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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
A town population update from LeMars claims 6,000 residents with eleven saloons, correcting a prior report of twenty saloons. The item notes broader county growth and cites exposing errors from the LeMars Sentinel. Also covered are land rush prices in Tripp County South Dakota and entry progress, plus remarks from politicians and editors about tariffs and the Dingley law.
A recent Iowa legislature passed a law altering game rules. It bans trout catching before April 15 and after October 1, raises daily bag limits to forty, and restricts selling, size, and possession of game birds. Wardens gain inland fishing permits and ice fishing authority. dam fishing is curtailed. Lunarox Doctiver criticizes tariff schedules in a Senate speech, alarming Washington interests.
Weather bulletin reports the week ending May 2 1909 in Des Moines Iowa with showers high winds hail thunder and lightning followed by sleet and snow. Temperatures ranged from 20 to 81 degrees with average 4 to 12 degrees below normal and precipitation below normal in western and southern areas but above normal in east central and northeastern counties. Hail and high winds caused property damage and early sown grain may have been injured by freezing May 1. Oats rot in the northeastern district due to heavy rain. Farm work was slow with many fields not yet sown and ground preparations 2 to 3 weeks late. Small grain acreage will be less than last year while corn acreage may rise. fruit crops largely safe except possibly in extreme southern counties where stone fruits bloom.
Horse thieves operated in central county areas. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wm Martin of Westfield Township on May 11 1899. Farmers nearing corn plowing and planting, indicating a bountiful harvest. Livestock shipped from Akron, including a Saturday night consignment to Chicago of eleven cars. B Q Searls promoted to supervise Milwaukee Road business at Dell Rapids. Emil S Nelson and Mary E Powell wed May 19 1899 in Sioux Valley Township. Akron town council ordered stone crossings on Reed Street and leased ground for a new base house and city calaboose. Akron newspapers Ito Tribune and Register announced June 1 subscription rise to 1.60 yearly. Today remaining dollar-class newspapers are rare.
Notice to citizens commands immediate cleaning of alleys and back yards to remove offal and rubbish to prevent fires. bans dumping rubbish in gutters and waste paper in streets. cites ordinance. Mayor Moore signs. Also notes Akron sewerage system nearly complete and Merrill Record remarks Akron modernized with northwest Iowa heats.
Carpets and Matting present a satisfying selection from a fine line of carpet and matting samples offered at money-saving prices.
A compact ad style notice promoting a selection of stylish shoes and oxfords. Through lines emphasize availability of fashionable footwear and seek customers to visit or inquire for more details. Strong emphasis on product variety and current stock.
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