Ackley World history notes and Iowa building pledge
The item highlights the Ackley World founded 1993 as successor to Ackley Enterprise 1867, with notices about subscription terms and a column of local editorials. It praises Waterloo efforts to fund Iowa’s building at the San Francisco Panama Exposition, stating Waterloo’s 850,000 pledge and criticizing Iowa lawmakers for not funding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Althouse
Ackley Enterprise
Matt Matter
California
Iowa
Exposition Grounds
Waterloo
San Francisco
Frisco
Eyes and Feet Learn the Same Lessons, Village Deacon
Sage lines by Bert Walker urge eye guided feet toward the best life paths. The Village Deacon warns against wandering sight and scattered effort, urging disciplined vision, steady steps, and a captain’s discipline. Senator Lillujan jokes about hot water and photo poses amid a town lecture scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Walker
Falls Below Estimate Incomes Tax Revenue Report
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo is dismayed by income tax receipts under the new law. Estimates projected tax totals by income bands, but treasury data from 65 collectors indicates receipts will fall short. Fewer than 425,000 filers reported, with many earning between 3000 and 4000 dollars, reducing expected revenue. The article notes exemption reductions under the Underwood tariff and questions future fiscal outcomes.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
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the Ackley World
Ee Telephone
Raham Lincoln
John Lind
Nevada
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Cherokee Democrat
Penpyavania
White House
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Champ
Wilson
Northwest
Des Moines
Corn Belt
Manson
Prince of Good Fellows
John F. Dalton
Democrat
Long
Journal
Calhoun County
New York
Mr. Wilson
Mexico
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Liquor
Caro Seis
la Porte
Lows
Cleburne
Texas
Indian Affairs
Government Service
Sells
Commissioner Sells
Wen
Aquor
Cato Sells
Lillujan
Interfor Daceravions
Collier's Weekly
Washington Post
Ackley
Werabn
Kediaent Beeee Electric Light and Water Fund
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J. P. Bolender
Golender
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Electrie Ight and Water Fund
Traaaurer Lge
Wm. Sauter
Ainnévinteniterit Alectrie Light Wie
W. J. Scourick
Ste Peapead Ee Bes
General Fund
Vrom County
Pee Geen
Cscs Cere
Electric Light
S. ¥. Eeverr
Ongright Hart Schatfaer
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Weckwear
Naroghall & Mulan
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