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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1895
Page
2
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Tre Worth pledges democratic principles as guiding values for the newspaper. He vows honesty sincerity and fearlessness in news and editorials, aiming to reflect the community and act as a true representative of it, not a party mouthpiece.
World readers are advised all accounts due on subscription to the Arkity Worth stipule must be paid to tree FP Altotsa Wodace. The notice urges prompt settlement and directs readers to new payment address.
The text argues for moral justice guiding a government's structure and rejects temporary privileges. It reflects on foundational thoughts from Washington and Hamilton era debates about permanency of leadership and equal rights. It stresses that money is a commodity in exchange and that law should govern all economic classes with fairness.
A 19th century op ed argues that labor saving devices threaten workers across trades from shoemakers to blacksmiths, urging legislators to address rising unemployment and import competition. It notes migration, pauper labor globally, and questions what protections or new avenues exist as mechanization reshapes employment.
An audience at Ackley city hall attended a commencement program by the class of 95. Prof. Cole presided as students presented essays on progress in agriculture architecture travel literature fine arts electricity and intelligence. A piano solo and a vocal quartet highlighted the lively program.
Prof Cole delivers remarks on progress in democracy from ancient Greece to modern republics. He argues people should write their own laws, cites Rome France and the United States, and urges support for philanthropy. Alvo Fisher speaks on philanthropy and Confucius and Moses are cited. diplomas are awarded, solos entertain, and closing benediction follows.
The Woodmen convention in Madison drew a dense, orderly crowd with a military style parade led by Major Eyens. Attendees heard welcome remarks from Up ham’s representative and city officials, while Head Counsel Northcott and Dr Swalliny spoke on Woodmen progress. Next camp is planned for Dubuque with territory expanding to Ohio Indiana and Missouri.
Word spread Thursday that M. Chittenden died after a recent illness marked by heart failure. He had been active recently, knocked down by a previous attack, and passed quietly after a moment with his wife. Born in Michigan, he spent much of his life in Waverly and Waterloo area, married Miss Mills, and had a long local presence as a deputy and community figure. The obituary notes similar fatalities among acquaintances and names his pastor and local figures connected to his life.
The Osage lodge sent Warner Knowltons Ed Burts and Webly Mes to Waverly as delegates for a deceased Ackley lodge member. The service included burial rites at the grave by Masons and the Episcopal pastor read the burial scripture. Chittenden, a valued neighbor, leaves a wife and a three year old daughter.
Governors and officials debate a case where a governor seeks dismissal over appointments of his wife son and daughter to lucrative posts. The discussion questions whether a man who fails to provide for his own is worse than a heathen, signaling political strain and controversy.
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