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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
2
A jumble of clipped opinions and quips referencing Lincoln quotes, Cuban reform talk, spelling debates, and political figures. Notes touch on societal questions, open reform calls, and tariff era banter with sparing names and places, all in a satirical newspaper snapshot.
An aged Confederate sailor who witnessed the Albemarle’s destruction near Plymouth, North Carolina, recalls the daring operation. He describes Lieutenant Commander Cushing and the torpedo boat Cushing as they fled the scene, noting the heroism and prize money awarded for destroying the ram. The tale underscores the bold action that thwarted Federal ships and shaped naval lore, while the Cushing remains in Norfolk as part of the reserve squadron ahead of later events.
Sale offers 100 acres of land within seven miles of Ackley. Terms and further particulars available at the Bank of Ackley. Includes a note on Mary and verse.
A Washington correspondent for the Register-Leader analyzes Republican support for Cummins and the split with Progressives. The piece cites Blythe's alleged backing of Cummins, critiques Tillman’s South Carolina remarks, and predicts a Bryan year as the GOP fractures. It notes Republican editors in Iowa rally to or against Cummins, while Democratic papers emphasize truth in reporting.
The piece rails at Democrats for famine and crop woes, cites drought and pests across Illinois and Ohio, mocks Unck Joe Cantlon and Bryan 1908 speculation, and lampoons Governor Cummins while recalling political feuds and press reactions. It references Leslie M Shaw and Raymond of the Chicago Tribune amid a heated primary and upcoming elections.
AClay county poet laments a friend's sudden death with a stark rural tone. The piece shifts to the Children's Cry about mills and child labor, describing soot and sorrow, urging reform and liberty. Also quoted are political views opposing government railroad ownership, and a fire in Leisburg, Ohio, destroying a square with $76,000 loss.
Edwin Potts killed his wife in Bufala I T then fatally shot twice by deputy marshals led by Deputy Marshal Depriest after a desperate confrontation. Potts died in the exchange, while Depriest was badly hurt.
On multiple Saturdays the store offers a 20 percent discount on hand painted china. Items include heavy dinnerware, breakfast platters, cups and saucers, water pitchers, and porcelain ware in white and gold. Prices are slashed well below typical value, with many sets and individual pieces advertised as bargains.
Inventory reduction prompts near final sale. Glassware selection offered at low prices to clear stock before invoicing deadlines, with wide variety and discounts aimed at quick turnover.
The notice advertises a wide array of discounted goods including glassware chinaware jewelry and cookware with prices per item and pack sizes. It references graniteware and lamps chimneys and globes and promises many more bargains in a pre inventory sale atmosphere.
The fragment lists soap prices such as Proctor and Gamble white bars 230 per box 329, Santa Clara 804 seven bars 230 or 82.95, Swift's Pride seven bars 230, Fedora Sheep ten bars 25 cents, and a note that toilet soaps of all kinds are selling cheap due to hard water.
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