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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
6
A Maine man recalls a 12 pound egg shaped flint rock found in a cave near Kia Home over 30 years ago. It reportedly grew to 40 pounds six years ago and now weighs 65 pounds with numerous witnesses backing his claim. The piece sits as a curiosity on the doorstep.
The article discusses Mosleme drinking bans and smoking of illegal preparations like kif and shirn in Tunis, noting intoxicating effects. It then explains naval terms including the Monitor, a lightly armored floating turreted warship, and torpedo boats plus torpedo boat catchers, detailing their roles, design, and purpose in warfare.
Havana January 13 Federico Mora fiscal of the supreme court is removed for the public service. Governor General Wood delivers the order after an investigation showing justice administration under Mora tainted. Mora’s dismissal follows reports of prison conditions and alleged bribery. The Cuban press reacts with scrutiny of officials, while potential successors are named and debated.
In Sioux City two women claimed to be wives of Dr Gustave Matte who died suddenly. The real wife lived in San Francisco. the second claimant, present in town, admitted she was not his lawful wife after a City Clerk visitor from San Francisco demanded the body. The impostor confessed to living with Matte for several months following elopement.
A Iowa town reports a baby death during a sheriff seizure as the coroner returns a secret verdict and grand jury review follows. Separately Des Moines notes the militia reorganization and debates on equipping guards and war-time bounty relief. Also Drake’s gift boosts Drake University with aims for a one million endowment.
Distress spreads in Persia as United States Minister Bowen urges aid to starving populations. Milwaukee telegraph chief Frederick Carling killed by a work train in Nemaha Iowa. Count Tolstoi resumes work after illness. Maine dead to be buried at Arlington in late December. Pope Leo XIII complains about a czar’s exclusion of papal envoy from The Hague peace conference. George Babcock engineering disappearance at Illinois Steelworks in Chicago. Bumps, Chicago roadster, dies near Memphis. Native Indian aboard Plymouth ship afflicted by plague. Reda of 1800 star Wred Waterman dies in Cincinnati. Government women face promotion barriers. clerks in Treasury discuss gender obstacles and intra-sex opposition to women’s advancement.
Sait herring is Paul Kruger's favorite delicacy. He eats it at least once each day. New Zealand farmers now send frozen tream to London, where it is churned for butter.
Great run reported on Chamberlains Cough Remedy at Pierson drug store. Flo sold five bottles to a customer, with claims of quick relief for coughs and sore throats in la grippe season. Also mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a trusted cure available for 25 cents at Prendergast’s drug store.
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