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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
7
Mary Clarke Bintington writes of the wind and moon as the Old Year leaves and the New Year arrives. A soul tormented by sorrow and sin pleads for grace and forgiveness as church bells mark the transition.
Annie, a poor girl, sells her waist-length curls to buy wine for Teddy's fever and relief for their mother. Uncle Luke returns, money is found, and Teddy's health improves as the family gains hope and a generous stranger sees the kindness behind the sacrifice.
The text contrasts no retirement age for a navy admiral with Dewey remaining on active list. It notes Henry I as Beauclerk for literacy, Schley and Sampson ranks at Santiago, and King Edward and Victor Emmanuel pruning court invitations. It also mentions Miss Helen F. Mears sculpting Frances Willard statue and St Gaudens praising her work.
Goodland Kansas December 23 N E Albertson a local blacksmith nearly quit after years of rheumatism crippling his arms and shoulders. He tried Dodd's Kidney Pills and was cured completely with no remaining rheumatism. He continues to work at his shop as if never ill.
A timid telephonist tells a doctor the never ending “Hello” from constant listening and speaking wears her nerves. She says the routine, even in sleep and prayer, ends with involuntary greetings of Hello, highlighting the toll of the job.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for various ailments starting with digestive issues. It claims to restore bowel health with natural movements, cost ten cents to begin, and warns against imitations in metal boxes stamped with C. C. C.
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item describes a kindergartner named Mabel who explains a playground incident by saying Freddy is “littier than me.” The note illustrates classroom challenges in childhood behavior.
Dorchester factory marks and trade mark of the chocolate girl appear on every package. Housekeepers are told to check purchases for substitutions and to verify authenticity. Walter Baker Co cites three Pan American exposition gold medals as proof of quality.
The Ohio State Journal quotes a scene where a lady questions a job seeker about leaving her last position. The applicant explains the prior maid was fired for breaking china, stating that the previous worker broke all the china worth breaking.
Advertisers claim Putnam Faceless Dyes enable busy households to dye fabrics at home with results rivaling professional work. The copy touts ease, quick application, and salon like color without costly services.
A brief Ohio State Journal item reports Mrs Fuss claiming she kept her last hired girl a month and Mrs Flip retorts with sarcasm about keeping her locked up. The exchange reflects social norms and tensions of domestic service.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a dispute over appointment of a bakery receiver involving Jones. The column mentions Hale and Vesound with pikes toothache drops and a book by Jones as a comparison, highlighting a legal or financial contention.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for coughs and colds at 25 cents. The line notes a light humorous quote about love and mushrooms attributed to Puck, reflecting period ad copy.
A dime museum figure comments on keeping a skeleton in his closet, noting it being alive as part of Harlem Life satire. The line appears among playful historical quips dated January 6, 1900, attributed to J. W. O'Brien.
Florida Special from Chicago via Cincinnati Crescent and Plant System will operate through Pullman sleepers to Jacksonville and St Augustine starting Jan 6 1902. Departs Chicago 1:00 p m daily except Sunday with dining and observation cars. For details contact J C Tucker Warren Lynch or W P Deppe in Cincinnati.
A Boston Transcript passage notes Brown and Black discussing trust in beliefs. They mention Green, who distrusts hash yet eats croquettes and mince pie without hesitation.
The six sheet calendar features ten color portraits from Moran paintings. Printed by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway General Passenger Department, it costs twenty five cents. Ad F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
A Washington Star item notes children and grownups writing letters to Santa, including responses to green goods advertisements. The snippet highlights letters as a Christmas custom and playful reply trends.
A New York Sun editorial lauds selflessness in public discourse and critiques self interest when guiding others. It argues for speaking up for others’ good while cautioning silence for personal gain.
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