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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
2
A mangled OCR snippet quotes Abraham Lincoln on the reverence for law and education, followed by garbled pricing lines for a subscription service. The readable portion hints at a newspaper ad or notice promoting law reverence taught in schools and courts. No clear date, place, or entity is identifiable.
A Democratic forecast lists House seats by state with a proposed Democratic majority of 3410 and total 386 members under a new apportionment. It notes Republicans claim a 22-seat edge, but concedes possible losses and urges Democrats to contest doubtful districts. Surprises anticipated on both sides amid a still young campaign.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes very low river levels near the Stumond and a looming low water stage, debated as possibly due to breweries or a cold water influx. It references Secretary Shaw remarks in Vermont and broader labor capital tensions echoed by Hampton Recorder, with readers urged to draw their own conclusions.
Last Saturday evening was set for holding the democratic can. Reports from Hampton Recorder note sparse turnout and political tension as local meetings clash with broader state concerns. The piece highlights dissatisfaction over freight rate shifts tied to grain and cereal markets and hints at financial maneuvers behind watered stock dividends.
A week of editor trouble at the Hamp ton Chronicle escalated when Mrs. Watts confronted editor Purcell with threats of punishment after a controversial article. She assaulted and was restrained by staff, fined $1 and costs after peace bonds and a subsequent fight with J Watts. The episode involved Rev. H. W. Troy and others, with arrests and court actions following the confrontations.
Readable clipping argues progress comes from earning it not copying others. It urges proving worth for confidence, notes elephants take longer to skin than mice, and says leaders aren’t born but built. The sun’s rising and setting happen slowly and steadily.
The Chicago Record-Herald endorses Iowa's reform for habitual drunkards via confinement in asylums and notes reported positive effects. It argues sane individuals avoid habitual drunkenness yet urges expanding asylums and adopting temperance laws elsewhere, claiming months in asylum could cure a drunkard.
A column argues that workingmen should not stay out of politics as individuals or as members of trade groups. It asserts trade organizations should not be neutral if political ties affect workers. The writer contends workers have a vital stake in political life and should engage accordingly.
The passage recalls Horace changing since infancy, with the father of the pastor reflecting on how Horace kept him awake as a baby and noting shifts in his character over time. The speaker questions ideas about identity and change within family memory.
Washington reports a rumor that Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson may resign to become president of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Ames. Wilson denies the claim. his career includes periods in Congress, railroad commissioner posts, university regent roles, and a tenure as agriculture professor at Ames.
The 1902 annual report by Warden Hunter to the board of control notes a steady decline in Anamosa prison inmates since 1898. On June 30 1902 the population stood at 412, including 308 state prisoners 7 U S prisoners and 26 women. Four inmates remained under death sentence and 208 were new arrivals 116 of whom were liquor addicted. Woodbury County sent 29 of the 508 total prisoners that year. No escapes occurred. The labor value of prison production reached 72521 29 dollars.
A rear stock train collision caused one death and four injuries when a block was entered twice by a fast freight. Victims include Charles Boyle Rochelle Illinois stockman. Injured: William Ingeman of Alexandria South Dakota with leg and shoulder injuries and toes lost, William Browne of Salem South Dakota with head and hand injuries. Train engine wrecked, caboose and stock cars burned. Stanwood fire department contained the blaze. West bound passenger trains delayed six hours after operator Bronson resigned.
Wester Iowa Yeoman hosted a picnic at Missouri Valley on Monday and Greene’s carnival is slated for September 24 to 27. Sac City’s canning factory, with 80,000 cans daily capacity, is now operating. Construction begins on new Soldiers’ Home buildings at Marshalltown and on an $820,000 Cumberland Presbyterian church at Waukon. Butler county fair at Allison underway with strong racing. A farm house north of Traer owned by W Sleeve burned, logs valued at 2000 dollars. Des Moines police found twelve empty purses in an alley likely left by state fair crooks. A reunion of Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio veterans drew 125 people to Judge Dewey’s Washington lawn. Typhoid fever spreads in southwest Des Moines amid high water, with several deaths and feared epidemic. T R Roberts to replace Frank Rice as Rock Island chief dispatcher in Des Moines. Rogers arrives from Baltimore and Ohio. James O’Brien of Shell Rock, sentenced to two years for rape at Anamosa, paroled briefly, then returned to finish term.
In Dominogwealth a young man declares Kentucky one of the liveliest states while Colonel Stilwell recalls his last trip where every map he met ran for office or for his life, capturing a lively political mood in Washington Star reportage.
School opening announcement notes 450 students returning Monday and a carefully prepared staff. New rooms and furnishings for grades one through four, high school staff assignments, and upgrades including microscopes and a lathe. Principal plans art, music, and composition classes, with three new kindergarten teachers sought. School exhibit at the Hardin county fair wins five prizes.
An old notice states the Ackley Flour Mill does not grind at present but offers to exchange flour for wheat. It promotes Friz and Paulus pies and Furiz & Pavia bakery items, flavors of home baked goods, and ice cream. It also advertises Smoke the Sticker cigars.
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