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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
2
The column surveys Iowa town chatter from Ackley to Reinbeck, recounting local politics, depot investments, farmers’ profits, and editorial views. It cites figures on rail service, shopping growth, and a potpourri of editorials, gossip, and community updates across Grundy, Butler, and surrounding counties.
Central officials toured the city yesterday meeting Ackley business leaders who urged the I C to invest in local improvements. They argued railroads should share in community prosperity and cited the need for a new depot to modernize the aging facility.
Long dominant Ta m many forces were ousted as Mitchell won the mayoralty by about 75,000 votes over McCall, with Sulzer elected to the assembly as an independent. The election signals repudiation of Tammany methods and marks a shift in New York and nearby states. Massachusetts and New Jersey results hint at sweeping Democratic gains and a contested assembly in New York.
Mrs William Francis leaves Ackley after forty eight years to join her daughter and husband Yarry K Phelps in Chicago. Longtime resident since 1885 she witnessed local growth, with postmaster Prangis era and early boot and shoe trade. Wished happiness and many healthy years with loved ones nearby. Mr Phelps serves as general passenger agent for Illinois Central, Ackley product.
The 1913 corn show details are nearly complete with features including horse judging by a State Agricultural College professor from Ames who will lecture on horse points. Bunte automobile garage rented for this event with free admission for donors and association members. Two illustrated lectures by Maria Bentley of Ames College and Prof. Fish to judge oats and corn on display. Also notes on local happenings in German Township and civic news regarding Wilson becoming honorary vice chairman of the National Civic Federation’s women’s department.
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