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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary 1908 notice from Ackley World and Ackley Enterprise discusses subscription terms and a broad political religious ideal urging education and public proclamation across schools and courts. Notable names: Apranam Lincont.
The readable text contains scattered remarks on President Wilson and preparedness, Villa, gas prices, and salesmen, but no clear news event, date, or identifiable person besides general figures. The passage reads like a stray column note rather than a complete report.
Columns from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids reflect on Roosevelt, Wilson, and potential Iowa picks for vice president. The discourse covers party strategy, public sentiment, and the political theater around the Democratic and Republican possibilities. The piece also surveys views on the boy problem and parental concerns about youth, while noting Thornton’s Courier and local business vitality.
A long critique argues that many workers and farmers distrust tariffs and special privilege. Jacob Schiff, a lifelong Republican, says he favors the Democratic stance as common sense. The piece notes Schiff’s 1907 prediction of the Roosevelt panic and calls for reform within the Republican Party.
A Boston Globe opinion favors Justice Brandeis for the U.S. Supreme Court, praising his fairness and depth of knowledge on labor and industrial issues. The piece argues his appointment would strengthen the court and reflect working-class interests, noting opposition exists but should not block him. It also highlights local civic views on representation and the board of supervisors. The notice mentions J. B. Bleker as a candidate for a county post and references local governance and public expenditure.
A collection of opinion snippets from Iowa papers discusses preparedness advocacy, road safety, and education funding. It cites views from Sioux City Journal, Des Moines Tribune, Davenport Democrat, Dubuque Times, Burlington Gazette, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Marshalltown Times-Republican, Waterloo Tribune, and Kansas Monitor. Also notes rising molybdenite mining in Tasmania and farm engine choices focusing on surplus power for durability.
A fragmentary verse titled The Irishmans Bong is offered for publication. A church social at St Johns Evangelical with Mrs D Miner hosting the Ladies Aid Society next Wednesday afternoon aims for good attendance.
A pasted page blends aphorisms on friendship honesty and churchgoing with practical recipe notes. It includes a potato pasty and ham en casserole instructions detailing ingredients, mixing steps, and long bake times written in a dated, casual tone.
A recipe for a custard pie with sugar cornstarch yolks hot milk and butter poured into a baked crust and topped with grated meringue. Also a caution against face masks claiming they damage the complexion and trap poisons, urging lighter skin care.
Peel and slice raw potatoes thin then layer with butter salt pepper and flour. Repeat until the pan is filled. Just before baking pour cream or milk over the top to finish the dish.
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