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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1893
Page
9
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative. It claims gentle cleansing of the system, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and lasting constipation cure without harming internal organs. Sold by druggists in 50c and $1 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
An accident during a souvenir presentation in Worlh’s Fair Grounds injured 13 men in the decorating department. A stair floor gave way from 18 feet, trapping workers and sending debris onto barrels and scenery. One man, T Nolan, is seriously hurt with a compound fracture. others suffer leg and ankle fractures, sprains, or contusions. Women spectators panicked, some fleeing through windows to soft soil below. Several officials escaped unhurt.
The Treasury Department raised the duty on imported firecrackers to 8 cents per pound, counting outer coverings to avoid allowing tar. The Jun 28 summaries report resignations of several officials in Illinois Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin. Also noted are a humane service prize for the Luigga Rhio crew, cholera decline in Russia, postmaster appointments, and various business failures and local incidents across several states.
Stranded schooner Fleetwing loaded with beer wrecked on Point Betsy. crew rescued by Captain Miller’s life saving crew. Michigan officials shuffle duties as World’s Fair shifts attention. several notable incidents reported including robberies, disappearances, drownings, and a cholera note from Toulon and Montpellier.
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