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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
2
The excerpt shows George F. Althouse updating the Fickley World with origins dating to 1893, succeeding the Ackley Enterprise from 1847. It mentions post office entry as a second class Tall matter and subscription terms, followed by a Lincoln quotation urging reverence for law and civic education in schools and courts.
A dated, fragmentary political tirade critiques Roosevelt and Wilson era issues. It mentions Carl Frank, TSE Crooked Creek railroad, bids at Webster City, and subscription prompts. It questions GOP opposition, discusses a potential cabinet pick, pay-up notices, and disbarment of GEORGE W. EGAN, with reflections on telegraph editors shaping public opinion.
The piece weighs the need for national readiness with a smaller militia, argues half a million troops wasteful and trains youths for discipline and loyalty, notes railroad wage debates and eight hour aims, profiles EAN CRONES tied to a poisoning scare, and observes general economic prosperity with persistent business failures and Iowa’s agricultural strength.
A collage of editorials and comments from Iowa papers weighing woman suffrage as public policy, Brandeis support versus opposition, liquor money claims, resignations, campaign loyalties, and political personalities. Notable quips reference Scranton Journal Brandeis stance, Manson Democrat liquor funding claims, Sibley Tribune remarks on Secretary Garrison, and Iowa party signals.
The piece contrasts Root's New York speech attacking Wilson era policies with a broader view of Republican figures. It notes Schiff’s tariff stance, Nichols of Iowa Falls weighing a run, and Roosevelts ongoing campaign and media presence. It highlights the clash between Wilson’s state rights stance and Roosevelt’s centralization push, framing Roosevelt as a polarizing, charismatic figure with a large following.
A collage of quotes from several papers critiques advertising Roosevelt and political figures. It notes costly social outings, the idea that cabinet decisions spark resignations, and asks if Lincoln was the greatest president. Strong voices from Des Moines, Boston Glove, and Marshalltown blend satire and opinion.
Adverse seed conditions for 1916 planting do not deter Iowa corn progress says R K Bliss Ames extension. Farmers with surplus good seed aid neighbors and 1915 corn shows seed quality above average. Some fancy strains may be lost yet seed plans prevent total crop failures. Northern counties report seed corn agitation hindering southern seed imports and spur county seed exchanges with Cerro Gordo Pocahontas ready to ship seed to eastern districts facing shortages.
United States salt output shows 6,000,000 barrels at an average price of 0.51 while 1914 production of 35,000,000 barrels averaged 0.205. Spark plug physics explain tightness when cold and leakage when hot due to metal porcelain expansion. Aluminum foil shifts from import to New Jersey production, partly replacing tin foil for wrapping chocolate, tobacco and tea. Louisiana governor seeks aid for flood victims as Mississippi damage reported. Job ad offers earnings over 125 monthly for a salesman at Central Petroleum Co in Cleveland. Election notice for Hardin county legislative candidate William Schem IDEA of Radcliffe Iowa.
Notice to electors of the Independent School District of Ackley Hardin County Iowa that the annual meeting will be held at 2nd Monday in March 1916 in the Bath State Exchange Book building at WAL Y & Secretary office. Directors to be elected for three years and a treasurer for two years to replace Rath whose term ends July 1 1916. Also electors meeting to be held at 4 PM for tax necessary Bend Fund and other lawful business. Dated February 1916.
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