President Warns Germany as Submarine Warfare Rises
President addresses joint session in Washington declaring the United States will break off diplomatic relations if Germany continues its unrestricted submarine warfare. He cites violated promises, warns of likely war, and insists only a swift shift by Germany can avert severance of ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Congress
Washington
Shen
Jon
Germany
United Sea
America
United States
Audi
Court judgments and notices from Hardin County docket
EW cases in Hardin Court and judgments remaining in session include Mary B Templeman v Orpha Ronald et al for partition of lots at Gifford. guardians appointed for Mary Hutzelva and Mathias Minchan. American Life Ins Co v Cutterfield attachments of lots at Adcliffe. Neessen v Henry Gerdes. Merchants Syndicate Catalogue Co v Whinery. Zion Savings Bank v Whinery. an Episcopal church service schedule for Easter week. unclaimed letters at Ackley post office. eggs for sale from A Y Seversen with prices.
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Seaton
Mary B. Templeman
Orpha Monald
Lota
Gifford
Mary H. Huteelva
Hannah A. Min
Guardian
Mary L. Hutzelva
Mathias Minchan
American Lite Ins. Co
C. Outterfield
Adcliffe
Neville Leads Bryan in Nebraska Primary Returns
Morning briefs report Neville leading Bryan in Nebraska’s primary with meager returns. Other items note a New York hurricane gale causing two deaths and widespread property loss. Lincoln police clash with Mexicans. one killed, alleged plotter claims immunity. New Haven rail inquiry ordered.
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Neville
Bryan
Nebraska
New York
York State
Lincoln
von Igle
Uncle Sam
New Haven Line
Settlement Reached in Rainsbarger Will Case
Final settlement of the William Rainsbarger will case was reached in Hardin county district court. The will gave a life estate to the widow and the remainder to sons Jay and John. The suit to contest the will, filed December 1913 by Mary Ellen Robinson and George Rainsbarger, ended after a ten day trial with a directed verdict upholding the will, an appeal to the supreme court then pending at settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rainsbarger
Hardin County
Rainsbarger
Rainabarger
Frank
Nate
Jay
John
Mary Ellen Robinson
George Ralna
Barger
Supreme Court
Primary vote costs eyed in Grundy County budget
Grundy County Treasurer Pepperman estimates the recent primary vote cost 61.50 per ballot, likening it to three elections this year. Township tallies show Wilson 5 and 18 in German and Cummins wards, Pleasant Valley Wilson 12 and Cummins 13, Colfax Wieon 0 and Cummins 23, Melrose Wilson 13 and Cummins 19, totaling 185 for Wilson and 81 for Cummins. Roosevelt 20 and Bryan 2 also noted.
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Pepperman
Grundy
Wilson
Cummins
Pleasant Valley
Colfax
Wieon
Melrose
Cumming
Roosevelt
Byran
Morrison Bank Loses Supreme Court Rules for Jamieson
Supreme Court overturns lower court ruling in the Boggs case, freeing Jamieson from repaying Morrison Bank. Jamieson had been accused of authorizing loans totaling about sixty thousand dollars based on a bank cashier's reliance on his statements. The ruling cited lack of authority to bind the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jamieson
Boggs
Morrison
Morrison Bank
Wadk County Welcomes State Auto Tax Funds and Lights
Community notes report Wadk County will receive 810,112 from the state automobile tax division. Newell gains electric street lights. Fifty girls added to the Glover skirt and shirt factory workforce in Dyersville. Dyersville residents plan the annual Thousand Dollar Day on August 17.
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Pooshostas County
Newell
Ofty
Glover Skirt and Shirt
Dyersville
Separate Proposition On Woman Suffrage Ballot
The attorney general and Governor Clarke declare a separate special election will be held for the women’s suffrage measure on June 5, concurrent with the state primary. Each polling place must have a set of judges for the special election in addition to primary judges.
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Clarke
Muathes
Ackleys residents face illness as week passes
Charles W teinke, among Ackley’s long time residents, lies ill with poor condition and advanced years. Pauline Kremling broke her left arm roller skating. Minnie and Lizzie Thielke recover from typhoid. Jangoniua, a town farmer’s son, has blood poisoning from a foot injury. Also noted are land transfers and local business notices as Hardin County records span recent week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W.teinke
Ackley
Pauline Kremling
Minnie
Lizzie Thielke
Jangoniua
Aagat
Exciting Runaway Stop by Courageous Woman
Frightened horses bolted down Mitchell street toward Main after villagers saw a man heating a carpet. Mr and Mrs Slomera, riding a lumber wagon, retained control with quick thinking. The wife showed pluck, bracing herself as the wagon careened then the pair pulled the horses to a stop and calmly redirected them.
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Mitchell Street
Main
Burn Victim Child Had Burns From Fire Toasting Marshmallow
P J Clancy a Gur ota Time resident died early Saturday. William Johns learned of his granddaughter s accident last Tuesday when a 4 year old child of Rey and Mrs Johns of Wat shoo was burned while toasting a marshmallow. The child s right side was badly burned and she remained alive at last report. If she recovers she will bear the scars for life.
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P. J. Clancy
Gur Ota
William Johns
Rey
Mra
Johna
Watshoo
Johns
Mr. Johns
P.S
Wright County primary turnout and local notices
Brief local items include 700 ballots cast in Wright County, fishing season dates May 17 to November 15, and the Royal Arcanum convention in Waterloo. Details mention a Rock Island freight crash near Rock Rapids, March tax receipts for Black Hawk County, and various election tallies with Cloud, Johnson, and McClure far from Butler.
