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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
The Boyden Reporter notes a Prohibitory Rally Friday at 8:00 PM in the United Presbyterian Church urging Iowa's Prohibitory Amendment. Allied Temperance Committee members join to present dry-state arguments with A C Rankin addressing the audience. Admission is free with a voluntary offering to support the campaign.
The Office of the State Dairy and Food Commissioner warns under the Iowa pure food law against selling bad eggs. Violations carry a fine up to 100 dollars. Farmers must candle eggs. merchants should avoid selling unfit eggs. The notice gives care tips and cites an estimated seven million dollars in losses from improper handling. W. B. Barney, Commissioner.
Lanham of near Sheldon sold his full herd of Short-Horn cattle for 28662 dollars for 42 head. The herd bull sold for 3000, top cow and calf brought 1500. The sale praised for quality.
Smith and Betts report a fresh supply of oak dimensions and oak lumber. Call to inquire about stock and pricing.
A Monday evening gathering at the town hall nominated a President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer. A six member committee was named to form additional committees. A large future meeting was planned to establish a permanent group and to elect officers with many attendees expected.
Karl Megdelsen is pastor of United Presbyterian Church. Sabbath School starts at 10 o clock led by A. A. Kuyper as superintendent. Preaching services are at 11 am and 8 pm. Junior Society meets on Sabbath afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Treasury reports Pella Iowa oversubscribed its bond allotment by over 33000 dollars, with total subscriptions reaching 123000 dollars as more funds continue to arrive. The town lies in Mahaska County and is largely settled by Holland heritage residents. The data are from the Official Bulletin dated June 12.
Anna Van Zwel of Sheldon visited her brother's home as an over Sunday guest. Mrs. T. J. Stientjes was seized by appendicitis last Thursday and operated on Saturday. Her condition remains very serious though no death has occurred as of Tuesday.
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