Post Office Second Class Matter at Boyden
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Newspaper
Reporter
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
5
Walraven Announces Candidacy for Sheriff at Republican Convention
J A Walraven announces his run for sheriff subject to the Republican County Convention. The odd verse lines about a Russian thistle appear alongside the declaration, suggesting a local satirical touch or personal note.
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J. A. Walraven
Death By Lightning Kills Klaas Jac Obsma Near Orange City
Klaas Jac Obsma was instantly killed by a lightning bolt while plowing a field west of Orange City. His horses also died. He was 29, born in Friesland, survived by a widow, three children, his parents, and four siblings. Funeral held at the Christian Reformed church Monday at 2 PM, Rev. Buss officiating.
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Orange City
Klaas Jacobsma
Jacobsma
Friesland
Christian Reformed Congregation
Buss
Young Man Injured After Jumping Freight Near Sutherland
A Minnesota man, Fred Jones, was found unconscious beside the railroad near Sutherland Sunday morning. He had ridden a freight car from Maurice after unable to buy a ticket and fell while trying to disembark, suffering serious injuries.
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Paullina
Sutherland
Maurice
Fred Jones
Minnesota
Beggs' Cher y Cough Syrup Promotion Claims Healer Power
An advertisement touts Beggs' Cher y Cough Syrup as the magic healer for coughs colds and consumption. The note closes with a directive to keep it and signs as M Brink.
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M Brink
Woman Receives Shocking Telegram From Son in New York
A mother was alarmed by a telegram from her son in New York claiming he was injured and asking for funds. The message prompted her to grieve as she sought relief and advice, while an ad for Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker appears amid the narrative.
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New York City
Lightning rod sharks roam the county sparking comment
The region reports on traveling agents dubbed stinkers after costly lightning rod work near Larchwood. Some individuals admit the sting by sharing the word with friends as the agents spread through the area.
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Kodak-Courier
Larchwood
Bee absorbs Rock Valley Register under Hurd editorship
The Bee takes over the Rock Valley Register with Editor Hurd leading the new management. The Reporter offers best wishes for future prosperity and expects the paper to retain its high standard once led by P. H. Mc Carty, aiming to be among the best in northwestern Iowa.
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Register
Rock Valley
Bee
Hurd
P. H. McCarty
Towa
Advertised Letters at Boyden Postoffice
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Boyden post office includes Clarence Pepper John White Mrs P W Willis John Woodsma and Fred Hamlet. When calling for the above letters please say advertised. JOHN C Prypz P M
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Boyden
Clarence Pepper
John White
P. W. Willis
John Woodsma
Fred Hamlet
John C. Prypz
P. M
Corn to Whiskey: Split of Garbled Proceeds Cited
A claim breaks down the value chain from corn to whiskey with figures for the government railroads manufacturer vendor farmer and drinker. The excerpt notes the drinker faces delirium tremens while the bargain allocates funds across several parties, ending with a total retail price of 9.16 dollars per bushel.
Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam Promises Quick Relief
Local ad claims Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam relieves inflammation of the bowels instantly. Seller M. Brink asserts the remedy acts like magic and invites customers to purchase.
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M. Brink
Duty of grain owners to pay debts despite high prices
The Akron Tribune urges farmers in Akron's trade area to market wheat now and settle debts. It argues debt repayment stabilizes credit, supports others who pay promptly, and notes yields are modest this year. It condemns holding grain for speculative advances and warns against undermining financial strength.
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The
Akron Tribune
Tribune
Akron
Acre
School board meeting approves Baumann bill and teaching contract
The board of education met Wednesday with Secretary Vitzthum reporting routine business. A $74.00 claim by H. C. Baumann was allowed. Contract awarded to Gertrude McCarty of Sheldon to teach the Oakland district school. Also a For Sale notice lists cabbage, potatoes and garden truck from C. Bender.
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Board of Education
Vitzthum
H. C. Baumann
Gertrude McCarty
Sheldon
Oakland
Rock Valley Bee
C. Bender
Notice of Property Sale Under General Execution
By virtue of a general execution from the District Court of Iowa Sioux County a sale is set for October 2, 1897 at ten in the morning at the East front door of the Orange City Courthouse. The sheriff will auction described lots in Boyden to satisfy a debt of 2384.95 dollars plus 35.10 dollars costs and accruing costs to the highest bidder for cash. Names include H. C. Connell plaintiff and defendants Al Smeenk C P Meredith H Lowrey.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Sioux County
H. C. Connell
al. Smeenk
C. P. Meredith
H. Lowrey
Hr. Lowrey
Boyden
Orange City
P. R Schaap
September Ladies' Home Journal highlights and features summary
The September issue features John F. Coyle on Henry Clay and the Senate farewell, Clifford Howard on Treasury redemptions, Elizabeth Bisland on social pressure, Hamlin Garland and Mrs Mark Morrison serials, plus piano pieces by Edward Jakobowski. It covers home wedding styling, photography as a profession for women, recipes, nursing tips, fashion from Paris, poems and a bridal guide. Published by Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia at ten cents per copy, one dollar per year.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
John F. Coyle
Henry Clay
Senate
Congress
Clifford Howard
Treasury
Elizabeth Bisland
Edward Jakobowski
Edward W. Bok
William Martin Johnson
Walter Germain
Isabel A. Mallon
Phone Neace
Paris
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Omn.& St P Railway Time Table Going West and East
The notice lists order and timing for trains on the Omn. & St. P. R. R. with westbound departures at 12.12 P M for No 1 passenger 8 80 P M for No 78 mixed and 6 25 A M for No 95 way freight. Eastbound services run at 3 20 P M for No 4 passenger 6 25 4 A M for mixed and 4 55 P M for No 06 way freight.
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A. M
P. M. Ies Ata
P. M
City Directory Officials and Council Schedule
City directory lists Mayor M Brink Recorder A Tuttle Street Commissioner J L Starav Marshal C P Meredith and council members L Morse J door Lon Lowry Wm Shimp E Work R G Lubbers. Council meets the first Monday of every month.
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Cr.aenrer
E. Lanning
A. Tuttle
J. L. Starav
C. P. Meredith
L. Morse
J. Door
Lon Lowry
Wm Shimp
E. Work
R. G. Lubbers
Church Directory Entries Recall Several Pastors And Services
Local church directory lists Rev J M Acheson Rev G Bouma Rev H L Torsey and W Baetke with morning and evening services Sunday school times catechetical classes and youth societies all inviting strangers and members to attend services at designated locations and times.
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United Pressyrentan
J. M. Acheson
Reformer Couren
G. Bouma
Young People’s Society
Frere Mernopist
H. L. Torsey
German Ev. Lutheran Cnurea
W. Baetke
Royden
Boyden Camp 4889 MWA Meets Monthly Saturdays
Boyden Camp 4889 of the MWA meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month with visiting neighbors invited. W D Parker signs as V C A Morris clerk.
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Boyden
W. D. Parker
Kidney Troubles and a Swamp Root Remedy Advise
An old advertisement explains urine tests for kidney issues and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for back pain kidney and bladder problems including frequent urination and burning sensations. The ad touts samples and pamphlets mailed free from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and claims newspaper endorsement.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Begg's Nair Renewer Promises New Hair Growth
The advertisement touts Begg's Nair Renewer as the Monarch of Patent Medicines, claiming it makes new hair and brilliant hair on bald heads. It warns to take no substitute and states the product is kept by M. Brink.
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Begg
M. Brink
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Pricess
Moret Bros
Goons
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