Local notes from Ireton and vicinity
Byron Peebles and John Zimmerman were seen in Struble and Orange City as townsfolk run daily errands. Advertisements tout pure vaseline and coal for sale while local residents travel for visits and business.
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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
5
Byron Peebles and John Zimmerman were seen in Struble and Orange City as townsfolk run daily errands. Advertisements tout pure vaseline and coal for sale while local residents travel for visits and business.
Local items report travelers, health updates, a stray animal sighting, and customs of Treton including Burns celebration plans. Debates on Iowa political reform, a fire department entertainment, a musical act, and a detailed account of a vote against nominating officers by direct election.
Irwin Stewart writes from Tacoma praising the port city on Puget Sound. He notes its healthy climate and rapid growth due to deep water, vast lumber and flour facilities, a large smelter, major mills, and expanding rail connections. The letter touts Tacoma as a mighty west coast hub with plans for a regional terminal and extensive shipping activity.
Rev Geo Southwell wraps up three week revival at the M E church with tonight’s last service. He is praised as an original speaker whose concise truth persuades, having earned many friends in Ireton. Friday’s topic is the Significance of Turning Water into Wine with public invitation.
Rev J P Linn will preach both morning and evening next Sabbath with special music by a quartet in the evening and by the young people's choir in the morning. The First Presbyterian church youth will hold a 6:45 pm missionary program on next Sabbath with leader J P Linn and the topic Work in City Missions. All are invited.
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