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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
3
An upcoming immense telescope, now nearing construction, promises to bring the moon into near sight and reveal planet secrets. It is likened to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which purportedly strengthens the body and prevents malaria fever and age, for dyspepsia and related ailments.
A World War II era remark recalls a conversation in the Philippines where a breezy western volunteer asks a black sergeant what he will do there. The sergeant replies that they intend to take up the white man's burden.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad announces round trip tickets at about half fare to points in Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida. Sales on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April. Contact P Sid Jones in Birmingham or J K Ridgely in Chicago for details.
A fragmented strip shows a bold exchange where an approached speaker insists on a ten cent payment, while an apologetic ant character laments forgetfulness in a Philadelphia American style voice.
A delightful limited edition volume titled Other Tales includes Making a Revo jon Susquehanna Trail Sculpture of the Elfs Once a Pillar of the World Feathers of Fashion and other pieces. Beautifully illustrated ready for distribution. Send 10 cents to T. W. e General Passenger Agent Lackawanna Railroad 26 Exchange Place New York City. Edition Limited.
The Detroit Journal notes artillery is increasing in importance within the military. It likens war to a game similar to diplomacy, reflecting on evolving strategic roles.
Nome City Alaska is described as the richest gold field yet found and a steamer voyage to Seattle will start around May 10 1900. For full particulars address Geo H Heatford general passenger agent Chicago and St Paul Railway Chicago Illinois.
Short cryptic line from Philadelphia noting a thief called a robin by nickname. The item comments on crime slang and transformation from thief to inmate in a compact, humorous style.
A call to action urges readers to see their druggist today to stop coughing and prevent consumption with a sample bottle free. Large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, stressing that delays are dangerous.
In a playful exchange from the era, Johnnie asks what an iguana is while Mr Wise muses that a sleeping car must be involved, reflecting lighthearted domestic humor and casual dialogue in the period.
Carter's promotes its ink as essential for good writing, claiming superior performance at fair prices. The copy contrasts its quality with cheaper alternatives, positioning Carter's as the best choice for writers seeking consistency and value.
A humorous exchange features a character named Mr. 2 and another demanding a fiver. The reply grants a delay, promising payment later as the cartoon captures playful duel over money.
Mrs Thos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York writes Feb 17 1900 that Piso's Cure for Consumption saved her life and she remains grateful for the treatment and its effects.
A compact aphorism from the Atchison Globe notes two common family scenes with an elder attempting to quit smoking and a youth learning, reflecting social habits across generations.
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It guarantees refund of 25 cents if the medicine fails to cure. The notice targets druggists and customers with a money back offer.
A note from the Atchison Globe observes that when a wife fears asking her husband for anything she assigns the task to her daughter, highlighting gendered dynamics in domestic negotiation.
A spring stomach distress message describes a bilious feeling bad taste dull headache sleeplessness poor appetite and sour digestion. It warns signs of an overworked stomach needing a tonic to restore digestive strength.
An advertisement claims 9 Hoo Sarsaparilla combines the best stomach and blood remedies known to medicine. It asserts thousands of grateful letters prove its cures and positions the product as the greatest medicine for all stomach troubles ever discovered.
The March statement from the board of control reports a support fund balance of 74,389.21, up 5,948.87 from February. Inmates totaled 6,855, up 14. penitentiaries held 998 inmates, up five. Total expenses reached 91,665.66, up 4,007.40 from February, with a table listing per institution figures.
Cornelius Moelchen of Dubuque, imprisoned in Anamosa for murder since age 34, is paroled by the Twenty eighth general assembly joint resolution. Governor orders parole with conditions to seek honorable work and avoid liquor. He will live with nurseryman Farmer near Montezuma and prove his worth for full pardon.
A coal miner James Cathcart from Gladstone mines near Ottumwa sustained an eye injury when a steel sliver pierced his cornea while splitting stone with a wedge and sledge. Dr B D La Force performed a magnet extraction in Ottumwa and the patient is expected to regain sight. Physicians note such cases are rare even among top oculists.
E S Ellsworth of Iowa Falls returns from a south tour through Indian Territory Texas Mississippi Louisiana and Georgia with plans to develop 175000 acres of timber land. He will establish three turpentine farms of 10000 acres each to produce turpentine and resin for sale amid rising commodity prices.
The Cedar Falls normal school board held its regular meeting with all current faculty reelected for two years. The English department will be reorganized with new members. Karl Geiger, Yale graduate, named assistant in political science. Clara Drennan of Galena NL chosen catalog librarian. Summer school fee cut from ten to four dollars after a $12 000 legislative appropriation.
The late Archbishop Hennessy filed two wills dated January 18 in Dubuque. One mirrors his January 17 probate will giving his own estate to Catholic institutions. The other allocates the brother David J. Hennessy’s inherited estate to relatives. Michael Hennessy filed to satisfy legal requirements with no contest expected.
Washington Post profiles Senator Pettus of Alabama as an 80 year old, solemn figure whose deliberative manner and grand gestures mark him as a judge among southern statesmen. The piece recalls a quip during a Quay case adjournment and notes the senate’s lighthearted reaction.
A veteran veterinary surgeon relates a chestnut driving mare that suffered colic and sought treat ment at his shop. After guiding the horse back home the horse died days later at the doorway, prompting the claim that the animal demonstrated reasoning.
A column quotes Mrs. Colonel Hamilton at 259 Goodale Street Columbus Ohio endorsing Pe-ru-na as a remedy. Martha Dauben of Racine Wisconsin also lauds Pe-ru-na for health and clarity during life changes. Readers are invited to write Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free treatment directions.
Opera star Annie Wyandotte writes from Kansas City praising Peruna as a salvation for her voice. She recalls her months of illness and notes how an advertisement for vocal pupils followed her full recovery, while the piece links catarrh to many ailments and urges awareness of congested mucous membranes.
Brief collection of humorous maxims and opinions from multiple papers. Quotes touch on synonyms spelling Washington life in Congress dog bites age and related observations.
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