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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
8
A London restaurant manager explains a pooled tip system where every penny goes into a common fund, weekly shares are distributed by efficiency, and waiters are incentivized to perform. The scheme reduces awkward tipping and rewards top waiters, who reportedly earn up to about $2,000 a year in tips.
The Chicago Chronicle extols drinking a cold glass of water after waking. It argues the practice clears the system, stimulates circulation, and replaces the need for external bath luxuries with a natural, quick cleanse.
In 18th century notices many marriages quoted a bride’s portion. Examples include 1731 entry: Rev Roger Waina of York marrying a Lincolnshire woman with £6,000 cash £300 yearly and a coach and four for life. Similar notices later cited “good portion” or “£100,000 fortune.”
In Champery Swiss Canton Valais women have worn trousers for generations while men lead idle lives. The practical dress includes a blue jerkin and matching trousers with a red head scarf. Women perform the hard labor of cattle herding timber cutting and hay mowing and often smoke briar pipes.
The article extols Scott's Emulsion as a global staple tied to strength and purity. It praises cod liver oil for nourishment and life-giving properties and notes a tasteless preparation decades ago enabling broad use for weak children and delicate people.
Early 20th century patent medicine blurbs tout Hollister’s Rocky Tea and Hollister's Rocky Mountain tablets along with Pineules cures. Promotional copy promises blood and circulation benefits, kidney and rheumatic relief, and vitamins with omnipresent 35 cent price points and local merchant endorsements.
Reflective line asks whether women truly fool men with kisses. It contemplates sincerity, affection, and the mystery of intimate gestures in relationships.
The text notes butterflies and moths are globally distributed with tropical abundance. Brazil offers at least 700 species within an hour near Para, Europe has far fewer, Britain 67, Europe 390 total. Species reach Spitzbergen and high mountains, with about 200,000 species worldwide fueling travel for collectors.
Advert says Pinesalve cures cracked hands and rough skin with one-night application. Claims fastest relief and best cure. Sold by A. and others.
A folk saying claims a wife’s faith in her husband slows aging and keeps both faces smoother longer. The belief links harmony at home with visible youthfulness for both partners.
A Mobile warehouse major recalls instructing porter Sam to hang a red lantern as a warning. Sam reports none can spare red candles, suggesting blue or green alternatives after visiting every grocery store in Mobile where red candles are unavailable.
A new Pineules preparation promotes health using pine forest properties. Claims cure for kidney blood and bladder diseases backache lumbago and rheumatism. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
Critics described as misanthropic individuals who often throw stones in metaphorical disputes. The comment frames critics as harsh judges prone to aggression, implying a negative stereotype of dissenters.
Julia Ward Howe, after drafting The Battle Hymn of the Republic, reads it to Elizabeth Cady Stanton who praises it but urges a version honoring women's principles. Stanton suggests a variant titled The Battle Her of the Republic to emphasize equality and female rights.
Public health notice warns of dangers of coughs colds croup and whooping cough this season linking to pneumonia and consumption. It promotes Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as an improvement over cough lung and bronchial remedies sold by O. A.
The sultan of Sulu ordered revenue collectors to test pearls with sieves. Pearls passing through the sieve were kept by fishermen, while those remaining were taxed by the sultan. The scheme nearly ruined the pearl fisheries.
A brief quip from the Philadelphia Ledger notes Mr. Polkley newly accepted and asking when to speak with the father. The reply deflects, saying the father will speak tomorrow if he does not speak tonight.
Round trip tourist tickets are on sale daily during winter to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Tickets are good on fast through trains with high class equipment. For maps booklets and lists of Colorado hotels with rates apply to Chicago & North Western agents.
A playful exchange features an Irish caller claiming birth in Ireland and a response from Bobby about disguise. The banter highlights a humorous misunderstanding and cultural cue, with the caller asserting identity and Bobby teasing the disguise.
A reflection on sleep and desire for departure. The quote notes the reluctance to go to bed and the regret when waking. It contrasts nightly resolve to rise early with morning bodily resistance to leaving.
The Des Moines Daily News announces a special November rate of 1.50 per year for the Daily and Sunday edition. New or existing subscribers may send direct payment during November to receive the liberal deal not offered by other Iowa Dailies.
A Philadelphia Ledger cartoon captions a doctor promising a rapid cure and a patient retorting that delays mean higher costs. The gag highlights tension between medical promises and patient bills in a humorous exchange.
A witty line from Puck laments a June loan. The speaker recalls lending $5, notes that $2 was given to Jones, and complains the debt remains unpaid with sharp humor.
Low excursion fares to the St Louis world’s fair are offered on several dates in September October and November. Round trip from Ames is $8.10 with seven day return limit. Other daily round trip rates with generous return limits and stopovers are available. Inquiries at Chicago and Northwestern ticket agents.
An old advertisement states one tablet will aid digestion after meals and reduce indigestion sour stomach belching and weak heart symptoms. Sold by C. H. Gamble.
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