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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
8
An advertisement touts S S S as a universal cure for skin diseases and bad complexions. It claims pure blood prevents pimples eczema and other eruptions and promotes healthy skin. Samples and a free booklet are offered by the Blood Specific Company Atlanta Ga.
A coroner jury continues in Seneca Michigan investigating the wreck of the Wabash railroad near Seneca. Testimony shows three interpretations of eastbound No. 4 orders among crew. Engineer Strong admits misreading caused the wreck. Conductor Martin and Engineer Strong testified. wind and a blown page obscured Seneca.
In Hin Acseante With Wie Employers a Chicago man Frank H. Raschig, missing since Oct. 10, is sought by Fidelity Deposit Company of Baltimore. Raschig, a Tibby McNeill & Libby traveling salesman, was last heard during the recent street fair under the alias Brown. His wife, long in Chicago, has searched many cities without a trace. Court case in Pontiac held no jurisdiction over a physician’s office tenure at the state reformatory. appeal filed. In Carbondale, Williamson county coal lands see large deals with Illinois Steel buying 6,000 acres near Perrin and a Chicago syndicate securing control of nearly 10,000 acres in Plumfield township and seeking options in Six Mile township.
Berlin dispatch notes increased interest in US policy on the Panama Isthmus. The Votka Zeitung sharply attacks American actions, arguing North Americans pursue selfish aims despite sovereignty and treaties, criticizing the United States for blocking Colombia in the isthmian events.
London dispatch reports a royal covert visit to Sandringham where King Edward presented the Royal Victoria medal to Sousa the bandmaster in gratitude for musical service. The Prince of Wales personally affixed the decoration as the king arranged a secret surprise for the queen’s fifty seventh birthday with a small gathering of royal family and invited guests.
Ten men escaped instant death as a dust explosion and blast occurred at the Lincoln Park Coal Mining company mine in Springfield. The injured, all from within half a mile of the scene, were rescued quickly and await medical care. most are expected to recover.
A discussion on men's hatboxes notes wide variety in shape from oval to square and oblong, with materials from feather to harness leather and enameled leather. Boxes range from single hat carriers to four hat containers, some with removable centers or trays for cords and tools, and even trays that convert into simple cages for other uses. The piece also mentions ironic quips about Spurgeon and Dean Swift relating to observations of events.
A fragment from the Brooklyn Eagle notes discussion of electrical devices and public interest, mentioning a sentimentalist character and a flirtation with modern tech. It references German treasury bonds and a 1910s context, hinting at monetary moves and newspaper commentary without full details.
A newspaper note recalls a concert program featuring songs and dances from The Washington Post March and The Stars and Stripes, a trombone solo by Arthur Pryor, and the Reese-Davies collection of American hymn tunes including Nearer My God to Thee, which moved the distinguished listeners.
Ting Queen and Prince of Walesa praised the band and its technique after a private audience. The king requested marches including U Wand Across the Sea and Star Spangled Banner while the queen enjoyed hymns. A medal was pinned on the narrator as the royal party departed, expressing warm thanks for America’s hospitality.
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