Akron Register Tribune Subscription Rates in 1901
The Akron Register-Tribune lists subscription costs: 2.50 per year, six months 1.25 in Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury Counties Iowa and Union County South Dakota, 3.00 per year elsewhere. Published every Thursday in Akron Plymouth County Iowa. Entered as first-class mail September 28, 1901.
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Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury
Iowa
Union County
S. D
Akron
Plymouth County
Community Picnic And City Band Concert At Grandview Park
A Sioux City gathering featured a Sunday picnic at the Raymond Heberler home with many relatives visiting from Independence Sheldon Akron and Council Bluffs. The fifth annual playground recreation band concert at Grandview Park highlighted the program along with a junior Miss Universe pageant and a bicycle safety rodeo trophies presented by Zonta president Violet Lundquist.
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Ruben Hauser
Sioux City
Ollie Kunkel
Phil Beaubien
Oscar Kapfer
Akron
Beaubien
Kapfer
Hoffman
LeMars
Martin Conway
Council Bluffs
Conway
Camilla Conway
Raymond Hebeler
Mervin Hall
Jim
Kay
Sue
Independence, Jr
James Mansfield
Kenneth Rollins
Merrilee
Greg
Sheldon, Ia
Wallace Lilly
Gilbert
Albert Harrington
Percy Harrington
Marvin Powell
Monica
Clare Lilly
Mary
Vicki
Richard
Grover Rollins
Matel Lilly
Deane Lilly
Ronnie Carlson
Ross Root
Robert Michael
Bill
Arch Lilly
Jennie Lilly
Playground
Grandview Park
Dale Caris
Dale Kuhns
Leo Kucinski
Violet Lundquist
Sioux City Zonta Club
John Alexander
Charles Kroustenfernu
Krustenjerna
Westfield School
High On The Hog And The American Farm Miracle
A compact overview traces farming progress in the United States over four decades, praising advances in corn, wheat, tobacco, cotton, and peanuts. It emphasizes abundant year round produce, high quality vegetables and fruits, and the role of specialized chemicals in protecting crops from weeds, insects, and diseases. The piece cites historic risk without modern protections, referencing the Irish Potato Famine of 1846–47 to underscore the stakes.
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America
Ireland
Pesticide Safety Under Scrutiny Amid Food Supply Confidence
The article recalls early beetle damage to Colorado potato crops and notes pesticides' rise in large scale use. It cites strict government testing by the Department of Agriculture FDA and Public Health Service, with manufacturers investing up to 2 million dollars to bring a product to market. It argues America remains well fed despite anxieties about chemicals.
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Mary Tracy
Sylvester Schoenfelder
St. Vincent Hospital
Sioux City
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Food and Drug Administration
Public Health Service
Diverted acres ban hay cutting in Iowa feed grain plan
Iowa farmers may not cut hay graze or harvest on diverted acres under the 1961 feed grain program. Only normal conserving acres may be used for hay or grazing, while diverted acres require 20 percent cut in the 1959 60 average. Wm Schnepf urged contact with LeMars county ASC for questions. emphasizes no Iowa permission similar to North Dakota Minnesota cases.
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Iowa
Wm. Schnepf
Plymouth County
ASC
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Schnepf
ASOS
LeMars
Way Back Yonder Items of Interest Gleaned from Akron Files
Items from the Akron Register Tribune showcase local births marriages and deaths from 1951 and 1961. Notable entries include births to Eldon and family in 1951, Leo Henrich in 1961, and Alfred Knecht and Herr Burnicht in 1951. A pair of Warren siblings wed in 1951 in Sioux City and South Sioux City. Died: Myrtle McVay in 1951 and Herman Hitzemann in 1961. A newly formed Red Caps team followed the Akron Indies. Local sports note: Akron Midgets lost to LeMars Eagles 3 2 with players Lee Harris Bob Barr Marlin Waterbury. Earlier era items recount 1921 events such as Akron baseball, school improvements, and community notices.
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Eldon Smith
Leo, Henrich
Maly
Alfred Knecht
Herr Burnicht
Miles Warren
Akron
Richard V. Warren
Patricia Mae Calfier
Sioux City
Donald Warren
Helen Mangelson
Nebr
Myrtle M. McVay
J. F
John H. Jordahl
Herman Hitzemann
Tom Burnight
Emma Reemis
Jacksonville
Fla
Sally Gant
William B. Gant
Douging ‘Harrington
Laurel
Red Caps
Akron Indies
Joe Kunkel
Westfield
LeMars Eagles
Lee Harris
Bob Barr
Marlin Waterbury
Larry Simeon
Border Relles 4-H News July meeting plans workshop tours
A Border Relles 4-H business meeting on July 7 at Elaine Talbott’s home drew 14 members two leaders and one visitor. Plans included a July 17 workshop with a fund committee, a tour to Swift’s Metz’s and Roberts on July 18 and an Achievement Day. Talks covered grooming Nutrients of Bread Baking Tips. Lunch was by Elaine and her mother. A Yucca plant with 42 blossoms bloomed after 20 years.
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Peck
James Coleman
S. D
Lengua
Herman Clagasen
Peron Swalley
Herald Peck
Akron
Arm. Brown
Garret
Akron M. W. A
Riversioux Park
Trinity
A. R. Whitney
Missouri Valley
Iowa
LN. iCrill
Riverside Park
Richland Mill
Arden Pol
A. Gugtafeon
China
Fred Webber
Leeds-Hinton
Vern Swift
Leeds“Hinton
Robert Waterbury
August Meske
Allie Mount
Elaine Talbott
Ned
Swift's
Metz’s
Roberts
Norma Siebens
Janet Gerrietts
Janice Jordahl
Elaine
Barbara Henrich
Vaccination Key to Preventing Widespread Pet Distemper
Prepared by American Foundation for sal ant the distemper threat to dogs and cats. Distemper is widespread, deadly, yet preventable by vaccines. Early vet care and prompt treatment improve outcomes. owners should vaccinate pets before illness strikes to protect household health.
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American Foundation For
Gasoline storage dangers warned by Iowa Institute
The Iowa Farm Sosa Prevention Institute warns careless storage and use of gasoline risks. Increased use of lawn mowers and boat motors raises the danger as gasoline is kept in basements and garages in bottles and cans. Store large amounts in underground tanks or steel drums. small amounts in metal cans with screw caps. Gasoline vapor mixed with air can have explosive force comparable to dynamite.
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Iowa Farm Sosa Prevention Institute
Institute
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