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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
A patchwork column lampoons political figures from Lincoln to Hanna and Wright. It notes the Iowa scholarship for boys excelling in judging livestock and crops, with Secretary Simpson sending details as inquiries rise. The piece mocks campaigns and media influence while forecasting weather impacts on farming and public life.
Reports from Unadilla New York describe Mormon representatives leaving Franklin area after many conversions. Seven converts baptized in a purpose built pond at South Franklin, noted as intelligent and sound citizens. Weica Observer relays crisis in central New York with drought scorched meadows and pastures. Cattle scarce. farmers feed grain and hay amid hard baked soil. Seed failed to sprout. truck gardens barren. fruit crops harmed. Rev Dwight Hillis of New York sent in a 30 cent contribution from “admiring southern friends.”
A collection of pointed snippets from readers in Iowa and neighboring papers lampooning politics, Prohibition debates, and public affairs. It notes retirements, court cases, labor issues, tax costs, and social trends with a wry, regional voice. The pieces reference Walters Wellman, Senator Quay, Adelina Patti, and various Iowa towns, plus musings on government costs and civic life.
A Democratic mass convention will be held at the courthouse in Eldora on Wednesday June 17 1903 at 1 30 p m The event will select five delegates for the state convention in Des Moines and nominate candidates for County Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and members of the Board of Supervisors A county organization will be perfected By order of the Democratic County Central Committee The notice also mentions a new illustrated compendium from Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts dedicated to the memory of the late President W M Beardshear and offers to send copies to applicants.
The May 1904 baccalaureate sermon at the M. BR. church praised Moses as a model of faith, study, and service. Rev. Merrill Smith led a 16 student class with teachers present, stressing quiet reflection, self development, and duty to others as keys to greatness. The talk linked biblical example to modern figures, urging graduates to pursue labor, loyalty to God, and societal contribution. The piece closes with a note about the Wortpo printery offering low-cost printing services.
A Denver case warns that Iowa brand butter is being counterfeited and sold as genuine butter. Colorado dairy official Mary Wright confirms most samples labeled Iowa butter are oleomargarine. Laws broken nationwide spark public concern over deceptive use of the Iowa name and consumer harm.
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