Remarkable wind well on Plymouth County farm draws crowds
Sioux City Journal reports a peculiar air well on Nicholas Molzen’s Plymouth county farm in Johnson township. Drilled 148 feet to strike a nonflammable air current that roars and acts as a natural barometer, with 60 degree air despite seasons. Farmers use it to forecast storms. a geologist suggests a hidden underground passage. Molzen plans deeper drilling while locals monitor the strange phenomenon. Readers recall similar notes from the Register. Local baseball notes follow with Akron and Richland scores, then Plymouth county liquor notices and Yellowstone Alaska tours. City council minutes close the section outlining a meat inspector office and street work.
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Sioux City Journal
Nicholas Molzen
Johnson Township
Plymouth County
Molten
J.H. Ayers
Sioux City
Mr. Molzen
Woooten
Burrill
Cilley
Kennedy
Powell
Judiciary Committee
Sanitary Committee
Old-Timers Rally Past Regulars In Decoration Day Baseball
A large crowd witnessed an afternoon game between Akron Old-Timers and Regulars on Decoration Day. The Old-Timers came from behind in the late innings to win 9 to 8 as pitchers O. J. Smith and Chas Gibson anchored the defense. The Regulars led early with solid hitting before the Old-Timers seized momentum and sealed a narrow victory.
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Akon
Akron
Hirge
O. J. Smith
Chas
J. Gibson
D. B. Kennedy
Chot
Adams
Joe Tracy
Henry Crow
It Read It In His Newspaper Chamberlains Pain Balm
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio reads Dayton Volkszeitung a reader testimonial notes his wife suffered back pain eight weeks then found relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm purchased from H F Cobb Drugist The testimonial thanks the paper for advertising the remedy and urges others to hear of its cure
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Lama
H. F. Cobb
Drugalst
Cheap Lands for Sale in South Dakota by Henry Agnes
Henry Agnes of Plankinton South Dakota solicits buyers for inexpensive lands in Aurora County priced from 88 to 820 per acre. He will visit Akron about once a month and can be reached at the office of M A Agnes for information or correspondence.
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Henry Agnes
Plankinton, S. D
South Dakota
Aurora County
Akron
M. A. Agnes
Northern Wisconsin Lands for Sale in Douglass County
In Douglass county Wisconsin excellent farm land can be bought at from 86 to 10 per acre. The country is suited for small grain vegetables and corn yields equal to northwest Iowa or Plymouth county. Proximity to Duluth and West Superior markets enhances value. Buyers are urged to act now as prices may rise to 60 to 75 per acre. Contact Janus E Traut Akron Iowa for a country tour, one round trip fare.
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Douglass County
Wisconsin
Iowa
Plymouth County
United States
Duluth
West Superior
Janus E. Traut
Akron
Reduced Railroad Rates For Sioux City Sunday School Meet
The C M and S P railroad cuts fares for the State Sunday School association gathering at Sioux City with a 1 1 3 fare round trip, on sale June 9 and 10, return June 13. Other excursions to Okoboji Lake list multiple steamers and events including concerts and a ball game, with admission largely free to excursion ticket holders.
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State Sunday School Association
Sioux City
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul R'y
Rand
Philippines
Okoboji Lake
Okoboji
Towa
Ilnois
Hiawatha
Special Milwaukee Beach excursion train from Akron June 8
A special Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway excursion departs Akron at 6 32 a m on Sunday June 8 returning from Arnold s Park at 6 30 p m the same day Round trip from Akron is 2 00 Tickets valid only on the special train This outing promises a pleasant time for all excursionists For details contact the Ticket Agent of the railroad
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American Tourist Association
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Alaska
Spokane
Columbia River
Glacier
Banff
Canadian National Park
Chicago, Ilwaukea & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Milwaukee Beach
Akron
Arnold’s Park
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Remembered Soldier Dead Memorial Day in Akron
A large crowd from the surrounding country packed Akron for Memorial Day events. The afternoon service at the opera house featured Chaplain Kenaston, Adjutant Kennedy, and remarks by Revs Bartlett and Blackman. The G A R post praised Relief Corps workers and veterans were honored with music and readings.
