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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
2
A mixed column notes the Ackley World geography and subscription terms, praises Lincoln, and reports timber sale records, a state capital extension ruling, and liquor petition results. It also covers local business consolidation, and a political commentary on tariff critiques and warnings from lawmakers.
The article notes that Iowa open seasons for prairie grouse and quail ended earlier in December and that a federal migratory birds law prohibits killing ducks geese and snipe from December 16 to September 1. It mentions questions about constitutionality but warns hunters to act carefully to avoid arrest. Coe College receives donations from Mrs. Ralph Voorhees of Clinton North Dakota totaling 1400000, aiding the college in Cedar Rapids. Ackley Presbyterians praise the college for the benefaction. Extra equipment updates mention railroads and a shift in passenger cash handling and radio service plans through New Year’s Day.
The piece notes several Republicans eyeing the Iowa third district seat, with Maurice Connolly praised for voter trust. It contrasts aspiring candidates with the incumbent, highlighting the $7,600 salary and the serious push to represent 300,000 constituents while politics is described as a grand game in the runup to the next election.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Republican senators once sneered at La Follette and later earned voter support. Des Moines Capital promises a proud state capital environment. Cedar Rapids Gazette says Iowa can afford more for education if spent wisely. Onawa Democrat lauds Senate reform as necessary wind for action. Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Tribune discuss resistance to GOP reorganization and split leadership.
Weather continues mild and sunny, praised for its practical benefits as fuel and clothing costs ease. Trade for fuel, dry woods, and shoes remains steady with no sign of cuts, while public figures mused on politics and nature inspired leisure amid long winter months.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Clarke condemning Mano and fellow Republicans for alarmist speeches about an impending business disaster. He calls former Speaker Cannon and others conspiracy pushers and says such remarks frighten the nation and lawmakers into panic. Clarke labels the tactic monstrous and unpardonable.
Judge C. Albrook of Eldora announces candidacy for re election after confirming plans in Webster City and Ft. Dodge. Known for expediting court business and a high record with few supreme court reversals, he counts supporters across Story Boone Franklin Webster Wardin and Hamilton counties.
A roundup of local items from Ames and surrounding towns includes an electric pole trade sign, the state agricultural college at Ames closing then reopening, a fire destroying Manly Junction businesses valued at 420000, and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association’s free annual meeting in Ames on January 6. Also noted are a trio of professional blowers tied to a lumber office arson in Lawler, a missing English Setter owned by J H Gilchrist of Ames valued at 200 with a reward, Burlington railroad lands offered to farmers for alfalfa experiments, and Odd Fellows celebrating a 222000 claim payment with property now valued around 50000. A snow white squirrel with pink eyes was noted at Woodbine, Ed Campbell of Milford convicted of bigamy, a 4 year old child in Britt treated surgically after ingesting various foreign objects, and other scattered rural notices.
George Adams argues for steadfast service over mere fame and questions the value of reputation. The piece comments on wartime poets, army and navy readers, and a string of satirical notices about religion, politics, and society, including jokes about Christmas jugs and poets. Konsan
The Kansas Industrialist suggests game laws to aid hunters. Licenses must be earned via a short course at Kansas Agricultural College. Hunters must not use clubs on birds that alight on the gun barrel. After showing license, hunters must blindfold and count to one hundred while game hides.
Treasury officials indicate Iowa likely to join the Chicago district rather than St Louis for convenience. Director of the Mint George E Roberts of Ft Dodge calls the bill an improvement and says the banking system will continue to evolve with experience, noting the Bank of England was not built by a single statute. The article hints at further changes and cautions readers to read today’s World for updates.
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