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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
5
Burgess and Smith claim a reputation for close buying and carefully selected goods. They invite shoppers to their Akron store on Saturdays or any day to see lively trading and genuine bargains. They promise satisfaction and equal treatment for all customers, including children, with price guarantees.
A local retailer touts durable bib overalls and heavy work shirts at 25c to 50c, promising quality nearly on par with higher priced items. Men and boys typical hose and socks priced 10c to 50c, with emphasis on heavy construction and long wear.
Our Akron shop claims the best shoes in town with a department stocked from two top U.S. factories. The Lady Elgin ladies shoe and the Top Notch men’s shoe sell for 1.50 each, offering good value for money and durable wear. Sample shoes are sold at or below wholesale cost.
Local notices cover Cobb s store promotions and Whitfield s hardware lines while residents travel for visits to Rock Valley Greenfield and Sioux City. Adoption of a four month old girl from Sioux City babies home is announced along with church efforts in Chatsworth and Morningside College commencement remarks.
Local residents attend visits and gatherings from Sioux City to Le Mars while teachers join Plymouth County Institute. J A Sammis faces internal revenue appointment talk. H G McMillan reappointed. community events include union service at the Akron opera house and the wooden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J A Jones with a large turnout and gifts.
Myron Blackman plans concerts with singing at both morning and evening services in Akron Iowa. Weather may permit a repeat street concert by the Akron band with an excellent program Saturday. Eula Lee Ryder and Jacob C. Sullivan announce a June 29 1903 wedding in Macon Georgia. Sullivan formerly served in the U S Army and fought in Cuba.
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