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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
8
Dooley in Dissertations defends disciplined marriage in mock Irish voice. He argues that every husband uses control over his wife, from harsh words to manipulative acts, and notes many incidents end in divorce courts. he mocks male control as a persistent marital force.
One hundred men and three women named Bill gathered at the Benton hotel in Excelsior Springs Missouri for the third annual Bill Club No 1 banquet. Judge Bill Fowler acted as toastmaster as Bill Steck's orchestra played. The quartet of Bill Brownell Bill Craven Bill Wallace and Bill Courtney sang, with oratory by ex Congress member Bill Cowherd of Kansas City. Two women named Bill addressed the gathering and other speakers included Miss Bill Herry and Miss Girl Metheny.
The London Post reviews Longfellow’s Hiawatha with a critic’s cold analysis. It estimates arrows shot upward fly nine seconds, arrow speed about 144 feet per second, and horizontal speed about 102 feet per second. It then questions if Hiawatha could outrun an arrow, concluding he would need a sprint to beat the present record.
In the Stray Stories column a character named George contends he is not half good enough to be a husband. He speaks to Clara and his potential father-in-law as if he believes he could be their remedy, while the family conversation hints at social expectations and self-doubt.
A column discusses municipal ownership of barber shops and public utilities, noting potential abuses under private control and speculation on bonds pricing. It also jokes about New York City moving Metropolitan Opera management to city control, praising or lampooning various figures involved in the plan and previewing upcoming performances and leadership.
A 4 000 population town refused an electric company offer of 500 toward an expert estimate to switch from gas to electric street lighting. A council member stated the people want the plan even if it costs more, highlighting self interest versus public good in the decision.
The Chicago Daily News reports municipal street railway workers in Vienna earn 72 cents for a twelve hour day and gas works employees barely 50 cents daily. A special call warns of a general revolt against the usual wages amid city profit motives in the undertakings.
Edward W. Beinis, famed for efforts to extirpate gas tariffs and fees, issues by the city of Peoria for 81,000. He asserts the sum was earned serving Peoria while attempting to force the Peoria Gas Company out of business, according to the American Gas Light Journal.
A local editorial argues Freeport New York overpays for street lighting under municipal control. It cites a plan where a private firm would pay $30,000 for the franchise and $3,000 annually for extra arc lamps, while the village would still incur $1,500 yearly rental plus possible tax levies, suggesting the public system costs far more than a private arrangement.
In Prakersville a girl named Bessie Warner and her Uncle Joe share a tale of an impudent stranger who appears while they fish. The man’s bold behavior, a tense moment with a big fish, and the girl’s cautious reaction drive a comedic domestic scene ending with plans to confront the intruder. Aunt Mary and others weigh in as the episode unfolds over a village dinner.
Illinois mayor Shumway calls for a formal probe into Galesburg water department after alleging wasteful operation and unaccounted water. He cites $2,500 operating expenses against no depreciation or interest, with three quarters of pumped water reportedly unaccounted for. Recommendations include a survey of accounts, revising water rates, and suspending the free list.
The 2002 U S department of commerce special census on electric power stations compares municipal and private plants. It shows private plants outperform municipal ones in output per wage, with municipal output at about 12 of private, and municipal wages driving higher costs for the public.
A garbled clipping argues that mixing hydrogen and chlorine in a sealed dark receptacle could produce a violent eruption. It claims truth and falsehood blur in municipal reports until an investigation is begun, after which little remains of the report’s credibility.
Seattle markets show a shift in investor sentiment as eastern financiers retreat and local securities lose pace from two years ago. The Seattle Times reports slower demand and a cautious climate for Seattle securities amid broader market jitters.
In Frederic Lolive's Women of the Second Saaples a sensational tale alleges Empress Eugenie tried to influence cabinet deliberations. She rushed past guards and entered the council chamber, striking the emperor’s resolve with a swift blow before departing, leaving ministers stunned.
The Boston Herald notes that Sir Bryce, the British ambassador to the United States, traveled incog two years ago to Boston. Passengers and crew remained unaware of his identity until days into the voyage, as he quizzed them about American institutions and the author of The American Commonwealth revealed himself only after discovery.
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