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Newspaper
Reporter
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
4
The Reporter by P H McCarty is published every Friday at Royden, La. It is entered at the Boyden post office as second class matter.
Director R E Preston estimates global gold production for 1897 at 219 million dollars, with Klondike contributing about 6 million and the United States leading at 60 million. Canada rises to 10 million, and worldwide output is projected to reach 300 million by century’s end.
Des Moines reports editor J. R. Sage of the Iowa Official Weather Crop Bulletin says a monthlong tour shows 600,000 acres of corn in the state may never be harvested due to heat or frost. He estimates two-thirds of fields will yield well below average, with 70 percent of normal as the likely outcome unless rains arrive soon.
The piece argues the silver dollar's value is only 40 cents in modern terms, yet various groups accept it as one dollar in exchange. It notes pastors, grocers, doctors, lawyers, and publishers all treat it as a full dollar, reflecting a nostalgia for a uniform one-dollar standard despite changing intrinsic worth. It ends by lamenting a lack of dollars to go around.
The Franco Russian pact stirs German public opinion and delights England as a direct snub to Germany. The alliance worsens Europe’s political tension while France sees hope for Alsace Lorraine, though Russia resists giving up influence.
The Pittsburg firm John Jones & Co. has secured ownership of all coal on the Monongahela river and is setting daily higher prices. The note hints at hardship if the strike persists, foretelling a cold season for the poor. It also suggests hay twisters and weed pulling as possible present-day remedies.
The Inwood Herald reports the chicken law expires on September 1. The quip notes the irony that the chickens had already expired before the law did.
Residents question whether local workers in Rock Valley will observe Labor Day with formal ceremonies or a quiet holiday next Monday. Officials have not released detailed plans.
The Fourth Judicial District Democrats meet in Sioux City on the 25th lnst with representation by Cherokee 8, Harrison 17, Lyon 8, Monona 14, O'Brien 9, Osceola 5, Plymouth 13, Sioux 10, Woodbury 25. All voters aligned with the Des Moines June platform and others favoring honesty and economy are invited to attend primaries and conventions to select delegates. Counties are urged to organize judicial committees and align county conventions with this agenda.
Ad for Begg's Hair Renewer claims it makes new hair and brilliant hair on heads without hair. Product copy urges to take no substitute and notes M. Brink as the maker or distributor.
The Iowa Democratic platform condemns Republican tactics as corrupt and seeks free and unlimited coinage at 16 to 1, blaming trusts and money power for economic woes. It urges restoration of rail liability laws, nonpartisan state control of institutions, and accountability for corporate welfare hurting farmers and workers.
A call to end costly appropriation contests and state employee spending. It denounces state treasury looting, rising taxes, and a near one million debt. It attacks Iowa Republicans for anti fusion laws and high fees by the state printer and binder. It urges tax reform to include intangible property and corporate burdens. It invites citizen cooperation.
On September 7 the Missouri Kansas Texas Bay offers extra inducements for parties visiting Texas to witness crops. See the products and take advantage of settlement location. Cheap lands fine water healthy climate and incentives to settlers. For details contact local ticket agent or T. B. Cockerly D P A No 503 Locust St Des Moines Iowa.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Bay Company offers tickets at very low rates for August 8 and 17. For details contact the nearest local ticket agent or write to T. B. Cockerly peewee Passenger Agent Des Moines Iowa.
The line lists excursions to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville from May 1 to October 1. Other trips include Davenport annual meeting October 15–21, Springfield Illinois September 17–25 for the sovereign grand lodge. Clear Lake and Spirit Lake are available seasonally with home seekers trips to south and west on select Tuesdays each month.
J. A. Walraven announces his run for the office of Sheriff subject to the Republican County Convention. He frames his bid as a party backed candidacy and seeks support from local GOP members.
Simple at home test suggests kidney trouble if settled sediment appears after twenty four hours or urine stains linen. Frequent urination or back pain also indicate possible kidney or bladder disorder.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and urinary remedy. It claims to relieve back pain, restore bladder control, ease nocturnal urination, and counters liquor effects. It promotes samples and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
City directory names Mayor M. Brink Treasurer E Lanning Recorder J A Tuttle Street Commissioner I F L Starkweather Marshal C P Meredith and councilmen L Morse J Hoog Lou Lowry Wm Shimp C E Work R G Lubbers. Council meets the first Monday of every month.
Unitep Presbyterian with Rev J M Acheson holds 10 am Sabbath School and 11 am service. ReverMeD Caureu led by Rev G Bouma with 9:30 am and 2 pm services. Free Methodist led by Rev H L Torsey with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am service. German Ev Lutheran near Boyden with 9 am service each Sunday. All welcome.
Boyden Camp 4889 M W A meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month. Visiting neighbors are cordially invited. W D Parker V C C A Morris Clerk.
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