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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
2
OCR reads like a garbled subscription notice and a misquoted Abraham Lincoln passage about political religion. The text mentions subscription prices, months, and erroneous phrases, with a mix of broken words and unlikely attributions. The core readable element is a misrendered Lincoln quote about religion and law in national politics.
A reflective Christmas message celebrates kindness and youthful joy, urging readers to keep the Christmas legend alive. It links the season to childhood wonder, parental care, and a universal hope rooted in the birth of Christ, noting the lasting peace it brings to both the faithful and the troubled.
Senate and House resolutions praise Admiral Schley for heroic actions against Spain at the harbor of Santiago. Loyalists push for a presidential bid amid tariff votes and warnings on U S control of the Philippines. The Philippines tariff bill fails 103 to 128, amid debate on constitutional authority and imperial reach, with echoes of Puerto Rico policy.
A partial, garbled text references a policy on the Philippines and a party split in Congress. It notes members distancing themselves from their party associates on a Western issue, but the fragment lacks clear names, dates, or specific actions.
Residents discuss forming a stock company to fund an Ackley opera house with stores and rooms, plus paving Main Street and sewerage. They urge local investment, note land loans at low rates, and contrast civic projects with regional education efforts and political reshuffles.
The remark praises Granny Hoar for staying ahead in promoting the angrohisy colony proposal amid criticism from the rival tribe of curs, highlighting strong advocacy and competitive stance.
A newspaper note condemns leaving horses unblanketed as temperatures dip to zero to 30 degrees. It describes a youth seen leaving a heated area to a wind exposed street where horses are hitched, covered with frost and haylog exposed to wind, urging police power to seize offenders and enforce animal cruelty statutes.
The passage argues Denmark should sell its former West Indian possessions to the United States. It notes the islands’ limited value to Denmark but potential value to the U.S. and criticizes not consulting local populations. It questions granting home rule to these people after sale.
The text notes Peoria distilleries produced 104,108 barrels in November, discusses risks of adulteration with Kentucky bourbon, and references a Louisville Courier Journal remark. It includes quotes from Hartford and Boston merchants about navy, army, and pensions, highlighting political rhetoric of the era.
Strenuonar President Codor Rapids Gaxetta lauds Theodore Roosevelt as the strenuous president. He notes the striking likeness to Old Hickory Jackson, praising vigor and stamina. The anecdote hints at decisive action and unflagging energy without direct confirmation of plans.
The register lists 222000 names and omits enlisted service members of army and navy. It notes a sharp rise over three years, largely from colonial ventures linked to the Spanish war. Washington department accounts for 25180 employees, up from 19446 two years prior.
A Missouri editor known for transforming local phrases has reportedly gone into hiding after a disputed party. The incident centers on a controversial social scene and a conflict over how information was secured, with the editor’s whereabouts unknown and accusations aimed at the editor’s spouse.
The text argues Roosevelt should overhaul trade policy by recalling political pensioners and appointing solid leaders. It suggests replacing traveling salesmen with those who understand how to move goods, aiming to improve American trade efficiency and market reach.
The Waterloo Methodist church board passes a resolution mandating dress regulations for ladies in the parish. Rev. George Scory of Waterloo voiced stronger views, prompting local discussion about church attire and conduct. In other news, the national post office reports 8,608,257 pieces of mail received in the past fiscal year, with cash and monetary instruments totaling $1,221,825.31.
An exchange quotes a visitor asking for a favorite composer. Mr Quinrox endorses Wagner, praising his clear, fair approach and noting other writers rush into tunes but Wagner never misleads, offering a steady, reliable experience as the reader is guided to the program.
A lively dialogue shows Barclay and Perkins debating manners and debts. Dibdin recalls lending a five shilling note and meeting him again, when Perkins asked for it back, prompting Barclay’s remark that the loan was originally sought by Barclay.
Tennessee boast praised by the Knoxville Sentinel as home to vast virgin oak forests. Article extols oak timber as durable underwater and above ground, valuable for furniture and finishing, with prices described as firm and occasionally rising.
The article recounts a legend that looking upon a representation of Saint Christopher grants safety, notes the large Notre Dame figure removed in 1785, and mentions his role carrying Christ across a stream. It adds a side quip about a divorced wife in a Chicago Record-Herald joke.
A diffident suitor admits the engagement, joking that his kiss should greet the fiancée and even her mother when she enters. The exchange ends with a playful suggestion to break the engagement.
A Philadelphia Record style notice notes sarcasm about a lawyer and client over prices. It states everything in the store is discounted until January 1st, after which regular prices apply. The dealer J ML Nix signs the brief public notice.
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