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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
2
A wide scan of topics including subscription pricing, echoed political and social commentary, and editorials on law, education, and labor. Notes reference Abraham Lincoln quotes, profiles of public figures, and concerns about health, capital exhibits, and the republican primary, with mentions of Dubuque Roosevelt visit plans and labor strikes.
The text reviews political battles and postmaster duties, praising Chapin's careful candor and strong county trust, while denouncing partisan papers and sweeping claims of freedom. It notes post office politics, graft concerns, and a critique of child labor from a Washington Times editorial. It ends with Uncle Sam and U.S. manufacturing comparisons.
A young man courted a girl but when she resisted his advance she struck him with a fashion item and he abandoned pursuit. The incident reflects fickle teen romance dynamics observed in local society notes.
Modern Woodmen event at Waverly on June 9 features prominent speakers and an elaborate program. The Northeastern Iowa M W A Picnic Association plans a large gathering, claiming it will be the biggest and best of its kind in Woodmen history.
The Bivouac veterans gather in Cedar Rapids for annual encampment events from Tuesday evening through Thursday including meetings, officer reports, a grand street parade and a grand campfire with speeches. Separately, Senator Stealey may succeed Judge Shiras, Healy is mentioned for the federal bench, and binding twine shortages push prices up across northern districts as mills stay closed.
In a vivid race story from Horses Nine by Sewell Ford, Black Edglé defeats the wild buckskin in a brutal field contest. The black thoroughbred, after a fierce clash with the buckskin, rises to leadership of the plains band as the defeated rival rides north seeking a new group.
A 16th century life expectancy of 18 to 20 years contrasts with modern averages near 40. Improved sanitation, sewers, and public water supplies cut mortality by about half over four decades. The piece urges deep breaths and plenty of pure water, then hints at the value of persistent voting by letters.
A collage of quotes and opinions from diverse voices. Brother Dickey mocks political chatter while stressing keeping candidates in mind for profit. The Indianapolis News analyzes race and civilization, land, and the impact of the tariff on trusts, predicting shifts without soldiers.
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