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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

4

Watch Dog of Agriculture to Speak at Union County Farm Bureau

Chester H. Gray director of the American Farm Bureau legislative department will headline the Union County Farm Bureau meeting at the Court House in Dike Point on June 16 at 2 p.m. The talk promises insights into how agriculture voices its needs at Washington and the role Gray plays in shaping policy for more than four million farm families.

Farmera Watch Dog Washington Chester H. Gray American Farm Bureau Federation Union County Farm Bureau Court House Dike Point Farmers of America Pound Pennsylvania Avenue Gray White House Farmers of America Na Stion Hia Ferm Bureau Vernon County Missouri Muscle Shoals American Farm Bureau Organized Agriculture National Capital Law Vankers Agriculture Dreams & Hearing Mae Farmer-Neigh

Flies in Society Warns of Household Invasion

Dr Henry Albert of the State Department of Health warns that ordinary houseflies move from slum waste to clean homes fast. He describes their life cycle and urges elimination of breeding sites with screens and regular garbage disposal.

Henry Albert State Department of Health Albert Fiies

Inspect Auto Before Touring For Pleasant Land Trip

Inspect a car at a service station before a ratation tour to ensure a smooth trip. Regular maintenance helps the vehicle perform well with less attention needed. Have the car tightened up oiled and greased, fill crank case with fresh oil, and check transmission and differential lubrication. Sustained driving during warm weather increases importance.

Weathering the tour and primary election results mixed in Iowa and Plymouth County

The article warns motorists to prepare for a severe test of fabrication, urging battery checks, tire readiness, and spare tires for safety. It then reports primary election results from Akron and Plymouth County, noting Hammill’s strong governor bid, Campbell’s congress prospects, and party distributions across precincts.

Plymouth County Hugh Maxwell John G. Lubben LeMars Maxwell Hammill Howman Anderson Skromme PortHleventh Campbell Gilman Bergeson Klay Hunter Prichard MeDonald Wormley Goho Daisy Murtha H. J. Brahander Alesch O’bryan Congress Battle Creek Haromill Towa

Dr Percy J Ross Married in Chicago Church

Relatives report the marriage of Dr Percy J Ross of Chicago to Miss Florence Marian Ross of 52 Boston on May 26 1028 at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Chicago. The bride is a Mead dietician at St Luke's Hospital and the groom, son of Akron residents, recently served at Montreal General and is chief examining physician at St Luke's.

Percy J. Ross Chicago Plorence Marian Ross Boston Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Mead Dietician St.Luke's Hospital Robert Ross Akron High School State University of Tews Montreal General Hospital Montréal St. Luke's Hospital Chigagd Ross Bride Akron Birs

Winter Apples: A Regional Guide for Planting

The article divides the Midwest into northern and southern horticultural zones for winter apples. It names hardy varieties like Salome and Malinois in the north and Delicious, Jonathan, Golden Grimes, and Winesap in Central Iowa. Winter apples store well and fetch higher prices after late summer and fall crops subside. Planting now can save money and improve health benefits from apples high in calcium, carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, and minerals.

Middle West Des Moines Towa Mississippi Missouri Northwest Salome Malinois Brilliant University Las Wilson Iowa Jonathan Albert Lea Minn Winconsin

Far Off Africa Letter From Missionaries in Sierra Leone

A letter dated April 7 1928 from Dr and Mrs E I Conner medical missionaries in Jlama Pangame Kono Country Sierra Leone West Africa describes their sea voyage from London to Liverpool aboard the Aba with a six day voyage sickness calm seas to Canary Islands tropical heat and arrival at Freetown meeting Mr and Mrs Thomas and first night under a mosquito tent detailing the journey and impressions of Africa and the mission home.

Wid Dirs Karr Here E. I. Conner West Africa Jlama Vie Pangame Kono Country Sierra Leone London Liverpool Atlantic Canary Islands Canary Islents England Freetown Africa Mrs. Thomas Mr. Thomas Mission House

Letters from Africa and a Navy son in 1928

A long field diary from Africa describes difficult travel up country from Freetown to Tama, camp life, native foods, and a camellike hammock system for babies. The writer Eva Elwin Junior details a rustic home, heat, curves on the railway, and daily tasks while noting mosquito protection. A second item covers Everett Johnson in 1928 reporting a cross country train trip to California aboard the U S Lexington, serving as a mess cook with stops at Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles while awaiting sailing orders.

Freetown Thomas Africa Baby Tama Baby Boy Mr. Thomas Eva Elwin Junior Akron Aug. Johnson Everett U. S. Navy Great Lakes San Pedro Calif Los Angeles Illinoia Iowa Missouri Kansas Colorado Arizona New Mexico California Kansas City Dubuque Las Vegas Pasadena Tven U. & S. Lexington Hidon New, Mexico Willie Long Hesch Fresno Haps Nell Everett C. Johnson U.S. S. Lexington

Union Creek Lutheran church to hold Sunday services

Union Creek News reports Sunday services at the Union Creek Lutheran church. Rev and Mrs Edwards attend a Synodical meeting in Des Moines. Ladies Aid hosts at Mrs John A Fohagon's home on Wednesday June 13. Numerous local families are listed as visiting or hosting others through the week and weekend.

Union Creek Unston Creek Lutheran Church Edwards Des* Moines John’ A. Fohagon Perry ‘Johnson Mra Johnson Lawrence Ericson Ralph Davey Ed. Larson Philip Kenneth Mra. Larson Mary Lavson Hanenah Sellbere Mary Larson Reat Paip Elmer Hultgren Olof Iricson Martin Brieggen Emil Olbertson Beresford Mrr Clifford Johnson Cora Johnson Orlan Maxson Sioux City Lloyd Pickbohm Marton Fickbohm Alcester George Violet Alye Ericson Hobby Raymond Lioyd Mickbohmers Milton Ericson Arthur Wilcox Nattie Wilcox Bessie Wilcox Floyd Helen Martin Johnson

Local Births Reported Around Town in June 1928

A series of birth notices from June 1928 lists a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ertegon west of town on June 6, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mill Wredell northwest of town on June 8, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jammerthal south of town on June 7. Also promotes AKRON PIG MEAL made from grains grown in a large area, blended with meat and oil meals plus minerals, available at the mill with prices tied to ingredient costs.

Edwin Ertegon Mill Wredell Harold Jammerthal Akron

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