29 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1895
Page
1
The report catalogs a series of calamities and events from the era, noting a major fire in Lowell Massachusetts causing about 450000 dollars in losses. It mentions political shifts, currency debates, shipyard and industrial fires, legal cases, and a string of incidents nationwide, including murders, floods, and governance matters.
The ninth annual meeting in Toronto opened with delegates from American fraternal societies reporting a benefit membership of 1,337,570 and a sovid quietibership of 30,059. Other notes include casualty and political reports from overseas and a later postmaster general’s annual financial forecast for 1897.
United States Treasurer Morgan releases the annual treasury report. Revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1895, reach 313,390,075 with expenditures at 277,195,098. Total receipts from all sources near 720,515,002 and current balances show substantial activity across deposits, redemptions, and transfers related to gold and silver coinage.
A Milwaukee observer notes a growing wish among Americans abroad to be cremated if death occurs overseas. Legal hurdles, sailor superstitions, and the need for a written consent limit cremation across borders. Many travelers carry handwritten notes authorizing cremation, signed by the deceased, with their preferred crematorium sometimes named on the message.
The page shows humorous quips about dock work and quick repairs. Ske and Seen Steamer joke about docking times while a bumper line hints at social bustle and gossip at sewing society gatherings. A cartoonish take on gender and society closes the fragment.
A garbled ad fragment promotes The Century periodical with a four ninety yearly price and a chance to purchase back numbers at favorable terms. It hints at a one year subscription and mentions learning value, urging readers to see another column for details.
Very low fares advertised for December travel to southern points. The notice directs readers to City Ticket Offices for details and lists Chicago agents Hy Clark Street and W. Lumphres as Northern Passenger Agents. A second paragraph mentions theater listings in Chicago with Rip Van Winkle performances and other local entertainment.
Knowledge says Syrup of Figs brings comfort and improvement when used rightly. The remedy claims to aid the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them, cleansing the system and dispelling colds headaches and fevers. It is sold by druggists in 500 and 1 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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