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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
Voters faced a tight race with two tickets, Republican and People's, as the Akron city election concluded. The poll results showed Sullivan supporters upset by defeat and talk of contesting irregularities, while the elected officials prepare to convene a new council session.
The versatile editor praises Hudson as a lively up to date small city. He notes the fine new mill turning out No 1 flour, attracting farmers who exchange wheat for hour and feed. He expresses admiration and hope for prosperity and regional prominence.
A Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is endorsed by Chas M Cramer Esq of Colombo Ceylon as a reliable cure for chest colds in children. He notes quick improvements, often within one bottle, and reports persuading others to try it with positive results. Druggist BL Cobby also mentions it.
A fragmented report notes Fig’ operations and a rearrival from Sweden as Youngstror studies bat shielding. Akron is mentioned. Hoyt school begins spring term. August Anderson does carpentry for Mr Blomdin earlier in the week. Alcester visit reveals Bro. Abesl, chief mogul of the town, not a candidate but busy editing the town paper and handling multiple civic duties.
March winds blow away snow and bring springlike activity to Millnerville area. School resumes with Miss Mary Grant teaching. Miss Bertha Vanderberg and Coral Schlotman visit in Akron. Local business, farming, and road improvements continue as residents travel to Sioux City and Akron for work and visits. Children begin spring term near Hinton. new buggy sales hint at growing activity as Westfield eyes a freight depot.
Fragmentary ad copy cites cures for rheumatic pain and great discomfort. Mentions amber balm as remedy and promises relief from various aches. Readers are left to interpret the product claims from hinting phrases and incomplete lines.
Mrs Le Conger of Cherokee visits her mother in law this week. Ballou Lantabee Town visited relatives from Saturday to Tuesday. Monday's town section named Geo BE Wells H A Smith and H J Schumacher as councilmen. G Kemper and A Pilla shipped two stock cars to Chicago Saturday night. W W Brunskill accompanied them home Wednesday. Miss Mabel Bennett westbound Monday. Mr A Conger visiting son Dr Conger at Cherokee. Mrs Kate Kirby died Wednesday. funeral Friday at Catholic cemetery Akron. Will Strobel returned from Chicago Wednesday. T J Reeves of the Dakota Sioux valley conducted business here Wednesday.
Special correspondence notes boys practice baseball to beat Richland on Saturday. Easter weather keeps many Easter hats home. April Fools Day passes without major pranks. Mayor Nash and elders join in light fun. Talk exists of moving the section headquarters to Elk Point due to security concerns.
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