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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1913
Page
2
A dated miscellany from Ackley World includes local notices and opinions with references to national figures, school policy debate, and political chatter. It mentions Cedar Rapids and Des Moines connections, hog cholera funding, and a clarification that George Gallarno will not seek state auditor.
Secretary Houston told the National Grange that less than 40 percent of U S cultivated land is well cultivated and under 12 percent yields maximum returns. He warned of middlemen profit and listed issues from tenancy to roads while urging reforms and optimism for higher crops and living standards.
The piece argues national decline follows wealth concentration among the few. It cites Venice’s shift from democracy to oligarchy, Rome’s internal decay at peak power, and warns that even Britain risks similar fate if power remains with the few while reform is blocked.
The Dunlap Reporter laments factional unity among decent citizens. Fontanelle Observer doubts a stampe to the standard of La Follette. Cedar Rapids Republican argues Huerta and foreign meddling shape Wilson. Sioux Rapids Press imagines Wilson detaching Huerta to ease Ed Knott’s calary. Odebolt Chronicle mocks political itch as a disease warping judgment. Davenport Democrat counters claims Wilson is peeved, noting his stature.
C F Curtiss of Iowa Agricultural College told the American Association Creamery Butter Manufacturers banquet that a 700 farm study found livestock farmers earning five times more profit than grain farmers. Visiting ten farms showed live stock farms produced 14 more bushels of corn, one ton more hay, and seven more bushels of oats per acre.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at political dispute in Philippi with references to anti sl and statutes. The readable parts mention Dugan and weight units, but details are unclear. The item appears to summarize a local political clash with unidentified entities and charges.
A partial OCR fragment notes a vague debate in a national assembly about a measure tied to old Span ish and American laws. It mentions Patrick Were and William H. Phipps in unclear context with references to a 600 and a “grave.” The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Secretary of State W S Allen refused a license to the American Medical Defense Association. The group aims to defend physicians against malpractice claims, but Allen rules such corporations conflict with public policy. Tau Worun for Sale Bills.
The Gheistiin citizenship conference closed with resolutions and officers elected. President W. R. Sachill, secretary Sid Greer, treasurer Y Coulter, secretary J. B. Dodds. Resolutions urge Bible reading in public schools, temperance, uniform marriage and divorce laws, Sabbath observance, and Jesus Whist as king. calls for constitutional amendments favoring moral standards.
Beattie Washington November 17 The American Federation of Labor enters its second convention week amid jurisdictional disputes over Chicago pressmen and newsboys carriers. The international unions clash over organizing rights while the federation backs the Typographical union stance. A federal probe is urged into the Colorado coal strike and shopmen actions tied to the Harriman system. President Gompers faces reelection as copper strikes in Michigan loom unresolved.
A from to list of transfers shows numerous parcels sold in Hardin area towns including Iowa Falls and Whitten. Names include S M Jester Emma V Perisho W F Tower Thomas N Hauser Ralph M Hauser Abbie W Gilman W H Huntington Mary J Hayden and many others with dates ranging 1912 to 1930 and multiple additions and lots in Union and Riverside Park additions.
A suffragette raid at Downithest sparked disorders and the arrest of several leaders from the Women’s Freedom League. A Caxton Hall meeting saw Miss Boyle Murray, Miss Kear and others protest, presenting a delegation to push for women’s rights amid police action.
Fragmented text references wartime unrest with mentions of authorities, police protection, martial law, and orders. The readable portions show governors, towns under martial law, and widespread civil disruption, framed as a historical report summary.
Caskill is found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Heavy Phillips after a long trial. Judge Milian grants a three trial appeal period for the prisoner’s uncle. A $6,000 bond or consideration is noted for continuation. Also reports on eugenics remedies and a trio of aviators tumbling into waves near San Francisco during the Panama-Pacific Exposition events.
A jumble of notices lists used direct current motors for sale in Eldora Iowa and four hundred Black Polled Aberdeen Angus cows available from R. B. Perrin in Dante. Also advertised are a first-class five horsepower gasoline engine, a lost dog reward, and other miscellaneous sales offers from Ackley and Wellburg area towns.
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