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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
5
A writer who failed to publish for years finally sells a manuscript for seventy five dollars via express. The story is lost en route, then the suitor waits anxiously for a woman who is late. The stenographer returns, ending the waiting man’s suspense as he heads to lunch.
A Chicago Post excerpt shows a woman shocked to be accused of wire pulling in an officers election. Her husband consoles her noting politics often involves wire work, joking that hers may refer to insulated copper wire.
Six members of the company are seriously injured while audience members throw nuggets on stage. Lieutenant Commander John E. Pillsbury, commander of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, is noted as a hydrographic and geodetic expert with a long naval career starting as a page in the House of Representatives in 1850s and rising to lieutenant commander by 1892. Also included is a cure claim for Dr Kay's Lung Balm from Omaha physician Dr. Eb. J. Kay.
Gerald Hinkey confesses to a friend that he has lost the only girl he ever loved. Beatrice Adamson’s parents favor her joining Maurice Hipperson, his rival, intensifying his heartbreak.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports support for a proposed law delaying burial for 100 hours to ensure death certainty. Senator Phreese is identified as the introducer. Perry’s ice business is noted in passing.
A playful exchange from the Chicago Record questions Mrs Cash becoming president of a Federation, joking she has never visited Europe. The clip reflects light political satire and International implication in a local press tone.
A reminiscence set in a New York hall bedroom on Sixteenth Street, the speaker cherishes an imagined domestic scene with a contented wife, a sleeping baby, and growing pride in family happiness despite past cares. The reflection appears in the New York World.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulant coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep and suits nervous persons, youths, and children. available in 15 and 25 cent packages.
The document lists weekly and daily newspaper rates. Capital and Des Moines Daily News show 1.40 and 2.00 respectively. Other titles include Register 1.40, Leader 1.50, Homestead 1.80, and Wallaces Farmer 0.5.
M L Yocum of Cameron Pa recounts ten years of pile suffering with little relief until DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is said to provide a permanent cure after one box. The ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and liver issues, claiming various health benefits.
An 18th century tip advises filling a center-draught lamp with cloth or a cork to prevent drafts when the lamp is not in use, preserving flame and safety.
Intending carriage and harness buyers can save dollars by sending for the large free catalogue from the Elkhart Carriage Harness Mfg Co of Elkhart Indiana. The ad promotes the pleasure of a fine carriage and invites readers to request the catalogue.
The saying cautions gift giving to match actual earnings, advising restraint on holiday spending based on past income or projected income for the coming year. It emphasizes financial prudence and budgeting during the Christmas season.
Judisch brothers promote the remedy as life saving for children, claiming it cures coughs colds bronchitis grippe and throat troubles with a quick effective result in a trusted household product style notice.
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