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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
7
The Akron Iowa weekly urges community defense and loyalty, arguing traitors to one town hurt themselves. It condemns chronic complainers who magnify flaws, noting neighbors view such critics with patience but forget them, while someone praising home helps the town progress.
Billie Hart, a Texas bridge tender at Eagle Pass, gains trust as a weather prophet whose forecasts allegedly hit nine times out of ten. He credits faith for his success, saying once he is sure of himself others follow, a simple formula critics deem a belief-driven act.
County Agent notes planned meetings at Garryowen and Consolidated schools with Sutter and Wright demonstrations on brod sow selection across North Virginia Big Springs and Jefferson townships. Also urged to report petty thefts to curb losses and promote poultry health amid roup concerns as Aberdeen hosts the January corn show for Union County growers.
Guidance on poultry housing to prevent disease outlines space needs and draft control. Worms treatment uses turpentine in corn meal and epsom salts in water. A planned Cow Testing Association with Woodbury Iowa and Dakota Nebraska aims to identify profitable cows. Miner county SD completes bovine TB tests for 38 500 cattle in one month under joint federal and state program. Plans expand to Cadington Chark Brown Hamlin counties.
A nightly telephone operator is described as a guardian of the night. Her calm voice and quick actions summon doctors, police, and fire aid, often saving lives during late hours when crime, fires, and emergencies peak. The piece elevates her role to that of a quiet hero alongside patrolmen and firefighters.
Mrs. GB. a A. Adama of Sioux City visited Jil D. J. Searls and relatives this week. Akron Boosterel holds its first banquet and meeting at Trinity Lutheran parish tonight. Mr. Ad. Neary returns from Alameda Saskatchewan after farming work. reports mild weather there and snow in North Dakota. Announcement made of the marriage Thursday afternoon of Vernard A. Dibble Racine Wisconsin to Lila M. Aldrich of this city. ceremony by Justine O. Lmins on at Elk Point D.. couple to reside at Ravine with Dibble employed as interior decorator. Mrs. Theo Montagne receives word of father Thomas Collins death at Lions City hospital. would have been 93 next month. Montagnes travel to Jefferson for interment. funeral likely Saturday at Catholic church. Akron fans travel to Kingsley to see football game. Akron faired poorly on a disputed play and penalties but proved competitive against Kingsley. both teams earned respect for a hard fought game.
A bulletin from Iowa State College Ames describes the Technical Information Service offering material on engineering topics. Subjects include accident prevention heating water supply and roads with a process to request material subject to return postage. Anyone may ask for material through the department.
Discussion questions the readiness of American readers for World War I stories. Publishers note readers favor current wartime tales will grow with time and authors from veterans will shed true war narratives. The piece also mentions marriage trends in Plymouth County and American Legion coverage.
The LeMuts Sentinel notes Plymouth County had 218 marriages in 1924, up 86 percent from 160 in 1923, while divorces fell about 40 percent. statewide marriages rose 6.7 percent. divorces declined 12.6 percent, with Plymouth counties marking a 40 percent drop. Other counties with high divorce rates include Buena Vista Clay Monona Cherokee Crawford and Dickenson. Woodbury led in marriages with 1406 in 1924 and 1280 in 1922.
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