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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
2
An historic note describes George F Althouse and the Ackley World succeeding the Ackley Enterprise. It lists publication details including postal registration as second class mail matter and subscription terms of 4.10 for three months and 75 cents for a single copy.
A compilation of political notices from Hardin County Iowa dated 1916 1918 announcing candidacies for sheriff editor state legislature supervisor clerk of courts recorder county auditor treasurer and representative. Individuals include Max Gehrke George Etcapine J C Bogekes Nickols Alden Edwards C A Boylan C M Barnes Tom Meader and others. Notices indicate candidacies are subject to Republican or Democratic primaries held in June with terms beginning in 1916 1917 or 1918 and advise voters to-decide at the primary elections.
The column lauds children's industry and future prosperity noting small workers turning honest pennies into dollars. It highlights Ascension Day church attendance, praise for James C. Murtagh’s Memorial Day address, and mentions his Democratic congressional candidacy amid Republican odds. It recounts James Treanor returning to Ackley after years farming near Mitchell, S.D., having previously gone broke.
The so called “king” of the township, famed for carrying the vote in his vest pocket and his ability to deliver the goods, is back in Ackley. He declares willingness to begin again where he left off, eliciting mixed emotions from old friends who are glad to see him yet pained by his misfortune.
The Ackley High School commencement features a Brisco address on education growth and character. Seniors hear exhortations to virtue, self-reliance, and service, with reminders to honor mothers and abstain from alcohol. A banquet at Hotel Ackley closes with Auld Lang Syne as officers are named and seniors welcomed into the Ackley Alumni Association.
Britain asserts control over sea and land by stopping mail-carrying vessels for search. Envelopes are stamped “Opened by the censor” with letter numbers. The move exposes broad scrutiny of communications from Ackiey to across the Atlantic, despite President Wilson’s timely appeal to England and France.
The piece reflects on Memorial Day as a memory of defenders and patriots from Maine to California who fought to preserve the Union. It honors Washington, Lincoln, and other leaders, recalls battles like the Wilderness and Havana, and urges citizens to remember and honor the sacrifices of the soldiers who upheld the republic.
The Chautauqua begins June 18 and continues through Elaht Daya. The program promises splendid entertainments and prominent speakers. The piece urges generous patronage and notes it yields positive effects. Consult the schedule for details.
A discussion favors equal suffrage in Tow a noting that without a vote there is no political influence shared by women. Clergy including Archbishop Reardon and Hobart’s Delaney support women voting, with hierarchy leaders in Australia backing suffrage. Also mentions 1913 conventions, local travel, and Memorial Day observations by Jack Boland and family in Ackley.
A scanned OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Ruth M. Althouse George R. Bleeker William D. Blasker Rem da Heetland Willard Humke Arthur W. Jackson Henry J. Janssen Ethel L. Martin Ellen McMannin Mary Mee Mannis Clara A. Stauffacher Fred Symington Gertrude Stoehr August Vietor Bernard Vister August Weasels John Wille Dorothy Whiteside Mabel Weber Roy Wensels with no further context or dates shown.
K Q Curtiss of town Falls was in the city Monday tightening up his political wires for the sheriff nomination. Hardin voters favor Sheriff Max Gehrke for another term citing his good service. Miss Pearl McCaffree, music teacher in Clarton, was in town renewing acquaintances with Miss Panning. Senior class went to Sheffield to see A E S vs E B S baseball game. Ackley won 13 to 0 with Arthur Reinhart pitching and Fred Symington catching. Pitman theatrical company announces an Ackley engagement for a week. Thomas Meader of Eldora, in town on state checker business. Barney McCauley from Rockwell observed Memorial Day with friends.
By the subtle chemistry that no man knows all the blood that washed by our brethren all the lives that were devoted all the grief that was felt at last crystallized itself into granite rendering immortal the truth for which they died and it stands there today.
Local mentions record Thomas Kiley of lows Falls and James Spain of Parkersburg visiting the city yesterday. Roy Wessels works at the Loth Drug Co. succeeding Fred Symington. Arthur Zimmerman, Waterloo lawyer, visited his parents here for Memorial Day. Mrs Daniel Greer of Cherokees arrived earlier this week visiting the Bingen, King and W. Wassels homes. Miss Ellis and Miss Keplar plan to return home from Cedar Rapids and Tama City respectively after teaching terms. J Ansley Hurley of Sioux Falls was in town, seeking the I. C. railroad post. Eva Saucer completed a term as Geneva teacher and stays for summer. Mrs A F Meyar and daughter returned from Des Moines after five months visiting George and Mrs Gruener.
Cedar Rapids Oil Company promotes high grade kerosene and gasoline urging customers to sample their products. Warehouse located west of Main Street.
Seed corn for sale in two quantities to suit. Tested and averages high. For prices or details inquire Gotloe Aldener, Telephone 4110, Towa Falla, Iowa. Special sale on Seal of Minnesota flour for a limited time only 1.60 spot cash, $170 time or trade. GorTreL Son.
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