Local Ad Continues as Akron Paper Promotes Business
Akron Iowa weekly bulletin explains it will run a full page advertisement for at least one more week. The note lists nearby businesses and offices around the paper’s office, praising advertising benefits and inviting readers to view the ad. Local figures such as Ivy Kennedy, M A Agnes, and Horton's seed store are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-Tribune
Herb
Ervin
Bob Broadbent
Kendall
Anway
Horton's
Malmstrom Musical Emporium
Register- Tribune
Burgess & Smith
Dr. Lillie
M. A. Agnes
Akron
First National Bank
Music
Ivy Kennedy
Ivy
the Central
J. OC
Burron
Imported Strawberries Declared Luxury By Townspeople
Residents concede that imported strawberries are costly and lack the expected cleanliness and sweetness. They resolve to treat the berries as a family luxury rather than a common indulgence.
Bearded Doctors Face Iowa Health Rule
Dr J F Kennedy of the Iowa board of health prescribes doctors be shaved. Beards deemed honeycombed with disease germs. Expect amusing incidents as doctors advertise shaven faces to avoid farmer confusion and bull dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kennedy
Iowa Board of Health
Cleared for Action Health Pill Ad
An advertisement praises Dr. King's New Life Pills for restoring health and vitality. It claims clear signs of renewal include rosy cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. Available at E F Cobbs drug store for 25 cents.
Esmeralda Play Analyzed At Akron Opera House
A reader recounts attending the Esmeralda production in Akron with a bachelor companion. The critique paints Rogers' North Carolina home scene, Esmeralda as a vivid ingénue, and scenes in Paris art studio and Rogers household. The reviewer notes stage mishaps, comic interludes, and a final act where Esmeralda and Dave stand together without a kiss, followed by a late supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmeralda
Akron Opera House
Rogers
North Carolina
Dixie
Mother Goose
Carnot
Paris
Jack Desmond
Gamins
Dave Hardy
Alfalfa Growing Booms Across the Corn Belt
A fragment from The Homestead notes rising interest in alfalfa cultivation. N O Dunlap of Kearney Neb outlines seed bed prep sowing and quantities from his practical ranch experience. A stray black yearling heifer, owner James Miller, was reported at L H Adams farm 31g miles southeast of town. charges may be paid to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Adams
James Miller
Corn
N. O. Dunlap
Kearney
Neb
Dunlap
Word From Medical Lake News Update
Bert Smith writes from Medical Lake Washington that he has finished teaching and will spend the summer there. He notes his brother in law Chas A Jones was badly bruised in a runaway accident last week when a safety bolt broke in the shafts letting the buggy run onto the horse. Hira Ellis, a crack cornetist with the Pullman college band, will accompany cadets to the Portland exposition at the end of June. Bert plans to play second and third base on Medical Lake’s first ball team. Uncle Dave Smith, Bert’s father, is with a son at Baker City Oregon and is reported well. Medical Lake colony expects Akron visitors and many plan to visit the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland.
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Bert Smith
Medical Lake
Washington
Chas. A. Jones
Hira Ellis
Pullman
Portland Exposition
Bert
Dave Smith
Baker City
Oregon
Medical Lake Colony
Akron
Portland
Dynamite Cure for Coughs and Colds Advised
ZT Gray of Calhoun Ga. recalls his wife’s aggravated cough kept her awake. After two doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds eased her cough, gave relief and cured her. Sold at 2 F Cobb's drug store for 60c and 81 00 with a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Calhoun
F. Cobb
River bottom farm lands underscored by timber sale notice
Farm for sale in Iowa combines 240 acres of river bottom with 30 acres of hardwood timber. Features a large new house and barn with 5000 improvements, asking 67.50 per acre. Also 120 acres of hill land ten miles from Akron priced at 35 per acre. For details contact H. Maxson, Akron, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Akron
H. Maxson
Wanted. Good girl for housework near Akron
Help wanted at the home of Mrs James Cronin located 0 mile east of Akron General duties include cleaning cooking and light chores Liberal wages offered to a reliable applicant Apply at once for this position in a domestic setting and reference any prior experience if available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cronin
Akron
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M. A. Ranus
J. B. Alexander
Farnham
Cobb
T. L. Byroight
Jas. I. Toy
Tro. C. Ey Land, Jr
Lookmolders Jr
A. Fields Frank Wakeman
Fred Peterson
P. H. Dann Reese Harris
PREMO
Akron Milling CO
A. Weidenfeller, Prop
The
Nester
Wintersteen
Priday
N. P. Mead
Meap
Crry Drug Store
R. D. Clark
Olce
Savings Bank
H. H. Cilley
A. W. Peterson
Adams
P. A. Lillie
Louva
F. W. Sargent
Sioux City
Fullerton
Chas. Ferris, Mgr
Westfield
Chatsworth
K' Iqguid En
Delmont
S. C
L. K
National Medical Co
Sheldon, Lowa
the Register-Tribune
Round & Smith, Publishers
Mr. Button
Jack
Mother Rogers
Dave
R, D, Crank
Gio Wary
O.G. Brapy
H.younasmom
Asst
Akron Savings Bank
Board OF Directors
R, D, Clark
Geo, Way
Duncan Ross
Thomas Stinton
Boyson Ross
Winn & Co
New York
If St
Washington. D
Bloomer
Facturer
Bloomer Mpg CO
Counc. Biurrs
Frat and Corp
Moore Bros
Akron, Lowra
Canton
Buckeye
Clark
Diamond
Bain and Fish Wagons
M. M. Talbott
Lowra
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