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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1895
Page
2
An editorial discusses growing public opposition to strict excise laws and endorses high license as a revenue tool and regulator. It also reports Secretary Carlisle's stance on sound currency, retirement of greenbacks, and pending silver questions shaping monetary policy.
Senator John Sherman of Ohio argued on March 15 1892 that a genuine reform requires a national tax system taxing consumption rather than property or income. He warned the public would reject a tax that burdens consumption by the rich and predicted political backlash against protectionists.
A commentary notes the populist plan for a dollar that is easy to spend and difficult to deb tge, aiming to pay debt value while incorporating financial mechanisms like a String attachment to secure value. The piece hints at the tension between populist aims and economic practicality, illustrating speculative proposals and their potential impact.
The article ridicules a devalued dollar and praises it through satirical lines about a dollar that loses value while a corrupt official in South Dakota serves part of his sentence. It notes a looming battle over a two cent fare for railroads, hiring age limits, and temperance rules. It highlights an agricultural college request for funding, and critiques the idea of a single state board. Thanksgiving services at the penitentiary are described with a lavish meal. Grain sharks in northwestern Iowa aim to corner corn to profit from price rises. President Cleveland’s message is noted for its old sharp edge and public reception.
A fragment discusses coal transport costs across Europe and the value of tonnage for cargo, noting 14 50 pounds per shipment and rising figures. It mentions a German statistician estimating global buoyancy and a 1894 timeframe, with references to New York and Liverpool trade dynamics.
A curious extract describes vast water quantities and fantastical feats, recounts Constantine III and Saracen sieges, and humorously contrasts Greek and Chinese customs. It notes a legendary extinguishing fire derived from bitumen and sulphur, then shifts to stereotypes about Chinese manners, dress, and family naming, ending with a quip about Chinese etiquette and dragon-like weapons.
The ad touts weekly consignments every Tuesday and returns Friday. It invites readers to place a trial order to convince them of high quality workmanship and fair prices. Competent workmen will handle the consignments for Ackley area customers.
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