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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
7
Anglophone community items report illnesses, farm sales, travel, and social events. Mentions include George Hechtel, Av Luttterman moving, Herman Heykens and others at New Dartford station, a cattle sale to Mott brothers, and multiple updates on residents’ health, travel, and local happenings.
Personal briefs list Sunday visits and travel. Miss McSwiggin spent Sunday with relatives at Plampton. Ella Lutterman visits Eldora. Sebo Weldebore from Bristow visits Ed Sawyer. Charles Tucker of Dumont visits Charles Bell. H Leister ships cattle to Chicago. HW Papperliog from near Town Falls conducts business locally. Henry Knock and family stay with his father. Mrs Oestreich returns to Shab city after Chicago visit. J H Hurd of Sioux City interests locals in Laboring Mo's insurance. R F Martin and Miss Genevieve Morrill attend Deegan Marrill wedding at Boone.
An old saying hints that misfortune spurs activity as locals report busier days at the gace bors with traders noting a surge in demand for protective gear and remedies as the season shifts and winds bite.
Taxes are due with the first installment payable by the 81st day of March. Delinquent after that date, interest accrues and penalties apply. The second installment is due by September 80th. after that date interest accrues. Officers and members of Pink Rebekan lodge receive notice of a special meeting Saturday evening February 2 after the subordinate lodge for Rebekah degree work. Lucy Walt N. G.
The notice promotes the highest market price for poultry at the West End Broom Factory with J. Rem advising buyers to take poultry to Goettel and Ket for top quotes. It mentions warmers in town at Watts Fo and a 9 guod square meal. It notes receipt of a Car American feld enabling quotes from specialfiers Iowa Ravin.
George Wolf of West Point, Lee County, was jailed after a warrant from Frederick Kriekenbaum, bank president, alleged Wolf extorted 5000 dollars by threatening to burn properties under Pittman Creek bridge. Writings matched Wolf’s in bank files. Wolf, about 28, and West Point native, had been indicted recently for possible involvement in a prior murder but was acquitted.
Livermore declares vigorous quarantine as smallpox spreads through seven caves and many more nearby. Dr. Kennedy of the state health board declares it mail pox. Mayor Vaught closes the school and bans gatherings, tying dogs and ordering home confinement for under 16. An innocent country dance on January four is blamed for the outbreak.
In an insurance dispute Staaden versus Monona County Mutual, the court ruled a divorced wife cannot testify against her former husband for acts committed while they were married. The insurer sought her testimony about a fire that damaged Staaden's buildings years earlier. The case was settled out of court and the action dismissed.
Archbishop Keane repeats his anti liquor campaign during a class at St. Go Fombrill's in Dubuque urging youths to pledge total abstinence after condemning intoxicating drinks.
The speaker advocates renewed enforcement of temperance laws across reputable establishments. Archbishop Keane is leading a remarkable effort in his archdiocese, described as a powerful and sincere advocate for temperance.
Marshalltown census delegates reported 804 more residents than government figures. The fourth annual State Association of Supervisors convention met in Marshalltown with about sixty counties represented. Mayor Pierce welcomed delegates as papers on state topics were read. the session concluded Wednesday.
An Odd mix of health claims fills the page touting Fleetris Buyers and other remedies for backache headaches and nervousness. Testimonials from Mrs Phebe Cherney praise cures for kidney trouble and old age while other ads promote poultry tonics, laxatives, salves, and holiday gifts. Prices and store names appear, implicating local druggists and grocers in a crowded, promotional layout.
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