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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
2
The Ackley World under GEORGE FEALTHOUSE rises January 37 18098 following the Ackley Enterprise. It lists subscription terms, prints editorials on law and politics, and notes local officials, tariff debates, and regional newspaper fashion numbers while praising industry and business in Iowa and Nebraska.
A rambling commentary rails at violence by unionists against Otis owner of the Los Angeles Times, recalls past clashes, and argues conciliation strengthens labor. It surveys state capitol surroundings, Des Moines and Madison, notes urban crime, and quotes reader letters praising The World while laments crop losses and modern city life.
A fragmentary Sioux City Journal clipping paints a picture of political graft and patronage. It laments ongoing corruption amid officials, the governor, and business interests, while recalling a tale of a young man who crossed the Missouri and fell victim to rough handling.
Sioux City Tribune notes a New Orleans man’s loan of ten dollars with 83.50 interest over fifteen months ending in a beating for nonpayment. Wexler is said to urge government to back off banking. Davenport Democrat mentions towns awaiting Kenyon and Cummins accord. Cedar Rapids Republican challenges Democrat concern over Republican politics. Bishop Garrigan criticizes “woman’s dregs.” Sibley Tribune questions a man’s need to speak. Tama News reports a girl’s beau spending on bonbons and theatre, hindering marriage plans. Sioux City Journal says many fourth class postmasters prefer not to be examined. Des Moines Capital questions La Follette’s vote with Democrats on a ter m measure.
Joseph EB Willard of Virginia is named the new minister to Spain. Born in Washington in 1905 he grew up in Fairfax County and inherited wealth from father Joseph C Willard founder of Willard's hotel. A Virginia Military Institute graduate of 1886 he studied law at Virginia and served as captain in the Third Virginia Volunteers during the Spanish American War before long service in the Virginia House and as lieutenant governor.
A wandering recall of childhood haunts in Barry and Uurest now altered by modern progress. The once rustic spa is gone beneath brick arches, the old town pump vanished, streams bridged, and pine avenues replaced. The writer notes a transformed place, a mix of nostalgia and wonder at progress.
Ex Governor John Lind of Minnesota, once a Republican congressman with William Jennings Bryan, later followed Bryan after free silver, and stayed Democratic through Roosevelt, Parker, Taft, and Wilson campaigns. Born in Sweden, he came to the U S at fourteen, taught, studied law, and served as U S land office receiver, congressman, and Minnesota governor from 1898 to 1900 with later service 1903 to 1905.
In Lippincott's Magazine a playful note wonders if music teachers can coax more from Bella's voice. The piece notes they've already achieved over 100 improvements, highlighting ongoing vocal experiments and public curiosity.
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