Red Cross Meeting Held Monday Evening
The Boyden Branch of the American Red Cross Society met Monday evening at the hall with few members present. Chairman Karl Megdelsen opened, minutes approved, and elections held for board and officers. Incumbents Jos Horn W H Eddy Mrs Chas Bergman and Mrs H Jackson were reelected for three years. Rev Van Lummel named Chairman and Rev Karl Megdelsen Vice Chairman. Mrs Chas Bergman reelected Secretary and W H Eddy Treasurer.
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Boyden
American Red Cross Society
Chm
Karl Megdelsen
Jos. Horn
W. H. Eddy
Chas. Bergman
H. Jackson
van Lummel
Treas
Urgent Red Cross Appeals For Knitted Goods
A letter to the chairman of the Local Red Cross branch appeals for rapid shipment of knitted items. Bruce D. Smith of the Met Central Division requests sweaters and other completed or nearly finished knitting to be rushed to headquarters, which operates Monday and Friday afternoons.
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Bruce D. Smith
Jewel base burner for sale cheap and jewelry line arrival
A medium size Jewel base burner is offered for sale at a low price. G Spijkerman announces a new fall jewelry line in up to date designs. Mrs Johanna Veenschoten reports Rev and Mrs H M Veenschoten safely arrived in Japan en route to their permanent post in China with a stormy voyage but no mishap. The Reporter plans regular weekly visits forthcoming.
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M. Verrips
G. Spijkerman
Johanna Veenschoten
H. M. Veenschoten
Japan
eCio-Khe
China
Church Notes United Presbyterian Church Schedule
Pastor Karl Megchelsen to be away so no preaching at U P Church next Sabbath Sabbath school and Junior Society meet at usual times Congregational prayer at Julia Miller home Aid Society meets with Mrs Guy Kuyper
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United Presbyterian Church
Karl Megchelsen
A. A. Kuyper
U. P
Julia Miller
Aid Society
Guy Kuyper
Accommodating Uncle by Ezra Wood
The poem portrays a wary narrator about an uncle who asks for money to help a friend. Suspicions rise as relatives warn of the uncle’s stinginess and fear of confrontation. The speaker hints at a pending reckoning and a final confrontation.
For Sale Rose Comb Buff Wyandotte Birds and Coal Base Burner
For sale a few Rose Comb Buff Wyandotte cockerels and pullets plus a hard coal base burner in good condition. Contact Mrs. Frank Conner at 43.
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Wyandotte Cockerels & Pullets
Frank Conner
Help Win the War Buy Liberty Bonds Now
Army call urges citizens to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds. It details how bonds supply sustenance, powder, uniforms, gas masks, fuel, and ammunition for soldiers and navy personnel, urging purchase of the second Liberty loan.
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United States
Germany
Army
New County Supt. Chosen in Sioux County
Charles H. Tye of Fonda was elected superintendent of Sioux County schools succeeding F. E. Fuller. The convention, held in Orange City, named Tye after a four-man committee’s selection. Tye will likely assume office next spring. Miss Inez L. Fuller remains interim superintendent. Salary fixed at 2000 dollars yearly.
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Charles H. Tye
Fonda
Sioux County
F. E. Fuller
Orange City
W. S. Slagle
Alton
D. H. Wissink
Chas. H. Tye
C. A. Yoakam
Marengo
A. H. Moen
Anthon
Ki. F. Wisdom
West Bend
Tye
N. Balkema
Sioux Center
J. Vander Meide
Rock Valley
J. W
Pryde Brother Peter Dies in Eau Claire Funeral Planned
Mr. J. C. Pryde learned last Saturday that his brother Peter Pryde died at his Eau Claire Wisconsin home. He left Sunday to attend the funeral, likely held early this week.
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J. C. Pryde
Peter
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Mr. Pryde
Boyden District Fails To Raise Quota
In Boyden district only 12000.50 of Liberty Bonds were sold toward a 3 billion dollar national goal. Automobiles were sent out Monday to sell the bonds but many men returned disappointed. Government four percent bonds are presented as the best investment and convertible to higher rates later if offered. Visit Royden Bank or Farmers Savings Bank to buy a bond today.
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Boyden
Liberty Loan
United States
Royden Bank
Farmers Savings Bank
Kortekamp Farm Sale Near Boyden Clears Over 1500
On Tuesday afternoon on his farm two miles west and half a mile south of Boyden Henry Kortekamp sold eight horses twenty five head of cattle and various articles. Auctioneer C Van Zyl Hospers and clerk Paul T McCrum oversaw the sale which brought in 1522.25. Kortekamp expressed satisfaction with the result.
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Henry Kortekamp
Boyden
C. van Zyl of
Hospers
Paul T. McCrum
Kortekamp
Timely Tips for the Week on Farm Advertising and Care
Timely tips urge using local and farm papers for advertising farm produce and livestock. Advice covers soil testing with blue litmus paper, calcium chloride to prevent engine water jacket freezing, warm shelter for fall pigs, self feeding for milk surplus and tankage use, preparedness for frosty roads with slip shoes, and storing apples cool and ventilated near freezing.
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Red Cross
A. J. van Lummel
Hlacal
The
Red Cross Society
Ezra Wood
New County
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Yims
Kemp
Second
Lowa Infantry
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