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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1901
Page
7
A long list of local items includes social visits, farm improvements near Wellburg and Cerro Gordo County, and court notes. Mentions of El Dor, Ackley, and Mason City reflect a bustling county scene with clergy movements, real estate deals, transportation mishaps, fair attendance, and community events across Franklin, Grundy, and nearby towns.
The article outlines how teachers meet every Tuesday at four to boost enthusiasm and set school policy. It stresses building students’ understanding with constructive methods, welcoming visitors, and inviting parents to support by keeping children at home on evenings. It describes aims of recitations to foster discussion, critical insight, and independent learning through collaboration.
The town announces Rev M Rainier will start work in Emmett county and new rural mail routes will begin soon with Doud Smith on the north route and Henry Bowen on the south. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Neessen. Timmerman church hosted a mission feast with prep for a large attendance. Rev Vanderlag attended from Grundy Center. A Steamboat Rock visitor sought his daughter who eloped, learning the couple had eluded them after selling their horse and buggy and leaving town.
Reports note a possible second Allison bank and Alden K among P's. water mains extended at cost 8800. diphtheria in Thornton. two Franklin county marriage licenses issued in September. Parkersburg driving club formed with 4000 capital stock. Mt Pleasant protests liquor permit. Clarion to be Great Western division point with 875000 planned improvements. town grounds valued at 8000. Soap clue in St Joe safe-blowing. county fair, Forepaugh-Selle omits Webster City show. Webster City mourns dead president. Household goods, hosiery, and California excursion rates offered by Chicago Great Western for Oct 2 1901 meeting.
The firm of S. D. Breuning & Bro. dissolved by mutual consent with H. D. Breuning retiring. All debts should be paid to H. D. Breuning who will cover all liabilities. Ackley Iowa September 12 1901.
The notice highlights a 30 percent reduction on wallpaper pricing, claiming this cuts from the regular low price. It emphasizes the substantial savings and invites customers to consider the bargain.
Mer dealer offers dramatic reductions on wall coverings with the promise that goods will be sold at customers own price. The notice highlights a broad sale at John M Wix’s pharmacy, urging buyers to take advantage of the lower rates.
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