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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
7
A summary of Joseph H. Buchanan’s The Story of a Labor Agitator outlines the ideal agitator as thoroughly versed in labor history, able to clearly present aims, think quickly, and earn trust through honesty. It notes agitators may avoid strikes when prudent, sometimes acting to prevent them, and highlights the paradox of agitation in the interest of peace.
Quote from B G Richards in Reader Magazine on Russia restricting honest speakable truth. Few may speak openly. many are silenced or sent to Siberia for questioning or dissent. Secret state tolerates only fiction, while real discussion is jailed or exiled.
A London Chronicle account recalls a weekend in which a pretty married woman and friends discuss wigs and hair in a frank, humorous exchange. The group mentions Wimbledon lunching, personal grooming, and one woman claiming she has worn a wig for three years. Celia validates details with a nod.
A medical column warns that daily use of a handkerchief can spread nasal infections. It argues that healthy noses may not require wiping and that handkerchiefs, infected with germs from grip and other catarrhs, are often pocket-stored for hours, promoting auto infection.
A reader describes a simple method to measure heights by using a tea tray filled with water as a reflective surface. The observer positions themselves at a distance until the hill or peak aligns with its reflection in the water. By sighting with a sextant the angle to the summit and its reflection, the elevation angle is doubled, and half of it gives the needed measurement.
A gray cartoonish anecdote describes Silas traveling to the city to borrow funds. He hides his money inside his shirt, but a lodging house keeper refuses to exchange his shirt on return, leaving him short of cash.
The fragment discusses a humorous remark about how a man’s mispronounced speech is explained in French terms. It notes nudal sounds in trench words and references the Loston Transcript.
A doctor tells a man that rest and quiet are needed and cautions against worry. The man asks to put the advice into an eight word prescription for his wife. The fragment shows an exchange over medical guidance and a request for a concise format.
A reflective note by Maxwell on success. It suggests effort beyond average yields better results, framing success as the outcome of persistent striving and striving beyond others. The tone is philosophical and self-contained, without concrete events or dates.
The New Kendall will be the name of the Kendall hotel under Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Broadbent. The interior has been radical ly renovated with betterment and convenience. The whole building has been painted and papered, with enlarged office and parlors now accessible directly. The Broadbents’ experience promises up-to-date service, and their Christmas dinner showcased quality for special occasions. The New Kendall has gained popularity with travelers and will likely grow further.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. Weidenfeller on Monday December 28, 1903, and a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCusker northeast of town on the same date.
The Springfield Republican recounts the brief Louisiana republic begun October 1768 after French ceded Louisiana to Spain. Lefreniere led a revolt, a declaration of independence was made, but a Spanish squadron arrived in 1769, leaders were executed, and the republic’s papers burned.
A Bowery missionary meets a derelict man whose face repels him yet he forgives and invites him to dinner. The next night the missionary finds the man dead at a lodging house, the clerk identifying him as Wilson who had waited for the dinner guest.
A London Globe excerpt shows the village school scene with the new curate asked to define a miracle. Nellie, a Uttic girl, suggests a playful reply that mother warns would be a miracle if the curate does not marry.
Union Creek South Dakota special correspondence reports warm and cold swings on Christmas, visits from Hannah Sellberg and others, gifts from Reeves and Meyer Sioux City and March Bros Akron, plans for a new mail wagon, Lutheran festival, Masonic and Eastern Star installation and banquet in Akron, a lawsuit over a stallion, and local comments on riding to Medical Lake and Sioux City.
Local notes report fine weather and plans to harvest corn this year. Families from Mission Hill Jefferson D, Sioux City and Hudson joined in Christmas visits with Ford Larkin and relatives. Ye Scribe helps Union Creek celebrate goosemas while recovering from sickness. Rev Moore hosts protracted meetings. Scribe suffers inflammatory rheumatism. A leading merchant reports record Xmas trade and expanding stock. Divarge shines, clerk Cart Oden praised for language skills.
An audience at the opera house applauded James Francis O'Donnell of Cleveland for two hours as he delivered Wilson Barretts drama The Signs of the Cross on Christmas night. The play unfolds in Rome under Nero with Mercia the orphan, her guardian Marcus, Pavus, Vitus, Stephanus the messenger, and Nero’s brutal edict against Christians.
