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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
2
The Chicago Post questions a vast number cannot pass a sanity test while America asks nothing for itself beyond humanity. The piece notes Fleming Hughes and Wilson, criticizes anti licensing on alcohol, and mocks party factions including Iowa primary disputes. It frames tensions between Wilson supporters and Hughes critics, reflecting national mood and Republican splits in Des Moines and surrounding areas.
Jefferson Ia Bee discusses road construction burdens on farmers and townsfolk. It argues that while country taxes fund bridges and drainage, towns must pay for paving streets, challenging claims that towns neglect country road improvement.
The Ovlwein Register notes newspapers are the last to boost rates after a sharp rise in print paper costs. Many papers raise subscription and advertising fees as other industries already did. War and price manipulators force a broad pass through higher costs for essentials like shoes and clothing. William Wessela and wife visited Dumont acquaintances, and George Carstens travels to Chicago on business.
A columnist contrasts past and present living standards. The piece recalls childhood in earlier decades with simple clothing and home made foods, then lists modern luxuries such as shoe shining parlors barber shops bath houses and restaurants. The writer questions whether contemporary life is truly more satisfying.
A column criticizes public opinion and moral laxity, noting common prejudice in politics and society. It laments shallow discourse, contrasts rich and poor perspectives, and urges belief in angels. A note mentions Mrs. John Haller traveling to Freeport on Monday with her eighteen-year-old son, who will start a higher school there.
The item notes Mammoth Cave Kentucky offered for sale as a wildcat still site, cites July insect ticks in Mississippi, and reports 690,074 cattle dipped. It highlights cotton crop at 65 percent, an 80 acre farm near Eagles Grove selling at 240 an acre, and rapid town growth from a rail line. Eagle Grove taxes total 59 mills with seven for parks. Editor Harry Horner of Fonds Times-Journal died, leaving the property to his estate. Lincoln County Mississippi poll lists 2114 whites and 1603 blacks, with poll tax shaping voting access and attitudes.
The Wilson administration is praised for conserving public lands and resources, contrasting with past tendencies toward monopolism and fraud. The record highlights vast conserved territory, future-focused planning, and millions of acres opened for homestead entry, presented as energetic and scandal-free.
Washington September 1 The text of the Adamson eight hour bill is given Section 1 defines an eight hour day for railroad workers under interstate commerce rules Section 2 creates a three member commission to study effects over six to nine months and report to the president and Congress Section 3 freezes current wages for eight hours during the interim with overtime paid at pro rata rates Section 4 imposes a misdemeanor with fines up to 1000 or imprisonment up to one year The editor questions whether rising paper costs will threaten reporter jobs and leave nothing to write about
Thomas A. Edison, lifelong Republican and Roosevelt backer, announced he will vote for and support President Woodrow Wilson for re election. He praised Wilson for peace with honor, wise handling of Mexico, openness on tariffs and rail labor, and noted his courage and sane actions amid pressures.
The grand jury is no longer in session in Hardin county. Vendors who had been sick abed will return to work as street crossings emerge from mud. The street commissioner must invest in cleaning and maintaining thoroughfares. this is a necessary measure for a modern community.
The Vinton Eagle opinions that the Register and Leader cannot gain enough votes to defeat Harding for the governorship. Hare is a spectacle. The Albis Union calls Theodore unworthy while praising the colonel for following them.
In remarks about Mr Edison and Mr Wilson, the speaker notes Hughes’ retrospective skill but questions foresight. He praises Wilson’s four years of experience, earning faith and trust, and argues against replacing an experienced leader without strong reasons. Commercial Printing. Leave it with The World.
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