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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
2
The piece attacks local party factions and figures in Hardin County politics, praising Bleeker and Wiemer while denouncing Granner, Funk, and opposing Republicans. It laments private graft, cites tax issues, and mocks fusion talk, urging a straight Democratic ticket and housecleaning in November.
A report mixes items from Ellsworth Post No. 304 Ames gifting Hon B P Birdgall a gold headed cane with engraving. It covers Roosevelt anti trust talk, US foreign trade, a Tacoma speech, and a long anecdote about frontier hospitality. It also notes Iowa agricultural frost dates, corn prospects in Hardin county, and a long racial progress summary about black advancement in the South with rising ownership, literacy, professions, and media ownership.
A fragmentary column quotes aphorisms on philosophy and behavior then presents printer’s ink data naming top advertisers. The list includes American Tobacco, Dr. Pierce, Hood & Co, Peruna, Ivory Soap, Ayers, Lydia Pinkham, Scott & Bowne, Royal Baking Powder and Postum Food with large yearly outlays.
The article describes long-shouldered effects created by combined front cuts or extended yoke trims, showcasing a model with a yoke that extends down the waist. It highlights Corticelli mountmellick embroidery, summer fabrics like footards, and a deep cape collarless design gaining popularity. It notes leg of mutton sleeves, a novel fichu, and decorative tucks. It also mentions mitts crafted from twisted silk with embroidery after manufacture.
A prospective commercial club aims to secure new industries and boost Ackley. an upcoming meeting of Iowa Wallac Citizens is planned. The September weather brings near normal temps aiding farm work, with fall plowing and Timothy seed yields noted. Parkersburg Eclipse discusses county seat debates, politics, and civic vigor. cholera infantum warning followed by home visitor excursions announced by Iowa Central for Ohio and Indiana trips.
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