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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
The readable fragments reference a debate on education and devotional influence in public life. Mentions schools spelling books pulpit practice and a call for political religious alignment attributed to Abraham Lincoln era rhetoric.
Debates over socialism and law and order run through Dubuque and Iowa politics as militia guards protect property. Editors debate democracy, reform, and party discipline, highlighting figures like McDowell, Henderson, Harwood, and Cummins while reflecting on tax fights, school discipline, and national issues from pensions to post offices.
During a flood era gathering in Mason City a brisk meeting produced a volley of resolutions praising President Roosevelt for curbing trusts and backing Gov. Cummins renomination while denouncing tariff critics. The scene featured a brass band and a lively crowd, with charged rhetoric about national politics and local loyalties.
The article contrasts high ore transport costs by wagon with rail at four cents per ton mile, citing 200000 tons awaiting rail to a smelter in Arizona and timber abandoned in Mississippi due to no railroad. It also reports on racial issues in Hot Springs and Indianapolis, where a chambermaid and a customer faced discrimination.
Charleston News-Gourier argues parental responsibility in training children shapes public sentiment toward sacred matters and warns against reliance on formal kindergarten and Sunday school methods. Alaska commerce data show non gold trade reaching 20 million, with canned salmon exports totaling about 8.4 million. Detroit Free Press notes desire for amiable feller-man willing to bear others' burdens yet avoid overloading peers.
A fragmentary Lincoln Journal note mocks pretended culture and notes public offerings under the label Katy. It mentions Mr. Claveland seeking a presidential nomination, hints at publications to illuminate readers about Texas, Mexico, and future country topics, and directs inquiries to Katy at 510 Wainwright Building, St. Louis.
Crop conditions show improvement as rains soften clods and field surfaces after a week of cool weather. The corn area expands with continued planting while early falda wood progress stabilizes soils for growth. spring wheat oats and barley reach heading stage and fare fairly well amid storms and floods.
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