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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
5
A revival era self help note urges drinking a glass of hot water with lime stone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels of waste from the previous day. It claims rapid health gains and blames toxins for various ailments while noting small cost and strong belief among followers. A stray anecdote about a Baltimore butler and his wife is included as a humorous aside.
The article asserts lightning’s force equals over 12,600 horsepower, equating to $82,000,600 pounds per foot per minute. It compares this to twelve large steamers with 24 engines at 590 horsepower each and claims electricity could travel around the world eight times in two seconds.
In a historical advertisement style letter a physician endorses Postum as a healthful coffee substitute. He notes he has relieved many sufferers using Postum and Grape-Nuts, citing its brown color, rich taste, and health benefits. The ad describes two forms Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, with prices and preparation guidance.
United States Senate amends the army reorganization bill to require guardsmen to take an oath to obey the president and governor. Debates focus on guard funding and alleged misappropriation. Senator Borah accuses officers of diverting federal funds, while defenders push for stronger national defense and caution against harming the regular army.
President Wilson at Jefferson Day dinner argues Democrats must hold the balance for humanity and liberty, warning against malign influence and provincial Republicanism. He cites financial strength to show America's leadership potential, calls for nonpartisan service in foreign and domestic policy.
London April 11 final settlement reached in the Chicago Packers case with a check to Chandler P Anderson representing Armour Swift Hammond Morris & Co and Lins Griscam Veyr Vesentins the Schwart s Child & Sulzberger Co for an undisclosed amount. More horses for France announced April 14 Joseph Michener of this city closed a contract with a French firm for additional horses for France.
The United States Senate rejected the nomination of Jase G. Moore for regulator of the Broken Bow office in Nebraska, on the objection of Nebrasky senators. The April entry notes a formal rejection by the Senate.
London reports British victory over Turkish forces near Metsopouimia and on the Tigris. General Lake states British forces pushed enemy lines back 1.5 to 3 miles on the south bank, with Turkish troops driven from trenches and punished in Saonay Yaw. The result improves prospects for relief of Townshend and Kut el Amara amid flood conditions. Paris notes bombardment west of the Meuse and attacks near Doumont, repelled.
President Wilson intends to keep American troops in Mexico until Villa is captured or negotiations yield an understanding with Carranza. Baker stresses no policy change, while 30,000 troops guard the border from Brownsville to San Diego. Carranza’s stance remains uncertain as Gomez moves toward Casas Grandes with 4,000 Carrancista troops and artillery.
Washington reports from April 14 indicate an alert about casualties near Parral Mexico with as many as 100 Mexican civilians and soldiers killed in a battle that may have involved American troops. General Funston and Carranza officials cite conflicting accounts and limited information from the field about U S cavalry actions and the fate of Major Tompkins and his force.
Fragmentary report describes police enforcing strict moral controls in Munich. Women forced to wipe cosmetics at a station. minors restricted from restaurants, saloons, and cinemas without adults or special permissions. Observers note heightened censorship and patrols.
A Berlin dispatch via wireless from April 13 says German submarines sank 80 vessels belonging to Westville and Moeh trading fleets in the Crete Sayville corridor. The Meath of Moeh Ad notes 207,000 tons sunk, with German submarines sailing to action and ongoing naval incidents.
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