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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
2
The Creston Advertiser and Sutton Herald weigh in on senatorial candidacy and Governor Clarke’s administration. Discussion notes Meredith’s lead due to Des Moines location, while Judge Tee draws critique as a four flusher. C. A. Bryson announces for county attorney with broad local support and no opposition.
Congressman Maurice Connolly of Dubuque predicts a heated Senate race in Iowa, endorsing the pation of the administration on the repeal issue and vowing to tour every county to debate Senator Cummins with strong campaign help from top party figures, while TE T Meredith is seen as inexperienced. The piece also includes Walt Mason’s satirical column urging health through nature and exercise.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that funding a war with Mexico via higher taxes would not only incur cash costs but also huge human and moral costs. It criticizes President Wilson for disinterested claims and warns of Latin American backlash, pension burdens, and trade disruptions amid Panama Canal prospects.
Hawkeye Press Opinion surveys Judge Lee versus Gov. Clark while Osage News flags taxation as a red hot issue. Onawa Democrat questions Lee’s impact on taxation. Rock Rapids Reporter critiques capitol grounds purchase. Senator Cummins pushes railroad critique and recalls Hamilton club remarks amid Democratic support.
Iowa holds the largest road funding outside New York with more than 87 million available for road improvement, per the American Highway Association year book. The list shows state-by-state appropriations from Alabama to Wisconsin, highlighting Iowa's top position and New York's 86 million.
A collection of brief items notes world figures and curiosities: Ireland’s area listed as 32 000 square miles. Nagasaki to build new ice plants. France assigns 10 000 of population to aid. grapes hold 12 to 26 percent sugar. 14 000 clockmakers in Baden and Wurtemberg. Charles Williams in New York with 24 years on one job. English prison mission mails 40 000 letters at Christmas. 1913 reforestation in Montana and northern Idaho at $7.60/acre. Japan rice output 16 662 000 000 pounds, up 5.1%. English potato shortage raises prices in Manchester on June 1. veal 35c, beef 31c, mutton/pork 26c in France. canned meat growing in popularity. Swedish mills consolidate. Panama canal material could form a pile taller than the Woolworth Building. divers in New York now telephonically connected. Margaret Montgomery of Stillwater, Okla., 700 pounds cotton in one day. Gannett Peak Wyoming at 14 000 feet. forest park literature in Crater and Mt Rainier parks. fires on national forests down to about one fifth. union printers aid their aged/invalid via Printers' Home in Colorado Springs with $8500 per year per guest.
A flood of unsigned 1914 notices shows individuals from Eldora Alden Iowa Huckeye and Hampton announcing candidacies for county offices including representative treasurer recorder sheriff attorney and supervisor in Hardin and Franklin counties. Names include Wintraat Scamider H B Sonputs C M Anes Eldora Doan Fred Sprain Hewman Stizow Dan E Strickler H K Maurin and J Q Wourie with primary dates in June 1914 and locations in Iowa towns.
In a standout season clash the Wild Cats defeated the Giants 11 to 8. Wildcats pitchers Reichart Giese Folkers combined for the win while Coordes Peters Floyd Folkers contributed for the Giants. The piece, by John Reinhart, notes youth players aged 12 to 14 on both clubs and hints at broader political chatter in Sag City and Fort Dodges, including references to the Bull Moose party and June addresses. The report also mentions early Ohio seed potatoes priced at 81.000 per bushel from Goetteal & Son.
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