This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
6
A reader rails at candidate Nichols, attacking his self praise and tax policy stance. The piece cites his tax reform claims, voting record on insurance ratings, liquor issues, and printing costs, urging voters to demand concrete measures and disclose county treasury dealings in Hardin County's 1915 finances.
German forces under von Mackensen drive across northern and southeastern Rumani a advancing to Medjidie and reaching toward Tchernavady bridgehead. They seize Raspova and bag 6 700 prisoners with 12 52 machine guns while Rumanians retreat to hills. von Walkenhayn seizes Predeal and breaks southern resistance near Rothenthurm pass.
Minneapolis dispatch reports two dollar cash wheat as prices soared in the local market with flour prices climbing. Fancy patents quoted at 9.70 per barrel, first clears at 9.20, as mills rush to meet demand amid rising costs and speculative trading. A flood of notes details community events and political digs amid the unsettled economy.
The Ackley postoffice is receiving much of its new equipment and will be upgraded to a handsome, modern office. Postmaster Althouse arranged the purchase under a ten year lease with the federal government, which includes heat and water. Completion is expected within the week, with public inspection possible as a point of civic pride. further details will appear next week.
Louis Hemhd and John Hunt, solicitors for prizes for the upcoming annual show under the Four County Grain Improvement association, report gratifying success in obtaining contributions. The effort signals broad support from merchants and farmers alike, with the committee’s work progressing rapidly and community uplift appreciated.
The annual election of officers was held in the court room at the Court House on Saturday afternoon. Elected were John Coster as president Herman Johnson as vice president O F Missman as secretary H F Wild as treasurer and directors T Gusas J W Piper E B Wilder Geo Pohl Frank Scitson Krene DeBerg and J C Carter.
All Iowa soldiers two years of age or older now serving on the Mexican border may vote in the general election on November 7 regardless of registration rules in cities, per an opinion issued yesterday by Attorney General Cosson.
Lieutenant Governor Harding and Congressman Sweet are slated to speak at the Metropolitan Opera House in Iowa Falls on Friday the 27th at 1 PM. The forecast calls for rain and snow, with a wintry mix lingering across the region this week.
Democratic county committee under Chairman Wolfe schedules a tour for gubernatorial candidate Hon. 8. T. Meredith across the county, inviting residents to hear the candidate. The sequence includes Hansell at 6, Geneva at 10, Bradford at 11, Latimer at 2, Sheffield at 3, and an evening meeting in Hampton at 8.
Probable that the case against the Town of Ackily by residents on the edge will not come up this term in Hardin County court. A move to delay was reported, with interest in dropping the suit to preserve peace and harmony. Town Council Accepts McElligott Work on sewer project. Molliooggia contract calls for about 28000 in sewer construction funds. Treasurer Barlow reports Butler County remittance to state of 813,677.12 for September taxes. Local dance at K P Hall referenced amid other brief items.
A montage of wartime briefings notes German forces moving toward Bucharest as Allied setbacks and the fall of Constanza are described as a blow by expert observers. Other items include Chicagoans drowning after plunging from a bridge, Villa’s movements in Mexico, and a mix of crime, politics, and sports notes.
Five hundred brick and tile plant workers in Mason City went on strike last Friday. They marched through the streets without disturbances as Mason City hosts the state's largest plants in the industry. Meanwhile Cedar Falls visits Ackley for a high school football clash after a tough week for their team. In local news, a Cedar Falls victory over Ackley was tempered by weight and error disadvantages but the home team performed well. A birth welcomed a baby boy to Fred and Mrs Hear at their rural home Tuesday morning.
The article argues prosperity is not driven by war orders. Charles M. Schwab, Republican head of a major company, says most business comes from ordinary trade. Commerce figures show rising exports and a favorable trade balance, with growth across industries and high railroad earnings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.