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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1879
Page
4
A reflective poem recalls a traveler’s yearning for the promised land of rest beyond dusky woods and river valleys. The speaker longs to leave the busy city, seeks a timeless summit, and awaits the hour of quiet with the trees waving softly in the breeze.
A mid 19th century NY setting follows Susie and naval officer Charley as families move west from Hudson to Genesee country. They exchange mementos by a willow tree at a frontier home site while awaiting the move, and romance and departure loom as Judge Morton plans the new place.
A long tale follows Susie Morton waiting for Charlie to return and a willow tree marking their romance. Years pass through war and reunion as Susie and family await letters and the swooping spring birdlike hope grows with each season. The willow becomes a landmark and the final reunion brings Charlie home to a grateful family.
The article discusses longevity myths, arguing that vigor does not guarantee long life. It cites Richard Henry Dana as a counterexample and praises prudent, moderate living. It notes Peter Cooper as a robust octogenarian and contrasts energetic youths who overestimate health with cautious, semi invalids who avoid risk.
The piece argues that the American branch of Jerome Bonaparte is the only viable heir line to Napoleon I. It recounts Jerome Bonaparte’s 1803 American marriage to Miss Patterson, their stay in Baltimore, and later exile, and profiles Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, the present heir, his education, military service, marriage, and popularity in France. It notes Prince Napoleon’s opposition and speculates on a potential political rise for Colonel Bonaparte in Paris.
Dr. O B Rundle of Fonticello attempted tooth reattachment after extracting a decayed molar with ulcerous sacs. The lower right molar was removed, treated, filled, and reinserted, with the socket healing and the tooth becoming firm again after ten days.
An English tradesman after a paralytic illness marries his landlady in London. After his death, a missing marriage link to his grandfather's heir emerges. Executors find proof at a village church revealing a potential £380,000 estate on the line. The widow or eldest son may inherit pending Westminster action on statute limits.
A reverent pledge from the San Francisco Chronicle quotes a dedicatory prayer for Yosemite Valley praising God and urging reverence for the site. The passage asks for humility, unity among nations, and inspiration for preachers teachers poets and statesmen as the valley and its temple serve future generations.
A discussion of folk prognostications for winter based on corn kernels acorns nuts squirrels geese breastbones hogs and regional reports from Greene county Washington Allegheny Lancaster York Delaware Bucks N J and New Castle. The piece notes mixed accuracy and bias in observers and cites varying local predictions for mild or severe winters.
The article traces ancient cotton use from India cited in Rigveda to Mesopotamian maslins from Mosul and Dacca fabrics. It notes Herodotus mentioning Indian cloths and records of high wool and cotton fabrics, with figures on yarn yields.
The author argues body and mind are shaped by heredity and law, urging education in medicine and health. It condemns blind trust in experts and calls for self knowledge, proper food, pure air, exercise, and abstinence as core for health and disease prevention.
A man with dyspepsia complains to a friend that his physician forbids his preferred foods including pickles nuts and meat pies. He grows angry and asks if the friend would switch doctors to get permission to eat as he wishes.
An 1878 Buffalo advertisement promotes Allan's Anti-Fat claiming rapid weight loss of seven pounds in three weeks. The lenient tone touts fat reduction and dyspepsia relief, with endorsements from Boston and BosTex firms and mentions Twin Brotherseed and Mrs. Smith. A sample policy note appears for Cevar Raptos Insurance.
J. H. Mower of Guthrie Center Iowa expresses thanks for fire loss settlement with State Insurance Company of Des Moines paid fully at 800 dollars. He notes Mr Hazen the ad agent showed gentlemanly conduct and states he will insure with the company again and recommends it to others. Also mentions various patent medicine ads included.
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