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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
1
A garbled historical letter argues about subscription rights and the reach of law in education and politics. It references colleges, halls, and the need to enforce certain opinions through courts, naming Abraham Lincoln as a claimed source.
President Findley of Yale warned in Boston that trusts must be regulated by public opinion and that society may accept restrictions to curb monolithic control. The Independent Chronicle notes Hadley’s fear of growing complacency and industrial despotism translating into political power, urging vigilance against trust-driven trade restrictions.
A credibly reported dream by a Eldora correspondent hints at a new Democratic county newspaper as the official organ of the party in Hardin county. The plan, backed by subscription guarantees, faces questions about county money and political influence while the piece notes the World newspaper remains independent and critical.
The Clinton Herald critiques state finances and tax policy and accuses officials of misjudgment. It cites indebtedness, debt changes, and controversial assessments of railroads while warning against charity politics and misplaced national values.
Reports from several Iowa counties detail farm sales in Lattmer and Marshall, real estate transfers in Franklin County totaling 1077 for 1900, and various local events. Other items note school book commissions, a resigning Hardin County surveyor, rail and packing plant moves, a racehorse owner’s return, a barn fire with a gruesome extinguisher, and a dispatch about premature housing moves and post office classifications. In Marshalltown and Oakland, district school efforts and political announcements appear alongside classified ads for a five room house with land in Ackley.
Business specials advertise new wallpaper to refresh walls exposed to smoke and frost. Mentions Dr Bevan osteopath and Dr Brentaga in Francis guilding near the post office. References Oysyera at the Cloy Grocery.
A letter from Hill Tome Memocracy urges a united Democratic stance against radicalism. It thanks legislators for addressing a prior resolution and defends strict constitutional construction, fiscal restraint, and preservation of democracy against militarism and corruption threats at home and abroad.
Afton revival ends with 200 accessions and 8800 in collection while Kansas meetings report 1600 carried away. The Red Oak Express faces questions about revival payments and contrasts pastoral duties with evangelists. The Times-Herald notes Geo W Perkins leaving New York Life for J P Morgan Co, illustrating a rise from office boy to vice president.
Notice to qualified electors of Ackley Iowa that a municipal election will be held in the M Megutre building on Main Street March 26 1991. Offices to be elected include a three year councilman and another for three years. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m. Signed March 7 1992. Pro Bono Te.
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