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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
2
Wall Street Journal report by Prof H M Cottrell claims farmers waste about a billion dollars yearly by not silaging corn stalks. He argues silos could convert stalks to beef and mutton, boosting value, savings, and fertilizer benefits. Additional details offered on silos.
A sequence of public auctions across Westfield and nearby areas lists farms in Akron and Union County with horses cattle hogs chickens and equipment. Dates span February 2 to February 12 with terms of 9 to 10 months and free lunch offerings. Auctioneers include W. H. Morse J. J. Aalfs H. Shoulberg J. A. Agnes WW. OM. Youngstrom and others.
Road miles south of Akron the following property without reserve on February 4 includes 6 head of horses 16 head of good cattle 31 head of Duroc Jersey hogs sows and barrows 9 dozen chickens 1000 bu yellow corn in crib Auctioneer J A Agnes Clerk Neil McFarlan
A local paper notes A S Colby buying into Beresford News and records several incidents from area towns including a boy's fatal fall, two diphtheria deaths closing Whiting schools, Sheldon dry vote outcome, land purchases near LeMars, and remarks on local officials and civic matters in Merrill and Akron with mentions of officials and insurers.
J B Meelligott accuses Akron officials of bias and lax enforcement in electrical work licensing. He urges the mayor and light committee to require licenses for all electricians, mandate two citizen references, and force strict adherence to Underwriters rules by inspectors and experts.
P A Carlson aged 73 3 27 died at home in Sioux Valley township Union county on Saturday January 25 1918 after weeks of illness. Born October 27 1839 in Lerback Sweden he came to the United States in 1869 lived in Sioux City Nebraska then moved to Sioux Valley in 1878. Survived by wife two children Charles Carlson and Mrs Anna Nilson. Burial at Ble Springs cemetery following services at Big Springs Baptist Church. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and after death.
For sale a few thoroughbred Rose Comb Rhode Island Red cockerels by A Huffman principal Akron Schools. For sale six room residence of Samuel Visnow well digested inquire of Noll Robertson.
A 60 acre Perkins County farm in South Dakota offers full plowable land with a clear stream cutting about 30 acres. Deed and clear title provided. Owner sold land for 2500 three years ago and now offers at 1800 with 800 down, 300 in 1914 and 500 in 1915 at 6 percent interest. Inquiries to Register-Tribune office. Also notices about debt collection and cemetery meeting. AVIS WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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