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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1893
Page
2
The Ackley World reports widespread civic unease with robberies and political strife reflecting national tensions. It notes Republican gatherings pushing tariff protection and a push for local option, while discussing constitutional taxation and the Hawaiian overthrow debate. James Lynch's second birthday ends in tragedy as he shoots himself in the head in a clockwork birthday display.
The passage criticizes Western efforts to civilize Matabeleland by force and dispossession. It cites the Mashonaland chartered company and British Maxim guns as instruments of conquest, claiming savage acts accompany claimed progress. It portrays mining profits, resource wealth, and colonial power as driving ruthless suppression and potential transformation of Matabeleland.
A former Chicago wholesale grocer Reid Mcdonald dies in San Francisco from hydrophobia after a dog bite. He traveled to Lagoa for care, fearing rabies effects and delaying explanations to his wife and family. The piece touches on political opinions and election commentary surrounding Democrats and Republicans.
Capt J D Williams visited his son J C and family in Ackley. Advertisements offer ladies and children's underwear, gift ideas, and a real estate sale. Public sale minutes note council actions and a winter auction schedule. A missing person case ends with Mrs Aukley of Mp worth forced to Mercy hospital after attempting to starve herself amid desertion.
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