Ackley area notes of visits and moves in town life
Several residents visit relatives in nearby towns and states. Ackley residents report callers from Waterloo and Steamboat Rock, trips to Abbott and Klemme, and family visits. Quarantine at N R Knight’s home lifted, others plan moves, purchases, or vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Krommings
Ben Bleeker
Frank Rainsbarger
Ackley
Jess Johns
Herbert Straham
Nixon Knight
C. Daubenberg
Ackley Carlers
Louie Fischer
Evelyn Fouts
A. D. Gimer
Ray Gimner
Klemme
Mr. Williamson
Steamboat Rock
N. R. Knight
Don Laach
Abbott
Knight
Esther
Chas, Lang
Aredale
Robert Johns
Chicago
Henry van Lengen
Bigstone City
S. D
Omar Thompson
Illinois
William Horner
Washington
Will
Chester Horner
Stella Hayes
Haynes
North Dakota
Charles Hayes
Nelle Waddington
Hazel
Chlorig Masterson
Iowa Faila
George Johnson
Compulsory Age Groupings Shape Social Ties
W L George notes that forced age grouping in schools and armies fosters harmony, while age gaps in offices and families breed resentment. He warns that entering adult family units with large age differences can lead to conflict, and suggests endurance is often the only option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessus
Hercules
W. L. George
Mr Kelley and Matt OKeefe of Waterloo in Good Humor
A verbose letter humorously contrasts M G Kelley postmaster and Matt OKeefe, longtime Waterloo residents. It notes Keller’s Democrat role, OKeefe’s past missteps, and a trip to Ackley with German friends. The writer mocks the pair’s reputations, while urging continued smiles and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. GH. Kelley
Mr. Kelley
Matt
Mike) O'Keef
Waterloo
Europe
Ackley
Kellay
O'Keefe
Building a Home Library for Children
A Victorian style guide encourages surrounding children with tasteful books and pictures, a cheerful fire, toasted nursery snacks, lamps lighting from the left, and a window seat for play and cleanup. It promotes early intellectual development and eye care advice from an eye doctor offering free Saturday examinations at Hotel Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weber
Hotel Ackley
Why Men Hate Relations and the Aunt’s View
A fragment reflects on gender relations, noting men’s perception of respect, family dynamics, and the aunt’s stance. The text argues that social status fails to win accord from elders and highlights auntly gossip and entitlement as social friction within families.
Land for Sale in Franklin County Near Faulkner and Ackley
Half section of fertile Franklin County land with a two story 9 room residence, large barn, hog house, cattle shed, corncrib, and water well. One mile from Faulkner on M and St. L Ry and five miles from Ackley. Land tiled and under cultivation. rented now at zero dollars per acre but capable of higher rent. Price 200 per acre with half cash and balance over five years at five percent. James Treanor, Euclugive agent, Ackley Iowa or 519 Maryland St. Gary, Indiana. References: Geo Wagner, Laurlner, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Nll
Faulkner
Ackley
1. C
James Treanor
Iowa
Maryland St. Gary
Geo! Wagner
Laukner
Lows
Adler-i-ka and quick relief bowel remedy claims
Dake Hall's drug store advertises Adler-i-ka as a fast constipation cure using senna bark and glycerine. Acklay Druggist F. D. Weaver notes customers praise its quick action and claims it drains foul matter from the bowels, relieving symptoms including appendicitis in some cases. The ad promotes low prices and nationwide availability at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Weaver
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Grist
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
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Conrad
Thomas Knutaon
Hubbard
Grundy Center
Nancy Taylor
Clarkaville
Minnie Marguerite Meyer
Frank J. Lauer
Roinbesk
Sheffield Chautauqua
Mabal Manning
Lee Stonking
Midora
Redpath
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Ralph Goodnow
Sheffield
Rockwell
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Elmore
Albert Lea
Garner
J. C. Stewart
Cpic
Misa Viola Linger
Kitch
Bangor
Clarksville
Solon Thompson
Iowa Falls
EB. J. Roberts
Shram
Watters
Iowa River
Alden
Warsaw
Ill
Berlin
Tama County
Rockwell Creamery
Jefferson “Boosters
Rockwell East
St. Joe
Winnipeg
Schaffer
B. W. Lindeman
Misa Lillian Hammer
German College and Seminary Chapel
Lindeman
Wm. Lindaman
Grundy County
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Hampton
Areck
O. F. Mayer
J. P. Meyer
C. L. Raper
E. P. Andrews
Boehmlat
Frm
Hinderk
Welleburg
America
Wellsburg
Edna Bryan
Lincoln
Nebr
Francis Roberts
Mrs. Toomey
Florence Phinney
Minn
P. E. O'Neil
Annie O'Neil
Henry Whiteside
W. H. Saucer
Eva
Towa Baptist Assembly
Iowa Park
Chautauqua Park
Fred Fix
Clara Ley
Germania
Kossuth
Ley
O. S. Wildman
Nouth
Beaman
Vanderveer
Cedar Falls
Mona Junction
Arend Schaffer
W. A. Young
Mason City
Ewing
W. J. Reinke
Bill
E. T. Meredith
Mr. Reinke
Meredith
W. J
Victor
Tom Trepp
Misa A. Batella Paddock
New York City
Frank Gostting
Grundy
Butler Counties
Parkersburg
Aplington
Misa Paddock
Song Deere
Gost
H. H. Heetland
Fabaceo
Prince Albert
Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N.C
International
Joliet
Main Street
Minneapolis , ST. Paul
Paley
J. F. Nelson
Agt
Hall
IL. Chaney & CO
Toledo
Hat
Dake Hall
Acklay Druggist
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