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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
7
Fragments from a 1807 newspaper page include endorsements for patent remedies and soaps, travel railway fare offers, scattered quotes, jokes, and brief notices. The mixed items mention Dr Sawyer’s Pastrles, Johnson’s Oriental Soap, clay eating, and a three Grand Homeseeker Excursion with regional ticket details and stopovers.
W Cattell of Cincinnati states Chamberlains Pain Balm quickly cured his rheumatic shoulder pain after two applications. The ad touts its quick relief for rheumatism lame back sprains and swellings and notes 50 cent bottles sold by Jacob Jankermann. Chesterfield cough syrup also features and a barber’s quip about money and smiles concludes.
Bitters marketed for the elderly promise relief for stomach and bowel ailments without alcohol or stimulants. Advertises Mleatrie Bitters as a mild tonic, appetite aid, and digestive support, with a line noting price at Jacob & Junkermann's drug store. Also mentions Dr Sawyer's Pauly Cure as a cure‑all for stomach liver and kidney troubles sold by C F Prancler.
A historical note lists Bismarck’s many decorations from high honors to orders and medals. It recalls his first life saving medal, awarded by Frederick William IV after he jumped into Wendelsee to save a drowning groom, and notes his many honorary degrees and questions what further honor could exist. A separate anecdote tells of a circus pony auction where a gentle girl’s bid is matched and the pony is given to her, eliciting cheers.
A Society piece recalls a young lieutenant's first wearing of a new officer’s uniform. He battles extreme tightness despite three companions helping to button up. He enters a governor general dinner posture awkwardly, fearing exposure as the elaborate attire proves uncomfortable and impractical.
An article cites accounts from Justem Aysha and Sir Edward Bradford stating they felt no fear or pain during attacks by a bear and a tiger respectively. It notes a journalist author describing his own calm experience in a jungle encounter, with thoughts limited to curiosity and a wish to grasp the animal's tail before the tiger fled.
The article notes Mavank residents in Tavana favor grand opera for months with seats from three dollars, in a city of about 250,000. It highlights the Tucon theater built in 1837, seating four thousand two hundred fifty, with extensive renovations and fourteen exits.
Illinois Central Railroad offers a round trip excursion from Ackley to Clinton via Dubuque on May 7 1895 with departure at 2 00 noon and return at 5 35 pm. Train connections and no transfers from Dubuque noted. Fare listed at 5 18. Mail inquiries to J J Merry ALG PA in Manchester Town.
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