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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
5
The 1913 crop year shows American farms valued at about ten billion dollars with 5 billion in cash income despite droughts. Principal crops average price climbs and overall values rise, yet the report warns higher production may not lower consumer prices and notes middlemen can influence market prices.
Iowa veteran residents at the Iowa State Soldiers Home in Marshalltown held a Christmas dinner with 900 pounds of turkey 10 gallons of oysters five bushels of potatoes 140 cans of peas and 100 quarts of strawberries. Over 1000 participated including civilian staff. Also noted were elaborate city Christmas observances in Dubuque and Keokuk with illuminated trees and carol singing. A Hampton Poultry Association show is planned December 30th to January 2 in the Hollingsworth building.
Brief, fragmentary items report a man tied in New York arrest, Cardinal al Rampola’s sister, inheritance rights, old city officials in New York perjury case, a Pittsburg melee, lynchings tally, fires in Montre al Maine Sac Sabistian, Montreal business block fire, grain rate hikes on eastern roads, a Calumet probe by Congress, and President Wilson’s mail delays at Pass Christian Mississippi.
Judge Platt spared John Groenawild and John Purcell five years hard labor for stealing clover seed by suspending sentence on good behavior and a pledge to abstain from liquor. The decision, praised by residents of nearby Grady, reflects the season of peace on Earth. Old-time teacher J W Mayers, 74, resumes country teaching near Bamton Franklin county, first starting at 17 and county superintendent in 1872. Alva A. Gillett, Franklin county pioneer, dies at Alexander after months of illness. born February 26 1846 in New York and moved west in 1857 remain resident until death.
Two weeks ago Bert Benson died in a corn husking machine accident when a wheel gripped him. His wife mourns, refuses food, and plans to stay in bed for death to take her. They have two small children. Alvin Niblack, intoxicated, struck a Waterloo police officer during arrest and was jailed for thirty days after recapture. Ira Copeland and wife welcomed a son in Clarksville, one of twins died. the other twin survived weighing about four pounds. Alexander residents will soon vote on a waterworks bond. Dumont plans a moving picture show as the public clamors for entertainment.
The 1914 early year social season begins with the Eastern Stars planning a New Year lodge gathering this Wednesday at the hall. Refreshments will be served and a social hour follows as members welcome the new year. Also noted are forthcoming installations at Rose Croix lodge Knights of Pythias and Fountain Lodge A F and A M with social sessions expected. Mr and Mrs Van Roosevelt hosted a forty guest gathering with dancing and refreshments last Friday. A dance is planned for Wednesday evening at Blake and Wagners hall.
Christmas and New Year gatherings filled the Lishty Rath home as C A Lishty and family joined Mrs Rath and relatives. Visitors included Ming Edna Kachelhoffer from Cedar Rapids, William J Reinke and wife from Dow Motnes, Hannah Weber Eldora, and Guy Bolender with family from Rockwell City. Arthur Bush and Bert visited Waterloo relatives on Christmas Day.
Miss Minnie Trumbauer, chief clerk at the post office for eleven years, resigns to take effect with the new year. Edward Breuning, son of the postmaster, will succeed her. Rural carriers will skip deliveries tomorrow. general delivery windows open 11 30 to 12 30 New Year’s Day. lobby remains open longer.
Uncle John Steffen, 78, remains vigorous and spends his days splitting four to five cords of stave wood. He jokes about not "following" life, keeps to a strict routine, and looks forward to starting the new year after finishing the old with his axe in hand. He stays in touch with daily events, is a staunch Republican, and retires at 9 PM.
Summary of regional property dealings shows multiple transfers in Hardin and Ackley. Notable moves include Mary E. Townsend to Alonzo D. Pool and Alonzo D. Pool to Lou H. Pease, with numerous land parcels and values noted in Eldora and Union areas. Other names appear such as Ralph Clampitt and Geo. B. Spears, with parcels described in Smiths Additions and Roosevelt regions.
The local report notes corn prices about 68 cents per bushel with prices near 100 percent higher than last year. Farmers traded a large corn volume at local elevators in the past two weeks as a fair crop was harvested and sales continued nationwide. Retiring Supervisor Frank McSpaden and George C. Patton attended a farewell supper hosted by F. B. Whitney. Clarkville schools issue a county spelling challenge on January 10 with gold medals for winners. A hog weighing 830 pounds from Grundy Center, claimed 498 prize, was noted as a record potential with longer testling possibly adding weight.
Hardin County court calendar swells with thirty new cases ahead of a three week term starting January 6. Notable filings include multiple divorces and suits such as injury and automobile collision with substantial claims, foreclosure actions, and damages from railroad incidents.
Beginning tomorrow the post will allow parenla up to fifty pounds within 160 miles of Ack ley with higher rates in other zones rising from eleven to twenty pounds. Repeatedly it notes reduced re transportation costs. Farmers can repair machines and housewives can order flour by phone to be delivered, though postal workers and railroad maiderss face grief from the new system.
The article notes malls and transfers rising, causing the bar ger bus and dray line to end government work after contract expiry. R Giese temporarily took over but income now appears insufficient. Uncle Sam may need higher allowances for mail pouch transport. plus a farm laborer injury report and multiple local notices follow.
Taxpayers face a heavy burden as Ackley’s tax rate runs about 63 mills, compared with Sheffield 56.4, Hampton 15.9, Down 84.0, Rockwell 78.2, Thornton 69.7, Measerville 88.2, Awaledate 61.3, Mazon City 109.3, Clear Lake 116.7. A baby boy welcomed by Fred and a Mrs Trainer on New Year’s Day. court records show Lena M. Brepiman vs X R Thompson for rent recovery of parts of Ackley lots 15 and 46 at 227.50. Banks and offices suspend operations tomorrow as New Year’s Day is a legal holiday.
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