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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
2
Publication details for a weekly Boyden Iowa paper by C A Morris with subscription prices and payment terms. Advertising rates are listed by locals, display, and page positions, plus rates for cards of thanks and charitable ads with possible discounts for admissions or financial gain.
The item mentions a found rain coat for sale by owner John Mulder and reports various local movements. O. D. Leonard visited Sheldon, R. Pattison traveled there to meet his daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith welcome a newborn daughter. Haying plans dominate the week as warm weather improves crop prospects for a large yield.
A printer advertises extra capacity during the off season, promising careful, thorough work and reliable turnaround as it invites customers to plan ahead for job printing. The note emphasizes time to do it right and suggests readiness for steady work.
Morris and Willett of Boyden Iowa offer drainage tile and sewer services with a promise of satisfactory work and ready estimates.
The piece traces the curious origin of the Maxim gun from Hiram Maxim after the U.S. Civil War. It details his failed London reception, a Paris breakthrough in 1885, and the gun’s rapid adoption by Britain, including a 100 pound weight limit and a thousand rounds in four minutes. Next, a brief New York Park incident notes a mother’s threat about wrinkles as an amusing counterpoint.
Village council will accept bids until 8 p.m. Saturday July 17 1909 for construction of seven cement crossings in Boyden. Bids seen at the village clerk’s office. Council may reject any or all bids. H Pitstick chairman Street and Alley Committee.
The Town of Boyden resolves to build permanent four foot wide sidewalks along Lincoln Street from Railroad to Pleasant and Grant Street from Railroad to Webb, with grades set, to be completed within sixty days of legal publication. Adopted June 7 1909. Published June 12 1909. Wil H. Eddy mayor H O Tuttle clerk.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and it was once thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo claims a constitutional cure, taken internally, with a $100 guarantee. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Rev Samuel McComb suggests to conquer a habit by focusing on it before sleep. Resolve to discard the habit as you move toward unconsciousness. Repeat for several nights and follow the impulse to avoid the habit the next day to see results.
A barber shop has opened at the old stand featuring new furnishings and fixtures to meet demand for barbershop services. The proprietor advertises readiness to supply "Toano nl work" and attract customers seeking grooming.
K Rouwenhorst offers seven to eight acres suitable for building, currently pasture land, located north of Pleasant Street near Boyden. Office at Bradshaws Drugstore Building. sales talk on Tuesdays with Dr C L Beach. Prices reasonable. call to see.
Notice from Boyden Iowa dated June 4 1909 to all residents with fenced streets or alleys to vacate the same forthwith by order of the Town Council. W H Eddy mayor H O Tuttle clerk sign.
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