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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
2
The column surveys political chatter across parties, highlighting Lincoln sentiment, McAdoo’s schedule, Diggs and Camanetti trials, and hopes for a peace conference. It comments on Governor Foss’s party shift, press careers, and the Cedar Rapids Republican’s stance on younger Republican aims and party unity.
The discussion centers on constitutionality of the blue sky law with claims that published text differs from the bill. Citizens warned that serious errors could undermine trust. A red light bill was voided after the Speaker failed to sign, prompting scrutiny of legislative procedure.
The piece argues that the legislature’s weakness delays reform for two years and criticizes U S policy toward Mexico. It questions Teddy Roosevelt’s political return, mocks GOP tricksters, and condemns Dubuque tax remissions tied to patriotic motives while praising Hon Herbert Hurt and condemning blue sky law votes.
An aged speaker in a senate speech defends opposing female suffrage as a purifying force for politics while warning it would blemish womanhood. He cites beef prices rising due to cattle states and mocks reporters. Iowa beef could drop if farmers slaughtered locally instead of shipping to Chicago.
James J. Hill notes the Fork Peck tract of two million acres will be allotted to settlers by the United States with a public drawing on September 23 at Glasgow, Montana. The 80 by 40 mile land extends along the Missouri river, formerly Sioux land, with 487000 acres for agricultural use priced to buyers and 738000 acres for grazing priced lower. Applications run September 1 to 20. The drawing will be by number, marking the final government division.
An opinion on liquor and crime argues prohibition as the corrective, cites Turkey as a failed moral example, and notes a farewell to Sullivan as he moves to New York. Also mentions a Bible distribution report to China and plans to send more, plus a light domestic quip about fathers and housework.
A reflective piece discusses how quick tempers and poor apologies fuel bad blood. It cites an 18-year-old drowned in a Waterloo YMCA pool and reports a saloon case in Bremer County. It warns of dope addiction among Denver youths and urges restraint to protect children’s upbringing.
A legend recounts Kaiser William I ordering revisions to the Berolinum Memorial church plans. A blot of ink above the cross led to a star atop the spire, as the architect interpreted, with the star remaining as final.
A quirksome 19th century column blends a hidden number riddle with a dramatic World War era escape. It describes a reader thinking of a number, a simple arithmetic sequence ending in ten times the original, then shifts to the 1857 mutiny tale where Lord Altamont’s life was saved by a dyed baby ruse. The piece cites a dream, refugee travels along the Ganges, and a mother’s peril with Sikh loyalties amid siege. It also features assorted humorous clippings and stray lines from various columns and cartoons.
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