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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
2
A garbledOCR passage mixes phrases about law reverence and political religion, with references to Abraham Lincoln. It presents jumbled lines about justice, schools, halls, courts, and enforcement, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
The Eldora Enterprise flips from Democrat to Republican stance after questioning earlier loyalties. Editorials decry the flip as insincere and warn the paper’s clout with county offices and patronage may have driven the shift. Comments touch on Quay, Hanna, Boles, and broader labor and road tax debates while noting tensions over national politics.
The Waterlot Reporter notes shifts in political mood and district alignments, criticizing expediency over principle. It cites Eldora Enterprise and Union as examples of discord, and mentions Jerome Hoot’s ten year sentence, plus broader calls for government investment in arid West water and roads. It also reports a mob incident in Ottumwa and Nebraska’s governor elect facing campaign finance scrutiny.
The reader is urged to honor Thanksgiving with thanks for peace and plenty while caring for the less fortunate. The editorial stresses noble thoughts and deeds, urging neighbors to ensure no one goes hungry and to observe the day in the intended spirit of good will and shared feasting.
Prov Fortiss estimates without birds Illinois would face insect overrun at twelve years end. Beal of the U S Department of Agriculture cites tree sparrow as destroying 875 tons of harmful Iowa weeds. Despite this, Americans slaughter birds and use women’s bodies as ornaments, while birds enable sound fruit and crop protection by reducing insect pests.
Typuya W O P U members plan to frame resolutions urging the government to enact laws prohibiting liquor adulteration. They seek support from husbands and partner groups as part of a broader dry goods alliance. Heykens advertises a complex assortment of dry goods to the public.
A scrambled 19th century political page reports masked assault on John Gilgren after warnings he must reform his behavior under threat. It discusses Iowa referendum sentiment, New York Evening Post critique, Fort Dodge Captain Yeoman memorial, and Hampton water works costs. It notes Eldora Enterprise desertion leaving The World as Hardin county’s sole Democrat paper.
Fragmented prose reflects a wartime morale vein and social musings on virtue. It extols living bravely, helping others, and resisting blame, contrasting self interest with communal duty while weaving in religious and literary allusions. The piece touches on memory, failure, and the power of positive recollection.
The piece praises the University of Iowa rising from obscurity to world renown, noting its alumni's cultivation and the university's impact in a dialog with eastern peers. Michigan is mentioned as gracefully accepting defeat in a spirited exchange, highlighting the debate’s outcome and the colleges' stature.
Debtors urged to call and settle with the firm of Hecker and Folears. Property of A. Kolleig offered for sale with inquiry through Bank of Ackley or at the premises. Goettel seeks poultry buyers offering high prices for poultry and ice goods, with prices and street stock noted.
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