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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
5
The article describes ballot formats for an upcoming election with seven presidential tickets and a nonpartisan judicial ballot. It notes missing candidate names on the independent and progressive tickets, no township candidates on the prohibition ticket, and possible township offices on the socialist line. A yellow ballot for a constitutional amendment and a bridge bond tax proposal accompany the main polls.
The state board of health reports 22,955 marriages and 3,134 divorces last year. Polk county and Des Moines lead in divorces with 1,871 and 479 in courts. Woodbury and Sioux City rank next with 1,077 marriages and 245 divorces. Black Hawk and Cedar Falls tie with 608 marriages and 129 divorces. Warren county records the fewest divorces at three as the birth rate declines statewide.
New cases listed for Hardin County court include Ullés Hall and KW vs W. W. Trickey on a goods sale matter, Armundson vs Mundson divorce, McClean custody suit, Anderson vs fouifitargh note, Sophia McCraken vs Mamie Knight divorce, and several property and territory severance actions. Also noted are Arkley town incorporation issues, Grundy County bank capital totals, and local weather outlook predicting generally fair conditions with normal temperatures for the coming week.
Various brief items note allied movements and geopolitical aims, distrustful chatter about Western measures and domestic incidents. Reports touch on factory, railroad, and shipping sectors, with mentions of political figures, international tensions, and a fatal New York fire.
Sixty Waterlooans toured the Eldora reform school, finding a thriving campus where 415 boys work on a farm repair buildings run a printing shop machine shops and bakery. The visit featured music by a 30 piece band a boys quartet and a drill by military companies exemplifying a unified, upbeat school atmosphere. The superintendent noted most boys adapt quickly and honor their trust as they learn and live on campus. Continued on page elint.
Iowa resident H Martin of Falla visited the city on Monday while rumors spread of a scouting tour for sheriff candidates. Shenandoah commercial club lists job seekers as a public utility, Friday October 20 marks a wider observance. Kossuth democrats name N J McChas ney for treasurer and J W Sullivan, once a $50 candidate for legislators, withdrew. A Newcomer from Widuma traveled to Waterloo, and Dubuque farms attract prizes from 800 to 10 we Were. A consolidated school house costing WOU will serve Henle ville. Barth of Gireeos appeared with big news, while Dupes vbr business visitors were seen in town.
Residents near Ackley contest their incorporation into the town claiming the majority vote should be set aside. Notices were served on Mayor S J Lieuwen and clerk J S Scour luck by Sheriff Gehrke, as Matthias Stauffacher and Andrew Sessler bring directed action for themselves and others similarly situated.
Federal officials dropped the investigation into claims that two girls blackmailed Frank Junkermann for 9000,000. Attorney Harold W. Jirks said the girls had a just claim on the lovers, while mortgages and farm equipment listings fill the rest of the page alongside railroad cross warning appeals, a church advertisement, and assorted local notices.
Government forecast estimates OWA will husk 373 million bushels of corn this year, about 14 percent of the U S total. At four cents a bushel the payroll for husking runs to 14 20 000 dollars and the crop’s worth is placed at 287 210 000 dollars, up from 215 130 000 last year. If evenly shared the value per person would be about 140 dollars, versus just over 100 last year.
State chemist W H Harrison asserts corn meal has high food value. One pound equals 22 eggs 16 potatoes 40 apples. At 3 cents a pound, corn meal costs replace eggs at 64 cents. Harrison's table converts 3 cents into values for milk cheese eggs steak bread potatoes cabbage beans oranges apples bananas prunes walnuts honey.
Mies Tena Hartema, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hartema of Garman township, died Saturday at Hampton after surgery for appendicitis. She was brought home for burial Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Kav Enyelka.
Daniel Kerr former congressman and newspaper publisher died at his Grundy Center home on October 8. Born June 18, 1836 in Scotland he immigrated with his parents to Madison County Illinois. He served in the Illinois legislature, led the New Century and the Argus papers, and represented the fifth district as a Republican.
At a Sunday gathering in Des Moines a Christian church convention drew over 7,000 communicants at the coliseum, described as perhaps the largest single-session communion. A Sheffield resident died after a mobile accident near Clarkaville earlier in the week. Butler County supervisors tour roads into Greene. Julius Carrel marked 35 years with the Lansing Mirror as an apprentice. Daughters of the American Revolution hold a Waterloo convention this week. The Sun also.
Secretary Allan outlines Iowa election laws ahead of November 1. Voters abroad plan mail ballots under absent voters law, with first full test this year. New registration books required in counties with 3500+ population. old books discarded. Registration boards operate Oct 26 27 28 and Nov 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Absent ballots available Oct 24 to Nov 4 via county auditors. Ballots for absent voters must be filled in presence of an official, sealed, then mailed or delivered to the county auditor for placement on election day.
The first meeting of the Parents' Teachers' association was held in the high school assembly room on Friday evening October 13. The election produced officers: S Fr Trues dell president, Miss Havens first vice president, Mrs Henry Fosslar second vice president, Miss Mae Toole secretary. The officers will organize programs for remaining meetings. Also a notice urges votes for local officials and includes seasonal reflections.
The report notes a baby boy arrival at the William Uippner home west of town and records 23 births in Hardin county for the latest period, compared with 360 the prior year. It mentions Leap Year reminders and notes ten weeks remain in the year.
Statistics show 110 deaths in Grundy county last year with a little more than three births per death. Undertakers and physicians provided complete details including place of birth and ages. Of the 110 deaths, 43 were 70 or older and four died at ages 0 or above. Births numbered 350, indicating population growth. sixteen deaths occurred at age six, mostly infants.
A business meeting by the association drew about fifty men and women to the Humke residence last Wednesday evening. They planned the next grain show to be held December 8, while also enjoying social time. Committees were appointed to handle and advance arrangements.
Ackley High football battled Cedar Falls in a closely fought contest on a Saturday afternoon. Cedar Falls, the heavier squad, struggled but edged Ackley 18 to 4 after desperate defense and hard running by both teams.
An auto driven by Daniel Eiler with passengers Mays Eiler Mia Anna Martin and Misa Taylor overturned several miles south of town beyond Abbott after hitting a rough spot in the road. None were seriously injured though frightened and shaken. Paving costs estimated at 265 per lot frontage with interior lot owners helping cover some assessments. Local notes mention Iowa Falls engineer Keam examining paving plans for this summer.
C W Nevike shows gradual improvement after illness while Mrs Brenniman recovers from a three week illness. A jumble of ads follows offering wages, shopping headlines, and request for crops and grain with high market prices from local merchants.
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