Successful Creamery Meeting Draws Crowd in Boyden
Farmers Co-Operative Creamery of Boyden held its annual meeting at the town hall with about sixty shareholders present, the largest turnout yet. The 1917 report showed $141,355.18 in business, 1,018,990 lbs of cream purchased, and 352,770 lbs of butter made, with Boyden producing the most butter and paying the highest butter fat price in the county. Officers re elected were President R. Kamminga and Secretary John Rensink. A stock pavilion fund of $1 per paid up share was approved for the Pioneer Farmers Club, with construction planned for spring or summer at a projected $3,000.
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Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Co
Boyden Creamery
Hull Creamery
Orange City
Henry Wyargowsky
Farmers Co-Operative Cream
Proclamation Urges Thrift Drive Ahead of War Savings
Will H. Eddy mayor of Boyden Iowa proclaims January 24 to February 2 as a period to promote War Saving and Thrift Stamps. The national thrust aims to fund the war and strengthen citizens thrift with an emphasis on duties to country and humanity.
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America
Iowa
H. Eddy
Boyden
Will H. Eddy
National Army
National Guard
Commission On Training
Military Entertainment Council
United States
War Department
United Presbyterian Church Services and Meetings
Church notes list Karl Megdelsen as pastor with Sabbath School at 10, preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Junior Society meets Sabbath at 2 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Friday at Mrs Surset. Congregational prayer Thursday at Mr Spijkerman. For sale White Wyandotte cockerels Arie Ver Dearn g-4.
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United Presbyterian Church
Karl Megdelsen
County Engineer Reports 1917 Sioux County Road and Bridge Work
Sioux County’s 1917 report shows 180 concrete bridges and culverts built at 64305.34, wood bridges 12423.05, pipes 369.06, extra lumber 200. About 213 miles of road were dragged 13.79 times at 10.79 per mile totaling 2200.12. Grading covered 52.5 miles for 5886.27. one mile graded to standard grade at 2746.27. Total bridge and repair outlay 97930.24 and road work outside bridges 23154.62.
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Aardappel
Sioux County
Otter Creek
Boyden
Dray Business Closeout Sale Set for Feb in Boyden
G J Meyer owner offers for sale at Boyden on Saturday February 2 at 2 PM a full dray line including horses, harnesses, dray wagons, steel truck, lumber wagon, hay rack, bobsleds, hearse, shed, road scraper, mower and assorted tools. Auctioneer C Van Zyl Aue Paul T McCrum clerk.
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Boyden
G. J. Meyer
C. van Zyl
Paul T. McCrum
Special School Election March 5 Bonds of 8000 Dollars
Legal notice announces a special school election on Tuesday March 5 to vote on bonds totaling 8000 dollars. Voters will decide on pending school financing. Additional details appear elsewhere in this issue.
German Alien Enemies Must Register Nationwide
Government notice orders all German alien enemies to register across the country from February 4 to 9 inclusive. A letter from E. R. Moore, U.S. Marshal, urges newspapers to publish the registration to enforce the required action and warn of penalties for noncompliance.
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Department of Justice
E. R. Moore
U.S
Registration Instructions for Registrants in the United States
Registrants must prove peaceful intent and comply with U S law. Read the registration affidavit, seek officer explanations, and receive aid. Provide four 3 by 3 inch photos signed across the face. Complete three forms with representative help. fingerprinting and officer supervision required. If unable to write, make a mark and add a left thumbprint. Reappear 10 to 15 days after the last registration day to obtain a registration card signed or marked with a left thumbprint.
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United States
Military
Naval Service
Sanborn Guest Miss Lowe Visits Sister Mrs Hilton
Miss Lowe of Sanborn stayed with her sister Mrs Hilton for a few days early this week.
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Miss Lowe of
Sanborn
Mrs. Hilton
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Cc. F. Sarset
White Wyandotte Cockerals
Arie Ver Dearn
Smileage
War Finance Committee On
Jack
Liberty
Commission On Training Camp
Washington, D. Cc
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