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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
2
A vintage remedy promotes goose grease and turpentine combined with menthol and essential oils. It claims external chest rubbing plus inhaled vapors relieve chest soreness within 20 minutes. Available in 20e and 60e sizes from druggists, sold direct.
A garbled insight claims a product called Tawkthorn bar clears the intestinal tract to prevent appendicitis. It alleges Adler-idca relieves stomach issues by removing alleged poisons and clogging substances, touting instant relief and doctor surprise.
Local notes report Christmas visits across Limux City and nearby towns including Hawarden Vermillion and Sioux City. Families such as J L Caskey L H Lemon W W Meredith and various relatives exchanged holiday greetings and traveled for celebrations. Roads deteriorated by rain and freeze hindered travel while veterans and service members were noted with a discharge and home visits.
Merchants look to a hopeful New Year as trade prospects brighten with global needs. A San Francisco message announced the death of John Dunn, a longtime U S customs employee in the Philippines, aboard a transport ship en route to Akron for a holiday visit. The ship’s arrival and funeral plans were awaited, and the community extended sympathy to his sisters and brother.
Lengthy obituary notes Kathrine Mary Weidenfeller born Hawarden Iowa January 10 1896 and died December 16 1918 at Akron after a brief illness aged 22 years 11 months and 11 days. She lived in Akron with her parents A and Mrs Weidenfeller and siblings Josephine Anthony Annie Karl Mary and Clara. A devout Church of St Patrick member she sang in the choir. A loving tribute recalls her cheerful nature and service to family and community. Funeral or memorial text includes a prayerful verse and notes the family will miss her presence at home.
The District Court judgment on November 19, 1918 in favor of George Doering against John J. Schlueter leads to a sheriff sale of Lot 2 Block 9 in Alvin Town Plymouth County Iowa. On January 4 1919 at 2 PM the north front door of LeMars Court House will auction the defendant s interest for cash to satisfy 91.27 debt and 13.45 costs plus accruing costs. Hugh Maxwell Sheriff of Plymouth County Iowa J A Siekler Deputy Yeaton attorney for plaintiff listed December 19, 26 1918.
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