This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
2
A garbled editorialish column discusses subscription arrears and publisher actions, mentions Longworth and Roosevelt, Standard Oil, and political figures like Cummins and Roosevelts, with references to Sioux City and Iowa politics. The fragment hints at a call to settle accounts and critique of state political maneuvers and possible reforms.
The speaker attacks the governor for overemphasizing help worship, accusing him of many opportunities to lead and end, but failing. He contends the governor has made a stand only to retreat and withdraw, signaling disappointment in leadership and direction.
The schedule shows Blackhawk Des Moines Boone counties assigning different values to horses mules swine and halters. Values range from 363 for horses in Blackhawk to 112 in Des Moines and 872 in Boone. swine at 3 per hundred in Blackhawk versus 8 in Des Moines and Boone. halters 16 in Boone but 10 to 20 in Blackhawk. All farm and personal property are valued with few items left to the assessor, a plan viewed as correct and important.
A compilation from Iowa papers criticizes Gov Cummins for perceived extravagance, notes two thirds of bills fail, and warns delegates may become ends rather than messengers. Critics question self serving editor politics, rail passes for officials, and partisan legislation framing public policy. Notable quotes from Keosauqua Republican Lola Grove Potter Fort Dodge Post Alta Advertiser Dubuque Telegraph Sioux City Tribune Topeka Capital.
The January issue highlights notable articles by Cortelyou on women's roles in postal service and glucose value in Safe Food, plus Dr Grace P Murray on child education. It includes strong fiction on American Philippine occupation, a tale of soldier desertion, and commentary on marriage and thrift from Buffalo Express.
A collage of quips on New Year resolutions and self restraint, followed by brief notes from Philadelphia Special on scripture verses used on Pennsylvania Railroad passes and a financial bill in Congress. It cites Senator Gamble and the public lands settlement, then shifts to aging and savings notions, with a final note on England’s 19th century commerce and London’s poor relief in the prior year.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers one way colonist tickets to western and western bordered states and provinces at reduced rates. Tickets on sale February 16 through April 7. The notice also mentions a local sleighing party attended by Miss Denny and Mr Hepp and a promotion at the Racket Store.
A lesson on the mental attitude toward work, urging hope and belief in a better future. It argues that perseverance, faith in oneself, and persistent effort drive achievement, citing inventors and historical figures who endured hardship to transform civilization.
A collage of festive lore and curiosities notes Christmas customs from Ireland to Norway, including weddings on Christmas, hockey-like kumman, and birdsong tricks to entice canaries. It also offers mythic and scientific snippets on Vulcan, elements, and materials with quirky claims.
A woman who reads the newspapers quotes a droment oculist on pale eyes and a sharp reply from Miss Cayenne. The exchange reflects satire on fame and love as quoted by Washington Stay, with Sterne’s line about tribulation and the path to fame.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.