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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
5
The article details a massive, multi-day celebration in Ackley with crowds streaming in from surrounding areas, a parade and large gatherings at the fairgrounds, a barbecue, and a major baseball event. Highlights include the Lions Ball band, a parachute display, a balloon ascent, and a community wedding later noted in the day’s events.
A fragmentary notice describes the first lecture of an evening series titled Will be led by Midland Company. It hints at winter topics and speakers, noting a lively program and attendance expectations though many words are garbled.
Linforth and the German of Freeport claimants oppose an altered 0 percent settlement, threatening suit. He demands a sworn statement from the companys officers while noting the company claims only 60 cents on the coast though advertising a surplus. Adjusters admit San Vermeiau losses at 5,590,000.
Charles E H Hughes, famed for exposing insurance grafts, was nominated for New York governor by Republicans. William R Hearst, charged with inciting agitation against President McKinley, was named by Democrats.
Mra, bid and Ss went to Haarpiern on business last week Wednesday. S.A. French and wife returned last Friday from Crow to EL Campo and other ponds in Texas. Gehroans and family visited John Pronch's last Sunday. Mrs. Panny Wagnorles returned from Tipton visit with her parents. Marl Jornegan of Heraptot stayed with home folks. Jake Sulach terle's and ius French guests at Chas. Linpple's Sunday. Whitney spent Tuesday at Hayton. Gein Wagner building a new Beales. Mrs. Sion French and daughter Lida are home after two weeks in Valisca, Iowa. Chas. Woodby of Aplington supplied Paulgner church last Sunday during Rev. Chassell's illness. Phureday to sew for Mes. dlezaig Wag ner. Mrs. Brauk dledricky attended dlausp-
Mra Martin and Edith stay with relatives at Dumont while Mr Merrell of Bristow sells onions locally. Nina Children visits W A Austin. Penning youth visit Kesley relatives. J J Valentine sale draws small crowd but strong livestock prices. Whaley and Burnham visit from Aplington. Watson from Cluterville on business. Mammoth note on mules sold, hog sellers include Reynack Mayfield Dekker. Abe Voogh of Aplington visits. Reiss leaves for Cedar Walls. Will Warring and Sadie visit Aplington. Gearhart and Mrs Whaley with W A Austin visit. Henry Smith family visits Croots. Barston of Clarksville begins fall term in No 1. W A Austin recovering from injuries. Two thrashing machines drive Sauerkraut and Corn Days at local fairs. Bacon family from Lime Springs visit locals.
A plan by two Cleveland men to open a manufacturing plant employing only crippled persons is detailed. Twenty workers would handle designing, perforating, button making, apron and waist sawing, and repair tasks in two rooms, with philanthropic support urged for similar ventures in other cities. Dr Desmond, a Wester City physician, was injured when a bolt loosened in a wagon shaft, throwing him and Dr Phoraton from a moving horse drawn carriage.
Minnie E Wiilman, graduate of Western Union College, led a half hour lecture on voice culture and mime functions. The event lasted seven weeks and was held in Ackley, Iowa, with acetate box seating.
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