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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
7
Woman from Bradford, Pa reports tumor disappearance after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following medical advice. Letter from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn, Mass offers free guidance to women and assures privacy.
A collection of quirky ads and notices from a British era periodical includes old tooth buyers from Messrs Smith in Oxford Street London and a Surrey chimney sweep refusing concerts due to rising business. A Boston Lincolnshire tailor paints his name on tortoise backs for a prize contest while London Chronicle jokes about washing and butchers seeking active salespeople.
A Oregon letter-writer recounts habitual coffee use causing rapid pulse and indigestion before switching to Postum. She notes improvement in liver function and complexion within months, with husband also benefitting. The note cites Postum Co. Batte Creek Michigan and urges reading The Road to Wellville.
A 19th century dining guide touts elegant table decor with fruit and flowers. It highlights a basket design dating back a hundred years, silver or plated versions, grape arrangements, smilax, roses, and embroidered doilies. Elizabeth Pyewell outlines affordable ways to recreate refined centerpieces.
The text urges readers to walk with energy and confidence, rejecting listless posture. It links self belief and a strong bearing to noble deeds, advising a erect head, back, chest, and firm steps as signs of power and character.
Taft's annual War Department report shows October 15 standing U S army at 59,814 with 3,750 officers and 56,064 enlisted. Yearly cost to June 30, 1905 was 115 million plus. 1906 and 1907 estimates total about 104 million. Militia totals 121,908 with 9,154 officers and 112,754 enlisted. He urges adding 5,000 seacoast artillery with officers, costing 3 million annually, and does not seek cavalry reductions.
Two pounds lean beef and one quart apples prepared with three cups raisins a half pound citron and candied citrus peels plus half cup molasses lemon orange rind and juice two teaspoons salt one half teaspoon cloves one pound suet currants candied fruit and candied lemon peel one cup sugar grated rind and juice of orange cinnamon half teaspoon allspice cider to taste Chop beef and suet finely then mix with apples seed raisins and candied fruits. Combine with currants spices salt then mix in sugar molasses and citrus juice. add cider last.
New York December 9 legislative committee investigating life insurance asks District Attorney William T Jerome to prosecute financier Thomas F Ryan for dodging questions before the panel. Ryan refused to answer whether Harriman pressured him to cede control of Equitable Life or faced state action unless he complied. He did say Harriman did not threaten a legislative probe to force a stock concession.
Mrs. Mary Mabel Rogers died at the state prison gallows in Windsor Vermont after being executed for the 1902 murder of her husband Marcus Rogers at Bennington. Her calm demeanor throughout the final hour relieved officials and contradicted fears of collapse.
In a brief Arctic Minute scene Mrs Wheeleblubber visits Mrs Walrustusk as the long night begins and hosts shed furs. The exchange hints at warmth and hospitality amid the cold, with a playful tone about staying a wee while.
A fragmented quote from the Chicago Daily News shows dialogue about a politician and marriage. The garbled text mentions a cigar drummer and an officer, with an exchange about knowing someone was married.
Dialogue shows Tom-I balked at proposing to Miss Heamley-Rich as Dick notes her father helped, causing Tom to lose his nerve. Brooklyn Eagle reports the exchange with concise humor.
Special report from Hulett Wyoming notes Mrs Mary Taber credits seven boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing a severe kidney attack. The item claims the pills relieve symptoms from the first dose and list a range of diseases tied to kidney issues. It cites the St Louis Globe Democrat on friendship and balance metaphor.
Nickel Plate Road offers low eastern connections to Eastern New England with three through trains daily to Cleveland New York and Boston. Dining car meals from 2 1/2 cents to 1.00 with a la carte option. Luxurious sleeping cars on all trains and no excess fare. For full rates connections and sleeping car reservations contact J Y Calahan Geneva Agent 113 Adams St Chicago Ill.
A Globe-Democrat aphorism reflects on life and death noting that humans should learn how to die after learning how to live. The quote frames death as a final duty and suggests existential futility amid the human condition.
An advertisement for Hoxsie’s Croup Cure from Buffalo claims it prevents pneumonia and diphtheria with no opium or nau sea scents. It quotes testimonials from Robbins of Norwich Nebraska and cites a 1900 date with a St Louis Globe Democrat financial quip.
Harry d Spalding of 104 West 10th Street New York City describes two years of neck sores spreading to the hair a bald spot and relentless itching. After using Cuticura Remedies the sores vanished hair thickened and he credits the products for relief and recommends them.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt recalls a life insurance magnate claiming to have caught a burglar in his room. He states he obtained only four dollars from the intruder, a detail framed with ironic humor.
A classic adage highlights that audience access defines a show’s scope and scale. Patrons weigh value against cost, shaping demand, attendance, and the success of performances. The phrase underscores financial barriers and audience expectations in entertainment markets.
In a Constant Agony testimonial from burg West Virginia a man describes twenty years of back pains and urinary troubles. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his urine flowed freely again and the pain faded. He claims eight years of cure and full activity though over 70. Sold by all dealers 50 cents box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
United States Senator Jona H. Mitchell died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland at 11 40 a m Friday following complications after a dental extraction Thursday. He had diabetes and other diseases and suffered a severe hemorrhage that could not be controlled.
Instructions describe mixing sugar butter and lard with molasses sour milk eggs flour and raisins then adding soda cloves cinnamon allspice and salt. Bake one hour in a moderate oven and frost with white icing if desired for long keeping quality.
Kansas City December 9 W H Thomas once a deputy U S marshal at Springfield was fined 1000 dollars in federal court for falsifying his expense account with the government.
Coats for girls aged fourteen to eighteen favor three quarter length. Few reach below the knee. Loose backs remain fashionable with plaitings and hints of the Norfolk jacket continue.
President Roosevelt reportedly purchased two top bull terriers, Edgewood Seymour and Edgewood Ringmaster, from F. F. Dole's string in New Haven. The price was $150 for each dog.
Fire in Buffalo on Friday destroyed the Union Dry Dock shop and the Erie railroad transfer and freight house on Ganson Street. Losses totaled about 131000 dollars.
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