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Ackley World

Location

Ackley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1914

Page

5

Endorsed by German Press and Labor for Connolly Senate Bid

The German press led by Der Demokrat in Davenport backs Congressman Maurice Connolly for U.S. Senate from Iowa, asserting strong German and labor support as he faces Cummins. The June 1 primary looms as organizers and traveling men rally behind his candidacy and administration loyalty.

Lee Lee Wilson Maurice United States Towa Oito Janos Washington Maurice Connaily Senate Iowa House Oscar W. Underwood Connolly Mitchell Palmer Cummins der Demokrat Davenport Connoliz Sioux City J. H. Strief State Federation of Labor Alton Maunee Connolly Uopngus Democrats Iuwa Connolly Ueier Capitol

Ackley High to graduate largest class in history next June

Ackley high school will graduate twenty four seniors in June, the largest class in the institution’s history. Commencement activities begin May 20 with class day orations at the high school. Sermon to the class will be preached May 21 at the Presbyterian church, followed by a junior class banquet June 2 and the main commencement June 4 in the Presbyterian church with five graduates delivering ovations.

Ackley High School Mach Luelle Beeker Panea John Bleeker Benjamin Franklin Carl Bolender Carl Folkers Luella Hateh Jennie Lind Henry Holzaptel Henry Hoyer Herman Humke Abraham Linenlo Esther Kooll Oliver Cromwell Kathryn Lalpple Raathoven Robert Leach Stephen A. Douglas Lila Mapes Haoneh Melnzar New Philippines Henry Penning John Paul Jones John Phillips Alexander Hamilton Alice Roosevelt Ruth Sawyer Hubert &. Lee Vern Scourick Joan of Arc Waldo Schlampo Benedict Arnold Herman Sauter Panama Canal Hilda Stautachar Ulyssey Simpson ‘Grant Taldine Presbyterian Church Karl Molander

Grundy County Farm Totals in 19th Century Census

The Grundy County data shows 14 townships with under 16,000 population, 208,414 tillable acres, 1,500 farms occupying 14,586 acres, and livestock counts including 88,193 hops, 10,782 cows, 44,038 cattle, 1,760 sheep, 4,870 sold, 4,170 wool pounds, with farmhand wages around 92. During winter 820.4. The report notes 46 head of horses and 24 mules and begins a list of acreage and product.

Grundy

Desperadoes Attack Two Teachers After Library Run In

Miss Helen Raw and Miss Martha Lar Mors, teachers in public schools, were approached by two men at a street intersection near their boarding place. One demanded money while a hatchet-like motion occurred. Miss Raw slapped a attacker in the face, and the pair fled toward Mourth and Iowa streets.

Helen Raw Martha Lar- Mors Wwe Unsley Regidence Mourth Iowa Atreeta M.1 Stoke

Rath Harding Wedding at Rath Home in Ackley

Miss Mary Rath and Arthur J Asrdin wed last Thursday at the Rath home, with Rev O P Pershing officiating. The ceremony drew only immediate relatives. The bride, raised in Ackley with Chicago music training, leaves for their future home in Artesia, New Mexico, where Mr Harding will farm. May happiness attend them.

Andrew Rath Mary Rath Arthur J. Asrdin O. P. Pershing Ackley Chicago Artatad New Mexico

Political Row Incoherent Fragments Reflect Campaign Noise

Fragmented OCR text shows tainted political commentary with mispelled names and garbled phrases about Democratic strategies, a 2,000,000 capital extension, and Meredith withdrawing from a nomination bid. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Law Ater Sweets Hide In Iowa Race for Congress Nomination

In a heated campaign for the Republican nomination in Iowa's third district, Law accuses Sweet of voting to table the anti pass bill and opposing primary laws and 2 cent fare measures. He questions Sweet's knowledge of the so called Moleysberry bill vetoed by Governor Cumming and asks who directed its introduction.

