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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
6
District notes on animal self medicating with herbs and soils for ailments, and a historical look at word origins from fathers of families to Caesar. Includes playful riddles, games, and a tracing of terms like papa and gewgaws through earlier language.
A mixed collection of light humor and quips drawn from early 20th century wit. Snippets include playful lines on weather optimism, romance, fatigue on a stalled train, and comedic exchanges about appetite, travel delays, and social observations. Includes witty exchanges between long quotes and cartoons of everyday life.
An eclectic set of household hints appears, detailing a self supporting iron design with three legs, various cooking methods, and preserved pantry tips. Instructions cover cream omelet with asparagus, dandelion wine, spinach balls, and glue making, with practical notes on cooking vegetables and keeping glue liquid for reuse.
A collection of clipped quips and wordplay from era newspapers. Jests mix horology puns and social banter, featuring a judge quip about a deranged watch, a postal delivery joke, a rude bulldog line, and satirical lines on marriage, income tax, and intellect.
A long anecdote recounts Emperor William I’s hands on planning the Berlin memorial church. A blot of ink inspired a star above the cross, added by the architect and Kaiser. The star remains as a symbol in the spire. Also noted is a Memorial Day boat ceremony for fallen soldiers.
Forenoon action on the third day at Gettysburg drives Confederate sharpshooters from a barn between the Mines of the two armies. The Fourteenth Connecticut infantry aided by Gallantry repelled Pickett’s charge in the afternoon and captured positions. A lengthy domestic scene appears amid the report, including a flawed money exchange dialogue.
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