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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
6
In London Tit-Bits a daughter reveals she rejected a marriage proposal from Mr Gasket. The father asks about a possible suicide and the daughter fears social/accountability implications as the man reportedly took a drastic step after the rejection.
The passage argues that popular products prove merit and that advertising cannot revive weak goods. It promotes Lion Coffee for its unexcelled flavor, purity, uniform quality, cleanliness, and long-standing approval by American households. It urges buyers to insist on Lion Coffee and avoid loose bulk coffee.
A vegetarian at a restaurant tells a stranger that all meat is injurious and the human diet should be vegetarian. The stranger replies that the eggs he eats never become birds, remarking he mainly eats fled eggs, prompting a quip about eggs turning to birds.
Mr and Mrs Goldstein of East Boston recount years of weakness and illness cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits the remedy with restored strength and health after persistent fatigue headaches and back pains while she says one box boosted her condition and months of treatment cured her. The couple lived at 88 Gove Street and publicly praise the tonic as a blood forming regulator now available locally.
Thomas W. Lawson, Boston financier and anti Rockefeller figure, will lecture at Missouri Valley on July 12 about Standard Oil and Amalgamated. He invites tough questions and threatens to be hung if unable to answer. Gov. Cummins aided securing the engagement, with Iowa cities seeking appearances as part of a broad chautauqua circuit.
W W Morrow of Afton plans to enter the state treasurer race before the next republican convention. His friends say he has solid backing in the Eighth district and statewide sentiment is favorable. He previously served in the state legislature and as president of the Iowa State Fair, noted for his party loyalty and business ability.
State fair management reports premiums totaling about 40000 this year up from 35000 last year. More than 10000 different prizes were awarded across roughly 2500 items with divisions in two three and four parts. Secretary John Simpson released a cost table for attending the fair showing rail fare meals lodging admission grand stand and other expenses. A separate report outlines efforts for tighter regulation of saloons with city authorities slimly backing the ministers.
The article notes insurance men arrested as instigators of a trust were released on their own cognizance while the state must justify why they are held. The defendants contend the law used for prosecution is unconstitutional, shifting the onus to the state.
Judge David Ryan a longtime Iowa jurist and former Sixth district judge died at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born 1840 in Hebron New York he served in the Eighth Iowa Infantry and Libby prison before rising to captain and Tennessee militia colonel. He later practiced law, served in the Eleventh Iowa General Assembly, chaired Memorial Day observances and led the Polk County Bar Association. He was active in Crocker post Phi Delta Phi and St Pauls Church.
Dr Sage reports a bright crop outlook in Iowa with abundant sunshine boosting growth across crops. Weeds are controlled, small grains headed, wheat and oats show rank growth though oats in southern counties face rust risk. Clover hay meadows pastures and garden crops thrive with plentiful strawberries. Northern districts report good apples while southern prospects lag.
Special correspondence notes that Iowa contracts for state institution supplies favor local firms. A Chicago firm secured the plumbers and engineers’ supplies for one institution while Iowa firms supply all others, disputing criticism that the board buys out of state.
The Bankers' Pioneer association an Iowa based insurer and fraternal order held a state meeting in Davenport and voted to drop all social and fraternal features and change its name to the Pioneer Life association.
In a playful exchange, the Cheerful Idiot recalls farm life with a hum of Annie Laurie and a donkey named Max Welton, whose bray draws laughs from the Tired Citizen as the C. S. remarks calmly about the old farm memories.
A brief quip notes Bridget Ye leaving a new home as Mary Ann Faith and Bridget express their stubbornness and pride about the door kept blocked, with a hint of local Irish American speech.
Justice of the Peace Chas Y. Peterson of Oconto County Wisconsin testifies that Dodd’s Kidney Pills are the best kidney medicine on the market. He recounts back pain that improved after a box, warning that kidney disease can progress to Bright’s Disease Diabetes or Rheumatism.
A terse remark notes that morality and immorality do not determine art's value. It argues that insisting on moral judgments misses the broader question of artistic merit beyond ethical labels.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for children's bowel and stomach disorders. It claims superior safety and effectiveness and offers bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee.
A fragmentary line questions belief with a wry remark about testing gold streets and carrying acid, implying skepticism about idealized afterlife imagery. The note mentions New York Times in fragmented form, suggesting publication context or source reference.
The Nickel Plate Road announces reduced round trip rates to Buffalo New York for the annual meeting with long limits and a stopover at Chautauqua New York. Full agent information and address Calahan General and Adams St Chicago provided for details.
A terse aphorism notes that even those tied to a self-made man can suffer from excess output, reflecting on unintended consequences of enterprise and mutual aid among associates.
A promotional notice claims Alien's Foot-base relieves pain and swelling in feet and promotes sweating relief. It touts ready made shoes and urges buying only that product from druggists and shoe stores, with sample offered at address in Le Roy N Y.
Millions rely on Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for preserving and beautifying skin. The ad promotes cleansing the scalp preventing dandruff stopping hair loss and soothing rough hands. It also appeals to mothers for baby rashes and chafing and lists general antiseptic uses.
An advertisement claims Pusheck’s Kuro is a superior medicine for rheumatism pains weakness and stomach trouble. It bills itself as the best blood and nerve tonic and offers a free book and trial by Dr. C Pusheck of Chicago.
An aphoristic line notes that guilt and consequences eventually catch up with wrongdoing, comparing sins to bill collectors that pursue individuals relentlessly.
N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey endorses Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds in a February 17 1900 testimonial.
A farmer and his companions visit town bringing along several children. the trip keeps him busy as the group engages with locals and other townsfolk during the day.
Fragmentary quote notes some people enjoy denying requests. The speaker claims others seek favors yet take pleasure in refusal. No clear event or person identified.
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