incubator. Auctioneers C Van Zyl and J S Dethmers. Owner. For town residences see C A Morris.
Uncalled letters since March 1 1909 include J S Latterman Frank Pride Frank Rush. One cent fee for each advertised item. When requesting mention Advertised. Office hours 8:00 a m to 8:00 p m. John C Pryde P M.
An old Ontario style advertisement offers a 100 reward if catarrh cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes the product is taken internally with testimonials. It claims price 75 cents per bottle and sale by druggists.
In the matter of Klang Vaandrager deceased Sioux County Iowa you and each of you are notified to appear at the Court House Orange City March 15 1910 at 2 o clock to attend probate of the last will and testament and show cause why it should not be admitted to probate Olin G Reiniger Clerk District Court January 3 1910 Deputy 620 W Scott Reiniger Heputy
Large snowfall Wednesday and Wednesday evening left damp conditions with little wind drift. If a spring warm rain returns, notable snowmelt and possible weather change could occur.
The undersigned will sell at his farm 214 miles northwest of Boyden on Wed Feb 2 1910 at 6 pm a wide array of livestock and farm equipment. Items include cattle, horses, mares, ponies, sows, corn grinder, disc cultivators, mowers, binders, plows, wagons, harness, tools, chickens, hay, machinery, and household goods. Terms usual. ARIE KUYPER C Van Zyl Aud. W H Eddy Clerk A Kings Old Clothes. The posthumous sale of King George V's wardrobe realized 75000 with Greville noting the king rarely gave away anything except his linen.
A claim from a historical text describes royal Bengal tigers as hosts to a bloodsucking insect about the size of a fly, living in the web of the tiger’s foot. The account asserts the insect mirrors the tiger in form and features.
A mother warns her son that being like his father is not a compliment as the boy overhears the brisk critique. The line captures family tension and expectations within a domestic scene.
A fragmentary note describes a crew member in an exhausted state saying they are too tired to do anything. The incomplete text hints at fatigue aboard a vessel or during a mission with no further details.
A local shop advertises laces and embroideries at a 20 percent discount during a clearance sale. The notice invites customers to stop by the lace and embroidery case to view and buy the items.
A 20 percent discount is offered on trunks suit cases and telescopes. The sale promotes savings across luggage and optical gear with reduced prices for a limited time.
The store advertises a gala grocery exhibition with top quality foods at low prices. Items include corn and tomatoes 2 for 25c, canned fruit 2 for 35c, bulk coffee 6 lbs for 1.00, flour sacks for 15.00, and bulk starch 6 lbs for 25c. A free decorative bowl or cake plate offers a promotional incentive.
Ladies bargain on fur scarfs and muffs as items are reduced by a quarter from regular prices, promoting limited sale savings.
The advertisement promotes ribbon stock kept up to the minute and offered at a 20 discount during a clearance sale. It emphasizes visible availability and urges readers to view the stock for purchase.
Caps featured for clearance with a bold offer of 25 percent off. Shoppers urged to browse a variety of headwear and take advantage of the low price during the sale.
The note states a fraction of earnings at twenty five percent is applicable for a specific portion. It mentions a planned payment or rate change and hints at conditions governing the distribution or fee. No names or dates are provided in readable form.
Bargain sale offers 35 three piece boys suits at a reduction of one third plus a third percent. The listing highlights a deep markdown aimed at families seeking affordable children's formal wear.
Mothers sisters and sweethearts can buy these items at a 15 percent discount off regular price as this sale line clears inventory of decorative wares and glassware.
The notice describes rare bar gains secured for patrons and offered at a very small profit during a clearance sale. It notes a portion of stock including table linen and related items being presented to shoppers with emphasis on value and limited availability.
Ambiguous ad copy notes price cuts on flannel and flannellettes with a 16 cent value reduced to 12 cents. Mentions Piney and Jabeeenal area terms and a wage reference, but details are unclear in the fragment.
A town wide clearance sale promotes inventory reduction with emphasis on low prices and dependable service. The notice promises customer satisfaction and a straightforward exchange policy if items are returned within a stated time.
A local retailer promotes updated merchandise and aggressive pricing to clear stock. Patrons are urged to shop early for best bargains and are promised exchanges on returned goods within a reasonable time.
Attendees at the clearance sale compete for largest load carried by a four horse team. Prizes include merchandise credits and belt pins. First prize 1000 in merchandise, second 6 in merchandise, third 400 in merchandise. Winners must be local residents. event held Saturday January 22 after passengers depart.
A local retailer promotes a new stock of winter clothing for men and boys. The notice invites bold shoppers to take advantage of the season and urges timely purchases amid strong crowds.
The notice hints at specially priced winter clothing for a clearance sale. It notes menswear may be affected by scare tactics while suggesting savings on durable winter duds.
A local shop advertises a clearance sale with fur coats plush lined coats sheep skin lined and duck coats at extremely low prices. The listing emphasizes a large inventory and very low prices.
Extra heavy overshoes two metters priced at 2.00 value. Artics or Buckle pairs range from 1.75 to 1.65. Boys overshoes 1.20 value 1.05. Boys and Girls overshoes 1.10 value. Prices valid only during this clearance sale. Come early to enjoy rare bargains distributed among our patrons at narrow profits.
