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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
2
An extended editorial paragraph discusses a weed law and tax rates, noting July weed clearance, a prosperous nation at peace, and no hike in next year’s state levy. It critiques prohibition politics in Iowa, mentions S H Basher in a Bull Moose bid, and recalls 1842 official salaries as context, ending with a light verse about a family picnic and fishing.
A Iowa newspaper column argues the $75,000,000 federal road fund split among states is a start toward better highways. It praises Iowa for receiving $2.5 million and urges continued effort from state, county, and local groups to improve roads within five years. It also critiques some papers for rising prices and padding content, urging brevity and quality. The piece cites Ford’s view on making oneself scarce or extremely busy as a cautionary analogy.
Anamosa Eureka reports thirty progressions met in Des Moines to select Steve Basher who has shifted sides on many issues. Eagle Grove Gazette warns prohibition planks in both Democratic and Republican platforms may collapse. Cherokee Democrat diverges into social musings with remarks about quiet women being more to be feared, and Sibley Tribune comments on politeness and brains.
The Grondy Center Republican observes that some Harding papers show less sense and good nature toward the Methodist church than Harding himself. Ministers should not object to vigorous debate when politics intrudes, as a man too thin skinned seeks to stay outside the ring while abuse is hurled at Harding.
Two former Sioux Cityans sit on the farm loan board as the city asserts its claim that it lies at the center of the district needing a farm loan bank. Officials say modesty has limits and the city will press its case despite any skepticism.
A fragment from the Sibley Tribune notes a punchy local tease about an entertainment act titled Len nights in 8 Bar Room. The item compares the spectacle to Barnum style showmanship and mentions Iona Wooster Vella as part of the reference.
Congressman Sweet of the third district delivered a three minute address to the House on The Demoralization of the Rural Mail Services. He claimed the service is crippled and that old carriers have lost their jobs, though the only one removed was a Democrat. The piece labels his critique as political theater and defends economy in the Post Office.
An abandoned byway site near Acklay displays a case of twenty four quart bottles of beer untouched, with an empty bottle placed atop to disarm suspicion. The piece hints at moralizing about curiosity and politics, noting Republican voices praising President Wilson for considering Mexico policy and the ongoing work of local ice sellers and soda fountains.
A mixed digest reports British landings at Mitylene and coastal bombardment near Moulabit, a clever trap against pickpockets, and Morgan estate tax figures. It notes wheat blight losses in the Northwest, a Swift & Co pension fund, naval schooling in Glasgow, and Amy Latsham’s tomato yield. It covers Ontario fires, a Washington marble sculpture unveiling with 75,000 dollars appropriated in 1908, and police study claims on crime origins. It ends with G.A.R. mobilization plans and a Wilson message about Casement.
A compilation notes New York chorus girl shortages versus farm hands, urging more focus on Harding character by Kenyon in Iowa reports. It cites church district conferences debating politics and religion, border security and U S duty, plus a Minnesota man fined for speeding and the dry crusade debate.
In Pella citizens have raised eighty one thousand for a public swimming pool but seek an additional three thousand. Beav er Creek beauty spots near Ackley could serve public use, urging Ackley to act. William Sehmedika of Radcliffe, state legislator and Wardin county representative, visited Ackley to engage voters as farm rush season limits political activity. A fur season will start in a month or six weeks.
The Town Falls Citizen questions jail impact by noting short chicken theft sentences and recalling Soule who stole bank funds, served eighteen months, and is now praised as a gentleman. Also reports visitors W L Klingensmith and family from Pierson and Sioux City visiting Ackley and Bremer County relatives before returning to renew ties in the area.
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