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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
2
Published every Friday at Boyden Louisiana the issue notes postal handling as second class matter. Subscription terms shown and one year rate offered if paid in advance. Display advertising rates to be provided on request.
JOHN JONGEWARD announces his candidacy for County Recorder pending County Republican Convention approval. JAMES W WATE also declares for County Recorder subject to Republican County Convention approval.
The writer notes fertile fields turning greener with excellent prospects for a record grain yield. Wheat oats and barley show strong growth while pastures promise fat cattle and higher milk flow, aided by mild winter and late frost absence.
Col Chas A Clark of Linn County is urged by statewide bar members to run for supreme judge. He has long ranked among the foremost lawyers with major litigation in Iowa and nationwide and is regarded as a fearless advocate of integrity and rugged honesty.
The Orange City county convention refused to pass resolutions, deeming it unwise to build a platform until the State platform is adopted. It lauds the Republican party as honoring past promises and readying a platform for a proper time without relying on “scab” labor.
Hawarden resident J W Waite declares his bid for county recorder in the Reporter. Supporters and friends across the county express confidence he will win the nomination and election, promising honest service and steady contact with the public.
The Rock Valley Gazette reports John Jong ewaard as a strong candidate for County Recorder. Supporters cite his qualifications and county-wide acquaintance. The Gazette is now published by McGuire and Ingles with Ingles hailed as one of the state’s best printers.
W. W. Morrow of Union county runs for State Treasurer with broad statewide encouragement. He has a long public service record and a reputation for reliability and affable manner, earning support in his home district and beyond.
The next Republican convention will be held in Boyden in June to nominate delegates for the congressional judicial and state conventions. Delegations from all towns in the county will attend.
Sioux County will present the name of B. F. French at the State Republican convention as a delegate to the national convention in Philadelphia. We trust Mr French will receive the nomination and Sioux County may feel proud of its representative.
Rural New York seed potatoes offered at 20 cts per bushel by G T Lubbers from Boyden Iowa. Millinery stock advertised as large and stylish for ladies. An assortment of miscellaneous notes mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and a letter to the Modern Woodmen society in Reck Island Illinois with dubious Swede dialect phrases.
The Sioux County Professional Teachers Association will convene at Sioux Center Iowa on May 11 and 12 with a Friday evening session at 7 30 pm at Music Address President MiacLean Iowa State University. Saturday features a program of papers, discussions and sessions on language arts reading high school English literature and morality in schools with participants including Emma Lundie A M Nicheson Eunice Horton Delia Gusline Sue Reece J E Wertz L A Wilson Flora Hank B E Washburn M Kolyn F W Moon Elsi Orcutt O W Herr and J H Orcutt.
A compact guide urging careful penmanship on one page side only with black ink on white paper. It stresses precise punctuation, tidy margins, and consistent lines to impress editors and earn favorable notices.
P R Clark traveling salesman from Pearson and Weytel states in Momence Illinois on November 14 1898 that Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin relieved stomach discomfort from dyspepsia and constipation. He praises it as the best remedy he has used and notes 10c 50c and 1.00 bottle pricing at M Brinks in Indianapolis Indiana.
On a train Father Tom Burke, famed for sermons, is challenged by a man who doubts purgatory. The priest coolly responds in a single line, delivering a sharp rebuke: go to hell, then. The anecdote highlights Burke's reputation for wit.
A fragment lists weekly market items for Wheat Barley Corn Flax Hogs Cattle Butter Eggs Beans and Chicken with varied prices, followed by an ad pitch for Wanner's Walrus Wine and a Chicago employment offer. It also promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a constipation remedy with praise from druggists and varied bottle sizes.
Classified notice from L A Park in Chicago seeking several persons to represent in their counties as district office managers. Weekly and yearly pay described with unusual opportunities. References exchanged, enclose self-addressed stamped envelope to 820 Caxton Building Chicago.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona credits Electric Bitters with curing his back pain and weak nerves after winters in Aiken South Carolina. The advertisement claims the tonic purifies blood, tones the stomach, strengthens nerves, and revitalizes the whole body. Each bottle is guaranteed and priced at 56 cents, sold by M Brink, Druggist.
Advertisement pitches American Lice Destroyer as a money saving, guaranteed remedy for mites and lice on poultry. It claims one package protects 250 towels for a year and promises money back if ineffective, urging farmers to buy through druggists or order by mail from American Mfg. Co.
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills end sick and nervous headaches and improve blood and nerves. They are easy to take and sold for 5 cents by Brink, with a money back offer if not cured.
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