Ackley World Brings 1900 Political Ideals to Public View
The column surveys national and Iowa politics with emphasis on Bryan’s ticket, Speaker Henderson’s China stance, and German voter behavior. It discusses anti imperialism vs expansion, public sentiment on Chinese affairs, and potential railroad influence on senatorial races, noting the Northwestern and Burlington dynamics and Hepburn remarks on war risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Road
Burlington
Northwestern
Lacy
Hepburn
Shaw
Dolliver
Cummings
Sioux City Tribune
Iowa
China
Political musings and health board powers in brief
Editorial notes critique on war rhetoric about the Philippines and speculate Iowa senate candidates including Tama Jim Wilson and ex Governor Larrabee. It mentions Roosevelt’s Iowa visit and condemns Kentucky Republicans over Goebel. It then outlines local Board of Health authority to enforce health regulations and nip nuisances, disease control, and public welfare measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama Jim” Wilson
Larrabee
Gear
Board of Health
Obeying Health Orders Under 19th Century Statute Cited
The article cites Section 2578 on fines for disobeying health orders, noting penalties of twenty dollars per day for noncompliance and the board of health to enforce such rules for public welfare and disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Ground broke for new Dougherty bank building plan
District news notes a new canning factory down payment and a bank building project in Dougherty Cerro Gordo county with eight thousand dollar cost. Nearby towns report street fair cancellation Fort Dodge church dedication Dows and agitation over hitching posts in Dysart.
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Dougherty
Fort Dodge
Dows
New Presbyterian Church
Dysart
Twenty- Eighth Iowa Regiment
Grinnell
Creston
Treasuries
Des Moines
Clinton County
Marshalltown
Cerro Gordo
Winthrop
Dick Codner
Joe Codner
Parkersburg
Longago reflections on religion and wars ignite debate
The piece rails at anti Chinese, Philippine and American actions, arguing humans wager on belief while nations press their aims with force. It recalls Longfellow and Bacon, notes past mass killings from Pekin to 17th century Europe, and mocks a local misquote. It ends with local ads for groceries and rent.
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Semdharies
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Nebraska
A. E. Seevenson
Lminots
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Washington
Cuba
Philippines
L. W. Habercrum
Republican National and Congressional Committee
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republic
Cate
Lasuety
Luzon
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Goebel
Alty
Cerro Gordo County
W.E. Curtis
Chicago
Blaine
Central
South American
Crey Grocery
Goettel
Cotton
Chiow
Longfellow
Lord Bacon
Eldora Ledger
Tx Worm
Little Willie
Ledger
The
Herald
Pekin
Alexander
Syre
Marius
Teutons
Ambrones
Aix
B.C
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Julius Caesar
B. C
Jerusalem
Cassius
Selacta
A. D
Palermo
St. Bartholomew’s
Paris
Charles IX
Catherine de Medicis
Glencve
Scotland
William
Batavia
Cochin
Anna
Armenia
A. Martin's Grocery
F.M. Wilson
Ackley
City
Farx
Mike Holloran
S. A. Martin’s
PoeSon
Sargent Pons
Herman Webber
Mer
J. B. Green
Annie Winger
New York Life
H. van Giffen
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