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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
2
The fragment shows subscription options for The Ackley World with yearly, quarterly, and single-copy mentions and an inserted sentiment praising reverence and education. It attributes a Lincoln quote urging religion in public life and education, touching on politics as a national religion.
The piece argues against universal college training, warning that reliance on university education may produce more professionals and fewer adaptable workers. It cites Chicago Chronicle’s view on trade skills, labor needs, and the risk of educated individuals failing to earn daily bread, urging balance between trades and professions.
The Illinois Central railroad plans $700,000 in new shops and improved facilities at Waterloo, boosting employment and monthly payroll by thousands. The project follows a $30,000 early town gift that seeded growth, and current residents recall the bold seed and public spirit that launched Waterloo as a thriving Iowa center.
Publisher appeals for overdue subscriptions noting higher paper costs since the past four months and urging readers to pay what is due this month to support the paper. The message emphasizes trust in readers and claims no rise in subscription or advertising prices despite increased paper costs.
Pierson drug store manager reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid la gripe season. He claims five bottles sold to a customer and praises fast cough relief, throat and lung healing. Also notes Hucklinas Aratea Salve for cuts and skin issues and a 25 cent Kuataubeed product at Plauder Mackroot's store.
A garbled column blends partisan jabs with quotes andlocal anecdotes. It notes Camrolas withdrawing from a Senate race signaling bluff, critiques on booze laws, free trade talk, a Swede’s tragedy, and a Muscatine man who forged a marriage license. The piece also mentions Rev. McGlynn and Chicago mayor Harrison in a broad, satirical mood.
The Nevada and Ames high schools plan a joint debate soon with Ames represented by Edith George, Rush, Lincoln, and St. Glair arguing the affirmative that unrestricted immigration would be beneficial to the United States. The Cedar Rapids region notes a freak three legged hen at a poultry show and other local items.
This passage argues that every friendship reflects a specific hypothesis of self and urges true men to act from intrinsic satisfaction, not compulsion. It discusses social restraint, neighbor rights, and the gentler, lasting measure of a life through good deeds and humble conduct. It cites applause as a spur and death as a reckoning for deeds.
County clerk records show 412 marriage licenses issued in Dubuque county last year, a new peak. Alton’s 31 acre southern-edge farm sold for 891 an acre, up from 70 and 350 in prior years. Muscatine broom factory paid 200 per ton for broom corn, with price forecast to climb to 100 before long. O Hearn’s geese vanished after migrating south. Boone acquires a Spanish gun from Santiago, but freight of 134.40 may delay shipment. Iowa teachers backed compulsory education at Des Moines convention. Hartley annual review lampoons city life in 1890 with drinking, gambling, mock trials, and town antics. Hartley editor notes a church sister’s gossip sparked a public highway encounter. Hartley’s “kid” jokes on passing the drawn red. Sheriff Mitterer reports 1899 fees totaled about 1800, a low figure in 20 years.
New York Life Insurance Company, the world’s largest and oldest international insurer, became the first firm to reach a one billion dollar value. For details contact Van Green, General Agent, Ackley Iowa.
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