Akron Bats Rally, Elk Point Vanquished In Slugfest
Akron fails to beat Elk Point in a rough ten inning game marked by errors and crowding rules. armours from Sioux City visit as Akron rests regulars. Fulton and Feltis pitched well, but Akron clinches in eighth then Elk Point rallies for a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Packing Co
Elk Point
Akron Grounds
Siow City
Akron
Packers
Daull
Olghl
Cam Smith
Jiuden Shen
Koch
Leary
Sifely
Cate
IML. 1
Armours
Datamin
Julian
Cy Mahead
Riig Lo Beco
Simeon
Had
Died Severn Jensen of Akron After Illness
Severn Jensen longtime Akron resident died at his home in Akron on Wednesday morning July 31 1920 after a month long illness caused by a carbuncle and related weakness He had been blind for years and his wife acted as guide during his walks His jovial greeting will be missed by friends Funeral services set for 2 oclock Sunday at the family home conducted by Rev J B Emanuel Obituary to follow in next week’s column.
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Severn Jensen
Akrona
Jensen
J. BE. Emanuel
Methodist Camp Meeting At Spirit Lake Iowa
Northwest Iowa Conference Camp Meeting will be held at Spirit Lake Tawa from July 29 to August 8 1920. Camp grounds on West Okoboji Lake north end east side span about forty acres with timber and lake breeze. Tenting free for own tents. cottages available via Mr E C Foley Spirit Lake Iowa.
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Spirit Lake
Tawa
Okoboji Lake
Iowa
E. ¢. Foley
Methodist
Bryan and the Leopard in a Topsy Turvy Primary Era
A sweeping political column notes Bryan's quip that the leopard cannot change its spots amid Democratic strife in the San Francisco convention. It highlights Cox's nomination over Wilson and the era’s fractures between party leaders, leaders, and hopes for Harding in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Birth announcements from Akron area in July 1920
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Streeter of Akron on Sunday July 18 1920. A son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Westin Heastley northwest of town on Friday July 18. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Russell east of town on Wednesday July 21 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Streeter
Akron
Wilson Heastley
Michael Russell
For Sale and Rent Money making farm bargains
Southwestern Minnesota corn belt near Iowa. owner Calvin Young Findley, Murray County. Farm property advertised for sale and rent with emphasis on profitability and location in the Minnesota Iowa border region.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Calvin Young
Findley
Murray County
Minn
Bee Hives and Boxes Sold by Akron Lumber Co
Akron Lumber Co advertises bee hives and bee boxes among other beekeeping supplies for skilled hobbyists and professionals. The notice highlights a range of equipment needed to keep bees in top condition for productive hives.
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Akron Lumber Coo
Akron and area notes from the week in Iowa
Miss Vern Ostrom visits Cedar Talia and relatives. Mrs. Rose Boden travels to Sioux Falls and Garretson. Miss Irenia Huckett returns to Vermillion from a visit. M W Redmond visits Mondamin and Sioux City. The McConville sisters visit Sioux City relatives. Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Ross take daughters for tonsil removal in Sioux City. Station change at the oil shop as A T Prange takes charge. Church services paused for two Sundays due to Rev Meske trip. The death of Geneva Anderson aged 14 mourned near Adaville. Weather dry with poor wheat yields. corn and barley outlook described. Trips to Rochester, Minnesota for medical consults noted. Akron homeless baby placed in Des Moines state home. Tri-State Editorial convention in Sioux City described with hospitality. Local editors’ meeting potential yearly event. Replogle returns from Adams, Nebraska. Mrs Bertrand visits Waterbury family in Sioux City. Akron residents seen at Odebolt and Vermillion visits. Aug Papritz and Kathryn return from New York City trip. Voters urged for special election July 27 on bonds for electric plant and waterworks.
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Vern Ostrom
Cedar Talia
Iowa
Rose Boden
Sioux Falls
Garretson
Irenia Huckett
Vermillion
Hattie Sayles
M. W. Redmond
Mondamin
Harrison County
Sioux City
Missesera
Francis McConville
Chas. McConville
Frank Lovell
Clyde Ross
A. L. Beamands
Standard Oil
A. T. Prange
Washta
Aaron Anderson
Adaville
Genevieve
Anthen
A. Foley
Miller
Jamey Gale
Rochester
Minn
Drs. Mayo
Beresford
James Foley
le Mars
Lmeal
Anna Bahlen
AB. Tresler
Aberdeen
S.D
Hawarden
Des Moines
The
Armour Packing Co
Lta
Fine Plant
Davidgen Bros. Co
Country Club
Ela
Chamber of Commerce
Maatin Hotel
Replogle
Adams
Nebr
Chas. S. Bertrand
S. A
Waterbury
Milas Telma
George Lungren
Papritz
Kathryn
New York City
Niagara Parly
Mudgett
Nelle
Hammer
Akron
Sylvan
Donald Waterbury
Woodburn
Ore
Chas. Hafise
Mildred Waterbury
Bilek Garage
Milldam
Rough Convention Riffs on Vision and Votes
John W. Low notes a garbled convention scene with wild lines about Walt in the sky and Irish luck. The piece mocks party divisions, mentions Bryan and Woodrow Wilson, and ends noting Cox as nominee in a satirical vein.
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Walt
Iriah
Mat
Untean
Nationa Vision Atuick
Ol Till Bryan
Bue
Charlie Murphy
Tay Woodrow
Thianke
Cox
John W. Low
New York Evening Sun
Remarkable Stove Stock From J. B. Cunningham & Son
The Red Star De troit Vapor and Florenca Automatic Wickless Qurpoplar Paveghiln Eye umeled Monarch and Mineluding ferrection Puritan and Quick Men are advertised with a note that stock is limited and the next shipment may be long overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Star
Detroit -Vapor
Florenca Automatic
Monarch
Complaia
Walt
J. B. Cunningham & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Akron Baseball Grounds
Roy Gillis
Fred Pelroy
Walt. Frager “Whitey” Willer
E. J. Beaulieu
Nels Sorenson
Chapman
Smith
Cole
Preist
Klett
C. Mahood
H. Mahood
O'Plaherty
Mahood
Harding
Boden
Freist
Nother
Cruickshtink
Klatt
Och
Cale
Srelst
Foyals
Aldrich
Dulzman
Datyman
Kliatt
Fist
Mahond
O'Mlaherty
Crutekkhank
H. Mahond
O'Flaherty
Cruickshank
Fanning Datzman
Ron
O'Connor
H2liott
Phillips
Armour
Wolowing
Datzman
Auprey
Hy Wreist
Mrelet
O'dlaherty
Datz Nn
Iliott
Vaulle
Omipires
Iseek
Tiller- Man
Mlk Point
Alston
Armour Gunmie
Fulton
Stormale
Duncan
Jeltis
Feltis
Felton
Elk Points
Elk Paint
Iuye
Deltis
Lioux City
Coriday
Alyron
M. E. Spahr
Mr. Bryan and the Leopard
Tammany
Taggart
Ohio
Waterloo
P— i
Wilson
Jimmy" Cox
Wilson League of Nations
Palmer
McAdoo
Lansing
Jim Cox
League of Nations
Democratic Party
White House
Wall Street
Republic and I
Akron Motor CO
Dudley's
Alao
Warner
Richardson
M. W. Strobel
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