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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
7
Subscription rates listed for one year two dollars six months one dollar and three months five cents. Publication occurs every Thursday in Akron and is entered as second class mail matter at the Akron post office as of September 36 1901.
Items of interest note road plan support from Washington the Dowell bill for seven percent road work and improved state interstate connections. Sunshine potatoes from South Dakota Growers Exchange lead early marketing with melon aid. Wool and wool barter schemes set by South Dakota Sheep and Wool Growers. youth managers to distribute later. Benedict in Washington testifying before Interstate Commerce Commission on freight rates. Central Cooperative Commission in Minnesota and South St. Paul launch of central selling agency with lower rates. Michigan North Dakota and Wisconsin groups join Minnesota effort to cut livestock handling costs. Boost for cooperative shipping as 21 loads arrive on second day. South St. Paul hub managed by W. A. McKerrow. Also note salary cuts at U S Grain Growers Inc with officer salaries reduced and director per diem trimmed.
Full details from the Farm Bureau events at Richland township include a large turnout, speakers like C. H. Gustafson of U S Grain Growers, and remarks on cooperative momentum. The Richland Meat Ring shows rising membership and member prices for meat, with non member premiums. A July report notes eleven beeves killed, and the June to August activities feature songs, talks on home economics, and a sunny picnic program including a ball game and lunch offerings.
Mrs. Marx J. Oberndorfer National Music Chairman argues in Ladies Home Journal that jazz can corrupt morals, cites jazz as Voodoo dance accompaniment and demoralizing the brain, then urges promotion of good music to influence homes for moral betterment.
A Dakota farmer used a pencil to estimate oat costs at about 8 per acre with potential selling price near 5. He compares with 1920 Iowa data showing per acre costs around 15.09, notes possible reductions by 1921, and discusses straw value. Also notes bonus claim process for ex servicemen from Tinton county engaging Donley law office.
A Simmons Dord tire tube was lost last Thursday night August 11 on the road between Haywarden and Akron. A suitable reward is offered for its return to Moir Motor Co in Akron.
In Plymouth County Iowa District Court John Koch and Emil Koch sue to quiet title to the southwest quarter of section 36 township 92 range 48 west fifth P M. They seek to bar August Koch sole heir at law and unknown creditors from any right or claim to the premises. If not answered by Sept 26 1921 a default and decree will be entered.
County Iowa September 1921. Gert Von Hagel plaintiff vs M J Thode Farmers Loan Trust Company Akron Savings Bank defendants. To Wi J Thode and defendants above named you are notified of Iowa Plymouth county petition of plaintiff Gert Von Hagel owner in fee simple of Lot 3 Block 4 Town Plymouth county state Iowa.
Legal notice from Akron Iowa seeking quieting of title. Respondent must appear before noon on September 2, 1921, or a default will be entered and a decree granted to the plaintiff. Publication dates August 18, 25, and September 1, 8, 1921.
The article notes tires have improved greatly over five years with lower yearly tire usage per car. It cites households cutting average miles per year but predicts careful maintenance will raise mileage well beyond prior records. A Boston merchant reportedly achieved 13,000 miles on a set of four tires, credited to chauffeur care.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and English services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A Sunday school picnic is planned at the August Hrickson home near Adaville next Wednesday August 24. All are welcome.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jos Miller west of town on Tuesday August 16 1921. The birth was announced in the community notices and records the family welcome the new member.
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