The Ackley World Fragments on Congress Session
The article notes Congress is back in session with expectations of reform pledges. It covers President Lincoln’s recommendations, party divisions, and treasury concerns. Mentioned are Col Henderson’s health, Republican tariff debates, and Wisconsin free pass reform amid looming legislative battles. Chicago and Washington correspondents provide context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Henderson
Miaredy
Baraugh
Fach
Cosity Nose
Staith
Wingis
Chicago
Yossi
Washington
Chivago Lines
Republcans
Congress
Wisconsin
General Assembly
Aruna
O. Mawee
Pu Laumney
Longfelsow
Muita
Cleo
CO Malu
Deaga Pines
Hoke Smith Views on the Indian Problem
Secretary Hoke Smith urges cautious Indian policy plans for reservations. He favors federal guardianship of tribal lands and gradual allotment to ensure beneficiaries are ready to manage property. The aim is to protect rights and aid economic advancement while resisting fraud, with emphasis on education and sustained government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Washington
Fon
Chieuygo
The Pension Burden Surges After Civil War End
The United States pension rolls near one million with 39 085 new pensioners in the year and expenditures projected at 149 million for 1896. Criticism notes the system widens beyond wartime needs as widows born long after Appomattoy receive service pensions, and questions future funding and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nis
de Laumaber
Appomattoy
Isadaier
Chicago
The New Diphtheria Cure Promises Broad Use
Reports from Willard Parker and Paris hospitals show serum treatment cutting diphtheria mortality from about 2 to 0.7 percent in comparable cases. The cure, while not miraculous, increases recovery odds and is spreading rapidly across the United States from Kansas to Minneapolis. A cautioned note warns against overstatement and emphasizes continued testing and manufacturing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paris
New York
Williard Parker Hospital
Timvley
Srow 1
Kansas
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Jenner
Stour City
Ackley Presbyterian Church Dedication Promises Historic Event
Ackley prepares for the dedication of its new Presbyterian church with extensive fittings an auditorium seating 800 and classrooms for 900. The building showcases modern architecture heated by hot air and lit by 100 incandescents. Services on Sunday will feature Rev Craig of Chicago and Rev Bailey of Cedar Rapids with a 30 voice choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
Ackley
Lown
Presbyterian Church
G. Chatterton
Chittertom
Falls
Taisha
Tome
Frouk Olimee
Goare Marhart
Theological Seminiity
Chicago
Afr
Hurhart
Hurhart To Become Pastor, the Was Foreatined and Instated Nav. Gy. 1472, Ihe
Rev
Earhart
le Penis of Ecclesiastics
Messrs
John Rath
Blake
T. Roosevelt
Bloch
Mgyert
Joseph Sunt
VV. Roosevelt
Andrew Rath
Craig
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Ackley World
Witeboaters
Les Moines
Parny
Jack Pinos
Duke
Oklahoma
Kildare
Daluen Pang
Loo'clouk
Phineas
Lung
Republican Party
New York World
Garoe
Ile
Cain
John Batchs
Plynton
Columbus
Batehs
Billy Batehks
Cajeer
Bateles
Georgia
Ogie Grove
Iowa
Sr. Frayers
Kan
O. F. Wright
Rans
A.A. Lindsten
Ade
Herman Becker
Hardin County
C. F Folkers
Ackicey
Low A
Universal Stores
P.opperman & Son
Main Street
Robert's Ol Drug Store
Ackley, Iowa
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