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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
5
A rambly reminiscence depicts a professor and ranch boys surviving on a rustic prairie spread after a failed plan. Characters Simpkins Buckeye Ford and others share meals, jokes, and windy banter amid misadventures and curiosity in a rural setting.
An old public health note warns that a cold can swiftly progress to pneumonia. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted treatment and urges prompt care, while noting local political updates on delegate counts and party standings.
Two teens Kratver and Mead aged 18 fled a show after a rape attempt and were captured after a chase at a circus grounds. Ex-mayor Scoville and Sheriff Johnson helped detain Kratver in a barn while Mead was overpowered in an open field. Managers deny knowledge of the boys with the show though tickets promised wages. A San Francisco relief letter notes potato gifts from Ackley residents.
Rev. Elias Handy of Washington Town and Rev. B. M. Randall of Chicago spoke at the convention. Delegates reported Sunday night at the Junior Leaving Epworth League and evening service, which were very helpful. The convention accepted an invitation to meet at Reinbeck, Iowa, in May. Officers elected include President C. Mueller, Arkley. Vice Presidents Badie Wilson Mason City Mary Duos Grandy Center Frank S. Currie Mason City Als GM Packer Eldora Grace Richardson Ackley. other names listed for vice presidencies.
Miss Mary O Hearn spent Tuesday night at John Peters with Middlestadt and family visiting Adam Kuipfel. Edith Geikon visits sister Mrs Immnl Middle aljelt. Mr and Mrs Neary Peters and others spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Meyer. Evening at Kuipfels and Bathing Attends.
Over forty relatives and intimate friends attended the event. Distant guests included Ay Volkers and daughter Josie and son red from Freeport Ti nots. The couple, well known and respected, received wishes for a pleasant journey and happy life. Mrs Wall Jett with Mr Jett visited Breeport on Wednesday. their return travel and final plans remain after June 10.
Jack Carroll visited Ackley on Monday and John Wurtzer of Ganuva was in Grant on Saturday. Mr and Mrs I Riehtsmeir Sr attended in Iowa cattle talks Tuesday. M Meyer-hosted young people at the Amman home Sunday. Lizzie Ponty stayed with the Kennenger sisters Sunday evening. Monty Berkley and Pearlie Richtsmaier visited CGoneva friends Wednesday. Jauls Carroll and wife and baby visited New Sahoney couple near Iowa Malls on Sunday. Janny Winthorp of Clarion toured Chaot Monday while soliciting for a New York drug house. Mr and Mrs Riehtsaier and child passed through Tuesday en route to Buffalo Center for visit and return in about a week.
Six known criminals escaped the Marshalltown jail by cutting through a window frame and brick wall, using a blanket rope to descend to the ground. They fled past a rail yard fence after a night of planning and were aided by prior jailtime experience and improvised tools. The daring break occurred after an April 17 jail delivery and remains under investigation.
Trouble surrounds the show “Trouble he Cook & Barrett vires” touring towns as War Palt from Missouri claims a clatted mortgage on the performance. He was to receive weekly payments of ALH000 and seize the act without legal action, but bad weather and rising costs have delayed expenses. efforts to launch a sale or transfer are noted amid scattered local reports and an unsettled audience.
Prof. A S Mitchell testified before a Congressional committee that alum baking powders leave soluble alum in cooked foods and may be deleterious. Dr Schweitzer confirmed bread made with alum powder retains alum. The conclusion urges prudent use by housewives amid pure food legislation discussions.
A Memorial Day observance planning meeting was held last Thursday evening. With poor notice, a small group formed committees to report Saturday morning and a second meeting will follow. Appointments covered Vinance Geo Dentel O Moore trainer speakers music grounds program and organizers including J W Thornton W Johnson W Helsehher Frank Gosttel Kiiebenstein Sherman Rath Mueller O P Olmstead A Rath C Fraddan W A Young W H Lance lot John Roberts F Martin Rev ML Maazher.
The Clean City Club organization appears in AeUhan City and other areas. The plan follows simple rules like picking up one piece of paper daily, cleaning one’s yard and porches, and encouraging involvement of youths.
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