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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
8
The text describes peanut growth with underground parts forming pods from a stalk about two inches long, developing into the earth and creating the pods for the peanut. It notes the plant’s wild divisions between Africa and America, and its extensive cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions, thriving best in the southern United States.
A collage of old patent medicine claims and testimonials. References to DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills, Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets, Warner’s White Wine of Tar, and Bolliater’s Rocky Mountain Tea appear alongside letters praising their effects. Also mentions Kojol for dyspepsia and generic tonics. The piece mimics a reader’s notice page with multiple product pitches and customer endorsements.
A damaged ad touts kidney and bladder pills from De Witt and Dr Shoop No 4 for Women offering free book and confidential medical advice. Also promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup claiming gentle bowel action, non constipating formula and quick relief, sold by Schultz Roth and S D Breuning.
The American Seamen's Friend society reported the 16000 sailors of the battleship fleet enjoying shore leave from Rio de Janeiro to Rosario. Branch stations provided entertainment, letter writing help, and guidance to keep sailors out of danger, with Buenos Aires and Montevideo noted for active support and patrols.
A small group of men in Colorado Springs play checkers or dominoes outdoors in local parks daily, regardless of weather except snow or rain. The activity draws curiosity from strangers and has sparked interest in town, with the chamber of commerce planning to use a photo of the group in promotional materials about the climate.
The afternoon whist club faces a motion to ban talk at card tables. A member proposes discussing it while playing, and the motion is adopted. The exchange features a witty back and forth from Table A as the group decides policy through play.
A Kansas City resident suggests converting a four block ravine in the Fift eenth street grove at Benton Boulevard into a stocked game fish pond. He argues the basin could be filled with water, shaded by trees, and opened to the public after a year with a small fishing fee. The plan aims to provide an accessible half day outing for women, children, and other anglers without long train trips.
The dog show doorkeeper at Madison Square Garden met Pierpont Morgan's niece and praised the financier. Morgan, not exhibiting his dogs, joked he would be too big for president and would not take the job, eliciting laughter from bystanders.
A new national Junior Aero Club of the United States aims to organize branches in major cities. Led by Miss B L Todd, the youth driven club will have honorary, active builder, and active owner classes. Eligibility for active membership requires under twenty one and members will craft their own balloons. Branches of ten or more members may be started nationwide.
G A Holder of Round Peak spoke in Mount Airy about his growing gaolar leaf business. He plans to pay local women and children up to 3.000 dollars this winter for gathering leaves along Attic ravines. Leaves are packed in twenty one bundles and sold to florists in Celtics at 26 cents for 6,000 leaves. Gatherers often earn 1 to 1.60 dollars daily.
Edward Spendilove of St John New Brunswick traveled to Mexico to inspect timber land for investment. He struck a peculiar tree with an axe and sap sprayed into his eyes, blinding him. He is being taken home for treatment.
Witton B Devery former New York police chief criticizes the use of dogs by the New York Police Department. He argues the city’s size and dense crowds render scent tracking unreliable, noting risks to dogs and officers and stating that dogs work best as unofficial aides rather than official units.
A new head of the bureau of highways and sewers in Pittsburg aims to keep streets cleaner and better repaired. J. G. Nicewaner is appointed superintendent and introduces salamander burners on wharfs to dispose of waste paper, reducing unlawful dumping and encouraging households to recycle by burning surplus paper locally.
The Wassail Bowl described as a festive mixed drink with spiced ale nutmeg sugar toast roast apples and occasional crabs is linked to New York revelry and friendship building. An accompanying shaky ad promotes Kado a di dios digestant mixture claiming stomach relief and appetite control sold by H C Schultz & Co.
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