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Wright County
Rock Island
Linois Central
Rock
Henry Flessa
Orton Brothers Circus Arrives With Elephants and Clowns
Advance reps visited last Friday to finalize contracts for the Orton circus. The show hits Ackley on Saturday May 8. Eldest acts, elephants and bands, clowns, and the modern circus pageantry promise a big day with good weather and large crowds.
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Orton Brothers Circus
Orton Circus
Orton
Boys
Yeaterday
Ackley
Temperance Rally and Bryan Visit Mentioned in Ackley Letter
A Des Moines temperance group hints at a Bryan special train stop in Ackley with a $100 fee, amid questions about saloons and local sentiment. The piece also notes a temperance lecture program at the M E church with hymns, recitations, and a Sunshine Club event led by Lyla Mapes and Clara Stauffacher, ending with a benediction.
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Temperance Crusade
Temperance Party
Drya
Des Moines
W. J. Bryan
Ackley
M. E
Baster
Harmony Club
Solo
Cea
Robert Wilbrant
Adele Conaway
Golden Sunbeam
Bluebirds
Margaret Isea
Oss
John Reinhart
Jay Rung High
Town Council Buys Extra Fire Hose at Discounted Price
Following the fire department suggestion the council purchased 500 feet more of hose at 50 cents per foot, 20 cents under their previous price. The item remains affordable while other rubber goods rise in price.
Thomas Addington Dead In Yukon Postmaster Life Described
Thomas Addington who spent his boyhood in Ackley and left in the early seventies died Monday at his Yukon Oklahoma home where he had served as postmaster for twelve years. He was sixty two and leaves four wives four children and two brothers Sam and Sell. Pleasing intelligence comes from Yetter Iowa of a new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs Floyd Barber the day before at their home Mrs Barber is a daughter of Mrs D Miller and Uncle John is once again the doctor. For Sale Good horse buggy and harness inquire at World offices.
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Ackley
J. L. (Sell) Addington
Webb
Iowa
Record
Tom Addington
Yukon
Okla
Sam
Sell
Yetter
Floyd Barber
Ackley Band Plans Spring Benefit Concert Friday
The Ackley band prepares a public concert at the Engebrate hall on Friday April 26. The event invites generous patronage to support ticket purchases for new instruments and to lift community spirits. The ensemble aims for a strong community turnout and promising season opener.
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Ackley
Aining
St the Engebrate i
Not Improved: Bloch Remains in Poor Condition After Stroke
Report notes no material improvement in Bloch’s condition after a stroke days ago. doctors describe his state as unchanged and serious, with no new complications reported in the latest bulletin.
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Bloch
Life's Journey Ended of Ackley Resident Patrick J Clancy
Patrick J Clancy longtime Ackley resident and Osceola Township farmer died after a two week illness from rheumatism. Born in Ireland he came to America with a sister at age nine. He married Ellen Ryan in 1869 and had five sons John Charles City James Tom P J Clancy and one daughter Mary. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. survivors include four sons and one daughter and Mrs Clancy died six years ago.
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Patrick J. Cclancy
Ackley
Franklin County
America
Land of
Opportunity
Ireland
Illinois Central Railroad
Oscio's
Clancy
Osceola
County Clare
Americs
Marion
Ohio
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Ellen Ryan W’ Merion
John
Charles City
James
Mary
Tom
P. J
Des Moines
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Death of Otto Freese at Allison after long illness
Otto Freese died in Allison on Wednesday after a nearly three year illness from cancer of the aroma cal. He was almost 49, leaves a wife and one daughter. Survivors include five sisters: Mrs Sawyer of Ackley, Mrs Schrieber of Seward, Mrs Wildebost of Sinclair, Mrsuroka of Allison, and Mrs Wilde of Lennox. Funeral services were held Friday in Allison.
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Otto Freeze
Edward Sawyer
Allison
F. Schrieber
Seward
Ben Wildebost
Sinclair
Flour Prices Hold Steady Despite Ban
No advance in flour prices despite a general allowance. J.J. Down & Co states no change, continuing to quote the same low price.
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J.J. Down & Co
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Hardin Court
Fis. Neessen
Henry Gerdes
Merchanta Syndicate Catalogue Co
F. Whinary
Martin Lammye
Thomas Fahey
Ezion Savings Bank Ve. F. Whinery
Ee Pethodiat Episcopal Church
Sople
Pe Rensinetc
Ofice
Go. F. Althouse
P. M
Egge
Orpington
A. Y. Seversen
William Halnebarger
St. John's Evangelical Church
Mueller
German Township
Pul Pit
Haworth College
Weaver's Drug Store
Community News Notes
Wadk
Minnis Smith
Henry J. Smith
Loveblock
William Johun
Edward Johns
O John John
J. J. Fir & Do
Exchange Bank
C. J. Doepke
A. Lichty
Chicago
Mia
Andrew Rath
Bowman
North Dakota
World Office
Ray Johns
The
Royal Arcanum
Waterloo
Wubben Brothers
Ab George
Allen Robinson
Clarion
Ed Davis
Caat
Lyon County
Anamosa Railroad
Reed
Dubuque
Elephants
Banda
All
Ortons
Pappie
Thomas Addington
World Oftics
Leral
Oy EE
Llinois
Laaves
Otto Freese
Ea Sawyer
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