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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
5
A fragment notes Abraham Lincoln condemning the use of religion as a political creed and calls for keeping church and state separate. It references disputes over schooling, temperance, and civic duties, plus a clash between religious influence and political power in early 1900s America.
The piece critiques federal policy on banking debts and discusses Oklahoma's Democratic shift, anticipated statehood politics, and the census impact on representation. It notes Oklahoma's population near 2.5 million, potential seven Congress members, and the likelihood of dry laws if admitted.
A fragment from Eldora Herald notes Great Western repair shops at Oelwein and a thousand workers. a strike wages demand from 48 to 14 cents per hour, nine hours, amid outside labor concerns. It also cites Taft and Fairbanks nominating prospects, plus local street conditions and a fading Scenic City pride in Low a Falls area.
Gog Oripperly writes from Olds Alberta dated September 12 describing four inches of snow over the past three days halting field work. He mentions wheat acreage, potential costs, winter wheat prospects, fruit prices, and a thunderstorm with novelty in the skies. He closes by noting plagiarism accusations against Jon Martens and others at Wellaburg.
The Dubuque Times-Journal reports Democrats of the ported group urging participation in a party not their own while the Charlee City Intelligencer warns of a presidential nomination scenario in Ohio. The Matloh Reglater asserts no ban on willful self preservation via primary law, flagging constitutional questions.
A notes page outlines Knoxville hosting Home Coming Week October 14 to 10, highlighting old home customs and the appeal of returning to familiar places. It cites historical recollections, the Old Settlers Prolific and Farmers Institute, and a social mix of events. The piece also recounts the Beasle Pattee and George Ward marriage in St Paul to illustrate child marriage issues and reconciliation. It lists a Presbyterian Church Rally Day program with choral pieces, recitations, and songs led by local youths.
The Chicago Great Western car shops strike endangers Oelwein’s general shops and 2,000 workers. Plans to split into division shops at Dubuque Des Moines St Paul and Fort Dodge threaten local employment and the city’s status as a rail center. Erie details note Clerk Lidckwood’s impending retirement and political chatter backing Fred A Burlingame for deputy clerk, seen as a capable successor.
Tuesday weddings at St Mary's Catholic Church unite Lizete Galos and Batt Dismond with prayers by M Meagher and a reception at the bride's home. later, Cora Barger's wedding to John Meyers celebrates family ties. A daring rescue follows as Nell Van Lepvan saves a drowning child from a deep well, amid Perry festival plans and heartfelt thanks from Mrs J G Lapple and children.
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