Iowa Leads Nation in Corn and Hay Production in 1913
Iowa surpasses Illinois and others in corn output with 338 million bushels and a 34 bushel per acre yield, while Iowa also holds the top hay acreage at 3 million acres. The piece notes Iowa’s strong wheat, oats, and hay metrics, compares state yields, and highlights the wealth concentrated around Ackley’s four counties Hardin Grondy Franklin and Butler.
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Union
Hilla
Towa
Kinois
Iowa
Illinois
Iows
North Dakota
Kansas
New York
Pennyylvania
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Ackeley
Hardin
Grondy
Franklin
Butler
Waterloo rail payroll totals eighty four thousand dollars
The Illinois Central railroad distributed four hundred ninety four thousand dollars to its employees at Waterloo last Thursday. The greater part went directly into business purchases for mechanics and workers at the shop, boosting local commerce. Attorney W R Law, formerly Waterloo postmaster, eyed a congressional run from the Third district as a progressive Republican. The Grace Lewis state Odd Fellows home reports sixty children and eight elderly residents, costing about 150 yearly per inmate, with widow pension support at five per week per child. The Smedey company of Dubuque is in receivership, assets 870,000 liabilities 100,000. Subscriptions urged for Tus Would be happy.
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Grace Lewis
State
Odd Fellows’ Home For
Mason City
Morning Brethren Chronicle: Winter Charity and Global Tensions
Chicago reports 701000 aided by charity this winter. Japan will aid Huerta as Wilson contemplates Villa and embargo shifts. New York boy reveals ninety six bomb attacks. Mesa National Bank head Accused of 100000 embezzlement. January aid to 140 families in Waterloo. ex Illinois senator Shelby Cutlom waning at 84. Oklahoma mob justice. Mexican bandits hold Americans. Haitian president flees with family. Montana judge bans remarriage within three years. U.S. Steel declares large quarterly dividend.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Japan
Huerta
United States
Wilson
Villa
Artis
New York
Areon Adams
Mesa National Bank
Grand Junction
Col
Waterloo
Shelby Cutlom
Illinois
Oklahoma
Hayti
Montana
Moora
County Officials Report Amid Smooth Sailing Allotments
The Grundy county officers presented annual reports to the board of supervisors. Sheriff James Black showed fees of 49.45 and county warrants for salary of 1,260, leaving a balance of 91,200.55 due him. E A Crary named county engineer for 1914 with per hour reserve 600 and 100 per mile traveled. bond set at 2,600. W C Morrison deputy auditor salary 70 monthly. M V McBroone deputy treasurer 970. Mortgages in Hardin six for 16,000. Franklin County sheriff collected 357, clerk 391 total 748. Recorder Lane reports 1,643. Soldiers relief 1,463. Deputy sheriff Patton resigned. Mr McGuire Eagle Grove attorney seeks judicial nomination. petition circulates to place name on ballot.
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Grundy County
Board of Supervisors
James Black
E. A. Crary
W. C. Morrison
Sailory
M. V. McBroone
Franklin County
Recorder Lane
Patton
Right to Market His Own Regardless of Ordinance
A reported case from Freeport concerns D A Gray arrested under the city itinerant merchants law after a year of travels with a carload of raising fruit. He asserts he is a grower from Armons California and markets his own product to beat jobbers, claiming victory in similar fights. Also includes disjointed quotes and anecdotes from literature and a Kansas City sermon about wealth, curiosity, and social attitudes.
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D. A. Gray
Ackley
Freeport
Gray
Armons
California
Condition for Theodore Roosevelt Amputation Considered
A report from Clarion indicates Theodore Roosevelt, bedridden since fall after a hunting accident, may need leg amputation for relief. He remains weak as physicians weigh removal, expressing heavy hearts among Ackley friends who recall his energetic leadership and local regard.
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Theo
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Clarion
Ft. Dodge
Ackley
Co-operatives Succeed At Emmetsburg Creamery
A creamery in Emmetsburg reports strong results with earnings of 83 per 50 share and a 2500 sinking fund. The firm annually distributes between 60,000 and 70,000 to milk producers, with broad local benefits to the home community.
