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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
3
A Chicago Record-Herald summary explains how the angle of repose depends on friction between surfaces. It describes testing with a brick on a board, noting the slide angle where gravity overcomes friction. Applies to rail cuts and fortifications, recommending field trials per soil conditions.
Brittany relies on sardine fishing as its main industry with annual catches around 150 to 160 million pounds and earnings between 300 and 600 thousand pounds. The trade supports about 20 000 workers, mainly women and girls, and even coastal towns rely on the fish to avoid ruin. Cod roe bait, costing about 70 thousand pounds yearly, underpins the technique as captains cast bait to draw fish toward nets, a key practice in Brittany’s seasonal abundance.
J A Agnes Auctioneer presents a coming sale season with clients including Chas Shuck in East Akron Arden Pollock Northeast Akron J P Lund Northwest Akron Peter Crane J D Weber East of Akron Tom Skaff South of Chatsworth December 20 W R Downer Northeast of Akron January 18.
A serialized list of public sale notices dated January to February 1911 places sellers around Akron and nearby towns. Names include J J Ralfs, Mr Pausch, Cyrus Wood, Albert Ericson, Thos O Connor, Mrs Julius Willer, Arthur Rush, Herman Henrichsen, Mr Heath, Wm Herschler, Gerhard Ahrens, and others with locations Severn Jensen Adaville Preston Spink Big Springs Millnerville Ruble. Watch for Dates and Other Sales.
The excerpt notes the phrase deaf as an adder from the Psalms describing venom like that of serpents. It mentions travelers reporting a widespread belief in the East that vipers stop their ears during charmers' songs or incantations, twisting their tails as they listen.
A Washington Star exchange finds a musician asking which Wagnerian opera is preferred. Mr Comrox asks his wife to name ones he hasn’t heard yet, then concedes it might be one of those.
An eighteenth century author laments not finding a decent quill while his wife counters that keeping a goose might help. The exchange turns sharp with a biting retort, echoing a comical domestic scene reported by the Detroit Free Press.
A brief exchange explains vulgar ostentation as displays by those with more money, questioned by a father to his son in a Chicago News style column. The piece centers on social satire about wealth and showy display.
Manager Claeys announces bookings for the Akron opera house theatrical season with December 19 presenting A Royal Slave January 14 A Wise Fool by Chic Perkins Co January 20 Just a Woman's Way March 11 The Gow puncher March 24 Rip Van Winkle with the season showcasing diverse dramatic attractions for local audiences.
Notice to the public from Farmers' Grain Co of Akron Iowa stating John Reemis is employed to buy hogs starting November 1. Farmers with hogs to sell are asked to call at the company office. Also, farm implements are sold at cost at S A Waterbury's to close out the line. Buy now for next year.
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