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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
An Ackley era column blends political debate with social reflections, urging stricter divorce laws, civic primaries as a voice of the people, and a cautious view of national policy. It cites crossley legislation, Roosevelt and McKinley quotes, sheriff fee talk, and Adm Schley while noting Hardin county’s treasury and local curiosities.
A mix of editorials and satirical commentary targets U S policy and society. It laments Uncle Sam pressuring Indians on hair, criticizes desertion, cites Iowa legislature aims, mocks protectionism, and questions tariff logic. It references Goebel, Weyler, and Governor Cummins while noting broader national debates.
A weary appraisal declares that despite a population of 75 million and vast wealth, inventive power, and productive capacity, the nation trembles before rival islands. It argues for steering tropical products to the metropolis and binding colonies with justice rather than burdens, contrasting pride with self-critique.
Representative Babcock urged immediate consideration to restore or cut duties on iron and steel items produced cheaply at home and sold cheaper abroad than to U S consumers. If Republicans block such a measure the Democrats will view it as a corpse reviver for the forthcoming congressional elections.
Kentucky faces a mixed liquor picture with 110 counties and 48 dry areas. Forty eight counties have no liquor dealers, 22 have one dealer, and seventeen have two dealers, shaping a different culture from tradition while retaining public interest.
The passage laments the Boer War as a tragedy driven by greed for gold. It argues the aim is not empire building for posterity but securing vast riches from the ruins of once prosperous republics.
Anteroom note on gender roles mocks a woman’s push for independence. The piece contrasts a figure described as craving self reliance and work with archaic views, likening her to a crablike relic. It references anthropologic and historic ideas to critique modern feminism.
Comptroller Midgley released a Dec 10 financial statement showing national banks with total resources at 5 722 630 635, up 27 363 341 since Sept 1901 and 68 640 942 since Dec 13 1900. Deposits rose to 2 964 417 965, capital stock to 32 087 250, and surpluses to 1 114 235 043, while loans and discounts climbed to 988 349 071 with a year gain of 831 120 803.
The piece argues against selling the Danish West Indies people as chattels, calling the proposed sale immoral. It notes a plebiscite to let islanders choose between Denmark and the United States, predicts a pro-Denmark result, and highlights tensions over race and color among the 30,000 free negroes on the islands.
The Nicaraguan canal measure sailed through the house in three days and heads to the senate for review. The Philippine tariff bill received two days of debate as major issues were not named in the discussion.
Demands by donor and interest groups urge immediate reciprocity with Cuba linking it to the war with Spain. Proponents argue national morality honor and interest require action now to ensure the conflict’s aims are not in vain.
Public auction notice: Charlie Blake to sell farm goods and livestock north-west of town on Wednesday February 12 at 1:60 oclock. Auction includes 33 head of cattle, 50 sheep, 20 tons of hay and various farm implements. No items reserved.
Chicago newspaper circles report major ownership shifts at The Inter Ocean with George Wheeler Hinman relinquishing editor in chief role to Frank B. Noyes and Charles T. Yerkes turning over holdings. Kohlsaat retires from Record-Herald editorial chair while remaining a substantial stockholder and president. The Inter Ocean will pursue a Republican independent stance.
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