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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text discusses dogs at large and owners chaining up pets, then shifts to manufacturing prices and public obligation to permit inspection of business methods. It mentions Dr. Kyman Abbott debating whether the world is growing better with balanced views and no firm affirmation.
The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Chamber issues a statement refuting exaggerated reports of San Francisco earthquake damage. They note Los Angeles lies 500 miles away and geologists say its rock formation is unusually quake resistant. Business in Los Angeles is reported booming.
Town council met in regular session with Mayor Wooton presiding and six councilmen present. Actions include investigating street light difficulties, referring hose-drying tower repairs to Fire Department, ratifying Chas Maxson Jr as deputy marshal, approving bond acceptance, condemning sidewalk near Akron Hardware, approving G Kerstein bill, renewing boiler insurance, approving scale packing costs, and authorizing disposal of old windows from the scale house.
Iowa bank officers declare a full and true asset listing ending May 21 1906. The document itemizes cash on hand bullion real property personal property and other assets while detailing deposits liabilities and capital. It names First National Bank Chicago Chase National Bank New York Merchants’ Bank Sioux City and Live Stock Native Bank Sioux City among holdings. It records totals for assets liabilities and noted profits after taxes and expenses.
Notice to heirs in Plymouth County Iowa that a last will for Duncan Ross deceased was filed April 27 1906 with final proof and hearing set June 29 1906. Clerk J B Cunningham announces and Ericson and Stickney attorneys represent the estate.
For sale. Early Amber Cane Seed inquire of Peter Nygard at livery barn. 40-2w.
Several head of fine driving and draft horses for sale at right prices. Come and see what I have to offer at my farm eight miles northeast of Akron. Gro Byrne presents a gentle driving mare and a complete road outfit except a whip. For particulars call 54 L7 or visit the farm of W R Tremaine northwest of Akron.
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