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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
Sioux County notes report district chairmen meeting with Miss Carlson to plan demonstrations for the fair and Midwest event. Seed corn week is announced with dates, prizes for boys corn contest, and plans to send fruit to Des Moines and to convalescing soldiers at Fort Des Moines.
The first call of the September draft includes 109 men who entrain at Orange City Thursday at 9 20 AM for Camp Dodge Iowa. Seven of the men are from this vicinity.
Hawarden Independent reports the death of a local resident at her Hawarden home last Wednesday. Funeral services were held the following Friday afternoon. real estate transfers include J Roghair to G Menkveld for 1000 on Orange City lot 2 block 23 and several other deeds with amounts listed for Orange City and surrounding areas.
The County Recorder seeks cooperation to build a wartime record for county soldiers. Relatives can supply detailed personal data and enlistment information to create a lasting archive at the Recorder’s office.
Seed corn weeks September 15 to September 28 have been set aside by Governor W Harding to urge every corn producer in Iowa to plant sufficient seed for two crops. The aim is to insure a crop for next year and provide seed for a second year if a failure occurs.
A vintage ration guide outlines weekly sugar allowances per family member with measurements for daily use. The page also notes Miss Bess Smith's vacation plans and Red Cross contributions from Boyden, including garments and hospital items. Reports say school officials anticipate smooth setup of War Saving societies after term begins, aided by Prof. Macy Campbell and local educators.
President Wilson signed the man power act bringing all men ages 18 to 45 into the draft and proclaimed Thursday Sept 12 as registration day. All eligible men must register 7 A M to 9 P M regardless of citizenship unless diplomatic or consular.
Mr. Hein Scholten son of Mr. Jan Scholten died at his home near Boyden on Sunday morning after a short illness. He was 33. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 PM at his home and burial followed in Alton Cemetery with a large crowd in attendance.
The Red Cross room is closed this week. Attendants from last Wednesday afternoon include Mes dames Kuyper Smith Smit Maris Dethmers Dykstra Miller Stutzman Axton Bryant and Miss Ruth Jackson.
House for rent inquires addressed to Professor H M Rombough or at Boyden Bank. J W McCrum has returned from Columbus Ohio. Mrs Rispalje and son home in Sioux City after ten day visit at P M Work home. Fred VanGoor left for Colfax Iowa for rheumatism treatment. Dorothy Cole of Storm Lake came for visit with cousin Grace McCrum. Mrs August Ossenfort and Miss Stegeman returned from Camp Dodge visit with Mr and Mrs H Ossenfort. Henry is a member of the National army and stationed there.
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