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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
The text weighs whether coal or oil trusts will dominate the denaturized alcohol industry. It cites a murky, chaotic mix of interests and notes Congress members taking indefinite leave for business. It warns Bryan's growing influence and a Republican floor torn by tariff revision and awkward positions.
A Sunday bill presented in parliament seeks to enforce Lord's Day observance across Canada. If enacted, it would prohibit sale of almost all items except medicines for the sick, while restricting games performances excursions and target shooting. The measure would likely make life more solitary, particularly for American visitors limited by severe winter weather.
Kansas seeks 8,000 harvest workers as laborers prefer rail work at 1.75 dollars daily with board. Veterans say last year pay in Kansas was only 1.50 dollars instead of 9.00 promised. A proposed fix is to subdivide large farms into halves or quarters for sale or rent to balance labor supply.
A letter cites hefty overcharges in 1904 hail insurance in Iowa with farmer losses far below premiums paid and accuses industry practices of fraud. It notes the Plymouth county normal institute to run July 23 at Western Union college LeMars with I C Hise leading a teaching staff and urging wide attendance amid wage increases for teachers.
A county suggestion notes the past year’s efforts by teachers and urges stronger work to merit recognition from school officials.
Greatly reduced round trip fares to Canton and back offered by Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway for the Epworth League Assembly from July 3 to 16. Delegates may buy tickets July 2 to 15, general public July 1 to 12, with final return omitting July 16. Unusual attractions promised at the Assembly. consult nearest CMStP rail agent for details.
Senator LaFollette will appear on the program at LeMars next Saturday during the Northwestern Iowa Chautauqua. The event opens Friday June 29 with an association contract valued over 2500 dollars and expected large attendance. Governor Hanley of Indiana is scheduled to speak July 4. Mr Hilbert of LeMars can mail programs to interested readers.
The Independent District of Portland will hold a school board meeting on Monday July 2 to hire teachers for the ensuing year. All applications must be filed before the date with secretary A N Williams in Akron Iowa.
Wanted a gentleman or lady with good reference to travel by rail or with rig for a firm of capital $250,000. Salary $1,072 per year and expenses. Salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jos A Alexander Akron Iowa.
The First National Bank of Akron Iowa files its June 18 1906 condition report listing Loans and Discounts 102597.40 Overdrafts 1948.15 United States bonds zero circulation 7500.00 banking house 3619.01 and other assets totaling 136121.62. Liabilities include capital 30000.00 surplus 2000.00 deposits 63536.54 time deposits 58246.64 with directors and notary public witnessing the statement.
Spanish Jack Peter Johnson is listed for a single service at Burnight Stockyards Barn across Akron Bridge Feu. The notice indicates a live colt insurance service fee of $15, with McFarland & Co. as owners.
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