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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
6
A historical Iowa banking discussion cites the State Bank of Iowa as an example of pure credit notes in early currency debates. Governor notes long history of Prohibition laws, public sentiment, and calls for faithful observance of existing laws while favoring state banking limits.
Iowan J B Parauin writes from Pomona California describing September like weather with olives flourishing and blossoms in the yards. He notes light frosts on November 21 to 23 that damaged some crops but not severely, reports on a new electric railway extension to Riverside and San Bernardino, plans for sleeping cars from Los Angeles to San Bernardino, and mentions local labor on painting buildings with Pomona’s 8,000 population and minimal law enforcement.
A Chicago retailer complains that mail order houses siphon trade while local merchants rely on ads. He notes a single newspaper paid 8117,777.64 for advertising in the year ending March 31, 1907, and urges merchants to invest locally. The piece laments mail order influence and urges protecting home traders.
J M Brermav Jr of Davenport DC visited in the city, staying with his brother G F, and recounted that M Breithaupt and his son Charley near Cleves are headed to Tetura from Canada with their families. He notes fascination with the Canadian northwest and prefers remaining under Uncle Sam's dominion.
A Senator delivers at Council Bluff urging unity and resistance to demeaning proposals. Thanksgiving menu notes include chicken and dumplings. Old Railroad Man Beck, longtime Illinois Central official, dies at 73. Advocate reports Dows trouble with eleven parties fined for dancing, four for drunkenness, plus assorted offenses.
Abbott and nearby residents report the wedding of Misa Reichart, sister of Mrs. Hillmanort, in Dunkerton this Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hillman traveled from the village to attend. Also noted are I R Gardner and wife visiting Harleton, H Krominga and wife in Alexander, and A D Gilmer an Ackley visitor. Prices for eggs, cream, and chicken are listed as 0c, 250, and 69 per pound respectively.
In Roan Croix lodge Knighte of Pything a lively session chose officers for the coming term. Names listed include C. E. Rudden as C. E, N. Schultz as V.0, with R. F. Blackmun prelate and F. B. Trainer M. E. Other items note a social session and weather outlook for December predicting variable conditions, plus local notices about Lorkey Bros. at Eldora and a veterinary update on a new horse disease.
Hubert Scallon begins a law practice in the city at the Exchange Bank Building. A man of sterling integrity with wide acquaintances, Scallon has led an exemplary life and aims to serve clients with trust and careful attention, starting a generous practice that will grow with time.
The issue will overflow with choice Christmas reading matter in an extra large edition. Readers are urged to remember a notable subscriber list and a Milwaukee rail announcement about Alphabet Railway purchase affecting through services Des Moines to Twin Cities. Local reunion notes celebrate Mrs Hurley’s 80th birthday with relatives from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and Missouri. A feature on Yuletide gifts and notable writers accompanies a premium Circle issue. The Supreme Court reverses Judge Kelley in the Warren Goodsell case. Shall Rock man to received new trial in December.
Long obituary notes the death of Mrs Kathrine Tool at 90s, obituary outlines years in Ackley, arrival from Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, and surviving children Reed Tool Eugene Tool Nicklas. Last rites at First Evangelical church with Rev Schroeder officiating. Funeral in Ackley cemetery. Also mentions birthday and anniversary events in town and notes economic conditions in western Sioux counties and teachers association plans.
Railway timetable changes affect two passenger trains on the division with adjustments to east and west bound departures. A Waterloo Dubuque line service has been removed, engineers reassigned, and a Chicago trip now arrives by 4 30 pm. Local land sales record 126 per acre as Martin Jannenarn buys forty acres south of town. Council session brief with few members present. More on manual training in schools, corn contest at Iowa State Ames, and new high school building progress. Other items include bank case verdict, Lyon County farm purchase, Bardin County agricultural meeting, stock exhibit, and Christmas woodworking supplies.
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