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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
Frederick Isham recounts a Taft visit in Shanghai with two Chinamen joking about American influence. The chatter turns to a sharp, self deprecating line about a president elect and a humorous misfortune. A separate quip references a female doctor and professional jealousy from an old joke exchange.
Special correspondence from Westfield reports readers’ news from Mrs Beaulieu’s house addition to visitors in City. Mentions Miss Monw Meredith Akron visiting Mrs Wilson and family, Dallas trip of Harris and sons, Cunningham’s legal call to St Paul, Hulley’s land trips, Akron visits, Chicago relatives, and Massachusetts trip. Weather notes say wind hindered work. a shower helped, more rain needed. Congregational church to host Peace Day supper May 18, proceeds to Sunday school. men to provide entertainment after.
Ira Jeffers left for Yankton Tuesday Ernest Beatty visited over Sunday at home Farmers began planting Bomn this week Gene Frank Akron was calling in Richland Monday Mrs Swoyer and Mrs Bennett were Ask Point shoppers Tuesday Mrs Jim Jeffers was transacting business in Elk Point Monday Miss Edith Lougiss visited her parents in Sioux City over Sunday Mec and Mrs W S Bennett and son Lowell were Elk Point visitors Saturday Mrs Will Dickerson was very sick Monday night She is slightly improved at this writing Gene Booker and mother Mrs Squires were visiting there Saturday they returned Sunday to their home near Sioux City Rev James of Westfield entertained a large audience at the church Tuesday with a pleasing and profitable lecture his subject being Zulu Life in Africa The lecture was illustrated by stereoptical views Music rendered by D Cassell of Westfield on the mellophone was much appreciated The choir was ably assisted by B G Crumrine
Spring has arrived as residents share meager news. Dalgliesh did business in Akron on Wednesday. Haronam traveled to Akron Tuesday returning Wednesday. Templio left Monday for Dallas to start a business. Harris and son Curtis head to Chicago then Colorado. Farming and housecleaning dominate the week. Youngstrom, Ross and Alta from Boyson arrived by auto. Crowell, Howie, Gamble and Lieman planned a Sioux City trip, back Sunday. Smythe of Akron in town Saturday organizing a large elevation class.
Miss HJ Parwan thanks the fire department and others who valiantly aided in saving her property from destruction by fire on Monday May 10 1909.
One $400 Steger and Son piano offered for $200 with a ten day sale window. A $700 Ellington Player Piano discounted to $410 if sold within ten days. Introductory discount available at Burzvon's Music Bore.
A Nautilus excerpt argues brain plasticity declines after forty five due to caloric buildup. It claims recovery of lost faculties requires minimal solid food intake and fresh mental exercise, urging lifelong restraint to keep ideas flowing.
A London stage figure once known as a villain in Hast Lynne recalls an English town lodging incident. George Scott, later Alhambra manager, faced a hostile innkeeper who recognized him as Levison the wicked character and ordered him away, fearing the police.
A writer in the Indianapolis News blames metallic pens for boosting forgery. The old quill was pleasant yet less forgeable, while modern pens enable skilled imitations. Widespread literacy and education, it argues, raise forgeries as many people now write and some become adept penmen, targeting hotels banks and businessmen.
A collage of quick quips and notes on thrift in humor, Chaucer’s mendicant term origin, a family photo session mishap, and a light exchange about a butcher’s prices. The pieces blend regional dialects with anecdotal commentary and a curt joke about money and meals.
M H Jans exhibits an extensive map showing recent allotment filings in Tripp County. The blank quarter sections now carry filing numbers from 1 to 3 998, with remaining 2 000 tracts slated for August at 4 50 per acre. Seven Akron area claimants listed with township and range. railroad extension progress toward Winone and sites near the Jans farm noted.
The Hanford Produce Co pays 20c for cream as a pricing line. A full line of repairs for us includes cream separators and related equipment. Ad text names A d Arvilly as local manager and references separators and oil.
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