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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
3
An authority on men s wear warns there is one true standard for evening dress this season. He condemns mixing jackets with unfitting garments and advises that the evening coat rule be followed, with plain shirts and specific waistcoats, dismissing the dinner jacket and high hats for formal events.
Professor Byron Tyler, a Chicago eccentric, advocates raw beef meals and a diet he calls steak a la Tyler. He feeds crowds raw meat in public, claims health benefits, and plans a Chicago restaurant near the board of trade. He mixes raw meat with celery and figs while promoting vegetarian elements.
June report from Terre Haute Indiana describes Pheodore Borgestrom, city treasurer, finding a needle point in his scalp while combing his hair. Mrs Borgestrom removed it. The account recalls an earlier incident where he felt a needle in his leg during work at a tailor's shop, which caused no pain and was not investigated further.
An old time deep water captain warns boiler explosions are the true terror of seafaring. He notes such blasts wipe out vessels and all aboard, far surpassing losses from Chinese typhoons, and argues stricter boiler and engineer examinations have cut disappearances over the past decade, though improvements remain.
The veteran English composer Henry Russell known for Cheer Boys Cheer and 800 songs faced amusing Lip ballad moments. A gallery inquiry after Woodman Spare That Tree drew relief when the tree was spared. His Dog Carlo tale led to miners requesting a pup. One song altered to fit era became Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
The Rev. Dr. recounts his life with gusto noting his current wife is not his first two spouses. He explains a doctor's olive-branch family tree from multiple marriages and recalls a daughter, nine, asking if she could attend his wedding, saying she has never seen him wed.
A Washington Star excerpt recalls a belle at a ball wearing a soft clinging material. Coyote Charlie laments how the dress stirs memories of a past taunt involving tar and feathering. The humorous exchange turns on memory and sensitivity.
A Chicago Tribune oddly quotes a squirrel and rabbit debating a long standing dispute about how a hose should be used. The animal exchange turns on whether the hose is for its own tasks or meddling in others affairs. The banter highlights a humorous clash of intent.
In a social gathering Sarasate told a young violinist that his own variation of Savagate’s piece was impudence. The performer sought praise, but Sarasate offered no compliment and labeled the work as impudence. In Toledo, July 18 the longshoremen’s executive board ordered consolidation of Chicago and Detroit offices with Detroit to be the new headquarters.
Advert reads that No External Symptoms may mask underlying weakness and that S. S. S. builds up blood, tones emaciated systems, and relieves nervousness. Testimonial from F. Durr of Princeton, Missouri praises appetite, strength, and blood nourishment. Claims S. S. S. is the only vegetable blood purifier with no minerals and offers free book and medical advice.
A shopper cries see here there is a man dropped dead in the bargain crush. A floor walker laments the misstep noting the undertaking department has not yet opened. News snippet from a Philadelphia press item reflects a tense sale scene and a fatal moment.
An urban angler and a rustling youth clash over fishing in a restricted area. The youth challenges the intruder with a sharp remark, questioning whether the man believes he can catch anything there as operations proceed nearby.
A collage of humorous exchanges and anecdotes from newspapers and jokes about hypnosis cures and a physician prescribing quinine and whisky. The text mentions a Philadelphia anecdote about a bonnet remark and a Chicago News piece on a curious remedy tale. It also notes a Georgia justice of the peace and a Rastus dialect quip. The latter part references a Galveston League gift of 5000 dollars for Ball High School repairs after a storm.
A strike looms at Tilindis Watch Case factory as 1560 workers are laid off to hire more experienced staff. President Oppenstein says the firm will drop cheap case production. Engraver with 22 years tenure says mostly experienced workers are affected, replaced by cheaper labor. Loreal union meeting to discuss actions. Also notes executive clerk Zimmerman’s rumored removal and a questionable travel fare claim. Local health ads and patent remedies sprinkled through the page.
If young ladies think sores pimples and red tints look well with a bridal veil and orange blossoms it’s all right. Yet Rocky Mountain Tea would drive them away ask your druggist.
Descriptive ad claims Rocky Mountain Tea and Dr King’s New Discovery cure coughs colds and bronchitis. A mother reports her daughter nearly died from whooping cough but recovered after using the medicines. Also touts high guaranteed bottles and endorsements from a druggist.
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