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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
7
The Critical Waiter notes a liberal youth who lavishes money on his server. A retort argues Charles has more dollars than sense, while the counterpart claims the waiter would have more cents than dollars if he lacked Mr. Charles’s wealth.
The Navy recently urged Congress to consider his recommendations favorably and authorized the construction of several powerful warships. Protection for our seaports and fortifications is deemed insufficient against disorders of the digestive system. Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as an efficient remedy for gree, constipation, biliousness, rheumatism, and nervousness.
In a playful fragment, Mr Newlywed asks to “break bread,” while Jack Jester declines, noting he cannot be manual. The exchange pivots to a question about a first attempt, reflecting a lighthearted column style from the Ohio State Journal.
An advertising notice urges readers to try Grain-O a coffee substitute described as rich in color and flavor but made from grains. It claims suitability for both children and adults and notes prices of 15 and 25 cents per package sold by grocers.
A quip from Town Topics notes a girl who does nothing controversial and is deemed the most uninteresting ever met. The remark turns on the paradox of dull perfection as a social curiosity.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured except by constitutional remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, offering one hundred dollars for catarrh related deafness cases that cannot be cured, and invites readers to send for circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
A light comic exchange features Bertha Nettie surprised by marriage plans. Hes ter remarks that such news prompts natural astonishment, reflecting a playful social moment cited by the Boston Transcript.
Cicated copy promises a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease sweating swelling and aching feet. Claims to make new or tight shoes comfortable and to cure corns and bunions with all druggists and shoe stores selling it for 25 cents.
A fragment from the Indianapolis News hints at a club named progressive eitcher, suggesting a local social or literary group. The brief line references friendship and inwardness, implying a feature or opinion column tone.
An advertisement touts a pure grain beverage named Grain-O as a coffee substitute. It claims gentle digestion for delicate stomachs and suitability for children, offered in 15 and 25 cent packages. The copy notes it costs less than coffee and is widely placed in grocers and stores.
A brief aphorism from Town Topics contrasts social invitation with disdain for drunkenness, noting universal social tension between hospitality and intoxication.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain a free sample bottle of a cough remedy from their druggist and to buy large bottles for 25 and 50 cents. It emphasizes immediate action, warning that delays are dangerous.
The fragment offers a phonetic or dialectal line urging benevolence to kin while avoiding duties. It resembles advice or a moral quip attributed to an unnamed author, with no clear event, person, or organization identified.
An old advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement support and gentle liver benefits. It markets a health tonic for general wellness with a price noted as 25 in the obsolete text.
Short, reflective quotation from the Washington la Democrat noting that many men claim to have made their own way in life even without support or wealth.
A Short note explains that people in Mexico chew chicle, the main component of the Yucatan gum. It highlights local chewing habit tied to the product.
Washington Ja Democrat notes the surprise at excessive talk in political discourse and calls for more concise communication.
An older advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and offers a money back refund if it fails. The copy notes the price as 25 cents and mentions a dollar in the bank with ten dollars on year back.
A readers letter from J W O'Brien in Saint Paul dated January 6 1900 argues that Piso's Cure is overpraised as a cough remedy. The snippet notes a contrast with an Atchison Globe quotation about wealth and slavery.
No factual events or coherent report appears. The fragment mentions a patent cure title and a quote from Chicago Daily News. No verifiable individuals, organizations, dates, or places are present to support a concrete news item.
Des Moines reports outline the Republican state convention to meet in Cedar Rapids August 7 with 1,647 delegates and a full slate of officers and nominees. Separate notes cover the G A R encampment at Dubuque June 4–6, proposed school centralization, farm crop outlook, and the Iowa State Fair plans including a new soldiers day ban.
Secretary Davison compiles a table on railroad assessments. From 1880 to 1901 taxes per mile grew from 129 to 167 while total taxes climbed from 559 768 in 1886 to 1 424 134 in 1890 and 1 609 370 in 1901. Net earnings rose from 8 673 764 to 15 094 072 as mileage grew from 4 811 to 9 336.
Mrs J D Rand and Miss Carrie Rand plan marriage to Prof George D Herron. They sold Grinnell property and bought a Fifth Avenue home and a Hudson summer retreat. A judge delayed Mrs Herron’s divorce decree until a $60 000 alimony check arrived.
Auditor Merriam announces that no Illinois fraternal beneficiary association may transact in Iowa unless its by laws conform to Iowa law forbidding beneficiary policies for an affianced spouse. Illinois law allows such policies.
Indicted E. L. Van Horne of Muscatine a manager of a bad debt collection agency faces federal charges in Keokuk after the grand jury found violations of section 332. Envelopes bearing skull and crossbones and the words Bad Debt were used in collection attempts.
A smooth swindler operates along Iowa rural delivery routes emailing residents as a government mail box inspector. He makes minor alterations to mail boxes and charges two or three dollars to his companions.
State Board of Control reports total fire losses of 623776.43 and tornado losses of 35626.94 across institutions from 1541 to present. Fire damages at general institutions 341426.43 and educational institutions 282350. tornado losses 32773.20 at general and 5853.74 at educational. Property subject to fire loss totals 4611307.37 for general and 1590559.10 for educational.
Archbishop Keane at St. Patrick Church during confirmations warned children against drinking and urged Catholics to avoid liquor. He declared an aim that no Catholic should be in the liquor business and warned priests may withhold sacraments from those in the trade if needed.
Clinton paid respects to Iowa's oldest resident and the seventh oldest man in the United States as William Zimmer celebrated his 102nd birthday. Born in Schoharie County New York on April 15 1799 he has lived through the terms of every U S president and voted in 21 presidential elections, missing only the first four.
Prominent clergymen including Bishop James A Handy of Baltimore endorse Peruna as a good tonic and safe cure for catarrh. Handy says he used the remedy at a friend's solicitation and cheerfully recommends it to all who need relief from catarrh and vocal debility common among speakers.
Readers report complete recoveries from catarrh using Peruna. Mrs. Edward Stevens of Carthage New York claims six bottles cured her husband’s catarrh improving appetite weight and health. Mrs Frederick Williams of Chicago says Peruna cured years of head catarrh after four bottles and she keeps it on hand for cold relief. Mrs W A Allison of Chicago notes Peruna’s value for congested head lungs and stomach with quick strength return. If unsatisfied readers may write Dr Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
Samuel C. Stickney of the Chicago Great Western Railroad authorized W. L. Stevenson of the Union Terminal Railway to inform Sioux City that CGW would extend its line from Clarion to Sioux City this year. Work would start in 30 days.
Central Iowa county superintendents met State Superintendent Barrett in Des Moines for the semiannual session. They approved state funding for expenses and discussed consolidation of schools and pupil transportation, including teachers, normal institute, and the township high school. All agree the township school is coming.
Elmira N Y baseball infielder T E Joyce signed to play first base for Davenport Three I League but reports his marriage after signing may keep him from joining the team as his wife forbids the move.
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