Vent Burton i. Waverly Th Tatter Muont Iowa Congress Taw Sweet House Senate Cumming Cumons Great Norther Ieile Law Stee Aimee Betty Wales Manchester Sivert

Wm Wiemer Enters Senatorial Field in Hardin County

Wm Wiemer of Radcliffe and longtime Hardin county supervisor and banker announces as a Democrat candidate for senator in the Hardin Hamilton and Wright counties district. He owns extensive land holdings and faces party competition but expects broad public support.

Wm. Wiemer Radcliffe Board of Supervisors Hardin County Fadelita Hardin Mtamilton Wright County Wiemer

Presbyterian Annual Meeting At Local Church

The regwar congregational detipy of the Presbyterian church will hold Friday evening services at the church. Officers reports will be presented, terms of two trustees expire and will be filled, and a social session followed by supper. All Presbyterians are urged to attend, with the wood women preparing a feast for those who hunger and thirst.

Presbyterian

Law for Congress Club Forms in Waterloo Area

Waterloo and Black Hawk county Republicans form a Law for Congress club with 1200 members aiming for 2000 by the June primary. Ex-Judge Banster elected president and several precinct committeemen named, noting the group’s membership surpasses Bramer county's total Republican vote as Sweet pursues the nomination.

Waterloo Black Hawk County Banster Bramer County Sweet

Eulogy to a Brave Iowa Boy by Wenry Vollmers

An Iowa boy’s sacrifice is honored in Washington as Wenry Vollmers delivers a eulogy. The speaker notes the boy’s humble prairie home near rolling cornfields and mentions his immigrant father. A harsh digressions on Mexico surface amid the tribute, while Rev Bray is reported ill.

Wenry Vollmers Iowa Siren Eeeees Dvorak Walluer Congress Washington, D. C Mexico Hell

Miss Vee Morison to Wed Fred A Snyder Tomorrow

Miss Vee Morison of Osage and Fred A Snyder of Ackley plan to wed at the Morrison home in Osage tomorrow evening. Rev O B Pershing of the Astor Church will officiate. Only close relatives present as the couple begins a three week honeymoon through Minnesota and North Dakota.

Mrf Morrison Ab. Osage Mise Recorder Kidera Lurgy

Ackley Varsity Beats Parkersburg 4–0 in Sunday Game

A sizable crowd watched Ackley defeat Parkersburg 4 to 0 Sunday afternoon. Hughes, pitching for Ackley, struck out the first six batters and dominated the rest of the game as Ackley held Parkersburg scoreless for seven innings. The missing Parkersburg offense left fans without a cheer during the contest.

Ackley Parkersburg Parkers Fnos Parkersbury Hughes Sam

County Candidates Rally Voters in Busy Campaign Period

Voters in several townships faced rallies and social events as candidates campaigned to win support. Figures like Van Strickler, Herman Stielow, George Haynes, and others toured precincts, urging turnout while noting the tough race ahead. A missing boy case drew crowds searching rural areas without results.

Memorial Day Orator W T Rang Secured for Parkersburg

Memorial Day arrangements announce W T Rang of Parkersburg will deliver the address on May 30. Mr Evans, a former Butler County attorney, is praised as a patriotic local figure with deep knowledge of history and sacrifice by veterans of the Civil War era. The notice encourages youth to attend. Heating plant installation offered with guaranteed work and free estimates by Richard Heinz & Sons.

W. T. Rang Parkersburg Evans Butler County Mr. Evans Richard Heinz & Sons

Fraternal Farewell for Miss Walberta at Rising Star Lodge

Miss Walberta, resident for four years, bid farewell at a Rising Star lodge reception last Thursday in Ackley. She departs for Holland to live with her father and manage the home, with many Stars in attendance to honor her. The event reflected the high esteem in which she is held by the lodge members.

Miss Walberta Rising Star Lodge Eastern Star Alty Nixty Miss Walberts Holland Rising Star Modern Woodvien Cedar Rapida del Swales Washington, D. C Thomas Purcell Hampton Roberta Ackley Woodview

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