Eldora Seeks Carnegie Gift for Free Public Library
City council session notes progress on a public library plan with Andrew Carnegie offering $10,000 for a new building if Eldora provides a site and funds at no less than $1,000 annually. Mayor Robb and council discuss candidates, with civic ties to Ackley and regional towns teased for similar support.
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Ton ‘Chou
Snod
Eldora
Hobb
Andrew Carnegie
West
Atraet
New York
Robb
Electora
Iowa
Kidora
James Buorray
Ackley
The Malacca Cemetery of Pahang Malays Describes Resting Grounds
An excerpted account surveys the vast Makam cemetery near Malacca where Pahang Malays seek peaceful rest. It details tangled graves, rudimentary markers, crumbling uprights, makeshift huts for priests, and the nameless graves of rulers and peasants alike.
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Grajah
National Review
Local firm among prominent businessmen and cattle feed yard notes
Dentel Johnson and Rink firm noted for favorable business climate and trusted reputation. Barney McCauley reports Chicago trip insights and Frank Roger's feed yards north of Geneva showcase about one hundred fat cattle and four to five hundred stockers. Royer’s automated water system praised for efficiency and returns.
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Barney McCauley
Chicago
Hampton Globe
Frank Roger
Geneva
McCauley
Roger
Royar
Royer
Fourteen Farmers Form Group to Buy Percheron Stallion
Fourteen farmers near town form an organization to purchase the Percheron stallion Abanos for 4500 dollars. Each member contributes 625 dollars to acquire the stud, with names including Henry G Holstein Bleeker and Charles Shulte among the subscribers.
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Dons
Eek
Henry G. ‘Holstei Db. Bleeker
Charles Shulte
Mrs Lydia Ackley Dies at 1 7 22 FRemont Street
Mrs Lydia Ackley, widow of the town’s namesake, died this morning at 11 10 at the home of her son Charles Ackley on Fremont Street aged 1 years 7 months 22 days. She aided Waterloo’s growth from a hamlet to a city and was described as a good woman with faithful conduct.Her many friends mourn her death and find solace in her steadfast character.
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Hono
Waterloo
Lydia Ackley
Charles Ackley
Fremont Street
Ackley
Rev Earhart Injured In Hayloft Fall
From Janesville comes news that Rev George Earhart pastor of the Presbyterian church fell from a hayloft on his stable Friday and suffered a compound fracture of the hip. The injury is severe and he will be confined to bed for weeks. Friends hope for recovery despite the difficult healing ahead. Also included is local news of land sales, a mangled arm amputation near Belmond, a Stanford football injury, and a fire at Alden depot with notable property losses.
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Janesville
George Earhart
Presbyterian Church
Willam Brand
Ralf Becker
Titonka
WorLp
Brand
Busma
Mr. Omiesberz
I. Keduac
Lou Deoke
C. L. Lund
Mia
Lund
Kogsuth
Knights of Pythias fair a grand success in Ackley
The Ackley Knights host a week long fair from Monday to Friday with open hall, local talent, and a minstrel show by Tom Ewing and Bert Beach. After expenses, the Knights cleared over 200 dollars to reduce a debt. Open land plans near the Catholic church aim to create twenty building lots and a street between properties. New Year events fade as hunting season ends January 1 with grace period for dealers to dispose of game. Governor Cummins to speak at dedication of new state normal school building in Cedar Falls on January 30.
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Fort Madison
St. Louis
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State University
Normal School
Iowa
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Board of Publica Works
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Fish and Game Commissioner
Mississippi
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Knights of Pythias
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Bert Beach
McManus
Mart
George Lamm
Wrankiew
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Cumulus
Uow Mary
Ourmal School
Cedar Falla
Cummins
Conveyance crash near Ackley harms couple. return of Dirksons
Mr and Mrs Schnitz were injured when a vehicle they rode in was crushed by a tree toppled during a Monday runuromp near H Kramer place. They escaped serious harm. Jorden Dirkson and wife, longtime Ackley residents now in Lennox SD, returned for two weeks amid fond memories and a wish to resettle. Ackley remains without waterworks or electric lights as late as the 21st year since their departure.
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Lennox
South Dakota
Ackley
Dirkson
Mother Earth
Neway
Nod Disshttar
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