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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
2
The Bickley World GERORGH Falthouse traces its lineage to the Ackley Enterprise, established in 1807, and marks a historic succession announced for public notice. It was entered at the post office as second class male matter.
A compilation of candidate declarations for Hardin County offices from Eldora, Ackley, and Towns in 1916 1918 including sheriff county attorney clerk of courts recorder auditor treasurer and supervisor with primary dates in June and nominations subject to Republican or Democratic voters. It notes local editorials on national issues and critiques of Congress and Ireland.
Washington reports that despite new prohibition laws in seven states since July 1, 1915, about 7.5 million gallons more whiskey have been consumed in the United States in the year ending June 30, with total increases near 10 million gallons. Beer purchases drop by about 1.5 million barrels, totaling a 45 million gallon decrease. Tobacco tax revenue rises by approximately five million dollars for the nine months ending March 31.
A Chariton Leader column muses on shifting times as local dairy values swing and costs rise. It recalls a Holstein cow selling for 150 dollars while historically Lucas county cows fetched eight dollars, and ponders causes from cheaper money to harder times amid warmer Butler County political chatter.
A fragment notes Mead as favored for office while others fear Atkinson has had two terms and should not seek another. It cites party policy limiting to two terms. It mentions Capt. Boy-Ed, recalled by request, receiving the Kaiser's Red Eagle. It ends with a pointed remark about differing interests.
Rev Anna Howard Shaw argues marriage should be abolished as outdated in a suffrage interview. Inez Milholland Boissevain, touring to form a Woman's Party, warns of violence under certain conditions. Charlotte Perkins Gilman asserts the home is not sacred, and that woman suffrage is advancing.
The Davenport Times notes Ed T Meredith predicts a national issues campaign while Cummins is questioned as presidential material. Local papers urge lawmakers to focus on tax policy and prudent spending, oppose the presidential primary, and defend the Democratic party against prohibition pressures and saloon forces.
A fragmented column recalls inner struggle and growth when facing troubles. A bell tolling line about aging trees hints at wisdom gained through adversity. The narrator juxtaposes fleeting ambition with a day’s simple events as barefoot boys pass by.
The poem notes that the world is a rough but humorous place and urges resilience and cheer. It contrasts sorrow with humor, suggesting one can cope by finding small comforts like a drug store salve and shared merriment, while celebrating living here despite flaws.
Roy Frantz of the city quits the bid for the Republican nomination for county recorder citing insufficient time and weak party enthusiasm. With Frantz out, the race now clears for incumbent Doud who is nearing four years in office.
Samuel Voss writes from Omags Becker county Minnesota about feeling lonesome and missing THE Word. Sherman Rath and 3 D Breuning of Ackley visit Iowa Falls as Breuning runs for county supervisor on the Republican ticket. Editor Nichols notes brevity in the Citizen and urges subscriptions.
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