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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
Early Sunday a Sheldon crowd rang the public school bell after news Germany would accept Wilson peace terms. The piece notes America and allies will not accept such terms and urges bond purchases as the war continues.
Reverend H. Kuiper of the Christian Reformed church in Rock Valley weighs three pastorate offers two from Grand Rapids Michigan and one from Engelwood Chicago The congregation hopes he declines all offers The A Vanden Brink family of Hull visited relatives here over Sunday Bob Henry of Sheldon sold his yearling son to W C Gamble Noblesville Indiana for 1000 dollars Henry plans a Sheldon sale on October 1 Four registered Poland China boars are for sale by Henry Bodewitz 422 Found a plush robe west of Boyden owner to claim at this office Dick Ringers and family of Hartley visited Boyden en route to Rock Valley
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France aims to boost agricultural output by cultivating all soil and aiding farmers with loans and equipment similar to our farm loan board. Preference goes to those from invaded regions with possible doubled loan amounts. Loans may be renewed after the season. farmers must report production results. Requisitioning of horses is limited to a proportional share and not to strip a farmer of all animals, especially if only one horse remains.
Following a high level conference with packers and the food administration, with army navy and marine corps officers present, maximum prices for September beef delivery were announced excluding the Pacific coast. Prices per 100 pounds for steers of quality and grade approved by inspectors ranged around 22.68 to 23.50, with weights from 475 to over 850 pounds. The year’s average cattle weight is lighter by 80 pounds versus last year, due partly to drought and overmature markets. the food administration urges buyers to use lighter weight stock for army, households, and public eating places.
Seven reasons explain the sugar shortage including reduced sugar ships and huge overseas demand. The notes cite Cuba’s role, Belgian relief, German destruction of beet fields and factories, and over 50 million pounds sunk by German submarines.
The piece argues that freeing about 1.5 million tons of shipping by routing ships from Australia India and South America to Europe North America would boost food and troop movements. It contends a single Europe North America lane could replace multiple routes, enabling France to host more American troops and speeding supply and troop transfers via extended convoy simplifications.
The Food Administration estimates a 5.2 percent drop in domestic beet sugar production this year, about 38 174 tons less than last year, reflecting tighter supplies and the need for continued conservation. The summary blends agricultural market notes, local obituaries, plus wartime home front updates from Iowa communities.
Mr and Mrs Rombaugh Mrs Stehrenberg Fred and Marie Hansen attended the Rebekah lodge at Hull Friday evening.
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