13 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
1
Mayor Viotho faces a civic uproar as residents debate Sunday ball games. Citizens argue games promote harm and rowdiness while business leaders favor weekday play for revenue.
A grand stand at a Sioux Center event collapsed on the fourth of the month during celebrations, injuring three people. County notes report the incident and ongoing investigations as authorities respond to the scene.
In Rock Valley an altercation over firecrackers led to a fight between Dr. F J Huizenga and W G Leonard. Huizenga swore out a warrant, and the case is set for hearing in Orange City. Also reported: fire at Hull drug store endangering Rev. Koster family and updates on local real estate and school institute events.
Report from Special Correspondence notes a Breton girls loss 9 to 16 with local acclaim for the celebration amid about 30 800 attendees. Turbulent remarks on decisions by umpire Father McNally and postgame crowd dissatisfaction. In Hudson, a Fourth of July clash between Rock River and Austin Station ends 7 to 7 after extra innings with Rock River securing five runs in the twelfth. pitchers Hanson Bauber and Gloweskwey opposed by Lese man Cassell.
A.M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year battle with chronic piles and sores turned by Bucklen’s Arnica salve. The note praises the salve for ulcers cuts burns and mounds and mentions 25 cents at EB E Waite & Co. The second item notes the postmaster general ending a rural mail box regulation allowing patrons to build their own boxes effective August 1.
A Dublin Georgia resident praises Electric Bitters as a powerful remedy for aging and fatigue. The advert claims the tonic cures sluggish liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation, with a promotional guarantee from E F Waite & Co and a price of 50 cents.
The town council of Iraton passes Ordinance No 31 vacating Washington Street and portions of Fifth and Sixth Streets west of Marquette Street and the alley dividing Black Teo in McReever's addition. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Treton Ledger. Fred Vluotho, Mayor. L G Satterlee, Clerk.
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