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Akron
Kenaston
Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
P. E. Bartlett
A. C. Blackman
J. F. Kennedy
Relief Corps
Grand Army
How to Avoid Trouble With a Needed Remedy
Advice urges families to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer use. It claims to be the most successful medicine for bowel complaints for children and adults and notes it is sold by the local druggist £. F. Cobb.
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F. Cobb
Notice to Sportsmen Forms Akron Fish and Game Club
All persons in Akron and vicinity interested in protecting fish and game by state law enforcement are asked to meet at A. H. Smiths office on Monday June 9 at 8 p m President Marks of the Sioux City Fish and Game club will attend and steps will be taken to organize a permanent club here.
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LeMars
Jeffers
Plymouth County
Gro. A. Jeffers
Remsen
Akron
A. H. Smith
Marks
Sioux City
Excursion Rates to Arnold's Park Move Ahead
The C., M. & St. P. Railway announces May 15 to September 30 excursion tickets to Spirit Lake Okoboji and Arnold's Park Iowa. Tickets valid for return within thirty days. Round trip fare set at one and one third times the single fare.
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St. P. R
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Arnold’s Park
Iowa
For Sale Black Mares Nine Years Old
For sale a pair of black mares nine years old weight 2160 sound and without blem ish. Call at this office or see 41 21 Perrer Ing Akron Iowa.
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Perrer Ing
Akron
Iowa
One good Top Buggy or Exchange for Milch Cow
Local notice offers a single usable inquiry seeking a good top buggy in exchange for a well milking cow. Contact the office for details and terms of agreement.
Humorous Appeal for Fly Screens in Federal Building
A Southern federal building custodian writes to Treasury officials urging permission to install fly screens. He argues insects threaten health and that the building should be an exception, detailing pest losses, clashing with office decor, and even including a diagram of surrounding conditions. The item also mentions Helen Gould declining a requested library photo for safety and privacy reasons.
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Uncle Sam
Executive Department
Washington
Federal
Treasury
Moses
Egypt
Pacific
Museea
Moses and the Bulruares Joke in West Cowboy Tale
Fred asks if Moses was a cowboy after hearing of a cattle stampede in the West where cowboys faced tragedy. His father explains Moses was not a cowboy, noting the humor in the misheard idea of him being in the bulruares.
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Moses
Fred
Papa
Bulruares
Burden of love weighs lightly despite unhappy expectations
Reflects on happiness tied to expectations and desires. The quote suggests much distress comes from expecting things one does not truly want, and asserts that the burden of loving is not overly heavy.
Office in Clark Cilley Building Over Store
An office space on the Clark Cilley Building above Bock and Burrill's store in Akyon Iowa is described, indicating commercial occupancy on the upper level with access via the storefront.
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Clark-Cilley
Bock & Burrill’s
Akyon
Iowa
Clark-Cilley Building
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Mer O'Reilly
Clyde Bradley
Richland
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W. J. Page
Moore Bros
Lamb
A. von Hagel
Geo. Cain
Vargason
Dr. Cilley
A. L. Roetcailinae
Yenkins
Nets & Son
Whitfield & Whitfield
Waterworks Committee
Ray A
Satu
Par Lake
Arnold's Park
Akron Camp No
E.H. Younestrom
E. J. Brapiey
Helen Gould
Stockton
Kan
G. H. Wooton
Kendall
Reed Street
H. #. CILLEY
R. D. Clark
G. V. Ellis, M. D
Johnson,ros
A. W. Peterson
Osteopathist
Aixron
MES
C. R. Smith
R. W. Rexford
Puep W. Sangent
Hanny J. Fenauson
Sargent & Ferguson, Lawyers
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