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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of campaign notes, notices, and commentary cites Bryan Kerr and other figures, mentions the Lincoln meeting rail fares, Supreme Court vacancy debates, and local political sentiments. It includes anecdotes on integrity in politics and a story about a farmer’s daughter’s reply.
The text argues education endures amid poor examples and widening influence. It notes indifference, looser norms, and a culture of "anything goes" challenge free, independent individuals who can break from party lines. It stresses correcting wrongs as the nation's urgent need and advocates shining examples for others to follow.
Des Moines Capital notes an untouchable life yet strong and conservative, while Chicago Evening Post recalls his quiet endurance in a demanding Senate term. Other tributes praise his judicial temperament, balancing opposing forces to power, with Nevada Representative affirming his public career rightly ends in fitting fashion.
Jowa Press Notes and Comment condemns inheritance tax as harming heirs while contrasting it with income tax, arguing taxation targets industry. It mocks Teddy Roosevelt and Bryan rhetoric, notes sheep and wool price shifts under a recent democratic era, and hints at farm subsidies and political cost.
The Rev Paul L Afchok aided a hopelessly intoxicated man walking home from prayer meeting. At the steps the man asked for his name. the clergyman replied Paul and the man then bailed him. He muttered a biblical reference about an author to the letter to the Ephesians.
An Oklahoma man reaches his limit by stealing eight fried chickens from a Methodist preacher amid summer heat. The report notes ongoing weather and general social chatter as locals comment on behavior and frayed tempers during hot days.
Mosquitoes must starve to death there. What is the difference between a tight rope walker and a tight rope walker.
A Davenport Times editorial argues for postponing the senatorial question until after the November election amid calls for a Republican legislature. The Traest Stat-Clipper warns against overconfidence as Taft gains momentum, while the Cedar Rapids Republican suggests using the Missouri corn crop as political leverage.
The Chicago Tribune pays a tribute to William B. Allison who died at his Dubuque home. The piece lauds him as a long serving Iowa senator and trusted adviser in Congress, highlighting his conservative, prudent approach and enduring public service. It notes his death ends a rare breed of steady leadership and recalls political tensions tied to his career.
Quasi humorous misc item notes a doctor promising cure despite prior prognosis. A wife questions the doctor. A second vignette features Tony in Lawn over at Carroll delivering a wedding trip tale and a penny candy gift with expectations about its use for children.
A bystander questions a large man’s importance in town. The native retorts that news of clear weather swells him with pride, implying vanity in social status.
The article notes that Alligon’s death will trigger numerous complications and renewed animosity, with subsiding tensions likely to reappear amid ongoing political contention and retaliatory sentiment in the wake of the loss.
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance and condolence after the death of our little child. Haru Remen and Wire express sincere gratitude. Gov. Cummine [withdrawn], Sioux City Journal, Rep.
A head on collision on the Western Ohio traction line north of Piqua between two limited traction cars killed five and injured twenty five. The crash near Shelby county infirmary trapped passengers in wreckage and telescoped the southbound car. Among the dead are William Failey and others from Piqua Detroit and Sidney. Only one man from Sidney escaped injury. The northbound car from Piqua was on time while the southbound from Bidney was late and speeding.
General D. K. Wardwell and his leper wife near Tombstone face possible separation under county care plans. Governor may pardon to allow the husband to remain with his afflicted wife as officials seek legal and humane resolution. The wife, though a leper, is noncontagious by contact, but her mind is affected and she is chained to prevent escape. Wardwell is 86, cancer adds to the hardship. brother inmate seeks pardon to care for her.
The German schoolship Freya collided with the Gloucester fishing schooner Maggie and May sixty miles off Halifax harbor. Ninteen aboard Maggie and May. at least nine lost, four survivors including Captain Erick McCatheran. Freya to Halifax with survivors. eight Freya crew perished? The collision crushed Maggie and May, many crew likely in bunks. ship owned by G Dannis of Gloucester.
Elmer E. Dover resigns as secretary of the Republican national committee to head an advisory committee working with George R. Sheldon. William Hayward of Nebraska City is named secretary of the national committees and will oversee the western headquarters in Chicago during Mr. Hitchcock’s absence.
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