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Emmetsburg
Death records recount old-time Ackley resident R W Tool
The community mourns R W Tool a longtime Ackley resident born May 19 1851 who died at his home Monday after a year of illness He was a carpenter by trade and remained active in town until shortly before his death He was married to Sarah C Gokey in 1879 and leaves four children Herman and Joseph in Omaha a daughter Mrs Frank Goettel in Ackley a brother Eugene in Murdock Nebraska a sister Mrs Wm Nicklas in Omaha He was a member of Masonic Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias serving as Tyler in Fountain Lodge His wife died January 18 1911 and two brothers Henry and Albert preceded him.
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Reed Tool
R. W. Tool
Ackley
Reed William Tool
Emaus
Lehigh County
Pennsylvania
Stephenson County
Illinois
Sarah C. Gokey
Katie
Frank Goettel
Herman
Joseph
Omaha
Eugene
Murdock
Nebraska
Wm. Nicklas
Lyes
Henry
Albert
Mmpsonic, Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Tylor
Fountain Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Picnic notes and farm questions in midyear Iowa scene
The page mixes farm inquiries about hay, potatoes, corn, poultry, eggs and garden acreage with social notes. It mentions outdoor picnics in Iowa, dusty streets in Emmetsburg, a Fargo baseball game, a lawn sociable in Forest City, and a shoe dealers convention in New York where prices may rise to 108 dollars per pair. It also notes farmers asking about income taxes and promises future WORLD coverage.
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Bacis
Emmetsburg
Fargo
North Dakota
Forest City
National Shoe Dealers’ Association
Seasion
New York
Sweet Announces Candidacy for congressional nomination
Burton E. Sweet of Waverly declares he will seek the Republican nomination in Iowa's third district at the June primaries. He previously ran against Pickett after Birdsall but lost by several thousand votes. The item notes other local updates including a toboggan reference and a Waterloo special on financier FY McElhinney, plus Dyersville council plans for a weighs-in system.
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Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Congress
Sweet
Pickett
Birdsall
Spirit of Revival at Ackley Presbyterian Church
A three weeks revival series began with Mr. Dow and Miss Dow in Sunday morning service. Evening drew a 25-voice chorus choir. sermons were scriptural and direct, stressing service and the Call to Christian life. Miss Dow led solo work and choir. another singer will lead later as Miss Dow directs personal work. The entire community is urged to participate and Make Christ king in Ackley.
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Presbyterian Church
Dow
Misa Dow
Miss Dow
Christ King
Ackley
Disappearance Explained by New York City Wedding Announcements
Wedding notices arrived in New York City to reveal the fate of Simon Doedes Breuning, the postmaster once described as missing. The conventional announcement confirms his marriage, ending days of speculation and clarifying his whereabouts.
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Simon Doedes Breuning
Hale
Welcome home Breuning at Ackley Iowa in February
News notes reveal Mr. and Mrs. Simon Deedes Breuning will be at home after February first in Ackley Iowa awaiting greetings from friends. The item hints at public congratulation and a quick return.
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Breuning
Simon Deedes Breuning
Ackley
Iows
Weber retires as Kreymeyer joins hardware firm change
N M Weber quits the business and sells interest in Weber Hoffelmeier hardware to Aug Kreymeyer. The firm will be Heffelmeier and Kreymeyer continuing to sell hardware and farm machinery from the same stand. Weber retires to enjoy outside life. Mrs Hubrecht has been seriously ill but is gradually improving after a critical period. A child born dead.
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William Hubrecht
Waterloo Fire Totals 350000 Loss For Lamsom and Davis Block
A four story brick block owned by the Russell-Lampson estate and the Paul Davis dry goods store were destroyed in Waterloo. Total losses exceed 350000, insured at 8135,000. Fire began in the basement about 7:15 Monday. flames swept all floors. Upper floors housed Knights of Pythias Lodge and insurers. The Davis firm will operate from the annex half block away until rebuilding.
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Russel-Lampson
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Commercial
Fourth Atreeta
Davia Dry Goods Company
Phyaloinas
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Annsurance Company
Walla
Waterloo
Paul Davis
Chicago
Ackley races see J H Reese urged again for rep seat
The Clarion Monitor notes that J H Reese of Belmond attracted encouragement to run for state representative again. Reese has not yet decided, while four other well known Ackley residents are referenced as context for ongoing political maneuvering.
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Ackley
Clarion Monitor
J. H. Reese
Belmond
Clarion
Reese
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