November 8th Election Verses Cited in Scriptural Quotation
The text cites Matthew 5 37 urging simple speech Yea or Nay with no extra promises. It frames a call to honest communication and cites a biblical verse to emphasize truthfulness.
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
4
The text cites Matthew 5 37 urging simple speech Yea or Nay with no extra promises. It frames a call to honest communication and cites a biblical verse to emphasize truthfulness.
Armistice Day November 11 marks five years since the Allied victory over Germany and the Central Powers. The occasion honors departed comrades and celebrates the liberty secured. The American Legion observes the fifth birthday of a new freedom and the fifth anniversary of Alvin Owsley’s victory.
A brief retail notice asks customers if they saw the new Lowney line of fancy chocolate candies available in bulk and boxed formats from Vanden Brink.
Town council met November 5 1923 with Mayor Schaap presiding. Minutes approved. Bills allowed for John Van Diepen nae in 40 Farmers Savings Bank 46.34 Jan Vander Hout 25.00 N. D. Lowery 68.30 Wm. Jansen 15.80. J. H. Dykstra resignation tabled. Treasurer reported October balance 3520.52 with receipts 409.80 and disbursements 141.60. Meeting adjourned.
The United Presbyterian Church marks its 40th anniversary and Dr W T McConnell’s 50th year in ministry with a two day program on November 10 and 11. A reception and dinner begin Saturday at 6 p m with speakers Rev Karl Megdelsen Dr E F Kimmelshue and Dr J F Jamison among those on the program.
Auction of 20 head of good milch cows at Hull Stock Yards set for Saturday November 10 at 2 30 PM. Prospective buyers invited to attend.
The schedule lists Sabbath School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00, C. U. Meeting at 6:45, and preaching at 7:30. The anniversary program announced previously will be observed with an invitation to former members, adherents, and friends to join in the services.
The article contrasts British royal marriage norms with German monarchies. It praises Britain's acceptance of a commoner bride Elisabeth Bowes-Lyon and notes the unity between sovereign and people. It highlights democratic ideals where commoners can rise to royal status.
The Spanish academy claims the lost island of Atlantis has been located off the coast of Spain. Details are not yet public, but the announcement fuels speculation about an ancient prosperous realm west of the Pillars of Hercules that supposedly sank into the sea.
The Agriculture department reports an 11 percent global drop in horse supply since 1913 with the U S figure slightly higher than 18 percent Imports of breeding horses have fallen from 11 000 to 8 000 Western breeders lack demand and price A few horses may remain for zoos and films, while others may be kept in museums or carts of history quotes reflect concern over a fading horse economy.
A Hindu in the Punjab cannot remarry legally for a third time so he marries a tree, making a future wife count as his fourth. In other districts, tree marriages occur for men who lost two wives or cannot afford a usual wedding, followed by a widow remarriage at night under a mango tree. One authority suggests the ritual averts the curse of widowhood since the husband remains legally alive.
An extract notes Fulton's steam boat leaving New York for Albany with ninety passengers despite a headwind, achieving an estimated six miles per hour. The report alongside mentions milkweed rubber research, a wedding shower for Miss Nellie Kwikkel, and local notes on road hog fines, a Turkey Shoot in Orange City, and corn harvest weather patterns in Iowa.
At Hospers Iowa last Friday the Silver anniversary wedding of Mr and Mrs Stephen DeVries drew relatives including S H DeVries and daughter Anna and the Vanden Brink families. Rev Karl Megdelsen and family arrived from Janesville Wis to attend the U P congregation fortieth anniversary and pastor Dr McConnell 50th anniversary with Megdelsen to speak next Sunday evening. A local group toured Spirit Lake hoping for a big catch but found boats already stored for winter. Also noted are bakery ads and Hull Stock Yards sale details on Saturday November 10 at 2 00.
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