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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
8
A mix of short reports from Rock Valley and nearby towns mentions residents visiting Wisconsin and Iowa, farmers anticipating harvest next week, and weather aiding grain crops. Town names include Hawarden, Decorah, Sioux City, Spirit Lake, and Ireton. Minor incidents include a disappearance inquiry and a bank misperception at a local savings bank.
The Nation's Anniversary parade, prayers, and speeches opened a day of outdoor fun in Hawarden and Calliope with Rev. Hastings delivering the Declaration of Independence. Afternoon events included hurdle and bicycle races, a greased pig catch, a one sided baseball game, ring riding, fireworks, and a large orderly crowd.
An evocative recounting of a Fourth of July celebration with mornings bright and serene. Citizens gathered from near and far to hear cannons and church bells, enjoy crackers and trinkets, share lunches by a brook, and listen to music under a starlit evening sky.
The Dominion Illustrated July 4 issue offers a fish ing trip by Duglas Sladen on Lake Superior's north shore, Balmoral Highlands notes by Miss MacLeod, and a vivid piece on California mining camp days. It highlights engravings and bright reading matter, praising its weekly visitor appeal.
The notice promotes unprecedented low prices for the newspaper from the date through November 16, 1891. Single copies cost 23 cents, clubs of five or more pay until November 16, 1891. Sample copies are free. Address Persnins Bros. Co. in Sioux City, Iowa. The text also mentions honey availability in a garbled line.
Start of Town Iowa Sioux County to all whom these presents may concern. Christopher C Thompson died January 1891 leaving a last will naming Woodman Thompson as executor. Thompson is empowered to collect and preserve the estate and settle duties as required by the court. Dated June 13, 18__. Clerk fixes the seal of the district court.
Wim DrevesKracht showcases Empire dud Buckeye Binders Racine Buggies Carts and Carriages claiming top Northwest status. He urges buyers to compare goods at his shop one door north of the Clipper Office Breton and warns against underselling.
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