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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
3
A garish 19th century snippet notes a decapitated turtle surviving 24 hours and delivering a single blow with its fin. The rest advertises Joel E. Cagwin as Zemo agent promising relief for eczema and skin diseases with samples and testimonials.
At Mrs. Amory’s house a brilliant reception hosts Mr Mackenzie a grave taciturn guest. Several young ladies fail to engage him and remark he seems uneasy at the party. The hostess deflects by noting he can only talk sense.
In a snowbound New Year scene Marcia Scott contemplates marrying Captain Ladd after fifteen years of waiting for Jeremiah Allen. A late arrival by Jeremiah reveals he is returning poorer but hopeful, seeking a farm and companionship, while Marcia faces a reluctant engagement to Ladd before reuniting with Jeremiah.
A light exchange features Spratt admitting absentmindedness on New Year’s and Snaggs noting he breaks resolutions without drawing family criticism. The dialogue humorously highlights common New Year habits and social dynamics.
A poetic note about New Year’s Day traditions where shooters fire their guns and return home, vowing to abstain in the new year, though the promise may falter as the day passes.
An advertisement claims skin diseases are caused by germs that rise to the surface and are killed by ZEMO. It asserts salves fail to destroy germ life and cites Mr. Cagwin, a druggist, endorsing ZEMO and offering sample bottles.
H. D. Powelson at Gilbert will conduct a public sale on Tuesday January 4 featuring horses cattle hogs farm machinery and stoves among other items.
Iowa farms contribute to a hay market valued at about 30 million dollars each year. The figure reflects widespread hay production across the state, highlighting its role in livestock feeding and farm revenue.
The New Year’s Eve event at the New York Produce Exchange offers a full circus for neighborhood children from the lower island. An eighty five member band from local Catholic institutions performs as ringmaster introduces acts including bareback riding, trained horses, trapeze, magicians, dogs, jugglers and clowns. A large Christmas tree lights up the space and baskets of luxuries are distributed to the youngsters.
A Penacook New Hampshire resident Mrs Lou M Churchill reports daily headaches eased by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. She cites her sister also benefited and urges others to try the remedy with a money back guarantee from the pharmacist.
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