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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1891
Page
2
An article from The Century February edition discusses purging bribers from the electorate and argues that citizens who show ignorance or destitution should be denied the right to vote. It emphasizes governing foreigners and protecting American citizenship.
The bulletin notes current slate production across states with Pennsylvania as a key producer. It mentions Maryland Arkansas Utah and Oklahoma and references twelve states showing output trends. The report cites rising costs and tentative results from Tennessee and other states amid ongoing quarry operations and preliminary outputs.
The National Famer's Alliance met in Omaha Nebraska proposing constitutional amendments. They advocate woman delegates abolishing national banks loaning surplus funds at low interest. They demand popular election of president vice president and senators and various labor and moral reforms.
A broad obituary notes Secretary Windom's sudden death in New York after a toast on commerce. It recalls his career from Ohio birth in 1827 to Minnesota senator and cabinet member, praising his zeal and popularity in the Blaine administration. The piece also covers long remarks on his character from colleagues.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adopted a resolution urging the state’s United States Senators to back the federal elections bill by all fair and honorable means.
The Cedar Rapids case is cited to claim state inspectors are sidelined by oil agents who brand barrels and draw illuminating fluids from the same tank, asserting the governor bears responsibility as the law’s executor, not the statutes.
Renowned pianist von Bulow announces retirement from public piano recitals. He states he will focus on private performances and teaching while stepping back from concert halls.
A Red Sea storm killed over 100, sparking comment on international affairs. Rumors swirl of visits by Parnell and O Brien as legislative moves shift in Springfield. In Arkansas county treasurers face defaulters while Chicago sees a missing body found and Oberlin elects Ballantine as president. Bills on ballots, pigeon shooting limits, a Mexican mission fund, and a Jamaica fair also feature in reports. A Mamoth coal mine disaster kills over 100 with unknown causes. Kingston hosts a World’s Fair amid extended invites debates.
L M Bosworth, a local druggist, advertises free trial bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and guarantees heart care remedies for nervous or organic heart disease. A stack of promotional claims and a note about Chestnuts in the Congressional Record follow, with a free booklet on nervous and heart diseases.
A vintage ad recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across eras. The line highlights a motherly routine from infancy to motherhood, emphasizing Castoria as a comforting constant for children and families.
The marquis of Baroda owns a car pet about ten feet by 51x woven entirely from pearl strings with diamond center and corner pieces. It took three years to weave and cost £290,000. Khande Rao ordered its creation as a gift for a Mohammedan lady who fascinated him.
Mrs Ada E Hurd of Groton South Dakota details a lung illness that began as a cold and cough, led to consumption, four doctors gave up, but she recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. She credits the cure to the medicine and notes trial bottles are available at L M Bosworth s Drugstore.
The Hungarian physician Dr Bors may gain fame akin to Dr Koch if his diphtheria work proves accurate. Reports say during a recent outbreak only 24 percent of his patients died versus 75 percent under other physicians care.
The article argues advertising should mirror the advertiser’s personality and stock. It urges vivid, truthful language, fresh messages, and avoids stale, old standbys. It warns changing ads keeps readers engaged and notes publishers lose readers if ads stagnate beyond three months.
A critical note on advertisement writing praising its charm and information value. It quotes Goethe and notes agencies offer ad writing guarantees, with many advertisers writing their own notices and repeating claims to persuade readers.
A quotation discusses how advice from influential women drives sales for books and products. It cites Marion Harland’s Common Sense Cook Book and Little Lord Fauntleroy as examples, noting The Ladies' Home Journal and baby food brands gain huge profits from such endorsements. The passage suggests trust in a Mrs. Smith can make parents buy Canteloupe's food regardless of price.
Special Census Agent Col Gardiner reports U S grape growing and wine making capital rising by 10 million dollars annually with 220000 more acres since 1890. Total grape acres now about 400000 and total capital around 155 million. California produces over half the nations wine and 30 to 40 million gallons are produced nationwide. Raisin grape cure this fall 2000000 boxes in California worth about 3 million. Large vine yard and wine cellar on Senator Leland Stanford farm Tehama County hold 4000 acres and 1 million gallons of wine plus 300000 gallons of brandy. Gardiner predicts California wines may rival foreign wines.
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