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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
2
A garbled excerpt quotes Abraham Lincoln urging reverence and religious spirit in schools and courts. The text advocates founding a political religion shaping national ethos, urging moral formation and civic duties as central to public life. The fragment mentions subscriptions and a publication context.
A historical critique argues for proportional representation to curb gerrymandering in Iowa. It cites 1899 election disparities, noting nine by nine districts produced 239,000 Republican governor votes versus 183,000 for Democrats, predicting more Democrats with proportional division. The piece accuses party machines of manipulating districts, harming voter voice and naming Cummins as an independent counter to the machine.
A Grinnell clergyman, Professor Herron, is amid scandal after abandoning his wife and children for another woman abroad. Divorce proceedings are expected, with rumors of a marriage to Miss Rand of Burlington. Catholic leaders, including Bishop Keane, warn of moral action to reduce saloons in Dubuque and threaten church sanctions if saloon keepers disobey. The archbishop frames the issue as a duty of the Catholic prelate against vice.
The piece argues no sacrifice nomination for the governorship, noting Iowa as debatable after four years of Democratic leadership. It cites an independent voter stance and a legislature not fully aligned with Democratic policies, highlighting the unsettled political mood.
The piece urges a new governor to replace misrule and favors strong leaders like Boies. It critiques Republican tolerance of discredit, warns against lightweights, and notes Iowa Democrats opposing railroad capture. It mentions Bryan and McKinley era events, plus local leaders Butter and Sioux City Times fading.
Detroit Free Press dismisses the rapid promotions of Hull's son during the Spanish War era. It claims paternal influence secured him ranks from captain to major and then judge advocate in the regular army, aided by General Corbin at Representative Hall, while noting he did little to earn the ascent beyond his family connection.
Alfred Judson Fisher of Chicago History writes a Ladies Home Journal short story tracing a Philadelphia woman’s lineage to Adam. The piece asserts 121 generations from Adam and provides corroborative details linking each link in the genealogical chain.
Capitalists at Clarksville consider establishing an electric light plant in the community. They believe the venture ought to pay a good return on the investment.
Legal notices mention Strawberries wholesaling at 82 40 a crate and crates about a snuit box size. A male voice, Sharon, seeks temporary chairmanship of the state democratic convention inspired by Cato Sells. Marshalltown glucose works closed, 300 idle. Republicans in the state convention face cowardice on rail road assessment. Apologize to no mate for being in the world. In the twentieth century a man must push or be pushed.
The piece quotes warnings to aspiring politicians about the toll of public life and suggests mandatory campaign expense filings. It notes Republicans expelled for political missteps, questions party loyalty in Low Falls, and mentions Senitor Jorrinian of Hampton meeting supporters in Marshalltown Reflector. Warriman is identified as a lawyer in the text.
W J Bryan spoke at Dubuque Grand Opera House on Ancient Landmarks from Proverbs. He urged unity under a core principle from the Declaration of Independence, attacked taxation, tariff policy, and imperialism, and warned against wealth over rights. Groundbreaking in Mason City for the National Memorial University of the Sons of Veterans. Northern Building Co. of Minneapolis bags a 856000 contract. Iowa State Fair set for Aug 23–30 in Des Moines.
The Associated Charities conducts a careful effort to identify needs of the needy in Town Falls. They distribute coal groceries clothing blankets window glass and books to aid those in hardship.
The town of Aplington, nearly wiped out by the previous winter, is rapidly undergoing substantial reconstruction with new structures and plans underway to restore its community.
Burnett Mann of Levan No reports years of kidney troubles and back pain eased after using Electric Bitters. He praises the remedy for relieving dull aches and fatigue and credits six bottles with a complete cure. Sold by O I Pfander for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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