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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
5
News of our neighbors reports a rising number of insanity cases in Iowa with 439 individuals hospitalized. Local officials note strain on public health resources as mental health services face demand. Community groups call for increased support and outreach to affected families.
The address covers Alaska railroad building, currency bill focus, rural credit urgency, Puerto Rico and Hawaii governance, Philippine independence, federal state conservation councils, and primary election reform. It notes trust legislation, farm credit systems, and currency completion as main goals for the new regular session. President Wilson is expected to push tighter trust controls and individual accountability in violations.
Iowa mental health capacity grows as four state hospitals report rising patient counts. Cherokee hosts 1,021, Clarinda 1,160, Independence 1,197, Mt. Pleasant 1,112, signaling higher totals than a year ago and ongoing strain despite legislative efforts. Total in state facilities reaches 4,430.
City auditor Burns reported a Sunday discrepancy in a county register. The reform aims to correct a 265 error code and ensure proper allocation of funds.
Refugees flee Chihuahua as guards seize power while Mexicans quit state. Wealthy Terrazzag sud Creals fall with fortunes. Strikes loom in In Gianapolis and Tadianopolis unions weigh action. Chicago troubles rise as damsite flood deaths grow. Texas flood causes five deaths and property losses. Utah sheriffs tie mine gas deaths to Mexican labor. Tax sale notices and park property disposals appear amid fiscal strains.
An explosion at the Wangler drug store in Waterloo noon Monday killed Wm Schneiderman, 18, and injured John Roberts, J D Kascht, Anton Wangler, and Chan Marlow. Six ounces of chloride of potash, three ounces sulfur, and shellac caused the blast. Schneiderman suffered a fatal abdomen wound and loss of a hand. The store interior was wrecked and the victim died 1 hour 20 minutes after the accident.
Whiting resident Will Toman boasts of pulling 124 bushels daily, while 150 Cedar Falls women urge men to stop smoking and now challenge men to sign a petition against painted faces. Other items note Peter Kiehne & Son Co. facing asset discounts after its collapse, a Irish speaker delaying with a humorous second speech, Adams of Humboldt County proposing Birdsall for US senator, and Hardin County prohibitionists meeting with Stave Chairman Willigans in attendance.
Franklin county court has been in session for two weeks with adjournment for Thanksgiving. Among cases heard a jury found for defendants in the matter of G A Menning claiming damages over sheep reportedly injured by dogs. Another verdict awarded 250 dollars to Sharpa against Henry Muhlenbrugh over horses loose on the highway and dogs chasing them.
The Grundy Center Democrat notes court sessions in Grundy County are short with nine of ten probable cases settled in counsellors' offices. It argues lack of lengthy practice does not mean lawyers lack work but that they avoid petty fogger tactics and focus on legitimate cases.
The item notes Col George Lyman’s birthday observance at the Lyman residence, 40th and Gilpin, Denver, with mention of his Civil War service and Libby Prison capture. It recalls his longer life and health compared to younger veterans and marks the event as part of a Denver paper’s appended note.
August Lahr, long time resident of Parkersburg and Butler County, died at Freeport, Texas, after an operation failed to restore him. He was in his 70s and left three sons and four daughters. Also noted: twenty two farm sales planned in Hampton between mid December and December 22, with local sale season said to be lighter this year.
C Liggett known as a longtime Democratic figure in Hampton plans to relocate with his son Rusl to California early next year. He will practice law in San Diego while continuing to be seen as a key political voice in Franklin Democrats. The World notes his departure will affect Third district conventions and wishes him success.
Ackley merchants are urged to prepare Christmas ads early as Tan Worth plans its Christmas number for December 1. The issue will include extra pages to cover holiday reading and eight days of ad consultation, aiding timely publication.
Various lodges in the city elect officers for the coming year at meetings in Fountain lodge castle hall and Aak ley St Almo Commandery officers named including C H Burlingame Eminent Commander and Robert Wright Gener Allasimo. Week's real estate transfers include John W Brewster to Joseph R Brewster and Elizabeth Courtney to Emily A Ashby in Iowa Falls.
A. Shing, ex druggist of North Liberty now visiting Denver, spoke at a Lutheran church banquet and claimed there were 7,000 empty houses in Denver. He criticized Colorado laws and warned Western farmers against reliance on opportunistic gains.
Four County Grain Improvement association opens a four day agriculture show at Pythian Hall Ackley with exhibits of corn oats wheat and produce. Prof Fish Ames Iowa State College judges corn and Miss Bentley Ames lectures on foods with music each evening. Saturday features swine talk and annual meeting with price grain sale.
Thanksgiving day in Ackley 1913 passed amid cloudy skies yet sparked happiness. Families gathered for turkey, cranberry sauce and pies while prices stayed accessible though a few items proved pricey. Many ducks and roosters went to market as churches held services and social events accompanied by turkey shoots and dances.
Ackley high school football players held visiting Eldora to zero on soft grounds after a hard fought Thanksgiving showdown. About 1500 to 1600 spectators stood in atar h entirely out reference amid the mud as Ackley dominated every phase. Final score 25 to 0.
Holiday time brings gift buying and the call to support local traders. The piece urges shoppers to spend within Ackley to boost the home economy, save money, and enhance the community spirit for the Christmas season of 1913. It promotes patriotism and home-centered holiday cheer.
Inquiry has gone out about bestmasters serving small neighboring towns under the fourth-daga classification. It is unlikely changes will be made at Cleves Abbott Robertson or Faulkner as offices there are in good quarters, accessible, and the men are strictly business.
Fishermen across the area faced the last open day as the fishing season closed amid damp, cloudy skies. Ainman and wife returned from Kent Minnesota after farming thirty acres of wheat and thirty-five of barley they left behind. Temperatures ranged from 45 to 6 degrees above zero as lingering rain and drizzle persisted.
Versatile, C. C. Minard, superintendent of schools, preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday in the absence of Rev. Parabley. The sermon touched on community stewardship and moral guidance for youth.
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