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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
8
Grain market chatter and local society notes from Akron and nearby towns. Items include prices for wheat and oats, town visitors and residents, moves, births, and upcoming events. Notable names include John Priors, George Randall, Cherley Hoffman, Miss Mica W. Wessett, Bert Parsons, and Dr. Phelps. Local developments mention Sioux City trips, a larger Sioux Center Times, and an electric light franchise for Orange City pending approval.
Reports from Orange City Hawarden and Rock Valley detail a found gentleman, a baby arrival, bicycle purchases, and sports games. The Akron and Maurice events, Cartwright robbery, and warnings about late-night mischief appear alongside editorials on farming weather and local politics.
The township commissioner Niehaus reports crews will grade and improve Main Street this week, with a force of men and teams. A public meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Conveyances to hear attenders' questions and Foster's furniture store provides details. Beary Koons, a farmer in the eastern township, suffered a severe wrist injury when a mower bar struck him after he adjusted gear. he drove to Mantico for medical help after nearly bleeding out.
In adjourned session Mayor Harding and council members including Plumb McKeever Niehaus Wing Mosher Wheeler accepted D E Wing’s resignation as street commissioner and appointed Dan Niehaus in his stead. Bills were approved for payment including postage and freight and deputy marshal Hugh Davison received fees.
A trio from Tie Mara arrived by carriage and attempted to bait a race against Bert Earle. The stranger and partner won 4.60 after a quick sprint, then failed to set up another bet. They rode in, sought work, and disappeared on foot after supper, leaving disappointed plans behind.
The Mexican Military Band, led by Sig E Paseo, will star at the Corn Palace festival in Sioux City starting October 1. The 56-member ensemble will perform daily concerts, with a distinctive close to each show. Mexico’s government allowed two northern engagements before the band heads to Mexico City, drawing interest from U.S. managers for a potential national tour.
Advertises plentiful worky to loan on all kinds of approved ac curiticn. Provides short time financing for Seogar. Indicates local town area and approval terms for borrowers seeking quick credit.
Fragmentary note references price points of 10 eta 60 eta and 1 dollar. Mentions FP Hoffman & fo suggesting a business or vendor quote. No clear names, dates, or location details provided.
A Avhail storm passed Thursday afternoon across the vicinity of Iretow causing heavy damage to grain in a three mile wide track. Farmers report losses range from one third to one half of their crops, with some fields ruined while others may recover in a later harvest. The heaviest impact appears east and north of the area.
The Dominion Illustrates a special supplement features a life sketch and views of J J Abbott the new premier of Canada. It includes Montreal residence details and a lease from Lady Macdonald. Also showcased are military scenes with the Queen's Guard Royal Scots and 65th Battalion Montreal amid Monaco scenes.
An assorted ad page notes a bank loaning money for securities and a labor saving self rocking cradle the baby spanker. It includes an endorsement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by Mr Clark of Orangeville Texas. Also mentions an artesian well near Alberta Lea spouting oil and water with Broull minnows due to a shifting program.
Albert Erwin editor touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhose Remedy as best for cramps. Advertisements claim De Witts Early Risers and other Hoffmanns products cure constipation and liver disorders. Miss Florence B Williams runs The Statesboro Eagle editor and compositor with a towel boast.
J E Hare of Trenton Texas praises Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for immediate relief and cure of his ill child after two months of illness. He recommends it to all needing diarrhea or colic medicine. For sale by Hoffman Co Druggists. Ardmore woman sues husband over fatal teeth taken during a bite.
The Sioux City Journal offers deeply reduced rates to broaden circulation for the campaign. Single copies priced at 25 cents through November 16, 1893, clubs of five or more at 200 cents each, and semi copies free, with address to Perkins Bros. Co. Sioux City, Iowa.
The will of Christopher G Thompson names Woodman Thompson as executor to collect and manage all property debts and rights of the deceased in this state. The notice, dated June 1891 at Orange City, Iowa, is issued by the Clerk of the District Court to authorize estate administration.
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