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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
5
A scan of Ireton happenings details visits by Ben Wilson to Hawarden and Chas Woodke from LeMars, Thanksgiving greetings, church activities, loans and bank notices, and a fire at John Albright’s Highland farm. Regulars include W. S. Scott’s trip to Goodland, a hog sale by Henry Bros. at LeMars, and school attendance rosters with many named students.
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington says chronic stomach and liver troubles were cured by Electric Bitters after seven years of battle. The product sold by BE Waite Co and J A Pryor Co at 50 cents a bottle with a guarantee. Also notes U S mineral output valued at £485 million and consumer cost near a billion dollars.
A December storm brings heavy rain and lightning while Treton residents note the weather feels more like spring. Local notices announce public auctions featuring livestock, farm equipment, and household goods from WT. Moruieco and Gheakiall near Treton with sales set for December 12 and December 4 respectively, listing horses cattle hogs and gear. The report also notes poultry shortages and rising turkey prices.
A fragmented note mocks health fads urging readers to eat well and keep bowels regular with Dr Kings New Life Pills for quick relief from stomach troubles. The piece hints at the dangers of chasing sensational cures and promotes simple, steady routines.
The Rock Valley Bee argues for letting voters decide term lengths and criticizes suppressing town misdeeds. It notes political maneuvering and favors adding a one term clause, while touching on media duties and local tax and agricultural concerns.
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