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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
2
A Century editorial argues attention governs mental progress from ancient to modern times. It notes deliberate growth of civilization hinges on focused thought, with attention elevating individuals to genius and driving reforms, religion, education, and advertising via sustained focus.
The article argues that despite global wealth exceeding 100 billion, money supply is only 2 billion, and world debts surpass 34 trillion while gold totals under 6 billion. It claims commerce relies on faith between buyers and sellers and nations, and that universal debt would bankrupt the world if due today.
The Kansas City Journal notes that a universal language may be built but questions its broad acceptance. Esperanto is speculative but faces resistance from French English German speakers who prize paternal languages and symbols, while Whitney cautions a single language is a Utopian or millennial dream.
Rev. W H Wilson of Arlington Avenues Presbyterian asks women in his Brooklyn congregation to remove hats a few minutes before services to improve sightlines for male parishioners. He notes that hats obscure the preacher during sermons.
John Alexander Dowie faces arrest on seduction charges as Overseer Voliva presses terms of settlement. The turmoil inside Zion City includes creditors seeking fraud actions while Voliva and Zion leaders oppose litigation. Dowie returns to Chicago amid bodyguard presence and ongoing legal planning between Dowie’s attorney Emil Wetten and Zion officials.
A letter to 600 former pupils of the late President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago asks each to contribute $50 to the Harper memorial fund. A committee leads the drive with signers including Lincoln Hully, F. K. Sanders, Theodore D. Soares, and Rev. Ernest M. Bires.
Clarud Rozwadowski longtime Italian consul general in Chicago died Tuesday morning from angina pectoris. Born in Turin Italy he served as consul general for twelve years.
Charleston West Virginia Mrs Sarah Ann Legg of Clay county who is under sentence to hang for the murder of her husband was Tuesday granted a new trial by the supreme court.
Mrs. A Baker of Syracuse reports relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for rheumatism. She describes severe knee pain and dizziness that vanished after three boxes, noting prior doctors deemed her condition untreatable. The ad cites cures for antepapia sciatica nervousness and other ailments, with pricing and mail order details.
The report notes missionaries in 247 walled Chinese cities with 1 500 without missionaries. Shanghai mission reports 6 375 converts in 1995. Canton Presbyterian mission had 1 098 additions and $8 000 local contributions. South Carolina awaits funds for Freedmen’s Aid. Methodist Rock River leads. Indian jubilee fund chaired by Bishop Thoburn plans India participation.
A Cleveland Leader humorous note describes a father asking the tuner to fix his daughter’s piano. The tuner reports two strings are broken and jokes about breaking the rest as well.
An Asheville man credits Grape Nuts and Postum for curing chronic stomach trouble and pancreatic ulcer after 15 years of ill health. He reports weight gain, clearer brain, stronger nerves, and restful nights after switching to pre digested foods.
Devout churchgoers mark Good Friday with thanksgiving for relief from danger as volcanic activity wanes. Director Matteucci reports diminished eruptions and calmer conditions, while Naples benefits from gentler winds. Cleanup and cremation efforts continue as workers remove debris and bury bodies to prevent epidemic risk.
A fire at the Lexington track in Kentucky destroyed three stables and five nearby cottages on Breckinridge street, with ten horses killed and losses around 50000 dollars. A shift in wind spared the racing association plant while several noted two year olds perished including Bandido Bronze Wing Arocia and Mayor David S. Rose belonging to George Bissell and James Baker.
A bread riot erupted in Meshed, capital of Khorassan province, on Saturday. Three people died in the disturbance, all non Europeans.
The Nickel Plate Road announces three daily through trains from Chicago to New York Erie Buffalo Boston and eastern points with modern coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. Low fares and fixed meal prices from 35 cents to 1.00. Trains depart Chicago La Salle Street Station. For details contact J Y Calakhan General Agent at 119 Adams Street Chicago Ill.
A Yonkers Statesman front note says a German writer claims cactus blossoms lead fashion in Germany. The Wife jokes about milliners sticking people with cactus styles as a novelty trend.
A terse note requests an interview with a famous prisoner while denying any connection to Le Journal. The message emphasizes the speaker is not affiliated with the publication.
A reflectively terse note argues men waste chances by idling away time and failing to seize promising moments. It emphasizes purposeful action over harmless leisure, warning against drift and complacency in daily life.
Doctor Brigham urges physicians to acknowledge Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a powerful tonic restoring health to women. He cites cures and endorsements from nurses and doctors and urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts for chronic female ailments.
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