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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
A London Globe excerpt discusses the crab eating raccoon at a menagerie, noting its instinct to test and adapt its diet to crustaceans. It compares curiosity, learning, and habit formation across species, citing broader examples like ospreys and parrots adjusting food choices.
A column-like snippet explores human vanity and bias in everyday discourse. It notes that many think themselves philosophers, that parents defend their children while denouncing others, and that enthusiasm becomes overwhelming when busy. It claims men exaggerate their stories and that religion is primarily among women. The piece ends with a social observation about gender and leadership.
A Youth's Companion excerpt recalls one of the first secretaries of agriculture praised for shrewdness and calm manners. He arrived late to cabinet meetings, eliciting a witty exchange where a fellow secretary teased him as the administration’s tail and he quipped the tail could brush flies off the others.
A grim humor line appears in the British blue book on unimproved land values taxation in colonies. Adelaide's tax commissioner cites inaccurate returns and praises a tax payer who listed a nine by six foot parcel in a cemetery under the column Name of Occupier with only the name of his departed wife.
An Englishman named Will Adams is described as the founder of the Japanese navy. He sailed as a Dutch fleet pilot in 1598, was shipwrecked in Japan, became a noble and navy constructor for the tycoon, and was never allowed to return to England. He died about twenty years later, leaving half his property to relatives in England and half to relatives in Japan, and was afterward heiBed.
Brevet Major G. Bright describes quails used in a Central African marriage custom. Natives sour quails in the grass, store them in wicker cages on a pole, and exchange them with neighbors for wives, likening the exchange to barter in a frontier society.
A brief squib notes Mrs. Goyle comment on her husband recalling a nighttime love encounter. The item references the New York Press as the source of the remark and hints at opinions on vision defects in passing.
Arrangements are now under way with liberal subscription already being made by merchants. Further particulars will follow next week as plans to come to Akron and celebrate are laid out.
The Glorious Fourth wedding coupled Arden R. Pollock and Miss Cora D. Knudson took place at the bride´s parents home in Akron Iowa on Wednesday June 6 1907. The intimate ceremony at 1130 pm was officiated by Rev C E Plummer of the M H church. The couple, lifelong residents from prominent families, planned a brief honeymoon with Sioux City friends before settling with Pollock's parents Ava miles northeast of town.
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. G B Lawson of Akron on May 30 1907. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. G Emil Johnson south of town on May 31 1907. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter northwest of town on June 5 1907.
Miss Louise Parke visited the High School as the Spring term closes Friday. Akron High School claims the Northwestern Iowa championship with 8 wins in 9, defeating Hawarden 10 to 7 and Elk Point 34 to 0, while Orlan Moore averages 10 strikeouts per game and Rex Smith backs the defense with only 6 stolen bases in 9 games.
The city council met in regular session led by Mayor Wooton with all members present except Swanson and Seamands. After approving minutes, an amendment to section 7 of ordinance 10 was read and unanimously adopted along with the fire-limit ordinance. Bills allowed include coal freight supplies and printing, with streets department expenses and clerk duties noted.
The Akron town council amends section seven of ordinance ten to include all transient merchants and itinerant vendors whether selling by sample or taking orders for delivery. Exclusions cover wholesale sellers, drug vendors, huckster wagon operators, fresh meat fish fruits or vegetables sellers, and those selling their own works. The ordinance becomes effective after adoption and publication.
Local items show the Akron creamery seeking milk and cream with high prices and tests, bargain lists from Akron Hardware Co, and the last week of school before summer. Graduating exercises at the New Opera house, June 8 alumni banquet at the Ross home, staff changes at Cobb's drug store, and various visits and trips by residents are reported.
Regular Sunday morning preaching service held with no evening service due to Children's Day exercises at the Baptist church. Pastor visited Sioux City to confer with the committee about the Epworth League district conference in Akron on July 16. About seventy five delegates expected. Tent meetings planned at Chatsworth June 7 to 16 with Pastor C E Puusnen.
A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery or return of a pocketbook with about $3 in silver, a lace glove, a gold chatelaine pin, and a diamond brooch seized from the W. R. C. dining hall on Decoration Day. The purse was later found in an outhouse on school grounds. the brooch, prized as a gift, is highlighted. The notice vows a liberal reward with no questions asked.
A purchaser from Akron testifies that the Midland Two row Cultivator by A. Waterbury performs as a four-row tool in efficiency. The buyer notes it handles as easily as a four single-row cultivator and does work of two men, calling it a success in every regard.
Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 00 a m Social meeting and Communion at 11 00 a m PB CE at 7 00 p m Children’s Day program Star of Promise at 8 00 p m All are invited Tent meeting begins August 18
Special correspondence from Westfield details E W Mass returning from Chicago with three carloads of cattle. elevator work progresses and grain intake is planned next week. Sam Hemphill visited Sioux City. Clara Chapman to return from Cedar Falls state normal soon. Mr and Mrs Spaulding hosted visitors from Rutland Vermont and Sioux City. Decorations Day featured a quiet Sabbathlike day with national colors displayed.
The Christian Endeavorers will serve ice cream and finish with a lawn party. Next Sunday June 9 marks rally day for the Congregational church.
Richland notes list visits among Elk Point and Westfield residents including Mr and Mrs Webber Booker and Squires families. W S Bennett farms and corn, Mrs Hitzemann and two children under smallpox quarantine. Richardson of Sioux City visits flog crops. Richland Ladies Aid to host ice cream social and phonograph concert June 14 to raise funds.
A Millnorville spelling in Adaville notes no school last Thursday and Friday due to Decoration Day absence. Miss Burnett spent the holiday at Akron. Children’s day services drew a large crowd at the church with all pieces well rendered. Mrs. Scott of Canada visited Gauain and relatives, and Miss Lizzie Grebner did sewing for Mrs. Ed Stinton. Mrs. Emma King of Marcus visited her sister Mrs. Walt McLain. Mrs. Henry Bristow left for Clay County because of her daughter-in-law’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. King Linton visited Potosi to see her mother Mrs. Pritchard. Chorley Greene joined his brother Lloyd near Akron Sunday.
Shipment notes show cattle and hogs allocated to Chicago and Sioux City routes. Mentioned shippers include Johnson, Joara cattle, A. Willer, Welden feller and Schafer, Wingulat, and C.J. Cedargreen with one or two carloads of cattle. Hogs are credited to Dewivon and Jengon.
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