Railroads cut trains ease travel but near schedule time urged
The article notes trains reduced, urging remaining runs near timetable to ease traveler grief. It discusses Town's governor race likelihood for Senator A. B. Punk of Spirit Lake and possible Funk nomination if health allows. It mentions July 1 stamp-based special delivery, Akron Fourth of July plans, rural mail carriers’ right of way, and a reminder to yield to mail vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Punk
Spirit Lake
Funk
United States Mail
Uncle Sam
R. F. D. News
Ten Years Ago In Akron Tribute Offers Gladdening News
On June 24 1897 Akron welcomed a baby to F McCusker home and John Jones built a large 36 by 40 foot barn northeast of Akron claiming it to be the region’s finest. Local fish tales drew laughter as Mose Toppings stories proved too large for print. Akron eyed Fourth of July events in Hawarden LeMars or Elk Point with Boss races planned. Subscriptions funded a Dakota river grade, led by J F Kennedy and Frank Bly. Teachers institute drew Akron area students including Misses Christensen Johnson Pinckney Gibson and LeRoy Adams. Heavy rain June 26 caused flooded basements and cellars, with some hail south of town after a dry spell. Weather relief followed prayers.
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Gladden
F. McCusker
John Jones
Akron
The
Tribune
Hawarden
LeMars
Elk Point
Dakota
J. F. Kennedy
Frank Bly
GeMars
Mary Christensen
Esther Johnson
Emma Pinckney
Mattie Gibson
LeRoy Adams
Akron High School
Missus Dot Root
Inez Melius
Alice Webb
Walter McCorkell
Hog weights reassessed at stock yards basis
To the Public, due to water and refuse from unloading hogs, city scales cannot yield correct weights. From now on all hogs bought will be settled on Stock Yards weights. Accept stock yards weights at Sioux City and Chicago. Henry Winten, Horkins & Co. Ross & Bravy.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Henry Winten
Horkins & Co
Ross & Bravy
Notice for Bids by Akron School District
Sealed bids are invited for the purchase of the building used as a primary room by the Akron Board. Bids will be opened and announced Monday July 22 1907 at 2 p m by order of the Board Secretary N S Moore.
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N.S. Moore
Independent School District of
Akron
Eloele P. m
Moone
The Tongue of a Bird in Birds and Bills Variations
A New York Postarticle on avian tongues outlines how tongue anatomy differs among birds. It notes bone structure shapes the tongue, fringing and papillae aid food movement, and varied protrusion features separate ducks woodpeckers honeycreepers kingfishers and hummingbirds.
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New York Post
Gensors and Censorship Tales From The Ostrich Note
A New Yorker recalls Maxim Gorky discussing Russian censorship during the Russo Japanese War. An article once mentioned a grand duke’s tent with a photo of Marie Ja Tambe, later changed by the censor to a map of the theater of war. The Ostrich discusses the bird’s curious habits and racing speed.
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Gensors
Maxim Gorky
New Yorker
Marie Ja Tambe
Detroit News
Labor and Machinery Transforming Work Hours
The piece notes two generations of workers including many adults and children laboring long hours to support families. It argues that increased machinery and coral production boost efficiency, reducing adult hours and enabling the elimination of industrial child labor under fourteen.
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American Review of Reviews
Umbrella mixup sparks quarrel in Spare Moments
In a Spare Moments vignette, Borrowes asks for an umbrella as it begins to ruin. Mrs B explains she lent it to Mr Sweetfern last night. Borrowes reacts with disbelief, questioning the decision and urging caution. The scene blends domestic tension with light humor.
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Borrowes
Nellie
Mrs. B
Fragmentary dialogue from a distorted clipping
The readable bits show a confrontation where one party threatens harm and the other responds with calm, ending in an unusual line about playing the piano. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the fragment.
Quite a Difference in Age and Idea Paraphrase
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote contrasts aging and perception with a simile about a rich man reaching eighty being at a ripe old age, while a poor rain is merely old. It notes a shift in meaning as ideas and performances evolve, reflecting on aging and mental growth.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
National Corn Exposition Sets Iowa Farmers Bold Aim
Iowa farmers are urged to engage with the National Corn Exposition to be held in Chicago from October 5 to 19, 1907. Prizes exceed 14 thousand dollars in cash with many more in special awards across state inter state and national categories. Curt M Treat secretary will supply premium lists and info from Great Northern Building 77 Jackson Boulevard Chicago. M L Bowman IA State College head of Farm Crops Dept and Iowa Corn Growers Association secretary will assist with selecting corn samples for contests.
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Iowa
Chicago
Towa
Curt. M. Treat
Great Northern
Jackson Boulevard
M. L. Bowman
Amas
Farm
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
Residence Property For Sale With Farm Assets
Property listing for a three room house with barn buggy shed two lots partly fenced and various livestock including three Duroc Jerseys nine pigs three sows two milk cows and two vehicles with a full farm equipment set all nearly new. Will sell very cheap if taken this month part cash and balance on reasonable terms. Inquire at Register-Tribune office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Register-Tribune
Axron Hardware Co Announces Debts Clearing Request
The Axron Hardware Co states it has sold its hardware and implements stock to Mr H D Mohr and asks any creditors or debtors to call and settle accounts promptly. The notice urges prompt payment and references the former stock transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Mohr
Axron Handware Co
Edison Phonographs and Blank Records For Sale
Notice lists Edison phonographs of several sizes available at Myra Smiths restaurant in Akran Iowa with blanks for personal productions and records. Also a notice of nonresponsibility for debts incurred by son Henry left home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Myra
Smith
Carl
Henry
Heteuorn
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule at Le Mars
Notice to teachers examinations for the summer will be held in the high school building at Le Mars on June 2 27 26 and Jerly 24 95 26. Institute examinations run August 10 to 24 with no examination at the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Jerly
Tistitute
Institute
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