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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
3
The 1906 farm report notes a vast corn crop shortfall of 173 million bushels from last year and 6 million tons from the ten year average. It also records hay and oats gains offset by feed shortage despite a favorable corn yield trend.
William J. Lemp of St Louis brewing wealth seeks divorce for his wife Mrs. WM Lear. He offers $500 000 settlement and continued support for their six year old son to preserve their affluent lifestyle. The couple, long quarrelsome, aim to part for their son’s future amid social scandal and acclamations of Lemp as a restrained gentleman.
Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson rode as motorman on the first trolley car using the new 3 cent fare line at Municipal Traction Company. Officials from the company city and press paid the fare while crowds cheered as he declared the day the happiest of his life after years in court battles over the traction combine. The line runs thirteen and a half miles but only three motormen operated after legal actions.
Superior Court decision in San Francisco denies earthquake loss by Trans-Atlantic Insurance Company. The judge finds no sufficient evidence of an earthquake causing the fire and thus the insurer is not liable. The ruling cites lack of proof tying the quake to the fire damage.
A cryptic note references the main building of the Gakwew reap Phanis, describing its condition and surrounding surroundings in terse OCR style. No further identifying details or dates are provided.
A dense, OCR laden digest lists key dates and events from 1622 to 1906 including battles, territorial changes, political moves, and notable upheavals. It mentions Manheim, La Salle, Inkerman, and port operations, with scattered notes on U.S. Civil War leadership changes and global proclamations.
Survivors recount Marches camp life foraging and battle scenes from October 19, 1884. An officer on General Emory’s staff is captured near Watchers Run after reporting, ending with a perilous escape and a poem praising a private’s sacrifice.
Veteran jurist Joseph E. Gary died at his Chicago home on Wednesday. Born July 9, 1821 in Pottsdam New York, he trained as a carpenter before studying law in St. Louis and California. In 1856 he joined with Murray Tuley in Chicago, eventually becoming chief of the Cook County Superior Court for forty three years.
The article recalls a tribute to Joseph E. Gary on the bench, quoting his stance against violence and threats to civil order. It cites his warning that advocating murder invalidates free speech and risks one’s life, with emphasis on enforcing laws and protecting institutions. It also notes discussions on vaccination and germ diseases, church membership in Germany, and farmers holding back wheat prices.
Chicago reports sustained high production and distribution in key industries, with new demand for finished goods. Transport bottlenecks slow prompt deliveries while prices firm in leather, lumber, wool, and iron and steel. Retail expansion continues and the year’s outlook remains promising.
The text lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee with bids for prime heavy cattle hogs and standard wheat corn oats and hay in varying ranges. It reflects volatile market quotes and regional price dispersion likely from a late 19th or early 20th century price sheet.
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