Bryan and Stevenson Nominated at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan was unanimously chosen for president at the Kansas City Democratic National Convention after a long session ending around 8:40 p.m. Thursday. David Bennett Hill seconded with New York's pledge of support as Ohio’s roll call delivered two thirds favoring Bryan. Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois was nominated for vice president at 4:30 p.m. Friday. The platform included Bryan’s demand for free silver at 16 to 1, though the majority favored subordinating silver and emphasized anti imperialism as the campaign’s dominant note.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Lasting styles in standard dress goods and new crape
New Year notes lasting satisfaction in standard dress goods. Silk crape in double width with colors like new pink turquoise sunshine yellow and blues described. Ophella crape features tiny tonal flowers. Lace dresses and black woolen gowns praised, with new black crepon weaves and a barege cord poplin novelty.
Fashion Notes on Silk Fabrics and Russian Net Dress
The article extols new silk fabrics and net gowns. It highlights endora silk and melrose warp silks, whipcord, diagonal weave, and eudorn cloth for lighter, lasting quality. It describes a Russian net gown with large applique, Dew ey flounce, lace edging, and a lace belt fastened by a jeweled clasp, noting handwork and purchasable tape for finishing touches.
What the Prisoner Said in Court
A judge recalls a case with an Irish speaking prisoner and an interpreter. The interpreter says the prisoner uttered nothing relevant, then blurts a quip about an old woman in a red bed curtain. The court and audience laugh at the interpreter’s risky punchline in this London Answers anecdote.
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London
Readjustment of Postmaster Salaries and Office Classes
The annual readjustment shows postmaster salaries rising and office workloads increasing. Presidential offices total 4270, up 250 from last year and 88 from 1834, a near 26 percent rise. Office classes shift with 15 second-class promoted to first, 116 third to second, 275 fourth to third, one first-class dropped to second, and 12 from third to fourth. Eight offices discontinued and reassigned to other offices.
Wind Blows Down Farm House in Iowa Losses Run High
A house on Wm Schults farm near Sheldon Iowa was blown down by a heavy wind storm last Wednesday. Crop and building damages total several thousand dollars. Col Henderson and party will be away a month. Senator Allison rested at home after the national convention. Pension matter notes: Raymond will be at J H Scales law office Ackley on July 2 at 9 am to assist with pension claims.
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Wm. Schults
Wm. Schultz
Sheldon
Iowa
Col. Henderson
Allison
Washington
Dubuque
Fensious
J. H. Scales
Ackley
Raymond
Hampton
KILLED IN GENTRAL YARDS AFTER CIRCUS TRAIN ACCIDENT
Levi Ripley a brakeman for the Hiiness Central railroad died two hours after an accident in the company yards in Waterloo He was pinned between two drawbars while disconnecting a train as a locomotive backed up He lived two hours after the incident leaving a wife and parents The remains were sent to Town Falls for interment The report includes a satire of DOR K gathering in Waterloo and notes on railroad timetable improvements and the Northwestern line leading to Omaha.
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Levi Ripley
Blioos Central Railroad
Mo Oiny
Tipley
Ripley
Hiiness Central
The
Central
Iowa Falls
Waterloo
Town Falls
Illinois Central Aims for Stronger Route Between Chicago and Omaha
Illinois Central officials plan to elevate the line to a near equal rival of other carriers, with the Chicago to Omaha schedule to be improved by winter. The line boasts grades under twenty six feet per mile except near Dubuque, and no competing time pressure has existed yet. A 6:15 p.m. Chicago departure reaches Omaha at 8:15 a.m. the next day, the last Illinois Central train on that schedule. Recent passenger department experiments are under way to refine service.
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Hanson
Chicago Times
Alerald
Omaha
Northwestern
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Dubuque
Omaba
Dt.nols Central
Ackley Markets UB and Iowa Crop Weather Summary
Weekly climate and crop bulletin from the Weather Bureau Des Moines Iowa July week ending 1900 notes unusually hot weather with excessive rainfall in central and east central districts. Harvesting of barley oats and spring wheat progresses. corn and fruit yields listed with county estimates July 1. Local note: Hannah Lobus arrested on intoxication charge and bound over to grand jury. rental ad for a Chickering upright piano and city meat market terms.
