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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1879
Page
4
A poetic scene unfolds under a star filled dark sky. A lone lamp glows on a hillside while a distant red light glints a mile away. The air is scented with faint perfumes in a tranquil nocturnal moment.
Prof Kedzie discusses how kerosene lamp explosions occur and how improper lamp use, boiling oil, and hot brass fittings raise explosion risk. He cites experiments by Dr Baker showing explosions while oil stays under 85 degrees. He warns turning down lamps to save oil can trigger fires and cites a Charlotte store incident.
A Portland editor recounts a well known lecturer who stayed in a western town. The man fled after fearing the clock he found in his host’s room would reveal his supposed theft. He hid the ticking clock in a chest and left without replacing it on the wall.
The piece describes laziness as a moral failing and social burden, arguing it is often inherited or caused by selfish behavior. It urges early work discipline and warns laziness leads to misery, noting nature’s stern response to unpaid demands.
A report states that rancid butter may become sweeter if washed in lime water. The method, noted as a traditional or experimental technique, suggests lime solution treatment can alter odor and flavor characteristics.
The Ways and Means committee reported back the sugar bill and printed the pending order. The Senate amendments to the Chinese immigration measure were considered, with motions to commit to the whole on the legislative bill discussed and then laid aside. The session proceeded with votes on related measures, including the resumption act and monetary provisions, as the chamber debated policy and amendments.
The piece traces long-distance walking origins in America and contrasts it with boxing. It describes the slow torment, fatigue, and visions of walkers as day by day they endure a week of exertion, ending in a senseless, dreamlike state.
Salt fish should soak overnight in just enough water to cover, not boiled for a moment to avoid toughness. Boil in hot water for two to three hours, use little water for more fish, and thicken with flour and water then mix with melted sweet butter. Fry cut salt fish until brown but not done too fast to preserve sweetness.
A Victorian style advert claims the Centennial Mutual Life of Bar Iima Iowa provides unrivaled protection for widows and fatherless families. It touts economy integrity and managerial ability with low expenses and large dividend distribution across a vast business.
The article lists numerous cancer patients across states including Illinois Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Kansas under care of Dr Pond. It notes severe cases such as breast cancer facial tumors leg and nose involvement and praises his treatment and the hospital’s electro vanic battery aiding tumor removal without major operations.
A humorous portrayal of the perils of babysitting from a male perspective. The father narrator endures a chaotic scene as a baby cries nonstop, mocks his attempts at feeding, soothing, and discipline, and finally yields to the returning mother who repair poses the scene, prompting a vow to avoid future duties.
A widow who remarried her deceased husband's brother keeps a portrait of the first husband in her home. When asked if the painting belongs to their faith a passerby replies that it is her in law.
A historic note extols a wondrous alembic tonic boosting vital energy and regular digestion. It claims the tonic prevents malaria epidemics and fortifies the body against illness, urging daily use to refresh the system.
An ad asserts a tonic is not a beverage or medicine with harmful drugs. It says the product does not tear down a debilitated system but builds it up. Each bottle supposedly contains strong hops and more real hop strength than a rival. The Evening Express mentions Hop.
An old newspaper snippet touts Brown's Bronchial Traches as relief for coughs colds and sore throats warning of possible lung disease if ignored. The ad notes a 25 cent box price and mentions druggists selling the product at a Palace Tremont Gaivauety location with rooms above.
The article laments future war in Europe despite scientific progress. It notes ten major 19th century wars, listing Napoleon and others, with about 38.97 billion dollars spent and 11.71 million soldiers destroyed from 1800 to 1871, warning of renewed belligerence.
An English nobleman in training recounts a young woman traveling to his seat who refuses to dine with an outside passenger. The peer insists on proper conduct, forces an apology, and guides the girl toward a corrective, Bible‑tinged reflection on humility before bedtime.
A forged letter lured a man to leave work after which his wife fled with her former husband, who sailed under the name Riley. They traveled to San Francisco by steamer and were arrested on arrival awaiting requisition to face adultery charges.
Grate a cocoanut and mix two pounds of sifted sugar with beaten egg whites and milk to form cakes that dry quickly. Rector's daughter asks a friend if she would rather be dowdy or wicked and stylish, and Ethel replies wicked and stylish.
The text discusses the health of a United States Senator and obesity as a disease. It notes controversial views on whether obesity is harmless or harmful to the public, and cites a Pittsburgh statistic claiming 746 bottles sold in six months, reflecting public concern over weight and health narratives.
A social note recalls a January streetcar scene where a woman, delaying the departure, makes room for another rider, epitomizing courteous conduct in public transport.
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