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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
2
A chaotic column covers Burron declining re-election unless events change, farmer and labor scenes in Indiana rally for constitutional support, debates over governors and monuments, talk of moonlight schools in Fayette, a deadly New York incident framed as liberty versus justice, and several Iowa politicians including Major Carn and Henry Vollmer weighing future runs.
William Welden announces his candidacy for state senator from the district including Hardin Hamilton and Wright counties. A longtime Town Falls resident, Welden has served two terms as representative, led local business, and held various posts including postmaster and Knights Templar commander. He champions a hard-shelled Republican stance and vows to boost prosperity. He taunts Democrats and progressives, signaling a combative race.
Hawkeye Press Opinion surveys gubernatorial and senatorial candidacy, favors a strong traveling man vote, and notes optimism about voting blocs. Editorials from Webster City, Fort Dodge, Perry, Boone, Colfax, and other papers discuss canal tolls, party nominations, and President Wilson’s nonpartisan stance, highlighting broad political commentary.
The Albia Union reports on Germany’s push into Turkey through a German Turkish association at Berlin to build schools libraries and technical colleges. Turkish youth already attend German colleges signaling a cultural shift that could reshape the region and challenge civilizing assumptions. Also cited are political notes: Underwood defeats Hobson in Alabama’s Democratic primary amid debates on prohibition and conservative shifts. The Methodist Episcopal Church endorses a ban on liquor aboard war vessels, with reaction stressing the need for responsible leadership.
A fragmented speech excerpt shows a senator railing against mass persuasion and political vanity. The speaker scorns the idea of fooling all people and hints at public dissatisfaction, with a bystander retorting in disbelief. The text captures a tense moment of rhetoric and public skepticism.
The Ackley World editor is rumored as a postmaster candidate for Ackley. The piece defends a lifelong Democratic editorship, cites Hardin county politics, and cites past producers who kept a Democratic voice despite Republican pressure, noting the editor’s commitment to a genuine newspaper in a strong field.
The Real Thing in Chicago Inter Ocean notes governing secrecy as near invisible government. It cites senator ial secrecy overreach and fears muckraker critique has not matched the present quiet, pervasive lack of transparency. The piece urges caution about executive power and daily governance.
A reflective, instructional text argues that importance comes from action and usefulness rather than titles. It urges individuals to pursue practical work and craft, cultivate daily effort, and persist in cutting grass as a metaphor for advancing progress. Two Irishmen are mentioned briefly.
A candidate withdraws before the race begins. Barney Starr abandons his bid for representative, leaving others to question if a hidden influence or mere cold feet caused the retreat. The piece notes a rival’s long pursuit of the speaker’s chair and critiques democratic criticism.
H E Scauwig announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for treasurer of Hardin County subject to primary voters decision. Signed H. E. Scauwig.
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