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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
5
The State University of Iowa plans to ask the legislature for a 175000 appropriation to build a modern sanitary, shaproof women’s building. It would house 176 girls with lodgings and 300 with board, at about 61000 per girl, aiming for quality, meals, and a social center. Neighboring state universities already have such buildings.
A Tax Worlp man was accosted by a citizen who asked if he had seen Taft. The man replied no, then described dreaming of the president elect nightly as a compelling Adonis figure, noting the contrast with public perception of top leaders.
Governor Garat han issues a proclamation warning stock buyers against bringing cattle into Iowa without a state veterinarian certificate of freedom from foot and mouth disease. The notice accompanies other local items including social gatherings and holiday travel notes from Osceola Township and nearby areas.
Maj Cox of Union suffered severe burns when a gasoline tank exploded during work on a forge in his home roof. The blaze damaged the dwelling valued at 300, and most household goods were looted with clothing ruined. Cox endured extensive burns across his body, with skin and flesh injuries reported. The family, including three children, sustained burns but Cox's injuries were the most serious.
Henry Wallace editor of Wallace's Farmer warns corn belt farmers against speculative land schemes in the West. Based on travel to El Paso Los Angeles Tucson and other cities he urges caution about paying for gilt edged stock and water rights. He cites misrepresented mining ventures and fragile dams that fail to deliver water, leaving farmers financially harmed and trapped in false promises.
At St. John’s Evangelical church Thursday evening services will be held to escort the old year to the threshold and bid adieu with thanks for favors received and welcome the New Year. The congregation has observed this pleasant social custom for a number of years.
John McCullough recalls a mild spell with deep snow on April 6 near the Lynch place, where two men shoveled a road through the drift. By the next day sun melted, creating a water-filled ravine that blocked passage. The tale links to the current absence of snow ahead of an auction.
A record workforce of over 600 men is employed at the Marshalltown yard as Iowa Central Railroad speeds repairs after a prolonged strike. The November payroll totaling 836,730.48 tops last year by 11,631.70, reflecting a major push to catch up on motive power and rolling stock.
A Chicago order directs Central to reduce the force by forty seven men at Ulinais Central Waterloo on Saturday. It is the third cut since fall, bringing total reductions to over two hundred as the company trims staff amid lean times.
A cousin with the same name and similar age caused confusion about Louis Goetting near Matlooka Lyon County. The note clarifies Louie alive. Flessy’s carpenters finish touches on Will Robeo’s new home expected soon for the final interior work.
Disputants James Spain Democrat and Frank Hill Republican vie for Butler County sheriff in a contest that began in Allison. Both sides are represented, ballots from the November election will be scrutinized, and a postponement delay occurred a week earlier.
Mrs Carrie Wilts seeks 1000 to 1500 in alimony or dairy estate attached as Henry Wilts fights anew for divorce after six years. A Hardin county farm ten miles south of Ackley linked to the dispute, with Wilts' father famed as a local farmer, and the Waterloo son tangled in the case amid renewed legal action following the estate exposure.
Thomas McNamara of Mason City was shot and killed by his son in a violent dispute over the father’s stated plan to give property to his fiancée. The son, reportedly in a temporary insanity, attempted suicide with chloroform. The elder man, a longtime tailor at Martin’s, had recently suffered health setbacks and his daughter, visiting in Waterloo, plans to go to Arizona. Ellsworth College Iowa Falls will offer special sport business courses starting January 4 and 25, inviting many youths seeking short-term study.
Wevegga visited Ackley yesterday and Miss Lena Preech of Bancroft visits the Bargers. Mr. and Mrs W N Snodgress report the sick list. Mrs M Brepiman hosts the Htude club next Tuesday. John Wagner of Freeport visits the Bakker home. Thomas Dadawell and family plan to move to Monmouth, loading their household goods. Mendelssohn club meets Miss Leona Sobulta January 4 in a social to start the new year. J Q Laseb leaves Vancouver for Australia on New Year’s Day after Christmas travel. Local residents note a new general store item opening at Paulkoer.
The week reports the death of Mrs. W Mittelatedt near Comfrey Minnesota from pneumonia aged 49, with funeral after Christmas. newborn baby of Henry Reinhart died six weeks old and funeral held Christmas day. Johann Ernest D Rohling dies in Omaha at 74, burial beside wife in Ackley. survived by two sons Ernest and Robert and two daughters. A note mentions Albert Giese renting eighty acre farm to George Rabe at high rent. A. W. Moore attends State Teachers’ meeting in Des Moines. A new baby boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lynch just before Christmas.
R Bobtman with daughters Boma and Minnie visit George Van Eschen at his country home from Steen Minnesota. Will and George Bohlman recent land purchases near Ash Creek Lyon county and 160 acres at 87A. Auction set for Thursday January 14 on Thomas Seaster farm with cattle horses chickens and machinery amid farm tenancy notes.
Under doctors care F Bichoeter Sr recovers and recent Rochester trip brings relief. Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls Iowa expects over one hundred new students January 4 and 25. Many aim for teaching certificates at Riley Worth College January 4 and 26. Readers seek latest sheet music at Beach's daily.
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