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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
Prominent G A R members advocate abolishing May 30 Memorial Day when it falls on a weekday. They favor a Sunday observance to restore the day’s sacred purpose, noting local celebrations have degraded into public amusements and racing. The issue may be discussed at the next national encampment.
New Orleans pushes to host the Panama exposition over San Francisco. Proponents argue more than sixty million people live within a thousand miles of New Orleans, vs six million near San Francisco, and average rail fare would favor New Orleans at about 12.50 dollars versus 37.50 to San Francisco.
The piece notes South Dakota exchanges show slim candidate lists while Iowa sees quicker popular acceptance of the primary. It argues Iowa values independent nominee choice, supports the primary, and expects growth as understanding increases. Minor amendments are suggested to improve the process.
Senator A B Cummins is appointed chairman of the Republican state convention in Des Moines on August 3 with 1383 delegates. Reports show progressives likely to control the gathering by about 200 delegates, signaling rising strength for progressive aims and shaping the platform, overshadowing Garst’s gubernatorial nomination.
Akron faces dust and damage from lack of street sprinkling. The plan proposes using rude oil mixed with tar on principal streets to keep them hard and dry year round. Experts cite trials in France and Germany showing roads become nearly paved. after initial treatment, occasional oiling maintains condition while saving costs.
Des Moines June 3 1910 secretary Wesley Green of the state horticultural society issues a discouraging outlook for Iowa fruit crops. June 1 reports show less than five percent of a crop on all tree fruits with limited grapes raspberries and berries possible if weather stays favorable. Orchards report unprecedented loss of tree fruits due to unseasonable spring conditions across much of the upper Mississippi valley.
Choice farm for sale located two miles from Akron Iowa offers a No 1 level tract with rolling ground that can be plowed corner to corner fair improvements and all fenced rent of one half the crop offered if taken before July 1. Write Clauson Bros Kiron Iowa for prices terms and information.
If your pigs are dying from worms you can easily save them by getting rid of the worms with Wormite. For sale by Cobb the Drugegist.
An advertisement touts Wizard Relief as a cure for foot ailments including callouses bunions and corns claiming instant pain free action and elimination of symptoms. It denounces powders as clogging pores and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by druggists or shoe stores or sent postpaid for 25c by The Wizard Co Columbus Indiana.
Beginning Wednesday the 15th and continuing through the summer months the undersigned will close their dental offices each Wednesday afternoon. L. J. Conger and G. H. Wooton.
Paper-hanger and decorator Earl H. Dee offers fine graining and interior painting. He has a proven record of satisfaction. Phone 239.
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