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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
2
A sprawling clipping surveys political maneuvers across Iowa and Kansas. It notes Major F. Albhouey's likely gubernatorial bid, Kansas dispensary debates, and tariffs, with commentary on congressmen, party strategy, and disenfranchisement. References to Robley D. vane, court cases, and state reforms frame a period of shifting loyalties and policy clashes.
A mixed, fragmented transcription details prices, salaries, and local concerns. It notes dry town economies, wage discussions, and public roles in Cedar Rapids with scattered names and figures, including salaries for city roles and references to local officials and a “Union Star” mention.
A fragmentary editorial fragment cites Congress facing a $115000 cost for a floating tarot device and a $1000 shot from a new gun to test destroying an imagined warship. It rails at democracy as peace maker, warns against militarization, and discusses American principles amid global arms plans. The piece mentions Tolado Bee and references Portland Oregonian style rhetoric about democracy and liberty.
A garbled Iowa sample notes smallpox fears in Lowa Falls, a Vinton man sold over 12 000 wild fish, Cedar Falls bridge bid at 27000, Masun City crime brief, Garner company to build an electric light and power plant, Boane area building plans include church and hospital, Davis County to fund free medical aid, a Webster City youth injured by a revolver, Waterloo public building recommended, Oskaloosa boasts tall police officer, Ottumwa couple quarrel over a life event, Union NC O B Chapin in Washington remarks on Congress seats and inauguration prep, gubernatorial hopefuls seen as uneasy about campaigning.
A fragmented column discusses childrearing and parental authority as tied to social conduct, linking early 19th century views to crime prevention and moral discipline. It references St Valentine’s Day legends, love tokens, and the tension between spirit and sensual life, with musings on education, talent, and rural versus urban upbringing.
A fragmented editorial roundup critiques northern and southern politics, praising patriotism of Democrats in Iowa and mocking opponents. It notes Governor contenders and presses temperance efforts by Rev H W Abrams with Hardin county druggists. The piece mentions horse meat shipments abroad and the Winnow Central marking 50 years.
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