Akron Telephone Company Incorporation Notice in Iowa
Notice proclaims Akron Telephone Company formed under Chapter One Title Nine. It names Akron Iowa as main office and outlines business to build operate and own telephone lines in Iowa Nebraska and other states. Authorized capital stock three万 dollars, five千 paid in at start. Business to commence May 1 1905 for twenty years. Five directors named with annual officer elections each August. Maximum debt two thirds of paid in capital. Members’ private property exempt from corporate debts.
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Akron
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
United States
Board of Directors
A. D
E. F. Cobb
Cora B. Cobb
M.C. Pember
Clark
Geo. Way
Chicago
Flanders Ranch
Henry Willer
Chas. Wise
Davenport
Akron Observes Decoration Day With Memorial Service
Akron plans a union memorial service May 28 at 10 45 AM at the Baptist church with Rev Robi Smiley of Sioux City. W R C and G A R members meet at Masonic hall at 10 30 AM to march in. Decoration Day events include a Riverside cemetery march and 2 30 PM services at M E. church led by Revs Moore and Blackman. Dinner at the opera house at noon.
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The
Baptist Church
Robi. Smiley
Sioux City
W.R. C
G.A.R
Masonic Hall
Riverside Cemetery
M. EB
F. Ll, Moore
A. C. Blackman
Opera House
Malate Johnson
Weather Favors Corn and Small Grain Across Union Creek
Special correspondence notes very nice weather for crops as corn planting nears completion but many farmers replant due to poor seed and early planting. Excursion to Cham Berlin and a Hawarden versus Parker game ended 1 to 1 after 12 innings. Local residents visit Hawarden and Sioux City. windmill work at the church proceeds.
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Peter Shoulberg
Elk Point
Sioux City
Chamberlin
Hawarden
Parker
S. D
A. L. Bennett
Chas, Shuck
Bly
Winnie Googin
Smith
John” Smith
Akron
Big Springs Sprouts
Corn weather has arrived and some corn is coming up while others replant. Local social notes include visits between families and neighbors, a birth near Garland, and a well attended men’s meeting last Friday with creditable program participants.
Living A Lie And The High Cost Of Dishonesty
A speaker denounces living beyond means as falsehood tied to wealth displays. Clothing, cars, jewelry, and expensive habits reveal deceit, erode self respect, and corrode character. Honest living requires aligning lifestyle with means to preserve integrity and manhood and womanhood.
Hobbies as a Positive Force in Life
A New York Mail excerpt extols hobbies as vital, arguing passionate interests distinguish people and enrich life. It cites joy, health, and resilience, noting enthusiasts find happiness through their pursuits and should be encouraged rather than mocked.
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New York Mail
Akron News Highlights Local Ads and Social Notes
Local mentions list hardware and stove stores and a shop for wallpaper at Cobb's line. Miss Alpha Lake visits Hawarden and Miss Lula Johnson travels to South Sioux City. several residents visit Sioux City for festivals and family. An Akron opera house dance is planned for May 30 1905 and church events mark Epworth League’s sixteenth anniversary with installations and programs.
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Crossett
Beck & Burrill's
Ethel Searls
LeMars
Miller’s
Tone Bros
Cobb
J. B. Alexander
Sioux City
John Faber
L. H. Mathwig
Alpha Lake
Hawarden
J. F. March
Lula Johnson
Nebraska
J. M. Johnson
Ella Farnham
Henry
Gayelles
Geo. Schafer
Bridgewater
S. C
Louise Tilford
E. A. Fields
Chicago
Wisconsin
H. J. Thode
Mary Evans
Tindall
Akron Opera House
E. W. Sargent
Vermillion
Akron
W. A. Button
George Geiger
Allan M. Smith
Greek sailors prefer home enterprise to merchant fleet life
Greek sailors in the Grecian archipelago favor trading schooners with profit sharing over Western merchant service. They detest subordination and prefer home enterprise, citing night watch rigs that disrupt health. Despite similar wages, their long term plan better preserves health and routine.
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Grecian
New England
Gentiani Plant and Its Namesake King
The king of Ilyricum Gentiani was captured by Romans about 150 years before Christ for aiding pirates and died in custody. He found a plant that became a tonic and was named gentiani after him. The plant is believed to be Gentiana lutea, a tall alpine herb common in central Europe. A preparation of this plant remains highly regarded as a medicine.
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Gentius
Ilyricum
Adriatic
Europe
Modern women favor later marriage says Lady Jeune
The love of independence and freedom of today makes girls less anxious to marry before twenty five, Lady Jeune notes in London Opinion. She suggests modern life may suit women who marry late better than early.
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Lady Jeune
London
Telling on the Tail at Home Warns of Plain Talk
A playful dash from a Philadelphia Telegraph column features a mother scolding Johnny for tugging a cat's tail. Johnny admits uncertainty, noting the tail shows heavy wear, hinting at long practice.
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Momma
Johnny
Philadelphia Telegraph
Not Scare Flim and Meat Advice Exchange
A dialogue quotes a landlady and a man named Jones discussing meat and fear. Jones, newly a boarder, asserts he is unafraid after seeing larger amounts of meat without harm. The exchange preserves a quirky, period voice without graphic details.
High Convalescing Patient and Doctor Exchange
A brief dialogue notes a patient in a high fever and a doctor questioning if fever prompted the treatment. The exchange suggests concern over whether the patient was already feverish before receiving the pill.
The Friday Club Enjoys One Of The Year’s Best Evenings
Oversight delayed mention of the last meeting but the Friday Club’s gathering proved outstanding in attendance interest and entertainment. Mrs Redmond presented the keynote on the Laws of Health followed by a reading and three fine musical numbers. Mrs Boys on Ross hosted in her new home with help from her daughters ensuring a warm welcome for all guests.
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W. L. March
March
Flowers for Decoration Day by L. J. Cross
Local agent L. J. Cross promotes ordering flowers for Decoration Day from a greenhouse, urging customers to file orders early for all varieties and arrangements.
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L. J. Cross
Westfield and Richland junior baseball clash noted
The article reports a Saturday game between Westfield and Richland juniors, won by Richland. It mentions local movements including Neil Robertson with Harve Fuller to Sioux City, John Clementson buying land in Richland for a new business, and other town events.
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Westfield
Richland
John Clementson
George Main
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Restores Health After Poisoning
A reader from Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend severely wounded his hand swelling from blood poisoning. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. The salve, famed for burns and sores, costs 25 cents at 1 I Cobb’s drug store.
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J. G. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minu
Bucklen
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