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Ireton Weekly Ledger

Location

Ireton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

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Rural Route Changes Expand Sioux County Mail Service

Postmaster L M Black announces October 16 solid rural delivery for Sioux County farmers. Route 1 extends to G W Lande’s corner and northwest of Ireton, Route 2 reaches center of Washington township and Eagle, Route 3 shifts to a section in Preston township Plymouth county. Some carriers face longer daily travel yet pay remains unchanged.

L.M. Black Sioux County Iraton Mora Treton G. W. Lande Ireton Waington Township Eagle Preston Township Plymouth County

Sioux County Picnic Set for September 27

The Sioux County farmers' picnic will be held at the county farm on September 27. The county pioneered farm experiments and offers free seed testing. Speakers include Profs. Curtis and Holdes from Ames, Prof. Spillmay from Washington, John Thomson of the Farmers Tribune, Congressman Hubbard of Sioux City, and Judge Hutchieson of Alion.

Orange City Sions County Sioux County Curtis and Holdes Ames Spillmay Agricultural Department Washington John Thomason The Farmers Tribune Congressman Hubbard Sioux City Hutchieson Alion

LeMars Racer Jason Henry Extends Winning Streak

Jason Henry added another victory to his string, winning first money at a Nebraska race with Red Cross, an eight three year old bred in LeMars. Berry remains lucky this season with seven starts producing ten firsts and a third place in the rest.

LeMars Sentinel Jason Henry St Leksarsh Neb Red Cross LeMars Berry

Distorted Mind Wordplay in Gubernatorial Frontier Trade Rhetoric

A distorted report recounts Gov Cummins and Claude Porter aligning on a shared platform, urging voters to choose freely while endorsing free trade. The piece mocks the candidates, naming Hubbard Keiley Garst and others, and warns readers against missing a chance to obtain a 9 series machine at a special price.

Boyden Gov Cummins Claude Porter Cumuics Hubbard Jobn Keiley

Encampment Visit Described From Ireton to Minneapolis

The piece recounts Ireton’s large delegation to a Minneapolis encampment, highlighting the band as the major focus and listing attendees. It covers travel by two special trains, delays at Alton and St James, and the grand Minneapolis St Paul firework illumination with patriotic displays and G A R badges. The account promises continuation next week.

Ireton Minneapolis Tireton Thames J.E. Dayton Misses Mable Belva Dayton Alma Peebies J. Q. Miller A. J. Wright F. Franke J. H. Pryor F.E. Buck L. F. Morris J. H. Kidwiler Mary Wells Irvin Hazzard R. C. Brown FP. Kidson Seth M. V. Billings Fritz SY. McNally, Jr Turner Willey Clark Wells Jame French D. £. Wing Len Janson J. A. Jenson A. T. Stafford F. Vietha W. Chendell Alton Stafford Lake Tagion Minnesota St. James Treinman St. Paul Court House

Michael Mars of Granville Dies After Two-Year Illness

Michael Mars, a Granville resident for nearly 25 years, died after a two year stomach cancer illness. He was found in bed Monday morning by his daughter Josephine after lying in a natural position. Born in Luxembourg 54 years ago, he lived in Stanville upon arriving in America. Surviving are eight children, with his two oldest sons and wives accompanying him to St Joseph's church for the funeral. The death follows a long public service as a carpenter who worked until recently.

Granville Michael Mars Josephine Marx Luxemberg Europe Stanville America Mars Tvs St. Joseph’s Church Father Gerlemar Ead

Woman Attempts Suicide Near Rock Valley

Aug 21 Mrs Peter Jacobson living south of Rock Valley attempted suicide in two stages. She first took Paris green then tried with a butcher knife, and later poured kerosene on her clothing intending to burn herself. She was declared insane Wednesday and sent to the hospital at Cherckea.

Rock Valley Peter Jacobson Paris Green Cherckea

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