Ackley School Tax Debate Over New High School Building
The article cites tax levies by county school districts to fund a new Ackley high school, comparing rates with Alden, Hubbard, Steamboat Rock, Radcliffe and others. It notes Ackley’s levy is lower and argues the project will not raise taxes by five mills, while celebrating community pride in the planned walls going up and long-term benefit to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acconpine
Board of Supervisors
Ackley
Mblé
Iowa
Falla
Alden
Buckeye
Elderg
Hubbard
Eagle City
Steamboat Rock
Radcliffe
New Providence
Union
Hubvard
Radclife
Hidora
Molyer
Historic questions challenge teaching certificates in Town
A town subsidizes a set of history exam questions from the state superintendent, asking applicants to name circumnavigators, Franklin's achievements, colonial trade disputes, Burgoyne’s campaign, tariff attitudes of notable figures, and Sherman’s Georgia march. The piece notes the demanding nature and warns of public uproar over the severity of the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benjamin
England
Burgoyne
Calhoun
Webster
Clay
McKinley
Dinoley
Cannna
Tarn Hill
Io Tores
Sherman
Georgia
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jono F. Rigas
Avainet
The Snows of Winter Frat Snowfall Records
Weather records from Des Moines over twenty two years show first measurable snow dates ranging from October to December with notable events in 1893 and 1904. The heaviest November snow occurred in 1893 with eight inches, and 1904 featured a heavy first snow of six inches.
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Dan Moines Weather Bureau
Ostoner
Capt Raymond Observes A Humble Man’s Three Perjuries
Hamp ton Recorder notes a coarse remark by Capt Raymond, asserting three scenarios where an otherwise truthful man would commit perjury. The piece judges humanity harshly, calling the subject depraved and unpardonable amid disparaging commentary.
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Hampton Recorder
Paying Along and the Fate of the Grand Army
The Des Moines Tribune laments the fading strength of the grand army and the flag’s guardians, noting the ships and crews drift toward an eternal shore. It hints at final reunions, the last tattoo, and the flotilla’s stay before fame’s camping ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
Fame
They Sing Praises Of U5 In An Iowa Town Business
The passage notes Ackley and her group praising self-reliant business methods and conservatism, contrasting with neighbors. It recalls a local scene where virtues were discussed in a shop setting, with Byouge Ack gingers man present during the exchange.
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Ackley
The Bride's Own Idea in a Missouri Wedding
A Missouri preacher was asked to marry a young couple. At the ceremony the bride objected to the groom’s proposal, declaring she would not vow to changes. She warned she would kill him if he worsened, delivering a bold, humorous exchange.
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Missouri
Porkers More Troubleveme Than Money
Koosville Express reports a muddled note with farmers and business men debating pork costs. A Iowa farmer claims $100 land is paid for and has funds, yet grain and pork tensions rise as producers weigh output and profits amid uncertain markets.
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Koosville
Egaterg
Fragmented excerpts reflect abuse and local press decline
Readable text describes harsh abuse in an asylum and the blunt brutality observed by a physician, with references to Mount Pleasant and St James Minnesota where local newspapers struggled. It notes strong keepers and lasting marks on patients, plus historical press shortages shaping Algona Courier's view on local journalism.
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Mt. Pladeant
Ritera
Poysteat
Magastoe
New York
Mount Pleasant
Beret
Thie
Marke
Mr Dooley on Roosersit and a Great Man
In a lively quip filled dialogue Mr Dooley debates Roosersit and the president. He praises the man while noting mixed views on his administration saying it has not been dull and that the outcome may be solvable. Other speakers compare him to Hogan and discuss loyalty and political allies.
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Riow
P. Hanson
Bampton
Hig
Hobson
Cuba
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Heeneway
Frianda
Rowen
Anya
Rockyfeller
Sol'yable
Henneray
Dooley
Hogan
Angal
Prisent
Ackley City Council Sees Water Light Plant Bills
Minutes from the last council session list payments for water and light plant items totaling 1008.50 and town expenses including street work, lumber, hardware, insurance, and crew wages. Also notes bond interest and vendor charges with multiple named contractors and firms. A local political note condemns the Mulch Law and urges a Democratic turnout. The piece ends with a quip about Japan making whiskey and honesty about whiskey labeling.
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Ernst Huckaman
Fred Swinger
Will Sauter
Flant
John Stochr
Diss Cora Weber
H. H. Navett
Inois Electric Light Co
John I. McMannis
O. Ei. Winter
Hocking Coal Co
Grabe & Barger
Hawkeye Compound Co
Duncan Electric Manufacturing Co
Bank of Ackley
Votal
Tred Kerker
Roosevelt Bros
George Hanig
HE. Sinning
Stanton
Fred Kerker
Old Song Echoes Ancient Egyptian Verse in Modern Satire
A fragmentary note ties an ancient Egyptian tomb song to later peasant and middle class writings. It cites lines about labor, masters, and social pretension, mentioning Marmadue in London Truth and exchanges from London Chronicle and Chicago News.
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Oxon
Graint London Chronicle
Turbulent Week In Iowa Reports Crimes And Local Notices
A compilation of Iowa items covers alleged threats in Burling ton, county and state disputes over wages and freight rates, a Dubuque saloon fined for afterhours business, and Halloween property damage checked by extra police. Other notes include a Des Moines railway figure’s death, a bank theft arrest, a charity letter request, land sales at Shaller and Jefferson Polk’s Des Moines ties, a Sac City court ruling, and a large farm sale near town with auction details.
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Burlington
Iowa
Des Moines
Bankeya
Dubuque
Chicago, Milwaukee
J. Dimmitt
Presbyterian Church
Valley Junction
Rertgda
Achadhoya
Waterton
Railroad Commission
Inpista
Inwa
Black Hawk County
Corn Huckera
Tarmera
Iowa Federation of Labor
Saya
Bey
Osbwein
Joseph Cebalka
Bia Delerium
R. A. Shaw
Bank St Milo
Hugh Riley
Lawrence
Aska
James Douglas
Shaller
Hol. Mogehead
Jacob
Des Moines City Railway Company
Geo. T. Cress
Sac City Electric Company
Bargain Store Ad Passes Watches Main Spring Sale
Local ad offers to clean watches or install main springs at half price. Items include Onang Bean and granite ware featured at the Bargain Store with discounted pricing around 75 cents.
Holdk New York Apples A Barrel Market Ad Tone
A garbled market notice promotes New York apples at five dollars per barrel with claims of superior flavor. Names such as Herman Broranrs Endigott Johnson and G J Blemer & Co appear, but the text is unclear and may be an advertisement.
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New York
Herman Broranrs
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Che Ackley World
Legislative
Taft
Tits Paper
Tir
State Board of ‘Health
State Board of Health
Panama Cacal
Warser
Sidors Harald
Raymond
St. James
Mica
Watoowan County
Sud
TAD Scott County Democratic Club
Japan
Kentucky
Ragland
Marmaguie
London
John
Chicago
Hawkeye
Hawks
Adam Knrproy
Nis Farm
Krene DeBerg
Kalpfel
Freeport
Endigott»Johnson Shoeg
G. J. Blemer & Go
Shadow Cheelx
Flanneletts
ACME
Demers
Ackley Iowa
Fea
Fradden’s
Frudden Lumber Company
G. D. Elliott
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