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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
Representative Dudley M. Hughes of Georgia faces a claim about his peach orchard damaged by the Ban Jose scale. A tenant, who allegedly had smallpox, tells Hughes he contracted a different disease from the peaches, prompting the congressman to say he cannot hire the man to work in the orchard.
A column of brief anecdotes and fragments recounts James Whitcomb Riley’s tale of an idle farmer who quotes moderation as he overindulges at dinner, Louis Browning’s daily 11 o'clock headache, Mrs. Irvin Dodd offering her hair for pardon money, and assorted remarks including a judge’s view on brides.
An obscure line reflects a wartime exchange about involvement with Turkish front duties. The speaker hints at participation with modest pride, while the other party questions the extent of his role. The remark underscores wartime bravado and media savvy.
A fragment notes a gum used in incense, produced by a tree that rarely exceeds 15 feet, thriving in desert areas of British Somaliland and elsewhere. An inferior thin gum grows in India and eastern countries. The market for the incense gum centers near Aden, where it is imported in winter months.
ABohemian monk reportedly built the first lightning catcher at Praditz Moravia on June 16 1754 with a pole iron rod 12 curved branches iron ore boxes and a chain grounding to earth The tale says enemies of the inventor spurred locals to seize and imprison him blaming the rod for drought.
One hundred taricabs operate in Sheffield England with a tariff of one shilling for the first mile and 3d for each quarter mile thereafter for up to four passengers. Includes internal baggage. outside luggage adds 3d. Metered rates run at one mile per 15 minutes when idle. Special distance contracts apply for long trips with a fixed price per mile and multi hour stops allowed.
A Suburban Life Magazine tip explains drawing birds with an old grape arbor shrubs or trees. Encourage with a feeding board and a variety of foods such as bread scraps boiled potatoes cracked corn crushed nuts and suet. It notes a cat may need to go to keep birds safe and that birds will reward the feeder by sticking around.
A test described in Castler's Magazine shows soft iron treated by the infusion process becoming a hard armor plate. A rifle shot from 36 feet struck the treated surface at 9,700 feet per second, rebounding the bullet and embedding in the gun stock, narrowly missing the shooter.
A compact quotation notes that reason yields certainty and ease only in recognizing its own insufficiency, attributed to Col er. The line highlights epistemic limits and self-doubt in logical inquiry.
In a Galveston News item, the note gently argues women are ahead in dress sense and quashes the notion of wearing ostrich plumes on shoes, suggesting restraint before ostentation.
A terse editorial in the Sentinel questions the need to create a home for indigent trust magnates, arguing against unnecessary welfare provision and reflecting the paper's skeptical stance on public expense and social care.
A government report shows women now occupy all but two of 303 gainful occupations in the nation, highlighting broad progress in workforce participation and persistent gaps in select fields. The finding underscores shifting gender roles across industries and the economy.
A cryptic historical note praises Virtue as superior to the Pyras, claiming monuments endure while Egypt’s tail is blamed for missed chances. It asserts Spain holds 11,597,048 acres of unproductive land amid a broader discourse on land use and opportunity.
A brief Harper's Weekly item notes a recessional after a parade and mentions the chiropodist in a succinct, period voice. The fragment hints at a light civic scene with quaint social activity following a public procession.
An Associated Press report from Washington on August 22 questions Vernon L Whitney of Akron Iowa. It states Vernon J Whitney of Iowa was governor of Jojo in the Philippine Islands, wounded in a flight after killing two Moros. It notes a 1907 Philippine constabulary appointment, promotions, valor medals, and resignations in 1907 to become civil governor of Jato.
Queneadhy evening on September 2 the egrea team of Vermilion will confer initiatory and fleet degrees Visiting brothers from Vermilion Elk Point lodges will attend All members of Big Sioux lodge requested to attend Remember the date ORLAN 0 MOOR Secy Try Want Ad It pays
Akron Public Schools will open the fall session on Monday September 8 1913 with a strong corps of teachers nearly all Normal graduates in charge The system is well equipped modern well ventilated lighted and heated Domestic science Manual Training and Normal Courses added under specially trained teachers Rural pupils will find the school well suited and the Normal Course offers practical work in handling classes College preparatory work is provided and rural pupils will receive special attention Principal A Huttson? is listed for course details Also notices a personal alert from Henry Andersen about debts and wager collection at Akron Iowa
Reported assurances from informed sources that hard coal stocks at docks are normal and unlikely to run short this winter. Railcar shortages are the main potential delay factor, but large storage capacity should carry most customers through the season. Cash terms offered for orders placed now with storage expansion in mind.
Akron Lumber Co promotes Today's Magazine as the largest best edited magazine, priced at five cents net per copy with a four page free sample offer and premium catalog. Address Today's Magazine Dayton Ohio.
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