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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1884
Page
5
Congressional debates on naval appropriations, post roads, and river improvements unfold. Senators discuss shipbuilding, treasury needs, and federal oversight while House members push pension bills and public building funding amid procedural battles.
About twenty seven West Milwaukee St Paul shops workers in the paint department pooled one dollar each to buy tickets for the Louisiana State Lottery. Ticket 14 467 drew the first prize of 75000 dollars. the pool shared 1500 dollars each among twenty players, with payments made promptly through the Marine and Fire Insurance bank. Several investors used winnings to buy homes, while some kept silent about their luck.
The Hawkeye of Des Moines is portrayed as a strong Iowa institution focusing on state risks. It boasts steady leadership from Inglersoll and Howell, a growth from assets of 28 617.14 in 1866 to 704 731.92 in 1884, and over half a million dollars in losses paid to Iowa farmers since 1866, claiming unrivaled safety and record.
The author argues for building a Nile railroad from Suakim to Berber and Khartoum to suppress the Islamite uprising led by El Mahdi. Citing British experience in Canada and Civil War logistics, the piece claims railroads would quickly project power, secure the upper Nile, and deter religious fanaticism, asserting it as cheaper and faster than military campaigns.
An ad declares a product named Disease Propensity and Passion cures mind and body ailments including generative weakness. It claims to restore vigor and overcomes troubles, offered by J. H. Alien at 316 First Ave New York City via mail order for $1.00.
The statement urges constant action and opposition to wilful inaction. It emphasizes that people should not simply do as they please and encourages purposeful effort rather than passivity.
Market swamps with cheap tonics but Carboline petroleum hair renewer holds leading position as the best public preparation for rejuvenating hair.
Rev. W. L. Martin of Mechanicstown Maryland declares Samaritan Nervine cures his fits and urges purchase at druggists for 1.50. The ad adds a parable about a woman who feigns laughter at love and a child singing in fear at night.
A garbled note mentions a bronchial remedy to relieve throat discomfort. It references a product named in connection with bronchial affections and shows fragmented packaging text.
A remark notes how many women in society are appealing yet daunting as potential wives, reflecting social pressures and personal hesitation in marriage considerations.
Imperfect digestion causes much illness and suffering. The ad claims Allen's Iron Tonic Bitters best remedy for digestion and food assimilation, claiming to invigorate the liver and improve health. Only genuine bottles bear J. P. Allen signature from St. Paul, Minnesota.
A promotional block touts Dr Bige low and various patent medicines claiming to cure consumption headaches constipation piles skin eruptions and kidney liver and bladder ailments. It lists Carter's Little Liver Pills Griggs salve Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic and others with prices and guarantees.
A collage of older advertisements touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with testimonials and pricing, plus several nostrums like Wells Health Renewer and Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Other items promote cod liver oil, nerve or bone liniment, Bay extract, and Winger teething syrup for children.
Tourists in a Scotland lake crossing faced a fierce squall that threatened capsizing. The strongest passenger urged prayer, but the boatman diverted action with a witty remark about paying and taking an oar. Memory is a net.
An advertisement extols a saline tonic as reducing dullness and distress after eating or drinking. It claims the product clears the head, steadies nerves, and leaves feelings buoyant and happy for days, likening the dinner to a Christian supper.
A New York witness on August 15, 1880 states that certain spirits contain and prove medicinal vestiges and tinctures, making them unsafe for consumption except as medicine. He argues analysis shows each wine class contains active medicinal properties equal to a full adult dose, warranting internal revenue tax as a medicine tax.
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