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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and opinions from a presidential race era, railing against Wall Street and praising progressive laws. It notes Wilson’s child labor law push, tariff talk, and fiscal policies, with sharp partisan calls about southern chairmanships and national priorities amid wartime sentiment.
Senator F. P. Hageman of Waverly has filed resignation as a candidate for the peace with Secretary of State Allen. The move shocks Democrats though anticipated. W. T. Evang of Parkersburg may challenge, Republicans plan to name a successor as the district leans Democratic.
Secretary Redfield predicts the ancient newspaper will fade as paper costs rise. He cites higher prices for commodities and news print materials and warns publishers cannot sustain one cent papers without losses. Advertising rates may rise to cover costs.
President Wilson urges eight hour day for railroad workers and supporting trades. Railroads resist granting concession, but the move signals a federal push toward standardized eight hour shifts across industries. The piece notes unions long sought shorter days and anticipates broader adoption nationwide.
A Dublin-era Washington letter reports that former Justice Hughes dodges specific charges against the Wilson administration amid a rash of libel concerns. Editors from American magazines challenge Hughes to detail his disagreements with the president for the public record. At a San Francisco banquet Hughes was snubbed by union waiters, signaling mounting Republican campaign turbulence.
A quoted exhortation to Republicans to defend President Wilson and the Democratic administration by asking what Hughes or the party would have done differently in Europe and Mexico. It notes Theodore Roosevelt backs Hughes and recalls his recent statements on European affairs.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes strong dislike for illegal liquor sales in Dubuque, cutting across prohibitionists and supporters of legalized saloons. Readers rarely sign, yet many voices come from reformers who also favor law enforcement and see injustice in illegal sales after legal venues were closed. Bits of philosophy and light quips accompany the column, while local notes mention shower baths for soldiers at Browneville and social ironies about temperance and manners.
Voters urged to elect Jacob Bleeker of Ackley to the Hardin County Board of Supervisors. The appeal argues the county’s north half lacks direct representation and cites Bleeker’s public service as county treasurer. It emphasizes fairness, nonpartisanship, and the November election as the path to a balanced board.
A reflective piece describes nighttime silence framing personal regret and memory, then shifts to a friend’s anger at Roosevelt coverage in a partisan rural paper. The narrator notes slipping into sleep, while another man bristles at perceived attacks on his political stance by a local publisher.
The Parkerburg Eclipse notes that during his nomination opponents feared he would talk too little but now wish he would stop. It calls Hughes a disappointment and argues the more he talks the weaker he becomes, contrasting him with President Wilson.
Notice to electors of Ackley and surrounding territory of a September 12, 1916 election to decide extending the corporate limits. Voters will consider enlarging Ackley to include Sections 1, 11, 12 in townships 89N 19W and nearby areas in Hardin and Franklin counties. Boundary description provided. polling at 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Weber building area.
The editorial voices warn that Hughes could shift American policy if elected, arguing Roosevelt would join the president’s household and hinting at a rougher stance abroad. It praises Wilson for keeping dignity and peace and warns against changing leadership, while noting that legislature passes to the town fair are being restricted and urging charitable donations instead.
A fragment from the Cherokee Democrat quips about people who speak their mind, noting that loud fools often lack substance and that empty vessels make the loudest noise according to the mock proverb.
The notice advertises obtaining a hunter's license from W A Young at the State Exchange Bank building in Ackley Iowa. Licenses will be issued while you wait, emphasizing on site service. The phrasing reflects a local newspaper notice style from a Cherokee Democrat era.
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