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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
6
Sam Walter Foss notes in the N Y Sun that one song pleases crowds and leads to a loud reception but fades with time, another pleases kings and vanishes forgotten, a third comes from inner doubt and endures beyond fame, while a fourth breathes eternal life though sung by a solitary heart.
In this serialized mystery Whidby, Warrenton and Dr Lampkin push toward proving whether hypnotism shaped the recent murder. They review blood traces, chair marks, and a portiere stain while planning a late night reexamination with Hendricks, and seek Lampkin’s expert guidance at the Hotel Imperial.
Mrs Croesus muses on genealogy as a fashionable fad and asks John where to obtain a family tree. He dismisses the idea and suggests a florist or nursery to handle the purchase, declaring he will buy space for the tree if needed. The exchange satirizes social obsession with lineage.
In a morning scene Warrenton, Roundtree, and friends discuss a shooting incident. Pleas for calm mix with personal grievances as a woman’s happiness and a man’s despondency intertwine, revealing tension and concern over affections.
After leaving, Dr Lampkin reveals a plan to hypnotize the murdered man’s friend to reveal his actions the night of the murder. The colonel agrees to aid, agreeing to stay in the house and arrange a private overnight setup while Lampkin hides upstairs for a late-night awakening. The plan hinges on a precise timing and the friend’s sleep.
The South American locust outbreak devastates grain regions in Argentina and Uruguay with streams choked by swarms. The odor from the bugs fouls water, driving cattle away and making streams unusable for people. American farmers in contrast face lesser pest pressures.
A Cincinnati police court case ends with a wag providing a mock Russian name spelling. The judge asks for the prisoner's identity and the wag replies with a humorous phonetic spelling. The wag quips the defendant is charged with selling soda water, highlighting the playful courtroom moment.
Reports describe a 25 percent duty on US bought outfits for Klondyke seekers crossing into Canada at Lake Tagish. Miners arriving with cash paid the tax, while those without money faced reduced provisions or weeks of manual labor. Victoria buyers could save quarter by using Canadian supplies. Victoria is recommended for spring travelers seeking details from the Board of Trade.
A quotation asserts Star plug tobacco is manufactured without economizing on quality. It stresses the product remains strictly high-grade in every respect and that choosing the right use sustains its ideal standard.
An assortment of medical remedies and promotional notices appears, including Kemp’s Balsam cough suppressant with free samples, Dr. Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer trial offers, and St Jacobs Oil for injuries. The page also contains quips and editorial snippets from Washington Democrat and Atchison Globe.
A collage of quotations from editorials and readers discussing happiness wealth culture and principle. Notable lines urge staying in touch with reality and valuing integrity amid social scorn and personal pride.
A Washington Star quip notes Dicky Dodd takes a woman to the theater to avoid sitting behind an enormous hat. The joke centers on the hat as a seating barrier.
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A fragmentary exchange shows characters discussing support and adaptation to a preferred style. The dialogue captures regional vernacular and hints at personal reassurance about fitting in.
A witty exchange from Mrs. Wickwire contrasts a tale of a man finding $30,000 and fishing with worms and flies. The Indianapolis journal and the New York Independent note on women’s attitudes toward men, with statements that no true woman is a man worshiper or a man hater.
A. G. Lamay of Clark Mills Wisconsin reports complete relief from catarrh and bronchial trouble after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He endorses the product as the best blood purifier and notes Hood's Pills aid digestion and ease.
A man requests a kiss and she defines it as an expression of sentiment and respect. He hesitates while observing her mood, then considers the moment as birds sing in the background. The scene ends with her calm whistle and guarded posture in Detroit Free Press prose.
On December 7 and 21 the Bigee and Chesapeake and Ohio railway will offer excursion tickets from all points northwest at reduced rates to Virginia, North and South Carolina and other southern states. One way and round trip options available. Round trips valid twenty one days. Write for particulars and a descriptive of Virginia farm. L Truitt Northwestern Agent 234 Clark St Chicago.
A Yonkers Statesman note observes an Anglophobe and her companion opposing various topics during conversations, reflecting a local social mood. The column highlights the pair’s stance and the broader reception in Yonkers society.
An old style health ad touts Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement aid and gentle action on liver and kidneys. Claims to cure sick headache with a 25 and 50 cent price for the preparation.
The readable text appears garbled with phrases about glasses and a stray political reference. No clear event or named entities emerge to summarize.
Jos. Jefferson stars at McVicker's Theatre Chicago starting November 22 for one week with Rip Van Winkle and Cricket on the Hearth plus a Thanksgiving Day matinee.
A Chicago News column notes a trend among many actresses toward extended marriages in theory but short unions in practice. The piece discusses public relations and personal choice shaping on-screen careers and social expectations.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a knockout remedy that cures sciatica promptly. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and uses dramatic language to attract buyers seeking instant pain alleviation.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as a powerful hair growth and restoration product. It claims to stop hair loss cleanse the scalp of dandruff and restore color to gray or faded hair with testimonials from Mrs Herrmann and Frank M Grove plus a note about a curebook offer from J C Ayer Co.
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