Sources and travel notes on Missouri river origins
An article discusses the Missouri river’s true sources in Yellowstone National Park terms, naming De Lacy’s Shoshone lake and the Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson rivers as key headwaters. It notes the six rivers converging near Twin Bridges and hints at Lewis and Clark’s possible misidentification. Also includes consumer remedies and ads for Warner's Syrup and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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de Lacy
National Park
Missouri
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Firehole Basin
Shoshone Lake
Twin Bridges
Sneezing Triggered by Nasal Nerve Irritation
Sneezing is a reflex action caused by mechanical irritation to nose nerve fibers. Irritation from foreign bodies or temperature changes sends impulses to the medulla oblongata, affecting centers that control respiration and delaying air expulsion until a powerful blast is released as the exits open.
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Medulla
Irish NCO Parries Sentry Courtesy with Witty Retort
An Irish noncommissioned officer at a Dublin barracks saluted a colonel who stood behind him, prompting a formal rebuke. He explains he always returns everything he is not entitled to, provoking a laugh and a dismissal from the colonel.
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Ireland
Dublin
Comical Cabman Caution Sparks Farce on Ride
A cabman with exaggerated courtesy asks a fat passenger to walk the other way to avoid revealing a hefty burden. The woman questions why and the cabman replies that the horse would have a fit if it saw what he carries for a shilling.
A Bold Bad Man Phrase in Spenser’s The Faerie Queene
The line “A bold, bad man” associated with Spenser is noted as worn and comic today. It originated in The Faerie Queene where Archima ge calls Great Gorgon, prince of darkness and dead night by name.
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Spenser
Great Gorgon
Darkness
Self Denial and the Path to Success
Fragmented advice emphasizing self denial as the key to achievement across life, asserting idleness wastefulness and lack of discipline hinder progress while industry thrift and promptness drive successful careers. The tone mirrors a didactic editorial urging personal restraint and disciplined work ethic.
Water's proper ties fail to show a storm
A concise aphorism noting that a single drop retains water's properties yet cannot produce a storm, reflecting Emerson's view on potential versus realized force.
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Emerson
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promotes Quick Relief
Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims to ease colds and crouping coughs with a tonic liver effect from Dr. Wade's Little Liver Pills which are said to never gripe. O. A. Gamble sells both products and offers a limited time deal for newspaper subscriptions. Kings Dyspepsia Tablets also advertised to relieve indigestion.
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Dr. Wade
O. A. Gamble
Great men do not drop out of the sky in evening dress
A brief saying or aphorism notes that notable men do not appear suddenly in fine attire, implying achievement comes from preparation and visible effort rather than chance. The line frames ambition as earned rather than granted.
Wanted By Chicago Manufacturing Hires Staff
Wanted by Chicago Manufacturing for trusted men and associates familiar with local area. Permanent branch office position with salary 1400 per year. No investment required. Previous experience not essential. Address manager Branches Comoe B Chicago.
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Chicago
Anager
Comoe B
Man who jumps to conclusions lacks solid facts
A brief proverb notes that rushing to conclusions often ignores essential facts and evidence, urging caution and careful analysis before judging.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Ad
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a superior cough and cold remedy. It claims immediate relief for croop coughs whooping cough and other ailments, praising its cathartic action and safety for children, with O. A. Gamble as a seller.
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Kennedy
A. Gamble
Cole
Elephant avoids excess baggage charges on his trank
A humorous note states the elephant never pays excess baggage fees on his trank. The quip plays on the beast's size and travel woes, highlighting a comic that riffs on travel rules and animal imagery.
Hat on Straight Dilemma Reported in Cleveland
Quoted exchange shows a woman asking if her hat is straight and a man doubting the fit. He notes the paradox that when straight it appears crooked and when crooked it looks straight, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Midnight Visitor Haunts Lonely Hall In London
Fragmentary lines describe a ghostly figure at midnight in London with groans and wringing hands, suggesting a haunted scene during a somber season.
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London
Excursion Tickets For Iowa State Traveling Men Meeting
Excursion tickets at reduced rates sold January 19 and 20 with return validity through January 22. Applies via the North Western line. Purchase through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
Iowa State
Chicago & North-Western R'y
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Pile Relief
The salve is advertised to soothe piles, cuts, boils and sores, drawing out inflammation and reducing swelling. It claims to purify the blood and aid Nature in permanently removing the trouble. Sold by O A Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
DeWitt
O. A. Gamble
A. Gamble
Newspaper Bargain Offers Tribune Access With Local Paper
A promotional offer bundles a year's subscription to The Chicago Daily Tribune with a year of The Ames Intelligencer for 100 dollars, under a limited arrangement with Tribune publishers. It notes regular prices, extension of current subscriptions, and a right to withdraw the offer on short notice. Local advertising includes testimonials and remedies from L. M. Bosworth and others.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
The
Ames Intelligencer
Intelligencer
Tribune
Daily Tribune
Tribune Company
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J. W. Hamilton
San Frisco
Cal
Warners
C A. Gamble
Chamberlains
de Witt
Scott
Pearl Street
New York
Des Moines
Soomro Bier Imei
Merry Prem Te
A. ET Or
Wee
NBC
Z,gar
United States
the National Biscuit Company
Ames
Iowa
William
Willie
Bill
L. M. Bosworth
Holister
Chamberlain
E. O. Dewitt & CO
UL. A. Gamble
Druggiat
Des Moines Daily News
Farm and Home
Pilgrim Magazine
Daily News
Parley Sheldon
Pres
P. Hi. Schieiter
Ass’t Cashier
Story County
Pitas
Lowen
Ann
Dors
Tornado Insurance
Prom Companies
Colgate
Judisch Bros
J. R. Munden
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
J. R Munden
Kellogg
Ames, Iowa
Val
A. GC. Dewitt & CO
OC. A. Gamble
Black Face Ewes
U. S. Spring
Eeats
Rocky Mountain
Wae
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