Akron's Value Shows Steady Property Growth
Courtesy of Assessor M. W. Redmond the Ragistea Triann reveals Akron's assessed real and personal property values from 1905 1907 and 1909. Real estate climbs from 335 050 to 391 032 while personal property rises from 170 212 to 229 760. Total value advances from 505 868 to 620 792, with 1909 over 1905 up 114 024. Projections suggest reaching the million mark within a few years amid ongoing steady growth.
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M. W. Redmond
Ragistea-Triann
Akron
Faw
Appreciation Letter Praises Akron Creamery's Fair Dealing
Ira J. Eberly and others recount how Akron creamery proprietor Aug Papritz improved farmers' cream prices and test quality. The letter lauds his honesty and square dealing, noting the creamery's strong market position amid outside competition and the value it provides local farmers. It also references the Farmers Mutual hail insurance, questioning payout reliability after sixteen years.
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Ira J. Eberly
Homer
Nebraska
Aug. Papritz
Akron Creamery
Mr. Papritz
Ten Years Ago From Akron Tribune Sparks From 1899
Recap of 10 years past Akron notes. Henry Willer bought 131 fat steers from Tim Sullivan for 87100, average 58 a head. Calaboose condemned by grand jury inspection. May 12 frost damaged fruit blossoms but grain escaped damage. Market prices: Wheat 56 580, oats 220, corn 2 percent, hay 4.00, hogs 3.40, cattle 3.25 4.00, eggs 10c, butter 12c, potatoes 50c. Births listed: a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Ross May 17 1899. a son to Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson Sioux Valley S D May 14 1899. Akron high school class of 1899: Josie Agnes, Cora Ferris, Alta Ross, Elva Ross, Clarice Maxson, Wesley Smith. Milwaukee express auditor says Alcon received more COD packages than any town its size on Milwaukee system. Mail order habit strong in rural towns versus local merchants’ ink.
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Henry Willer
Tim Sullivan
Akron
Calaboose
Grand Jury
Robert Ross
Peter Nelson
Sioux Valley Township
S. D
Akron High School
Josie Agnes
Cora Ferris
Alta Ross
Elva Ross
Clarice Maxson
Wesley Smith
Milwankee Road
Alcon
Bitzeman Bros Barbers Promoting Next Visit
Bitzmann Bros barbers invite customers to return visit with the slogan You're next. RB Goodwin signed as a local promoter.
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Bitzemann Bros. Barbers
Administrator's SALE Notice in Akron Iowa 1909
Administrator announces a public sale of estate personal property on Reed Street Akron Plymouth County Iowa on May 22 1909. Items include three horses one lumber wagon one set work harness wagon wheels and axle one pair of fly nets two top buggies one set driving harness. Sale starts 2 oclock p.m. bidders cash and settlement required before removal.
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Hhereby
Reed Street
Akron
Plymouth County
Iowa
August Hien
Towl
William Simeon administrator of the Hatate of August Hlev
The notice names William Simeon as administrator of the estate of August Hlev, deceased, seeking probate actions. The document refers to estate administration and official duties under local law.
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August Hlev
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Osteopathist
Adams
G. H. Wooton
Clark-Cillay Building
N.J. Brown
L. J. Conger
Offic
Baker Building
Her National Bank
Coy Radley
Sammis & Bradley Attorneys AT Law
First Nat't Bank
Lemars
Owa
F. A. Seemann
Jackson Sts
Sioux City
W. Meredith Frank Bonney
N. J. Williams
BE. Douglass
Wilson Land Office
Edward F. Crow
Haynes
N. D
Tate
Cobb
Insurance Department
Farmers’ Mutual Hall
Rutledge
Mutual
Farmers’ Mutual
Legaes
M. A. Agnes
Tra J
Istate
Reliable Farmers’ Mutual Unit Insuration Association
Offica
Big Territory
Mutual Hail
Tor
State Mutos Insurative Association
County Mutuals
Beat
Akron Tribune
ANRON
Meredith & CO
Gust, Granquist
Neil Robertson
Real Latute
Insurance and Farm Lorne
New Kendall Hotel
A. G. Jenkins
Old Reliable Guy
Hanford Produce CO
Arthny
Routile
A. Metz
Pioneer Merchant
Redmond Bros
Real Batate
Inaurance
Loca
Notary Public
J. C. Butyon
Baldwin Pianos and Organs
Williams
Register-Tribune
A. M. Rasmussen
W. J. Morse
General Merchandise
Andrew Paulson
General Cement Contractor
Fields & Hedges
Union County Investment Co
G. Kirstehin
Monarch
Akron Milling CO
J. L. Burnight
Ad. G Hays
Fullerton Lumber CO
Douglass & Son
Goode
Lee
Wade
the Grocer
H, Martin
Prop'r
Gilmore & Son
A. H. Smith
S. A. Waterbury
Sella
W. C. Anderson
FF. Smythe
Hurnesa
Itaras
N. d. Hansen & Witte
New Kendal Hotel
Hillaker & Son General Blacksmithing
Horneahacing Auto Repairing
Gaa Engines
Beck & Burrill
Men's and Boys’ Outfitters
A. Whidenfeller
White Front Meat Market
Fish
Oystora
Sonson
Whndi's Corner Store
Jacob Johnson
Genle Frank
Hi, Roarer
Dculus
W. Be, Whitney
H. D. Mohr
Anderson Bros
Contractora and Builders
H. P. Neilson
W. B. Milder
Preac
Wruna
the Register -Tribune
A.C. Jenkins
Maria Simeon
M. Gleason
Fred Koch
Chatsworth
William Simeon
Steen
Akron Lumber CO
Akron and Chateworth
Ust
Ips
Nidal Bank
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