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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
7
A fragment notes confusion over taking One Minty Cough Cure, questioning timing and urging proper use. The text mentions JM and Nix with unclear roles. The item reads as an unreadable OCR fragment from a historical page.
A large ten foot alligator surfaced from reeds at Palmetto Beach on Stour Lake and bit a goat in half in view of several witnesses. The animal vanished briefly then returned to finish the second half on the shore. The occurrence is reported by the Lalathe Advertiser.
Report details an American ship out in the Atlantic where a cargo fire threatened disaster. Captain Samuel Jackson steered repairs with holes cut low in the hull then shifted the vessel to drain water and reboard to safety. The narrative extols naval strength and criticizes Congress for delays in expanding enlisted ranks. It also notes fruit health claims and a 1777 US flag discussion, ending with various political and regional remarks.
A storm off the Columbia River wrecks at least three schooners with many crew unaccounted for. The vessel Ivanhoe reportedly vanished with Capt Griffa and a crew including Cal Frederick Granteex. Wreckage sighted near the coast hints the Ivanhoe may be lost. other ships show yellow-painted masts and yardarms. Investigators from Seattle trace the incident to a broader shipping disaster while unrelated fraud and counterfeit activity are noted in domestic notices.
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