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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
2
The piece criticizes a proposed Ohio bill forcing railroads to publish train arrivals and departures in newspapers, arguing it adds red tape and weakens reform. It notes Congress may adjourn in May, comments on political figures and the presidential race, and questions governance and party loyalty amid state politics and editorials.
A lengthy Iowa opinion criticizes prohibitionism and moral codes, arguing state laws create more drunkenness and perjury. It laments bans on liquor in Ackley and stresses local industry growth, while contrasting tariff views and political stances in a broad, editorial tone. It notes Bryan and Iowa Republicans, and cites The Commoner and Ottumwa Herald perspectives.
The passage zings with satirical talk about exaggerated news, wealth talk, and roaming river comparisons. It riffs on crime stories, bank robberies, and a boastful view of business optimism, noting the Chicago American ball team hiring pitchers and fame in a bustling press voice.
An anthology of Iowa political commentary from multiple papers. The Dubuque Telegraph backs Fred White for governor while the Marion Register urges labeling a proposed law a true emergency. Ames Times and Cedar Rapids Republican feature reactions. Fort Dodge Post, Decorah Republican, Sioux City Journal, and others weigh in on candidates, platforms, and political tactics.
The speaker denied that Democrats had been filibusters, calling the so named filibusters as men engaged in trying to force legislation. The remarks framed the term as a partisan label rather than a factual description.
The text contrasts democracy's appeal to youth with the pull of spoils and graft. It argues democracy promises opportunity and justice, yet warns that in contemporary times graft and spoils attract young voters, while the Republican party leverages organization and money to gain influence. It ends with faith that truth will prevail.
In Oreaton Iowa Joline Doolittle faced a Creaton Times suit for 810 back dues on a subscription account. Doolittle claimed he never subscribed but admitted reading the paper at the office, court verdict favored the Times for the full amount plus interest and costs. Stephen Moser of Hidera circulated a petition for his brother Charley’s nomination for representative ahead of the June primary.
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