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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from Akron Iowa notes waterworks plans, a reservoir idea to trim costs, and a string of curio items. It references Leo, coffins, fish losses in floods, and a Chicago footwear study, then shifts to travel anecdotes and a bishop’s marriage advice emphasizing common sense over piety.
The venerable pope Leo XIII died last Monday at the Vatican ending a rule of more than twenty five years. He raised the dignity of the church and promoted liberty, education, and the progress of learning. He was a great admirer of America and influenced pacification efforts in Cuba and the Philippines.
A European conclave will elect a pope next week with Cardinal Gotti and Rumpolla as contenders though both face obstacles. Meanwhile Pino of Utalia unveils a hydroscope to reveal underwater treasures, slated to aid war and rescue efforts. Reports of Kansas tornado antics follow, including a ploughing field, shelled corn from a knothole, and a perpetually spinning wagon wheel.
Des Moines Iowa weekly crop bulletin reports four or five days of fine weather for haymaking and harvesting. Small grain quality near average with timely showers on the 17th and 18th. some northern districts suffered damage. Corn shows steady improvement but belated portions require favorable weather. Spring wheat and oats suffer rust, barley harvest advanced, early crop in shock. Early potato yields below expectations due to blight and rot. Apples holding steady with some early fruit in good condition.
The notice advertises low round trip fares August 1 to 14 to California and back, plus discounted rates to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver on the same dates. For full rates and train service details contact a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway agent or write to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago 50 31
Real estate transfers list from LeMaurs Iowa shows A D Atkins selling Lot 4 and part of Block 10 W D to Ike Knudson for 1400 and Alanson Baker selling Lot 7 Block 30 Akron to Sarah Ruth Baker for 11000 with W D notation.
The notice lists dates September 17 18 19 for tickets and special rates with stopover privileges tied to a Firemen's Tournament in Sioux City and travel to Spirit Lake Arnold's Fork Lukes Okoboji. One fare for round trip with thirty day validity and tickets available from depot agents Akron Iowa for further details on rates.
Lyon & Healy in Chicago introduces three piano compositions. Idle y Pancies by Herbert & Clarke is a waltz intermezzo. Antics of the Ants by W H Scouton and Gov Barnard is a popular two step. A Dream of the Ballet by W G Yule is a notable piece. Available at local dealers and by post paid on receipt of price.
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