23 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
1
A northwest sale drew about 150 stockmen with 113 head selling for $13,707.50, an average of $124.23 per animal. Lord Banifed, the herd bull, was credited with driving the high prices as bidders clashed at the auction. The event filled hotels and even forced stockmen into private homes for lodging.
Letter from Hamilton Scott in Pasadena notes ongoing heavy rain and lush growth across Southern California. He cites abundant winter and spring moisture, green landscapes, ripe strawberries, and green peas on market as of March 16, 1906. The writer mentions Lake Park events and Pasadena racing.
Local notes report H Slikkeveer nominated for mayor in Orange City while other items mention a Sioux Center church bell, illnesses, school enrollment gains, a Maui couple's newborn girl, a low village election turnout, and various local happenings including a Granville drainage drive and famine relief offering.
Pastor J. P. Linn of the First Presbyterian Church in Ireton has submitted his resignation and accepted a call to Creston Iowa. He plans to move by April 10th amid surprise and regret from his congregation who have urged reconsideration but accept his decision as his duty.
Rev Linn long helped build the First Presbyterian Church at Ireton since its 1902 dedication. He departs with good standing and a salary of 1200, moving to Creston where he will not need to supply a country pulpit. Trustees have not yet called a new pastor. The piece notes Creston’s population around ten thousand and church membership at 225. The report also mentions a stock train from Ireton to Chicago and various shipments, plus Hull G A R entertainment and local notices.
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