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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
5
A Macomb Indiana report details Alderman Louis W. Camp’s dramatic health recovery after two years of stomach trouble. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing him, noting a 22 pound gain in five weeks. a physician’s certificate confirms improved digestion and overall health.
A young man, trying to impress by giving away cast-off clothes for costly flowers, uses a gardener to obtain bouquets. He visits the lady who dismisses him with a note inside the flowers, revealing she kept his promise about old trousers. The tale, attributed to Tit-Bits, highlights the playful deception.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co. to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary W. Gleason witnesses. The remedy claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials promised. Toledo O firm advertises its products. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
A humorous line shows Sandy asked if he is wearing the kilt while the speaker notes he is not in full Highland dress, saying he is nearly 'kilt with the cauld' in a Detroit Free Press quotation.
Grain-O is a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It aids digestion strengthens the nerves and is not a stimulant. Suitable for children and adults, it costs about 36 to 15 and Phe.
A brief note in Puck remarks that a pupil’s left hind-foot luck attribute is noted as fortunate. The quip reflects a playful superstition tied to an unseen omen.
Foot powder Allen's Foot-Ease claims to cure painful, swollen, nervous, burning feet and corns. It makes tight shoes feel easy and reduces sweating calluses and hot tired feet. Available at druggists for 25 cents with trial package free. Le Roy New York address provided.
A brief Atchison Globe note highlights women asserting dignity while opposing a spoiler, framing collective action and celebration of a moral stance. The short item conveys social tension and communal response without details of a specific event.
Mr Goodman of Williams Co Illinois reports growing 300 pounds of better coffee berry with Salzer's seeds costing 15 cents per package. He urges recipients to send 15 cents to John A Salzer Seed Co for a package, promising quick shipment and note of availability from Grosse, Wisconsin.
A brief, sharp note from the editor reports a taunt about family finances directed at a resident, reflecting ongoing tension in Atchison. The snippet preserves the clash without sensational detail, naming no parties beyond the town context.
A note in favor of calico dresses urging proper making to match the appearance of silk and praising Simpson’s Print for its bright colors and beauty. Simpson & Sons on ticket are presented as the best guarantee.
A paraphrase of Socrates on personal growth and continuous self improvement. It emphasizes that happiness comes from striving to be better and self perfection.
An old advertisement urges immediate action against coughs with a claim of risk of consumption. It offers a free sample bottle and mentions larger bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, urging readers to visit their druggist today.
Short note from Ishington Democrat cites a statement about funerals. a testimonial from Ft. Howard Wisconsin dated May 4 1894 recommends Piso's Cure for Consumption to asthma sufferers, reflecting era advertising. The item conveys public health and consumer ad language.
The advertisement asserts that thousands have been cured of neuralgia by St Jacobs Oil, presenting strong testimonial language and broad health claims typical of vintage patent medicine promotions.
An old circus tale recounts hoisting a flag on an 18 foot giraffe during street parades. The giraffe led the procession as the band played and crowds cheered, with halliards, a flag, and a vivid scene of 19th century showmanship.
Recipes for cinnamon cakes and chocolate cakes with detailed ingredient lists and methods. Also includes a biscuit method using compressed yeast, flour, milk, and butter, with rising and baking steps, attributed to the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
A New York Ledger-echoed reflection on charm and social appeal, arguing that real beauty lies in a genuine cheerful spirit. It warns that laughter without kindness harms a belle and that cheerful wit and warmth endure beyond mere vanity or excitement.
The new French commander in chief is Gen Jamont, a Breton aged 67. He served in the Crimea Lombardy and Mexico and participated at Metz in 1870. In 1885 he commanded the Tongking expedition.
Travel promotion notes through-car service from the North to winter resorts across Georgia Florida Gulf Texas Mexico and California. Florida Chautauqua in DeFuniak Springs six weeks with noted lectures and entertainers. Low round trip rates for Homeseekers Excursions on first and third Tuesday. Contact C P Atmore or J K Ridgely for full details.
A Washington Democrat quotation asserts that the best plastering tolerates nails driven anywhere, reflecting a provocative view on construction or home repair notions.
The fragment describes daily bowel movement claims and general health effects on liver and kidneys. It mentions a “poom nener” and references a product with ice 25 and 50c, but provides no verifiable data or reputable sourcing for efficacy or usage.
A short quoted line from the Detroit Free Press mocks the idea of persistent unhappiness, labeling the attempt to be sad as the most ridiculous act in the world.
Fits stopped after first day’s use and never returned. Free $2 trial bottle and medical treatise offered. Address: Dr. Kline 933 Arch St Philadelphia PA.
The remark notes that the poet receiving the least mail tends to be the weakest at kicking when mail arrives late. It frames a satirical link between correspondence volume and football prowess, attributed to a Washington Democrat.
An ad warns to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Brome A Tablets offering money back if it fails. A joke section cites a swinging door without a knob and a theater quip about Juliet and Miss Sniffen.
A fragment quotes Diggs noting a 40 page Sunday paper placed into a hospital box, with Ilem Life questioning the act. The scene hints at a charitable or curious gesture in a great city context.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a line about limited room at the top and describes daring stunts. A Life magazine passage records a back and forth exchange with mock threats and conceding wagers as acrobatic tricks are discussed.
A fragment from Tit Bits and a light exchange between Mrs A and Mrs B offer wry observations. The dialogue teases Williams as steadfast in games yet scarred in battle, and hints at fashion sense and a man’s morning routine. The tone is briskly humorous.
A Detroit Free Press item notes some travelers accuse slow peers of provoking others to hurry and tumble overboard. The account highlights friction aboard a vessel and safety concerns as crews address the incident.
The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the seasonally needed medicine. It claims spring worsens impurities due to confinement and bodily sluggishness, and presents Hood's as the original preparation that purifies blood, cures dyspepsia, steadies nerves, and improves overall health based on numerous cures and improved vitality.
A testimonial from Mura W. Kane of Media Pennsylvania recounts initial tonic use of Hood's Sarsaparilla and a later battle with erysipelas and stomach dyspepsia. After three days the medicine improved health and blood purification, with no return of old troubles.
The piece argues migration to Minnesota and neighboring regions due to economic opportunity. It highlights gold discoveries in Alaska as lure but promotes the St Paul Duluth corridor as a safer, productive alternative with rising land values and strong local prospects. It notes farmers selling potato crops for substantial sums and praises the Northwest climate and resources.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press shows a mother and daughter in a tense exchange. The daughter recalls Miss Whirl with conflicting feelings, noting jealousy she previously misread as sweetness.
Thomas M. Keene, eminent tragedian, arrives for one week starting March 27 at McVicker's Theater Chicago. Repertoire features standard Shakespearean plays. A stray line notes a dog bite remark with no clear relevance to the schedule.
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