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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1893
Page
3
Daily note from July in Threackley World evokes the forget me not flower and a refrain about mornings and memories. The quirky lines mix playful verse with partial names and rustic imagery, reflecting early 19th century newspaper whimsy.
An interview with Dr Weir Mitchell, authority on nervous diseases, argues the American climate and modern life drive a sharp rise in nerve disorders. He warns of late-life consequences if immigration and vitality are restricted, cites dense populations, rapid labor, and aggressive schooling as key factors. He urges reform of education and work pace to curb the “national malady.”
An ad repeats claims for “Giant Pills” from CG and Pfander, touting single dose efficacy with bottles offering ten doses. The copy emphasizes safety and unmatchable effects, urging readers to buy and trust the product.
Illinois Central Railroad cuts round trip fare from Ackley to Chicago for the World’s Fair to 16.05 dollars, tickets on saleApril 25 through Oct 31 1893 with return validity to Nov 14 1893. One way fares from Sioux City and other listed Iowa stations to Chicago and nearby lines also offered. Central route trains enter Chicago at the new Central station 12th Street and Park Row. Contact local IC ticket agent or A H Hasson, G P A Chicago for details.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway issues an illustrated World’s Fair Folder for Western visitors from May to October 1903. It details travel costs, baggage handling, lodging and dining options, Getting to the Fair Grounds, and other useful information. Send 25-cent stamp with address to receive the folder.
Wealthy Chicago gentlemen Messrs Baddle Bros remodel and furnish a fireproof boardinghouse near the World’s Fair. The Great Western Hotel offers 50 rooms with parlors, elevators and electric lights, dining rooms with meals at modest prices. Public urged to secure rooms early as they are filling fast.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway offers excursion tickets to Chicago from Abbott at 15 dollars round trip for the Columbian Exposition. Tickets go on sale April 25 and continue until October 1 with return validity to November 1, 1893. War tickets and full information available from any agent of the company.
Town Central railway offers return excursion fares to Chicago via Marshall town and G N W Ry Pickering M aul St Ry Grinnell and CR LT Py or via Pearty Tickets valid for return until November 13 1803 Sleeping car accommodations reserved available and details from Town Central officials or local agents.
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