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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
2
The article celebrates the nearing summer break for public schools and the delight it brings to children in country towns. It emphasizes outdoor play and work in fields and woodlands as essential for intellectual and moral well being, arguing against relying on juvenile institutions for guidance.
The Chautauqua assembly in Le Mars runs June 29 to July 8 with lectures by Merrimack governor Hanly and others. Notables include Senator La Follette, Rev Moran, Albert Hubbard, Sam Jones, Opie Read, and Guy Carleton Lee. Music by the Dunbars and Lyric Glee Club. Camping facilities are available in Cleveland Park.
A quirky folk portrait lists types found in town including a weather prophet a tattling woman a know-it-all man and many loafers highlighting social quirks and local stereotypes in a vivid period voice. The item reads like a social vignette with colorful character sketches.
Notice from the committee warns that anyone who damages or injures cemetery property or ornaments will be punished under the law. It offers a reward for evidence leading to the apprehension and conviction of such individuals. By Order of the Committee.
First installment of Attorney W P Kidd history of Portland township for the Plymouth county atlas. Notes the township’s formation from Plymouth, Lincoln, Sioux, and Johnson townships, boundaries with Logan Preston Westfield and the Big Sioux river, and early land speculation and railroad grants delaying settlement. Continues next week.
The M W A picnic, annual speech day of the Modern Woodmen of America northwestern Iowa district, will be held in Bible City, Iowa on Wednesday June 20. Attractions are numerous and varied to ensure a pleasant holiday, with reduced rail fares and special trains offered. J Prep Marreart, President District Picnic Association, invites families and friends to attend.
An advertisement invites customers to buy at Beck and Burrill praising wool garments over cotton. It urges readers to judge the store by its reputation and patron experiences, promising reasonable profits and full or partial prizes for purchases.
Several head of fine driving and draft horses for sale at right prices. Come and view at my farm eight miles northeast of Akron Gro. Byrne offers a gentle driving mare with speed and safety for any driver. Complete road outfit, except a whip. Phone 64 L7. Call at W. R. Tremaine farm northwest of Akron for details.
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