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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented excerpt from The Hekley World discusses subscription terms for three and six month periods and single copies. It also includes a long quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln urging universal literacy and civic reform to be taught everywhere from schools to legislatures.
The column lists Democratic ticket items for governor and lieutenant governor with names like Eailvan and Butler, touching on county offices and a treasurer race. It also weaves in a string of political commentary, labor issues, emigration data, local graft rumors, and national policy quips, including commentary on railroads, water politics, and temperament of public figures, all with a sharp, period-voice tone. The piece blends electoral notes with wide-ranging observations on politics, crime, and society.
A fragment from a Texas prohibition discussion notes cases of habeas corpus for McPike over cigars with flags in ads, while editorials from Albany Argus and World reporters examine liquor laws, race, and enforcement. It cites Denison Galveston and others, arguing strict laws, high licenses, and political fractures in Hardie county Democrats.
An amusing rural account links baseball to biblical figures. The devil coaches Eva who steals first and Adam steals second. Isaac meets Rebekah at the well while she walks with a pitcher. Samson strikes out many after beating the Philistines. Moses runs and defeats Egyptians, David throws far, and the prodigal son hits a home run. The game ends when food arrives due to wet ground.
An essay argues socialist plans to nationalize railways postal services and telegraph lines. It cites Harper's Weekly about British parcels post failures and British express limits, illustrating government red tape inefficiencies in emergencies and the dangers of central control.
In commentary across Philadelphia and Baltimore papers, President Roosevelt is accused of leaning toward the Addicks wing of Delaware Republicans. Critics claim he bears direct responsibility for patronage abuses tied to Postmaster General Payne and question Tobson’s push for a vast navy and national spending.
The past week brought unseasonable wet and cloudy conditions, limiting crop maturation and delaying threshing. Corn progress lags statewide, with early plantings less at risk in the northeast and southeast, but overall readiness remains two to three weeks away. Pasture conditions are strong though, apples and potatoes unchanged.
A Chicago firm sends razors on approval to farmers with a circular praising the item. Farmers are asked to remit 81.50 for returns, but no postage is provided. The box hides the product until opened, prompting wasteful returns or threats of lawsuits. Some pay, others risk court action or keep the razor, prompting calls to return the item by express at the sender’s cost.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the navy spent more on recent sham battles and the fleet visit to Oyster Bay than in the Spanish-American War. It highlights the commander in chief enjoying displaying the fleet to his sons and neighbors, and officers relaxing in Maine after long service.
The Indianapolis Sentinel denounces a suggestion that the United States would induce revnition or gain by compromising national honor to secure canal terms. It argues the U.S. must uphold international honor, maintain a friendly stance toward Colombia, and avoid any treacherous actions regardless of canal treaty outcomes.
President A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railway says the road has not been purchased by present owners and is not for sale. He arrived in Chicago from St Paul to attend the annual meeting and denied negotiations or offers pending. The line remains off the market unless a suitable price is offered.
A cod farm near town invites inquiries at the Bank of Ackley promising Bee Hive trading. Chane Beach offers Braumoler pianos noted for tone and easy action. New dry goods groceries shoes arrive as P J Kurpen pays top market prices for country produce. A red six month old bull calf strayed two months ago. owner to prove property and pay fees to reclaim. GERHARD WinLess
Twenty five small photographs and a nice button offered at twenty five cents by Gro. H. Dix, photographer, with the Gallery located over the Phonograph printing office in town.
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