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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
5
Scientists debate the earths ultimate fate with uncertain projections. Dr Henry Smith Williams cites Harper s Monthly remarks that solar heat and cosmic mechanics offer no certainty. He notes possible compensating factors yet warns annihilation as a future prophecy remains unclear.
An unemployed Irishman board a harbor vessel asks the captain for work. The captain offers a rope and says if he can find three ends he will hire him. The man shows one end and then the other, then throws the rope with both ends overboard claiming a third end. The captain hires him on the spot.
In a Paris letter to The Saturday Evening Post, Vance Thompson describes a Colorado millionaire visiting Whistler in Rue du Bac. The buyer asks the painter’s wall pictures priced at four millions, then Whistler deadpans My posthumous prices and bids him good morning.
The Sat urday Evening Post notes that De Candale, a distinguished French savant, says ministers' sons have produced more eminent scientists than any other class. He adds they have enriched poetry theology and several military heroes of the past.
In Boston the Public Library head Mr Putnam refused a direct appointment for a ward leader's ally. He gave a detailed tour of all departments showing work duties and required abilities. The politician left convinced no staff position fit and never submitted an application.
A quoted column contrasts Wagnerite views with the drama first approach to Wagner operas. It advises starting with Tannhauser and Lohengrin, then Tristan und Isolde, and finally the Ring cycle or Bayreuth, noting the integral use of words and German libretti.
A Curious Old Lady questions a convict about his crime and path to imprisonment. He says he was driven to it and confirms he is routinely brought in by the Black Maria.
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin Miss A says she will sing unprompted and sit at the piano, while Miss B suggests leaving the matter to others to discover.
A six year old girl fears a billy goat. Her mother reassures her with a lesson on faith. The source frames the encounter within a parental guiding tone and a child’s curiosity about belief.
A quoted exchange from the Troy Times captures a brief, humorous moment where a man recalls a kiss as rare, the woman quips it was under done after he missed her lips, and he ends with an overbearing remark.
A United Presbyterian quote condemns a young man who refuses to be industrious, choosing perpetual dependence after noting his father’s accumulation of a fortune. The remark frames diligence as a path to personal growth and maturity.
An advertisement claims the remedy boosts health and energy for those feeling unwell with kidney issues. The copy urges readers to use Foley’s Kidney Cure, naming Tilden & Loughran as sellers.
L. M. Bosworth warns Ames readers that counterfeit salves endanger health and that sellers of fakes share responsibility. He urges using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the only genuine cure for piles and skin ailments, advising buyers to verify the brand.
The Iowa Central Railway presents a homeseekers excursion with round trips at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets available on the first and third Tuesdays each month to western southern southwestern northwest points including Denver and Colorado Springs. Inquiries to Geo. G. Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Scientists announce methods to obtain natural digestants and combine them with substances building digestive organs in a compound named Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests food, allows dyspeptics to eat nourishing meals, and aims to radically cure stomach troubles with its medicinal agents. L. M. Bosworth endorses.
A Philadelphia Press schoolroom scene finds the teacher discussing fortifications as children attempt to define a buttress. Willie rapidly volunteers and offers a playful mispronunciation calling it a nanny-goat, showcasing a light moment in class.
For two years La W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania suffered kidney trouble and poor health. After various doctors and costly medicines failed he tried Foley's Kidney Cure and reports relief. The testimonial aims to help others. ILDEN & LOUGHRAN.
The prompt notes that the melodies a young father hears at night differ from the songs David refers to in his text. It implies a contrast between perceived lullaby imagery and scriptural allusions, suggesting a thematic distinction in the narrative.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes she suffered eight years with asthma and experienced repeated attacks last year. After using Foley's Honey and Tar she received immediate relief and never failed to help. TILDEN & LOUGHRAN.
Citizens in Erie Pennsylvania have launched a drive to honor Captain Gridley commander of the Olympia in the Manila Bay battle. Organizers seek support for a lasting memorial marking his service and the famed flagship’s historic role.
Iowa Central Railway announces discount fares for trips to national encampments conventions and meetings in cities including Chicago New York Boston Wheeling Detroit New York Milwaukee Burlington and Denver July through September. Tickets go on sale August 25 to 27 with various round trip rates and certificate plans. Geо S Batty Marshalltown Iowa is the inquiry contact.
Bargains highlighted for land in Minnesota and eastern South Dakota. Ames area listings feature town and farm properties, with multiple parcels offered at reduced prices. Potential buyers encouraged to inspect available plots.
Illinois Central announces low rate round trips from Cairo and Paducah to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Rapid City Custer Sheridan and Casper with July 9 17 August 1 7 21 dates One fare plus two dollars for the round trip Tickets valid to October 31 1900 Stopovers allowed on Colorado and Utah itineraries and on South Dakota Wyoming routes within set limits A G P A Til Cent BR R Dusuque Iowa
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