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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
2
The Westfield newspaper Soo Valley Enterprise debuts with ads and news, announcing that all resolutions of respect notices of entertainments and cards of thanks will be charged. If ad run continues, editor Hurlbut may soon afford an automobile instead of his bicycle.
Minnesota congressman Bede spoke to graduates at a girls school advising that happiness is life’s aim and that riches or status do not shape the mind. He joked about women quarrelling due to inexperience and praised public involvement, mixing compliments to the D.A.R. and the Dames of Auld Lang Syne as he urged support and perseverance.
A brief list of safety cautions for Independence Day activities warns readers to avoid dangerous fireworks stunts. It urges not to light cannon crackers near family, not to chase crowds with explosives, and to call the fire department if needed. It notes the risk to households with children and cautions against risky rides and volleys in the air.
An Akron reader argues against the claim that intellectuals will abandon Christianity. He asserts real wisdom comes from God, notes Christians dominate education, politics, and business, and that most presidents and leaders are Christian. He highlights prayers in legislatures and the shrinking presence of infidels, concluding belief remains vital.
District managers are to post signs advertise and distribute samples. Salary is 18.00 weekly plus 3.00 per day for expenses. State age and present employment. Obivago: Ngan Suear Co., 23-4m UC Randolph 81.
LeMars Iowa hosts the Northwestern Iowa Chautauqua Association summer meetings from June 29 to July 8 featuring over $2600 in expenses and some of the nation’s best talent. The event will be held in a seated tent in the city park with camping grounds and full visitor amenities. M Hilbert of LeMars invites requests for programs and further details.
The Chicago Record-Herald features daily installments of high grade serial fiction fading into readers’ routine. Notable recent works include Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis and Tristram of Brent by Anthony Hope, plus Alice of Old Vincennes and others.
The Northwestern Iowa Veteran Association will hold its reunion in Hawarden on June 27 to 29, 1906. Noted speakers from Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota are expected, with day and night programs. Grounds and campfires free admission, inviting all comrades to join and hear old comrades’ stories by the Big Sioux. Commander G. J. Shoemaker and Adjutant W. E. West invite the public to attend.
The post office will require all rural free delivery patrons to equip mail boxes with signals showing when mail is to be collected. Signals must clearly indicate mail is present. the carrier need not open boxes without clear notification. Signals should be displayed when mail is left and lowered after collection, unless a patron requests otherwise. Patrons should install signals before July 1, 1906 to avoid delays.
Notice to Teachers indicates a Portland Independent District school board meeting on Monday July 2 to hire teachers for the ensuing year. All applications must be filed before that date with secretary A N Williams in Akron Iowa.
Notice to all interested parties that on May 19 1906 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed Viowa Johnson administratrix of the estate of BH L Johnson deceased. All debts should be paid to the administratrix and all claims presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated May 29 1900.
A social admonition urges parents to dress bright and beautiful children neatly. It notes boys rough on clothes, jokes about armor and steel, then recommends buying well wearing, affordable garments. It suggests linen suits for five, seven fifty, or one dollar.
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