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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
2
The item compiles a Lincoln quote on the political religion of law, a humorous note about the Story City editor and a sea voyage dispatch about the Buford ferrying Americans from Mexico. It also contains a blunt obituary for Frank Waller from Marquette Tribune, detailing a life of wealth without generosity and a hard, solitary ethic.
An Omaha World-Herald letter exchange argues that high rents drive renters to quit, lowering soil fertility and yields. It suggests long term land credits as a solution to create home ownership and stabilize productivity, while touching on political debate about legislative processes and farm humor.
Francis Burton Harrison, appointed by Wilson as Philippines governor general, serves a fifth term in Congress from New York, a tariff leader, and part of the Underwood bill debates. Colonel Thomas H. Birch named minister to Portugal, youngest son of James H. Birch, noted Bryan ally, linked to Wilson in early campaigns. Galone Birch runs family business with his father.
Mrs Reginald G Vanderbilt known as Mrs Reggie Vanderbilt fears photographs but surrendered to the loaded camera during Newport tennis events and posed strikingly. Once Cathleen Neilson before marriage in 1903 she is a leading Newport host and society figure. A recent Newport reception she hosted was touted as the most successful society event of the season.
Colonel Thomas H. Birch of Burlington No 4 is appointed minister to the republic of Tortugal, becoming the youngest U S representative to a European capital. A Bryan backer since 1896, he has long served in New Jersey politics and aided Wilson at key conventions and in the governor's mansion. His new post is seen as a reward for loyal service to the president and party.
Local nursery man advertises best grown fruit trees howers and shrubs with tested stock from state breeding farms. Mentions Vegetable Lamb legend linked to cotton history and suggests literature on fruits vegetables and shrubs. Subscriptions offered for Pun World at $1.50.
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