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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
2
A wide mix of political snippets references reforms, elections, and policy disputes. Topics touch on Lincoln's writings echoed in schools, Missouri court cases, Iowa primary bills, Oklahoma and Louisiana senatorial considerations, and tariff reform debates. Notable figures include Tillman and Cummins, with debt history and coal strikes noted for context.
Washington correspondent T. C. Wellivar notes a dramatic shift since last fall’s elections. He cites Gros Ventre’s defeat and Pennsylvania turning Democratic, prophesying a tough path for Republicans and a growing Democratic majority in the next Congress.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes the Iowa politics contest centers on whether a man can win by opposing his own party. The Atlantic Telegraph cites Gov Gum praising one Iowa senator, while the Manchester Press imagines a cabinet of tall timber. Keokuk Gate City warns against unfounded charges against honorable men. The piece critiques speakers and the public's readiness to believe rumors.
Governor Cummins speaks at a praise rally amid party tensions as Perkins, a thirty-year Eleventh district resident, defends his honorable career against misrepresentation. The piece argues abuses of honor undermine public trust and urges district pride in honoring Perkins despite controversy.
A fragment reflecting on women, marriage, and social expectations. It jokes about hair curlers and potato peelers, notes some women are quiet or outspoken, and comments on cooking, housekeeping, and divorce. It also touches on patience, grooming, and marital tensions with a humorous, cautionary tone.
In reminiscences of Sir Frederick St John a story recalls Gen Gordon leading Imperial troops during the Tai Ping rebellion. He carried only a cane after nearly drawing a revolver to punish a treacherous surrender, then decided murder was too extreme and vowed never to use any weapon more formidable than a cane.
The piece argues A B Cummins led a one man government over five years, building a political machine and faulting Congress without real policy. It notes forestry damage in Iowa and other states, calls for forest preserves, and cites various brief items on taxes, weather, and aging.
Dora Mendel recalls Morgan township life with plow teams and muddy escapades. An early settler W H Weaver hauled plow gear toward Hampton while teachers rode out snow storms. Mr Pratt sheltered travelers and shared space, even with a man bearing a baby tooth. A Braden area blizzard saw neighbors grind corn for honey cake using a shared mill. Mitchells’ 1858 arrival shows modest beginnings. twenty dollars, a 14 by 16 foot house, later a cow and ox team.
Senator Bailey of Texas lauds Indian Territory in a Senate speech describing it as the richest spot under the American flag. He extols iron, granite, oil, asphalt, and minerals, plus fertile land yielding abundant crops for human comfort and health.
Quuna Lax urges support for Chung Lees Laundry the only home laundry in Pathronize home industry plans. She notes local interest in attracting new industries while highlighting how a larger business could hire helpers and boost town life. Charles Young Hoe once operated there and residents increasingly send laundry away.
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