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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
2
Clipped notes reference a Chicago & Alton fine, Rockefeller arrest warrant, and social column items. Mentions Cedar Falls editors, Iowa GOP criticism, and political ticket local to Sioux City and Davenport with several names and roles. Includes humorous commentary on presidential politics and a County farmer’s burglary losses.
Carer Tospector P. Hedtick reports to Chicago health department after investigating Oblcago packing house. The general order mandates proper toilets and washing facilities, containment of contaminants, prohibition of burlap cloth and rubber aprons, thorough tool cleaning, and sanitation of floors, gutters, drains, and stock pens. The report also notes cast iron drains and mentions a transatlantic voyage by Mt. Hedrick with students and athletes aboard the steamer Winifriedian, carrying 1,163 cattle.
After a twelve year ordeal and public suffering, Captain Alfred Dreyfus was acquitted in Paris on July 12. The case began with his 1894 arrest and conviction for sharing military secrets, followed by a long campaign led by Mrs. Dreyfus and supporters. Col. Picquart reexamined the case, pointing to Major Esterhazy. Esterhazy was charged but acquitted. The supreme court later annulled Dreyfus's condemnation, restored his rank, and erased the dishonor.
Algona resident Aarclaon reports repeated success in eradicating quack grass. He describes two campaigns using extended plowing harrowing and cultivation over months, exhausting the weed and fertilizing the soil. The field from the prior year remained clear, and this season the ground is nearly free of quack grass.
A garbled query claims a man certified under Paph boasted of last year’s stock profits. The text is inconsistent with clear facts and contains several nonsensical terms that obscure the intended report.
Report summarizes rare items: Admiral Vick ApMirna Chaueuin of the Black Sea fleet dies after an on-ship incident. Mississippi railroads face a one third tax assessment hike to 48 million dollars. Jefferson Davis County Mississippi issues 40 thousand dollar courthouse bonds at a premium. Vice President Fairbanks injured in an automobile accident but not seriously. Warren J Henry’s crop outlook suggests corn returns near 52,000 per bushel in Mississippi. The Quincy line boat collides near Dubuque causing several thousand dollars in damage. no loss of life among nineteen crew. No verified details on Beattyville Ky incident or other sensational claims.
A mix of local notices and achievements fills pages with a Con g reg at ional church divorce plea, a rural school class graduation of thirty six led by Superintendent Schroeder, and Miles Anion Tri becoming Library Commission League president. Des Moines debutant Margaret St Denie heads oriental arts in New York and Boston. Oskaloosa Woman's Club plans market days to fund an auditorium atop their rotary building. Ames cattle and hogs chief Professor Chas F Ourtias gains national respect. Ex Governor Packard cited as cattle authority guiding state fair animal divisions.
A clipped verse on acids and garbled dishes gives way to a lurid street encounter tale. A flashy young woman in high heels solicits charity, duping townsfolk, followed by a shabby mock charity pitch from another woman with a game leg.
The Clarkeville Star comments on Ora Scalea as seminal editor of the Ackley Inter-County Journal, noting skepticism about party loyalty and editorials from a prior Democrat aligned stance. The piece hints at progressive circles and historic party alignment in local press.
A cluttered 1906 style page promotes Beard and Sun jewelry, bread at 25 cents, and 81 cent loaves. It touts Grippen Reynolds Bakery and Mallory's show on July 20. An 320 acre North Western Iowa farm sale lists a 285 acre cultivated area with a 3% subsoil, $3,000.90 cash, and easy terms. White calf and dog acts, homeseekers excursion rates to multiple Midwestern provinces are advertised. Owners can claim three red calves found weeks earlier.
A health minded note explains three types of baking powder ingredients Mineral Acid or Alum Bone Acid or Phosphate and Cream of Tartar from grapes. It warns Alum is cheap but uses harsher baking powder prices range 16 to 26 cents per pound Bone Acid powders sell 20 to 30 cents and Cream of Tartar varieties cost 40 to 60 cents, with tartar being the safest option.
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