Pine Salve Heals Burns and Soothe Skin Instantly
PineSalve acts like a poultice and draws fire from a barn with no scar left. Sold by C A Gamble. Also promotes Holster's Rocky Mountain Tea to regain round waists for 35 cents in tea or tablet form by L M Bosworth. Courtship as two sided game and Excursion tickets to Atlantic City offered for Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
L. M. Bosworth
Atlantic City
N. J
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Chicago & North-Western
Oak Apples are Gall Formations Not Fruit
Oak apples are not fruit but galls caused by the gallfly Cynips. The insect pierces oak shoots, lays an egg, and injects irritant fluid, prompting abnormal growth that forms a gall housing the larva. Other gall types appear as tufts currants or brown spangles on leaves, each from a different gallfly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birds That Build Gardens For Their Own Enjoyment
Five bowers birds are found in Australia Papuan Islands New Guinea and New Guinea each with vivid plumage. Their bowers are miniature gardens not nests featuring pebble pavements two parallel twig aisles and decorative objects. The New Guinea species builds a conical summer house and a moss meadow where the male presents flowers and fruit to entice a mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Guinea
Earliest International Band Contest Dates to 1720
The London Standard notes an early 1720 contest between Handel and Buononcini, with royal patrons and poetic squabbles. It recounts a larger 1867 Paris exhibit where bands from Austria Bavaria Baden Belgium France Holland Spain and Russia competed before 30 000 visitors, with Russia winning, France second, Austria third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel
Buononcini
Prince of Wales
John Byron
Mynheer Handel
Austria
Bavaria
Baden
Belgium
France
Holland
Spain
Russia
London Standard
Sanctuary and Outlaws Through Church Doors
A historical note describes sanctuary as legal protection in churches, citing medieval Durham records with 195 murders and 283 protected fugitives. It explains abjuration procedures for those fleeing to sanctuary, detailing the royal toll and crossing rituals to leave the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
England
The Rise of Surnames in Ancient and Medieval Times
The text traces the development of personal nomenclature from early Romans with three names to later adoption of surnames. It notes the agnomen for conquerors, discusses uncertain origins in Nor mandy and England, and cites Hwita Hatte as an early English surname before 1066 with a possible link to distinctive headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publius Cornelius Scipio
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus
Normandy
England
Cott Xian
Turner
Hwita Hatte
Hathfelda
Tate
Questioning religion to solve universe origins
Sir John Lubbock argues religion cannot answer origins of the universe. He notes natural history does not explain life or electricity or heat. He recalls Simonides at Syracuse who, asked to define God, kept delaying as the question grew more obscure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lubbock
Simonides
Syracuse
Hiero
Seychelles Archipelago Details and Mahe Peak
The Seychelles form an archipelago of 114 islands about 1,400 miles east of Aden and 1,000 miles from Zanzibar. Mahe spearheads the group, rising about 3,000 feet above sea level. All islands are coral, with houses built from massive coral blocks glistening like white marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seychelles Islands
Aden
Zanzibar
Isle of
Mahe
Judge frees burglar while fining motorist shocks state
In a concise exchange a judge lets a burglar go free while a motorist pays a fine. The policeman notes the motorist’s payment funds the state while the burglar must serve prison time and the state bears the cost of his upkeep.
Belle and Nell Clash Over Saphedde in Philadelphia Record
A terse dialogue shows Nell accusing Belle of fooling young Mr. Saphedde while Belle defends her actions, claiming she saves other girls from trouble in a Philadelphia Record column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Mr. Saphedde
Belle
Philadelphia Record
Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Digestive Relief
Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve stomach discomfort and aid digestion. They are described as pleasant as leaf sugar and claim to cure dyspepsia sour risings and indigestion. Sold by A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gamble
To His Credit Tie
Dialogue fragment shows a character questioning perceptions of prejudice toward women. Another character denies intent to marry, framing social expectations. The source presents a witty exchange with a playful, ironic tone.
Ventriloquism in Ancient Jewish and Egyptian Practice
The article notes ventriloquism was known to Jews and Egyptians and used for deception. Wizards claimed a familiar spirit resided in the abdomen from which the voice issued. Old Testament denunciations target those with such spirits and those who sought their aid. Later history shows frequent cases of deception by people with this gift, treated harshly by Jewish law.
Carlyle Portrait of Rogers by Samuel Rogers Description
Carlyle offers a vivid portrayal of Samuel Rogers, recalling a dinner with Taylor. The sketch paints Rogers as a hairless, sardonic Whig figure with blue eyes and a toothless mouth, exhibiting shrewd, cruel sarcasm and refined, exclusive airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Rogers
Samuel Rogers
Taylor
Old friends reunite in nostalgic exchange
Flella and Jack recall their youth, noting how they once ran about together and reflecting on past follies. The reunion in the old days brings a mix of warmth and humor as they greet each other.
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Quick Relief
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for constipation headache backache lack of appetite and fatigue. Promises money back if it fails and offers the product at 85 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Local Alma merchant praises Re-Go and Harts Honey Horehound
J R Crow of Alma Illinois, March 10 1908, touts Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup and Harts Honey and Horehound as best sellers with no complaints. He endorses their use for colds coughs croup throat and lung diseases and notes strong family use. C A Gamble sells these medicines in 2c 50c and 100 bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crow
Alma
Ill
Onr
Harts
C. A. Gamble, Druggiat
Man Who Says Dear In Public Often Looks Cheap
A witty remark notes that a husband who frequently addresses his wife as dear in public tends to appear pretentious rather than affectionate. The quip satirizes public displays of endearment and social perception.
