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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
The Hokiey World at George F. Althouse, established 1803, successor to Ackley Enterprise of 1867, is listed as second class mail matter. Terms of subscription include yearly advance 1.50, three months 17, and 75 cents for single copies.
The piece notes seven hundred dollars in season tickets for next summer’s Chautauqua at Ackley with local businessmen backing the remaining three hundred to secure talent. It argues small savings build wealth over time, using a 5 cent daily habit to illustrate compound growth and the value of starting humble.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s split from the GOP weakens his influence as he endorses defeating Wilson. It credits Wilson with stability amid war and turmoil, notes Hughes’ fate tied to Roosevelt, and condemns promises of taxless improvements while urging responsible budgeting and accountability in county finances. It also covers bond issues for roads, calls for competent officials to curb leaks, and warns that taxes will rise without real reforms.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican cites a claim that 46,000 Iowa Democrats voted for Harding in the recent primary. The paper argues that if Iowa Democrats convene as a prohibition group they risk losing many faithful party adherents who are self-respecting, civic-minded voters opposed to alcohol use, highlighting a rift in party alignment and its potential consequences.
A collage of editorial snippets questions presidential leadership amid national crisis. It contrasts persuasive campaigns with calls for decisive action while noting skeptical takes from multiple papers on the political scene.
Hawkeye Press notes that attacks often work better than boosts in politics and cites Lieut. Gov. W. L. Harding nomination as an example. The Clinton Herald and Council Bluffs Nonpareil discuss Kenyon endorsing Joe Allen late, while the Burlington Gazette and Cedar Rapids Republican frame Roosevelt as a dominant but divisive figure shaping American policy and party battles.
The article criticizes both the Republican and Progressive platforms for shameless hypocrisy toward Roosevelt and attacks on President Wilson’s European policy. It says neither party presented an alternative policy, dared to act publicly, or explained what they would have done differently, and both avoided clear positions.
The essay frames the modern general as a student and organizer rather than a flashy figure. It highlights Kitchener’s linguistic study, Robertson’s debut through relentless study, and Hindenburg’s mastery of the Mazarian lakes. It contrasts Joffre’s steady, unseen hard work with public acclaim.
The narrative recalls visiting St Michael's Church in Nantua Jura France said to be built in the ninth century. The church has seen little restoration, preserving its medieval character as priests have served through centuries. A contemporary note reflects on a return to work after days of idleness.
Louisville Courier Journal notes a timely opportunity to make contact. If unavailable, hindsight suggests awaiting a later chance to connect.
The program critiques peasant housing in Russia, detailing four room huts with shrine, farming, animal, and family spaces. It notes bread heavy with garlic and onions, widespread illiteracy, and a magistrate's role in composing love letters. It praises religious devotion, music, folklore, and literature despite poverty.
The excerpt discusses Tolatoi as a major Russian reformer shaping peasant life and national character. It notes how wealth from lands and industries grows from peasant income, and praises Tolatoi's independent spirit despite fines and exile. It contrasts with Lord Kitchener's 1910 remark on West Point and asserts American officers' training.
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