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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
4
A 1917 opinion urging a nationwide economy campaign under Hoover. It condemns grain waste for liquor while hunger grows, urging voters to support a plan by voting YES on October 15 to keep the saloon out and feed the hungry. It frames liquor production as treason to national welfare.
Announcement that the author sold the undertaking business to Mr. H. Van Dyk of Sheldon. Acknowledges patrons, recommends Van Dyk as an expert embalmer and funeral director, promises prompt attention to orders, and notes remaining in the furniture business seeking future patronage.
A letter from W. Kee Maxwell in Akron tells of receiving his draft notice. He describes fear and resolve about going to war, thinking of his mother father and a girl as he faces a half million to fight. He jokes about needing French phrases for the trenches and hopes to meet his duty.
Manchester Guardian recalls Moore's Lallah Rookh ahead of its centenary. The poem sold for 8000 pounds after Murray offered 2000 guineas, with Longman demanding length equal to Scott and later praising the work as the cream of copyrights.
The Youth's Companion reports that camphor groves could rival peach and citrus in familiarity. Agriculture agents find hedged plantings 15 feet apart yield about eight tons of trimmings per acre yearly, producing around 200 pounds of camphor worth roughly 160 dollars per acre at current prices. The trees are hardier than many fruits but suited to the southern half of the country.
Major General addresses troops before practice and outlines three differences between rehearsals and real attacks. The first is the absence of the enemy, and the sergeant major adds the second difference as the absence of the general.
A brief exchange centers on a photograph kept close by Ferdy and a promise to preserve it near the heart. The dialogue hints at sentiment and a practical note about pockets in a garment. The moment underscores fond memory and personal keepsake value.
Report notes soldiers at the front smoke improvised cigars from roots barks and cabbage leaves. The observer adds that such makeshift tobacco could explain some accounts of noxious gas reports.
The annual teachers institute will be held in Orange City on October 4 and 5. Public schools must close and teachers attend under penalty of forfeiture or salary for the two days. A strong corps of instructors has been secured and a profitable session is assured. The sessions are open to the public and those interested in school improvement are invited to attend.
Karl Meechelsen is pastor with Sabbath School at 10 o clock A A Kuyper superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Junior Society meets Sabbath afternoon at 2 Mrs Markham of Houlet Wyoming guest at W R Smiths home
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