Our shoe department offers a large stock ahead of a spring line arrival around February first. Consumers can buy shoes at low clearance prices ranging from 5.00 down to 1.85 per pair with multiple discount levels listed.
Four buckle overshoes usually selling for 3.00 now drop to 2.75 and 2.40 for other models. Two buckle overshoes listed at 2.00 value with a limited offer at 1.65. Deals emphasized to entice customers this month.
Advertisement states groceries only are included in a sale with a 15 percent discount on all eligible items. The notice specifies that items not listed in the bill are excluded from the discount.
Alberta Corsets advertises a sale with 20 percent discounts and invites shoppers to speak with the Corset Clerk who can explain corsets quickly. The message emphasizes a prompt chat to learn more.
Officials request residents to come in the morning to avoid peak crowds this week and the next. They caution that Tuesday afternoons are expected to be busiest and encourage earlier attendance.
A local store advertises a 20 percent discount on cotton and wool blankets. The offer highlights lower prices on winter bedding with a limited-time sale and stock availability.
A sale showcases skirts and petticoats in Black Brown and Blue with latest trimmings. Shoppers can buy now or wait as prices are 1-3 less than regular.
A clearance sale offers jewelry at half price and discounts of 20 percent on underwear for all shoppers.
Handkerchiefs in silk and linen offered at sale prices in a busy handkerchief department. Prices range from 75c to 25c with multiple value sale offers including 3 for 25c and 4 for 25c on assorted sizes and colors.
A fragmented advertisement markets Holeproof Hosiery with deep discounts on 50c to 10c value items and a large selection of Messelina Silks. It promises guaranteed value and displays numerous reduced prices across silks, taffeta, and related fabrics, inviting in-store viewing and purchase.
Knitting items including facinators shawls and ladies sweater coats discount 20 percent featured in a sale. Prices shown include values from 2.50 down to 0.25 with various reductions and fees noted.
A grocer clerk tells a mourning widow she weighs 140 pounds while noting she actually weighs 152. He keeps the truth hidden to spare her dignity after her husband’s death six weeks earlier. The story cites a New York Press remark on bereavement and body image.
The New York Tribune notes quirks of British law showing the queen’s private affairs fall outside the Married Woman’s Property Act. It argues debts contracted in the king’s name would not bind him, yet the queen could be sued for debt. Some authorities say the queen could not remarry after the king’s death without the successor’s license.
Harper's Weekly recounts a tale of street dogs in Constantinople where the ruling captain dog decrees death by starvation for an aging helper. A dying dog obeys, refusing food as the captain keeps exclusive control, illustrating a harsh social order among canines.
A sad looking man sits for a bootblack’s shine and chats with a boy about his father a farmer. He then riffs in gibberish forming the pun Your father evidently believes in making hay while the son shines. The piece ends noting he is a professional humorist for papers.
A Liverpool Post story recalls a storm episode where a boy’s sudden laughter about the boatswain’s red nose sparked a crew’s mirth and renewed effort, helping the vessel reach port safely.
An Irishman warns a heavily laden ship would sink if the river rose a bit more. A returned Irish soldier shows a tall hat with a bullet hole, claiming a low crowned hat would have meant death, as onlookers nod.
A clipped quotation hints at a discussion of iron and water in a domestic or literary exchange. The line suggests a tempering moment as a wife addresses her husband about iron content or quality.
A brief exchange shows one person accusing the other of losing temper when angry. The dialogue implies a recurring pattern of heated responses and emotional reactions.
Quote emphasizes caution in asserting firsts in discoveries as many famed findings are later re discoveries. John Diske notes skepticism in declaring novelty and urges verification before calling any achievement the initial instance.
A sea tale recalls the seventeenth century Captain Booty famed for drink and swearing. Rumor says the fiend carried him to Stromboli’s interior where he still utters profane language via tongues of fire and smoke. His widow in London supposedly senses brimstone at supper.
A narrator hides in branches of a fallen spruce waiting for a ruffed grouse. A white footed mouse moves under the snow and approaches, with a second mouse appearing. After patient waiting, the observer touches and then strokes the tame mouse, like stroking a kitten.
A passenger aboard a steamer recalls a rough Atlantic crossing with a humorous remark about “four kings” beating three, reflecting the era’s voyage hardships as reported by the New York Sun.
A Delineator caption notes Ma bel deflects blame for being lowest in her days saying she left school because the girl who has always been foot left school.
The snippet features quick wits and proverbs. A London Bystander quip praises poultry grit while another line urges loyalty to promises, work, and friends attributed to O'Reilly.
In a small Lancaster Gate village Mary Ann, fresh from city service, surveys her local scene. She notes James the station porter looks insignificant beside a new acquaintance in plush breeches and silk stockings, asking about a cab home as her luggage arrives. The porter jokes that her mother is outside with a barber.
A French colony figure in Addis Ababa recalls Emperor Menelik approving quinine for Mme Stevenin then sending a pot of rancid butter with a note urging three glasses daily of the two year old butter as an infallible remedy. The gift was buried and Madame Stevenin recovered, with Menelik taking the credit.
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