This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
5
A speaker argues that Japanese immigration must be settled properly and urges protection of American labor. The piece contends Californians and Westerners demand conditions for Japanese and Chinese entrants, warning against opportunistic claims as U.S. responsibilities remain heavy.
A flowing old poem mocks seasonal vanity with a spring turn and a hospital jig ending in a grim joke about winter returning. The piece appears alongside brief political jabs about Congressman Woods and postmasters, plus a Cedar Rapids Republican note on paper waste and war costs, reflecting early 20th century editorials and opinion.
Congressman Sweet of this district discusses a Washington interview about the note to Germany. He says Congress was not informed of the note’s contents and vows to work to prevent war, urging unity under one flag despite looming foreign policy questions.
The Afton Democrat forecasts lows delegation shifts for Burton and questions Cummins’ position. Carrol Herald notes Democrats wary of Republican endorsements for Ed Meredith. Manson Democrat warns against rigid prohibition planks. Wabash County memory recalled with Uncle Horace Boies’s governorship on a wet platform. Sioux City Journal observes no Democratic primary contest, affecting ticket positioning. Charles City Press cites Bryan as overestimated. Iowa openings seek governor candidates with road-policy neutrality. Onawa Democrat cites Cummins’ Nebraska votes vs Ford. Britt Tribune notes more women than men prefer not to vote. Denison Bulletin critiques Senator Allen’s broad platform. Cedar Rapids Gazette predicts a second cleanup week to refresh the state legislature.
A jumble of notes on military enlistment figures and draft capacity, political shifts in Nebraska, and global war supply anecdotes. Snippets praise and quips from multiple papers touch on British and Turkish war food, campaign fortunes, and lighthearted humor about time travel and poker.
The fragment discusses how some men laugh at losing large sums in games but rail against taxes. It critiques legislators who claim the voice of the people is God yet doubt self-government, and comments on philosophers, providence, and the nature of heaven with a rural, reflective tone. It suggests ordinary people reveal their flaws while great minds retain moral balance.
A reader exhorts a steadfast faith that never wavers in sorrow or danger. The piece contrasts resilient spiritual trust with worldly fear, then shifts to a note on the Hackney horse lineage and linguistic heritage tracing hackney terms to London sources.
Notices from several candidates in Hardin County Iowa announce candidacy for renomination for state legislative seat and for Democratic nomination to the Board of Supervisors. Names include Willa Schemmicka from Radcliffe Guence Eleading Lawn Hill and J. B. Bugphun Acklay, with terms tied to 1917 1919 and a June primary.
The Iowa Falls Citizen questions the fate of personal bickering in politics and hints at November 6 remarks. The Vinton Eagle notes Republicans lack clean campaign tactics while Burt editor Robert Sherwood, newly elected mayor, bans late street gatherings and urges decency, hinting at further edicts and permits.
A batch of 1916 campaign notices announces candidates for state assembly clerk of courts county supervisor auditor sheriff and district court clerk in Hardin county. Each note states submission to Republican primaries or party Nomination with dates in June plus town names Eldora Ackley and Alden Iowa and signatures from editors or individuals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.