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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
8
A patriotic verse recalls the Star Spangled Banner, praising the flag’s glory and the happiness of children true to heart. It reflects on the Guard changing while the flag remains constant, honoring veterans and the memory of battles as new generations lift the Stars and Stripes.
Gideon Bright, a bashful barber in a small village, longs to win Philena Pray. After years of hesitation and a Fourth of July picnic, she overhears his vow of love and accepts his marriage proposal, prompting a playful claim of independence.
The Youths Companion notes Lord Bacon’s odd health routines including nitre tonics, water of Mithridate, and daily scents and flowers at meals. It recalls verses about Apelles but questions if animals can recognize portraits as in a dog’s reaction to a portrait of a boy, reported by the New York Tribune.
A London suburb grocer tells of refusing a popular concert invitation saying his presence would spoil debtors’ enjoyment and spoil theirs, noting the demand from customers who owe groceries would ruin his fun. The tale, framed as a humorous anecdote from a Harper’s Round Table style piece.
A whimsical fragment recalls astronomy and stage stars with banners and silver lights. Dialogues reference Merritt and Cora with sharp banter about pistols and fear, ending with Johnny falling overboard and Merritt joking about trackers in a poglet.
A detailed critique argues tariffs fail to protect most workers. It cites census figures showing only about 1.1 million of 22.7 million in gainful occupations may benefit, with manufacturing workers chiefly serving proprietors. The piece, from the Chicago Chronicle, contends protection benefits manufacturers and stockholders, not the broader labor force.
Detroit Free Press reports a nationwide upturn since March 1 with higher wages and more employment. Bank reports show prosperity, debtors wealthier, and trade flowing. mills and steel rails roll, railways buy equipment, and value of stocks climbs. Observers credit Democratic tariff policy with reversing three years of decline and signaling general prosperity ahead. The piece frames the era as a revival from McKinleyism to democratic strength and sound money, urging readers to see the surge as proof of recovery.
The Times notes Cleveland’s selection for the state department, praising Olney as a trusted adviser in harmony with the president and Gresham, and describing him as capable and steady under opposition. It also cites Judson Warmon of Cincinnati as a lawyer of good reputation who will run the justice department with adequacy. The piece highlights resilience against hostile critics and fidelity to American policy.
A compilation of editorials and anecdotes from Chicago Albany Detroit and Kansas City debating McKinleys presidential prospects in light of Ohio politics Foraker's support and tariff debates are highlighted with quips about wages and endorsements across multiple newspapers.
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