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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
A commercial traveler from Oakland Ind Ter extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting decades of use since 1872 and claiming speedy cures. The ad states it is for sale by all druggists.
A cautionary note advises checking for a linking string or condition before agreeing to help. It suggests examining potential obligations or hidden costs attached to a favor to avoid unintended commitments.
The advertisement promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine article, claiming many imitations exist but only the original is superior. It emphasizes cleansing cooling and soothing effects and notes it is sold by C. A. Gamble.
The Colo Observer quotes a wry remark about praying for rain on washday at 3 a m showing a humorous clash between piety and cleanliness. The snippet captures a light editorial voice reflecting on domestic routines.
An aphorism notes that a man wins a wife not for her merit alone but because he stands out as superior to any other suitor. The remark situates marriage as a judgment of unequal odds and personal appeal.
A collection of quotes from Chautauqua speakers includes Green and Smith on contentment and home life, Bingham jokes on pay and forums, Smith on church membership as policy, Newens on self and others, Hanley on law enforcement and patriotism, and other observations on humor and society.
The text quotes legislators and thinkers critiquing socialism and its variants. It includes remarks by Loos on socialism as movement and democracy, contrasts with anarchism, and cites examples from England France and Germany. The fragment ends with a lullaby line and a stray railway verse.
Sunday school lesson contrasts Jonathan’s self sacrifice with David's failings. It cites loyalty to family and friends, warning rulers to defend allies and avoid betraying supporters for power. The piece links biblical examples to modern public conduct and integrity.
President Cameron Vice President Brown and Secretary Simpson announce a record setting fair with strong patronage expectations. Entries suggest a top stock show and a six day speed racing program beginning Saturday. Ground will host machinery and vehicle displays plus new features alongside fruit vegetables dairy and crops.
Tripp County South Dakota faces the opening of about one million acres of agricultural and grazing lands around October first. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago Northwestern Railway reaches the lands with Dallas as the railway terminus and nearest town on the reservation border. The U S land office is expected to be located there. Pamphlets describe land details and how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to any Chicago Northwestern agent.
A playful line notes that when a doctor consults another, the caller pretends it is not serious while hinting the consulted doctor may need money. The quip contrasts perceived seriousness with underlying financial motive.
H. G. Bell warns Ames residents of a small green slug damaging cherry tree leaves. The insect skeletonizes leaves, with eggs in semicircular leaf incisions and a four winged black fly pupating underground. Treatments include Paris Green spray, dry Paris Green with ashes, Hellebore, and Pyrethrum dust.
Plans advance for the Iowa Adventist society camp meeting at the sanatorium grounds south of Nevada from August 24 to 27. Carloads of tents and camping gear have arrived and will be stored until setup. Officials expect 1,200 to 1,500 attendees and aim for the event to be the society’s most successful. The Nevada sanatorium site now houses their conference headquarters, with a building contract to be let once board plans are adopted. A new cement bridge over West Indian creek will be completed in days for camp access.
Pineules for backache described as small golden globules that act on the kidneys to purify blood and invigorate the system. Claims include relief for backache and kidney and bladder issues with a 30 days trial priced at $1.00 and a guarantee.
The Iowa department of agriculture annual report shows Iowa leading the world in cattle and hog totals. Iowa reports 8 413 000 hogs valued at 54 684 000 with Illinois second at 30 000 000. Illinois leads with 1 591 000 trotters and work horses valued at 170 000 000. Iowa has 1 419 000 horses valued at 140 481 000, Missouri has 321 000 mules, and Georgia 232 000.
New time card effective May 17 1908 applies daily except Sunday. Lists multiple train numbers with routes including Chicago and the Coast Chicago and Colorado Ames and Dakota Cedar Rapids and Ames Des Moines and Ames Carroll St Paul Sioux City and Des Moines and Ames and Des.
A letter from Edward E. Henry of United States Express Co Chicago praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stopping chronic diarrhoea on trains and notes the writer served with Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley in the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Sold by all druggists.
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