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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
6
A short essay urges residents to support local prosperity by speaking well of the town, beautifying property, treating neighbors with civility, and buying locally to keep wealth in the community. It ties personal conduct to the town’s character and desirability as a place to live.
Dispatches from Webster City report talk of successors to Judge S M Weaver as he moves toward the supreme court. Candidates named include A N Boeye and Eugene Bryan with others like N B Hyatt and John M Hemingway mentioned. Gov Shaw likely to appoint after election, may rely on district attorneys in Iowa Falls.
Excursion tickets offered at one fare for a round trip from Des Moines via the Chicago and North Western line. Travel allowed August 22 to 31 with return valid through September 2. Applications must be made to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Excursion tickets to Louisville Kentucky offered at one fare round trip for August 24 to 26 with return allowed through September 2 and extended to September 16. Purchase through Northwestern line agents.
Groups of five or more can take advantage of unusually low rates to Clear Lake, Iowa. Request the booklet and details from the ticket agent or write Geo. S. Batty, G. P. and T. A. Marshalltown, Iowa.
Low rates west and northwest summer tickets usable to San Los Angeles Portland Seattle Salt Lake Denver and other Colorado Utah and Pacific Coast points with favorable return limits and various summer dates. Frequent fast trains through cars chair cars and dining cars with the best of everything. For dates of sale and particulars inquire of ticket agents Chicago North Western.
A note identifies F L Mexevire as the agent for The Bankers Accident Insurance Co. with the company name shown for service or policy inquiries.
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as removing impurities from the system and cleansing and regulating powers. Loughran and Bauer are listed as sellers.
The First White Baby Born In the Northwest article recounts a winter crisis on a frontier farm. Indians stole wheat, leaving broken glass in the grain, forcing a family to sort kernel by kernel to survive as supplies ran out. A timely relief arrival prevented disaster.
A party of Arabs touring a major newspaper office is amazed by the telegraph telephone and printing press. A dervish strained by belief in the Koran sees his friend five miles away via the phone and suspects devilish trickery.
Limewater has many household uses from softening water to testing for carbonic acid and removing grease marks. It can be mixed with oil for a burn remedy and should be prepared by soaking quicklime in water, then straining the clear liquid into bottles. Ensure proper storage by corking tightly.
The quote from Sergeant Kelly in an Irish bar tale features his habit of ending arguments with therefore, risking awkward digressions. A jurist’s compliment to the jury blends into a case explanation, illustrating a humorous fault in public speaking.
The article describes cleaning very soiled furniture with warm soapy water, dried quickly with flannel, then applying a linseed oil and kerosene mix. After a 30 minute rest, rub with a dry flannel until polished. It claims no wood damage and notes odor fades if windows stay open.
A canal era humor note from the Philadelphia Press features a farmer's horse and a canalboat mule talking by the canal. The mule refuses to tow further, claiming that is where it draws the line, delivering a playful quip about exercise and boundaries.
A speech excerpt from a successful foot race contestant proclaims he won the cup by his legs and hopes to keep using his legs rather than the cup for speed. The remark reflects rivalry and pride in athletic achievement.
The Banker's Accident Insurance Co. reports more claims paid in Iowa than any similar firm operating in the state. For reference contact 48 F. L. Merepirn, Agent.
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