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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
5
Warner spoke on American loyalty and preparedness amid World War I. He argued Germany’s victory prospects rest on militia, agriculture, ammunition, and gold. The talk urged American education in intensified Americanism for the youth. Building updates and local ads followed, noting Lyle Straborn’s lumber haul and a local bakery listing products for sale.
Morning briefs note a 24 hour wait for Mexico policy, with 70,000 troops ready on the border within ten days. Fundraising nears 95,000 of a 500,000 goal by Friday. Mt Pleasant Methodists fret over Mexicans taken prisoner by U S troops. Other items include weather in the southwest, Austro German front, Chicago family trial, and Billy Sunday’s mother’s death.
Dr. Cole led a two-part program on Prehistoric America and the Navajos. He blamed white treatment for Indian hardships as Navajos were confined to poor land yet sustain livelihoods through weaving and crafts. An auction afterward sold William Thielke’s personal effects including horses and farm machinery, totaling $600.
Reports from all oversows say the Apple crop will be a short one. A well sunk by Stuart reaches 3021 feet with soft water and good supply. Ft Madison physicians rotate calls credited to charity monthly. Dr Stry of Waterloo will preach at the Methodist church Sunday. Charles Zabel paid 1910 for three Short Horn Durham cattle. a cow and calf brought 910. Rev F W Evans of Council Bluffs is a cousin of C E Hughes, Republican nominee. A bankers convention is in Waterloo this week. D O McGovney of Missouri will be dean of Town State Univ law college next September. Rar Slatterfield, 26, killed and three injured when their auto was struck by a train near Rhodes.
A lengthy Iowa report surveys five months of national political activity. It analyzes Republican bosses, potential nominees, and Wilson’s prospects ahead of the November election. The piece weighs how party dynamics, world events, and pocketbook concerns shape the push toward re election. It also notes a local wedding and several court cases in Hardin and surrounding areas. Ruth Sawyer marries George Rainsbarger at Steamboat Rock with later hometown visits planned.
H B Berry left for Des Moines to join his regiment and head to Texas and the Mexican border. He carried a bag and personal belongings with resolve in his face as preparations unfold amid wartime talk. The note praises preparedness and mentions a local business pair promoting Mankato Commercial College.
Ackley Parkersburg Grundy Center Dumont Hempen plan a quiet holiday with parades races fireworks and entertainment. Cedar Falls hosts a three day celebration July 3 4 and 6 with horse racing. Clear Lake shows a fireworks display on July Fourth with an estimated cost of 1000.
Local society items list residents and visitors including Mrs Henry Butt Clemona visiting relatives in Ackley q L Hays Geneva in Ackley on business Bert Shindell Lancaster Pa in Ackley for business and visiting Miss Naths Measer Waterloo visiting Trapp home Misses Grace Shugar Florence Abbas Waterloo visitors last Saturday Others visiting relatives in Ackley and Waterloo families from Mason City Cedar Falls Buffalo Center Jewel Junction Town etc Also mentions Jerry Lacy LaPorte Ind and V V Roosevelt hosts Otto Kusian Dumont visiting his mother in Ackley Bread cakes bakery items at Diemer Co Daily deliveries and fresh goods.
The Ackley Chautauqua session of 1917 sold all tickets Sunday night, 8700 in subscriptions, with 20 to 30 progressive men guaranteeing the remainder of the $1,000 total. The eight day event featured Victor's band and was the most successful of Ackley's three Chautauquas, delivering broad community benefits and entertainment. Dubuque hosts major events this week, including the state Sunday School convention June 27-28-29 and the Sunday School picnic on June 26 with parades and games. Nearby notables include J. B. Shinners returning from St. Paul, Frank Martin of Omaha visiting, and Mrs. John Marshall of Hampton en route to Waterloo to visit her mother. Several local residents, such as Mrs. F. M. Weisz and Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker, are also noted as visitors or residents in the area.
Fred Fiecher visited Ackley Monday as a business guest. Local residents joined Chau Tauqua sessions in Ackley over the last ten days. A traveling troupe performed under canvas Monday. Dick DeNut visited Ackley Saturday for shopping. Denut district students in Shiloh township enjoyed a Friday picnic marking the end of school.
Agnes Homan and Clem Pula wed at St Marys Church in the city yesterday morning witnessed by many friends. Pula resides near Wesley. Anne Treanor of Gary Indiana died there telegrammed notice to her brother James Treanor. Remains to be shipped from Gary to Ackley Catholic cemetery. Advertised letters list at the post office include Fred Luraon John Knott and others. Mr and Mrs James Newell of Marshalltown visit R Blake and relatives. Mrs Newell to stay longer.
Ackley and Cedar Rapids battled to a draw Sunday on the Ackley grounds after thirteen innings. Early in the game Ackley led 1 to 0 as Wheeler and Steffen formed the battery for the home club. Hampton’s semi pro squad provided stiff opposition in a field filled with eager fans. The Ackley management secured George Wheeler of Webster City to pitch the balance of the season for the local nine, noted as a fast hurler.
Real estate transfers recorded in Hardin County for the week ending Saturday show multiple property moves. Names include Lundy, Thompson, Sanders, Robbing, Hannes Invest Co, Starr, Barger, Kruemting, Diehl, Stauffacher, and Meader among others, with parcels in Eldora Ackley and Iowa Falls and ownership changes noted for blocks and lots.
Properties listed near Milford and Lake Okoboji include quarter and half sections with prices from 126 to 160 dollars per acre. Listings note proximity to towns and lakes, with several acreage figures such as 80, 9200, and 240 acres. Inquiries directed to M. L. Welber in Milford. Also mentions a sacred concert by Jows Falls military band in Estes Park on July 2 at 3 PM and Iowa Falls Sunday concerts.
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