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Department of Agriculture
Towa
Climate and Crop Service Weather Bureau
Weel Ty Ofor
Des Moinen
Iowa
Hannah Lobus
Police Court
Ackley
Schrader
Flanuuh
Eldora Iterald
Smith
Cyclone Sightings and Giant Hail Reported at West Main
A small group at a West Main Street resort recounts a Friday storm with a cyclone along the Cows river and hail described as large as buck eggs. Ed Carrey claims hail as big as buck eggs and Matt Lamm corroborates, saying they were seen as large as scoops.
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West Main Street
Cows
Wellsburg
Matt Lamm
Wreck attempts on Iowa Central trains near Sheffield
Reports detail two attempted derailments on the Iowa Central trains near Sheffield. On the southbound No 1, ties were placed across the rails on a curve but the engineer stopped the train within five feet. A second obstruction north of town was removed by a depot worker before No 1 arrived. The piece also mentions a prominent landlord with many children and a funeral in Ackley Cemetery. A cyclone hit Steamboat Rock with a cloudburst causing the Town river to rise five feet.
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Iowa Central
Sheffield
Saga
Mason City
SheMeld
No. 1
Steamboat Rock
Swaledale Seizure Sparks Temperance Controversy and Restall
Swaledale authorities seize twenty two barrels of alleged intoxicants found on a dray sent to Mason City. restaurant keeper John Roeder claims malted milk with less than one half percent alcohol. town veterans temperance groups anticipate lodge Rebekah ceremony and supper amid local unrest. R Bolander, an Ackley resident aged 82, dies after long illness from cancer. he was a former hotel proprietor born in 1818 in Pennsylvania and long-time Ackley resident.
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Hecame
Tr Mauy
Swaledale
Clark
John Roeder
Mason City
R. Bolander
Ackley
Union County
Pennsylvania
Stephenson County
Winois
Lizzie Meyer
Darlog
Ringling Brothers Success Described As High Morality Show
The Ringling brothers are praised for a strictly moral, high quality entertainment. Attendance at Waterloo and LeMars reached around 16 000 to 20 000 in afternoon shows, with thousands more in evening events, while only a few thousand attended at other locations. The piece notes orderly conduct, absence of profanity, and contrasts with other circuses. It adds that ownership changes at a large railroad may prompt top-level shakeups, recounting resignations of Bernard Telly and S M Rodgers effective mid month.
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Ringling Brothers
Waterloo
Lows Walls
LeMars
Aome
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Bernard Telly
the Central
the Central, and 8. M. Rodgers
Friday Storm Hits Farm Granary and Crops
Lightning struck a granary on H Kreymeyer’s farm causing the loss of 150 bushels of oats. A hail district six miles long and three wide covered future crops, but officials say the damage is not serious and crops should recover.
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H) Kreymeyer
Oate
Prohibition Cheers Prompt Barrels Carried to Kanawa
Forty barrels of beer were moved from the unknown to the central area the day before the Fourth, bound for the new town Kanawa. The article notes this as evidence of prohibition’s supposed glory in the region, though the exact count remains unclear.
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Inwa
Kanawa
Towa
Account settlements urged at Martin's grocery near Ackley
To all concerned. All accounts contracted at Martin's grocery up to May 1 are payable at the aid stand. Those with accounts will confer a favor by calling and settling promptly. Pars vor Rench-200 acres four miles northwest of Ackley, well improved, good buildings and ample water. Enquire of Mike Unlleras.
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BR. A
Martin's Grocery
Ackley
Mike Unlleras
Business specials and dine options at local eateries
Fragmentary notice lists lunch specials for parties and mentions Ruvsinweer's Restaurany at Waterloo flour for purity and excellence with few equals. It notes sales at the City Garage and recommends Grant's restaurant for good ice cream, with references to dishes and vague names Orry Guoheny.
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Waterloo
City
Graagey
Grant
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Kansas City
David Bennett
New York
Ohio
Ad Ini
E. Stevenson
Illinois
Mr. Bryan
Gentral
D. O. RK
Charlie Ross
Atdk. P.m
de Gam
Brown
R. & N. Stock
Pullmans Vontainjoy
Bens de Meer Temple
No. X
Ll.d
Cedar Rapids
Loway
U.S. A
Ackley Markets
Hiauce
M. Wilson, Ab
City Meat Market
Sopurstor
Welleburgg
Tom- Perence
John
Dan
Sam
Frank
Gee
Eguert
Liezle Meyers
Jake Reese
Belmond
East Malin Sbreet
Rabing
United Evangelical Church, Oficlatlog
Famdry
Order and Friends
Rebekah Degree Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Sisters
Deatiy
Dye
Ruvsinweer
Orry Guoheny
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