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup claim
The advertisement sells Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar claiming antiseptic action to destroy germs solvent action to cut phlegm and laxative action to cleanse the system. It is described as a pleasant permanent cure for coughs colds lung and bronchial affections sold by C A Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Colored clothes praised for health benefits over sable fabrics
An article argues that colored garments hold higher health value than dark fabrics, noting more microbes on dark clothes and that black blocks sun rays. It quips that fashion figures as health priests and jokes that Mayfair microbes fear fashion butterflies more than sable doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, la Mode
Mayfair
Bacilli
Belgravia
Chie
Cashman Declares Gubernatorial Run Amid Ambition Claims
Subbubs notes Cashman announcing his candidacy for governor with the aim to serve the people. Cillman questions if the candidate intends to relinquish power after victory, reflecting public skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashman
Cillman
Philadelphia Ledger
Distinctly Scientific Whist Exchange In Boston Tran Script
A terse dialogue in the Boston Tran script presents a scene where a woman questions Mr Finesse about his enjoyment of whist. He responds by claiming to prefer a distinctly scientific approach to the game.
Past and blotter hinted in a dialogue
A fragment from a Women's Journal dialogue shows Edilth questioning a man about his past. Edith argues he can blot it out but Ethel warns he cannot use Edith as a blotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edilth
Ethel
Edith
Haymaking motto fuels lending to poets in town.
A wry adage from the Philadelphia Record notes a man who seeds hay when sun shines can lend to the poet who writes about it, framing a local quip on profit and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Dade’s Liver Pills Offered by Gamble in Chicago Advert
Agents promote Dade’s liver pills from Chicago promising relief from constipation. The ad claims the product is indispensable for users and identifies C. A. Gamble as the seller.
Trout Jump and Herring Schools Surge Before Rain
Fishermen report trout leaping as herring schools move rapidly in preparation for approaching weather. The heightened activity suggests shifting feeding patterns ahead of precipitation.
Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup Advertisement
Read This Through for it's All True. The chief causes of a disordered digestion are improper eating and after meals. Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is a herbal liquid cure for constipation indigestion biliousness sour stomach and dyspepsia. It is an agreeable ant tonic good for children and delicate women. 25c 50c and $1.00 bottles sold by A. Gamble, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gamble
If garden spiders forsake their cob webs
A short weather adage warns that absence of webbing from garden spiders suggests incoming rain. The old saying links spider behavior to upcoming showers.
Rocky Mountain Tea and a Little Lad
A verse noting a fair faced boy who drinks Rocky Mountain Tea each night attributed to L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
L. M. Bosworth
Flies Gather in Swarms Hinting at Impending Rain
Observers note that large swarms of flies gather in the area, a behavior historically linked to forthcoming rain as shifts in humidity and weather patterns prompt insects to mass before storms.
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough care. It claims antiseptic healing properties from native pine and other ingredients in a honey based syrup and says it cures all coughs and strengthens weak fangs. Sold by O. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Gamble
Blackfish in schools indicate an approaching gale
A weather note warns that blackfish in schools suggest an incoming gale. Local sailors monitor currents and wind shifts as warnings spread among coastal communities.
Pineules Cure Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement touts Pineules as a new discovery that rapidly cures all kidney and bladder troubles. Sold by O. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Gamble
Woman’s gown costs over 150 dollars sparks praise not complaints
A social note highlights a woman's gown priced above 150 dollars, noting admiration for its fit and style rather than any dissatisfaction. The remark emphasizes elegance and high fashion associated with such expenditure.
Pineules Cure Advertised for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement invites readers to visit the store to see Pineules a pine derived remedy claimed to treat kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and lumbago Sold by C A Gamble
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Des Moines News Advertising Rates and Circulation Note
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News offers annual and short-term subscriptions with a range of rates. It promotes itself as the most complete Iowa newspaper, delivered daily to readers, and specifies mailing to any address with postage paid.
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Des Moines Daily and Sunday News
Iowa
Address
the News
Des Moines
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Story County Bank
AMES
Geo. A. Underwood
C. L. Waltmire
H. E. Slattery
Real Estate, Insurance and Collections
B. G. Dyer
Grove’s Grocery
Res
U.S. Griggs
Pierre
F. Posegate
Ames, Iowa
Bower & Perkins
Main Street
WM. Taylor
Gossard and Taylors
M. Hemstreet
Story County
Union National Bank
W. M. Greecey
Danie McOcarrtuy
Henry Wilson
Cleerions
Bankers’ National Bank
Chicago
Nation City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
McCord, M. D
Bosworth’s
D. M. Gunrist
Jennie G. Ghrist
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist
Millers Store
Hunt
J. C. Brownlie
D. D
P. O
W.E. Harriman
Medicine and Surgery
Or. G
Keedick
M. J. Adams
Frank W. Coy
Douglas St
O. J. Dunham
Mutual Phone
Sir Counsel Jr
Taylor's
GEO, Connolly
Bower Builders
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Goc
George W. Little
Boone and
Saylor
Kellog St
Hier
Tie
Puck
Flella
Bill
Jack
Philadelphia Press
Canier Bros. & Herman
Dr. Dade
Dade
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