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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
2
A garbled fragment shows debates on temperance, education, and prohibition. It cites Ann Lincoln and Mark Twain, arguing educating men to drink less as the path to abolition, while politicians clash over extra sessions and party loyalty. It touches McKinley era politics, editorial bias, and Iowa and Texas connections in a muddy national conversation.
A long prose piece argues that bold advocacy of belief, openly stated, strengthens ethics and government while stealth rewards a few at the public expense. It cites Jefferson on free combat of opinion, praises open effort, warns against secret influence, and ends with reflections on personal conduct and ambition.
A diary-like Iowa column discusses regional issues including health board actions, a university commencement speaker critique, and local newspaper dynamics. It references Des Moines osteopathy, Eldora Herald, and Hardin County publicity concerns with public notices and printing awards.
A Sioux City Tribune excerpt critiques early campaign jockeying in county races and analyzes Congress budget fights. It notes Democratic stances on income tax, free silver, and tariff proposals, warning that shifting positions may reshape the party before the next election. The piece highlights the strain between party ideals and practical policy shifts.
Fragmented OCR text greets with garbled phrasing about Mark Twain and a former President, praising loyalty and the nation while mentioning liberty and government. The passage is incomplete and unclear, lacking coherent events or dates. No definite outcome or actions are discernible.
A jumble of old ads claims Electric Bitters cure headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and fainting, with a testimonial from Mrs Phebe Chersey of Peterson Iowa about kidney trouble and back pain cured at 73. Also mentions Raven's Poultry Food, Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and various ads for lighting, fencing, and travel offers with dated references to 1901 and rail tickets.
The speaker cautions that reduced effort harms future prospects and credits sustained integrity over easy advantage. He notes that real success is not measured by material gain but by honorable methods, framing the message as practical wisdom from Mr. Cleveland. Illinois Central advertises low rate second class tickets to West Coast cities on select dates with agent contact for details.
A dozen of the wealthiest capitalists in the country will tell readers why they stay in control of vast business empires in the Saturday Evening Post issue dated February 16. Remember Valentine’s Day and buy them from Nix if you see them.
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