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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
8
A poem by Thomas Moore glorifies liberty as a passing flame from Albion to Columbia and Greece. Fancy declares the torch to be liberty and narrates a ceremonial relay where nations catch the sacred light and rekindle it at altars, celebrating universal freedom.
The article explains how jellyfish reproduce in two ways. One method starts with an egg that forms a tree like growth at the bottom, then buds drop off to become jellyfish. Large species reproduce differently with a free egg developing into a larva and splitting into discs that grow into adults.
A boy who fell from a villa porch onto iron railings had a nine inch spearhead spike buried in his side. It broke a rib and pressed near the heart but did not pierce it. Surgeons removed the spike and restored the heart to its proper position. a shirt pad saved major vessels. The boy is expected to recover.
The Kansas State Agricultural College urges farmers to burn edge weeds at night to control grasshoppers. Entomologists say grasshoppers damage declines once the wheat second leaf appears, reducing worst effects.
Dr A D Peacock reports a tribe of flies that reproduce without male involvement with female offspring dominating. The males show little value in this community and may be eliminated as fatherless births continue.
A Poly technic student labels a jar Yankee Jam at the end of the cooking period. The teacher asks why and the student explains the mixture always tends to spill over when stirred, a playful misunderstanding rooted in kitchen science.
A Racine Wisconsin truck driver stopped to avoid a boy on a bicycle causing part of his linseed oil barrels to spill onto the street. The slick roadway forced traffic diversion until sand could be brought to clear the hazard.
The Gerrit Wegter family moved to a new farm west of Boyden last Thursday after purchasing it from Mr Van Wyk. The out-of-town guests at Mrs. Andrew Belling’s home included Mrs. Lou Stutzman of Britton SD and Mrs. Bess Smith Putnam of Sheldon. Ann Moerman, now Mrs. William Bilsland, received a miscellaneous shower at Will Postman’s home in Sheldon on January 11, and she wed William Bilsland on January 14. Other items note L. Schaap’s heart troubles, the S. Bolkema sale reaching about 2400 dollars, and move plans to Ireton for March 1. John Grooters escaped injury when a Holstein bull shoved him through a feeding rack. The Sacred Cantata Belshazzar’s Feast will be performed at the Sheldon high school auditorium February 5 and 6 with 65 singers and $3,000 in costumes. seats 75 cents, reservations via Hospers & Schaap Clothing Co. A. C. Frame of Reliance SD sends New Year wishes and recalls local winter woes and a poor crop year amid two local bank failures.
Sheriff announces sale of farm assets from Hulbrecht C. Kleyne and Lena Kleyne including horses cattle corn oats and various calves 20 acres of corn in field 100 bushels of oats on Section 17 Township 97. Sale set for February 20 1925 at 10 am at the SW3 of Section 17 to satisfy a 1750 debt plus costs. Also reports a wedding at Hull Gertrude Vander Weerd and Frank Gunnink Jr marry with reception and plans to farm south of Boyden.
Miss Ann Moerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Moerman of this city and Mr William Bilsland of near Archer Iowa were united in marriage on Wednesday January 14 at Primghar by Reverend Breaun pastor of the M E church. After February 1 they will farm near Archer on groom's father’s property. The bride is well known in Boyden with many friends. the groom is an active farmer of O Brien county. The Reporter extends congratulations and best wishes.
At Mitchell Van Wyk sale, Boyden cattle week auctioned 15 Holstein cows averaging 80 dollars per head. The top price reached 96 dollars for a single cow. The sale grossed 6000 dollars with many bidders in attendance.
Persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more must file returns between January 1 and March 15, 1925. Married couples with net income of 2500 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more must file. Collector of internal revenue districts handles filings. Instructions on Form 1040 A and Form 1040, law and regulations. Tax rates include 2 percent on the first 4000 over exemptions, 4 percent on the next 4000, 6 percent on the balance, and a surtax on income over 10000.
The Cedar Rapids office announces limited Pyrotol distribution for farmers on a first come, first served basis. Orders must be multiples of 50 pounds, priced at 8.25 dollars per 100 pounds, with remittances to A W Clyde. Delivery expected late February or early March via the Farm Bureau office in Orange City.
Among the new Radio fans in Boyden the past week are P. M. Work, Albert Dethmers, Andrew Hofstra and Chris Reimers.
Pay your subscription now as many have expired. Remit today if your period has ended. The list of readers who have paid since January 1 1925 includes Gerrit Rensink Judge William Hutchinson Henry A Hinsch M J Brouwer Chris Hibbeler Timothy Schafer Johanna Stegemann Symon Timmers John Rohde August Sohl H De Jong H W Hays Chris Schildhauer Walter Vander Well Ben J Meylink Jim Ver Hoeft Dr McConnell H C Kleyne A C Frame Hugo Synhorst and Dr G Maris. Will your name be in the next list. Take action today.
Advertisement notes cheap cranberries available at Vanden Brink's. Urges readers to call 65 or mail tips to the Reporter office for news.
Local items include corn shelling at Tony Verros on Saturday and Miss Fern Forward of Rock Rapids spending Friday with Miss Drangom. A public sale by Hoekstra brothers near town drew good attendance with cows averaging 40 to 70 dollars. Hoekstra brothers plan to dissolve their farming partnership this spring.
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