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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
A humming bird leaves tropical gardens each spring moving north of the Mississippi to the Arctic fringe. The lone migrant journeys thousands of miles in stages, arriving roughly on the same date annually, as described in Country Life In America.
A woman quarrels with her features until she applies rouge powder and pencil and changes her reflection. She finally smiles at her transformed face and learns it is better to make up than to continue differences. Moral reinforces harmony.
A conversation notes Mrs Meekins praising Mrs Selden for a patient, courteous reply when the speaker admits not returning a call. Mrs Pratt questions familiarity while Mrs Meekins acknowledges the gesture and shares relief at being able to keep the call back as long as she wished.
A courtroom exchange shows a female lawyer asking a female witness about age. The witness retorts that she is a week younger but the lawyer halts the line, saying it is not necessary. The scene reflects sharp, terse legal dialogue.
A Chicago era piece explains Chickasaw voting customs. Only blood relatives may vote, with a powwow to decide. A large paper ballot lists candidates from governor down to precinct officers, read aloud by clerks as voters confirm their choices, ensuring no illegal votes and full transparency.
An advertisement urges using Scott's Emulsion to strengthen lungs and combat consumption. It argues the weed-like disease is easier to destroy when young and recommends fresh air rest and good nutrition. It promises a free sample and lists the product price of $1 at druggists.
Between Ames and Kelley a sum of money. Owner may have fame by paying for this notice. Address Box 582 Ames Iowa. A big haul by highwaymen substitutes and others who steal the good name and fame of Rocky Mountain Tea made famous by Madison Medicine Company. 385c. L. M. Bosworth.
Home seekers travel offers by the North Western Line with greatly reduced excursion fares to all points west and northwest. Favorable return limits apply. For fall particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay.
W H Howell of Houston Texas reports using Little Early Riser Pills for constipation and sick headaches and credits them with improving his family's health in a testimonial published by Loughran and Bauer.
The Philadelphia Press quotes Towne and Browne discussing memory. Towne forgets a task, sits up for over an hour, and finally recalls he wanted to go to bed early.
A short quotation from the Atchison Globe cautions against excessive worry over a small loss. It counsels maintaining peace of mind even when a single dime seems at stake.
A patent medicine vendor charismatically extols his bitters in a country village crowd. He cites Steve Jenkins as a one week user who allegedly killed time by prying open prison doors after slitting his arm and drawing iron from his blood to fashion a crowbar.
A Washington Star quotation shows Mr. Erastus Pinkley arguing his brother is lucky because he is industrious. Pinkley contrasts luck with willing work and suggests luck comes from being born industrious.
A parent asks about their son while a teacher notes he shows a natural bent toward leadership, though the teacher adds he relies on peers to do his work, implying early signs of future managerial talent. The Chicago Tribune framing casts a humorous contrast between ambition and dependence.
In a witty exchange Mrs Brones remarks on her husband’s versatility. Mrs Brown Smythe counters with a playful jab about the man’s habit of staying out late each night and never repeating an excuse. The banter highlights social humor of domestic life.
An old stock actor recalls early stage effects for snow scenes and a near miss when hammers and a monkey wrench fell from a hanging prop during a melodrama. He tells how a blind character cried for his lost daughter as paint brushes and tools dropped into the snow prop.
Gyer notes Myer Slyker is very friendly. Myer and Gyer joke that after shaking hands Myer jokes and teases, highlighting Myer’s playful character.
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