Mr. O'Donnell delivered a standout impersonation as Marcus Superbus, pretreat of Rome, portraying love and devotion to Mercia amid Nero's wrath. The performance, arranged by Father Sullivan, drew praise for his skill and stage presence before the Akron audience.
The Church of Christ will start a series of meetings next Sunday January 3 with pastor J C Lemon assisted by Evangelist John H Swift of Belleflower Illinois. Likeness of Swift is shown. Miss Jessie Barr will perform a solo on Sunday evening as special music. Music will be a feature nightly with special selections. Sunday morning will see the annual election of church officers and all members are expected to be present.
Peter Jans aged 69 dies at home in Akron after a year with stomach cancer. Born in Nackenheim Germany he immigrated to New Orleans, served in the Civil War, later farmed in Illinois and Iowa before retiring to Akron to run a harness business. Survived by his wife and 15 children, nine living, with funeral services conducted by local ministers. Interment in Akron Cemetery. Lost dog notice follows.
Miss Vivian Slaughter spends holiday with Aleron friends. Miss Anna Strader of Sioux City visits uncle Neil Robertson. Wade ships another carload of One New York Apples and some fancy verettas. Mrs. R. H. Coffin visits relatives in Morrill for several days. AL J. Tressler expands ice house capacity and will start crystal harvest. Mrs. J. D. Putnam and children visit her parents in Sioux City. Joe Klauer and Tom Burnight return from a Dubuque trip with a splendid time. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Myatt host friends Mr. and Mrs. Gev. R. Douthit of Mitchell, S. D. Simon Stulken returns to Morningside, Sioux City. F. W. Burnett returns from Newcastle, Neb. The Masons and Stars install officers after a fine banquet. James Myers and Leonard Smith return from Medical Lake, Wash. H. P. Anderson seeks treatment for eczema in Sioux City and will travel to Eureka Springs, Ark. C. M. Hilliker and Chas. Anway scout timber in MO/AR for oak supply. Hilliker finds no match. Waterbury Bros sells Akron stock to C. L. Chamberlin and Chas. Wise. inventory begins mid-February, new firm to take over March 1. Waterbury partners undecided, plan to stay in Akron.
The local Modern Woodmen of America camp elected officers on Tuesday evening December 22 with Geo E H Powell as Venerable Counsel Elmer Peck as Worthy Advisor Wm Simeon as Banker M A Agnes as Clerk Benj White as Sentinel Geo Hitzeman as Watchman P A Lillie and H H Cilley named Camp Physicians E H Youngstrom F Bolmer and J H Pollock named Managers.
The Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year on Monday evening December 21 naming C. O. W. W. Meredith as C O W W, Banker Frank Swanson Escort Chas Ramsey C C Henry Johnson Watch Warren Husted Guard John Malmstrom A L Frank Chapin Camp Physician P A Lillie and Managers P McGibbons M H Jans John Mulmstrom.
Auction schedule lists sales by date and seller. January 5 Lucbs Bros north of LeMars. January 18 Chas Murphy Westfield township. January 14 Chas Seid east of Akron. January 15 Eugene Barber West. February 17 Mrs Celia Carlson near Spink South Dakota.
On Christmas day two russet leather grip containers holding a man's clothing were found between Alces ter and the Sioux Valley township line. Winder asked to notify ReuistTer-TRtBene about the discovery.
Dr P A Lillie physician surgeon successor to Dr G Ellis Akron. Special attention given to diseases of ear nose and throat. Glasses fitted after eye examination. Blood sputum and urine examined microscopically. Night calls promptly answered. Office and residence same as occupied by Dr Eis. Phone Nos 12 and 14.
At the bride's Akron home on Wednesday December 30 1903 Clyde Belknap of Madison and Miss Arta Belle Bagington were united in marriage in a ceremony led by Rev Frank L Moore. Relatives and about fifty guests attended with a luncheon of ice cream cake and coffee. The bride daughter of A W Edgington is praised for piano skill and culture. The groom a Madison lawyer and sportsman is noted for intellect and oratory. After visiting relatives they will move to Madison SD. Present from out of town included the groom's mother and several relatives and friends.
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