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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
3
A study by Dr. Lee outlines a method to deduce absolute orbital dimensions of bright rapidly rotating binary stars from a single line of sight spectroscopic measurement. By comparing computed and observed motions across several orbits, the universality of Newtonian gravitation in stellar systems may be tested.
The Moniteur reports a new glass plate made by pouring successive colored glasses on a moving table or roll so layers fuse into a multi color plate. Different colors form layered materials which can bear molded or pressed letters and designs through rolling or vertical engraving.
A quotation from Armor Knox in Scranton Truth dismisses modern weapons as less deadly than a policeman's club or a defeated candidate's remark. It argues that only a small fraction of lead pellets hit living targets in war, asserting war's deadliness is exaggerated.
Explosion at West Bear Ridge colliery in Ashland Pennsylvania killed Willie Quinn fire boss and Michael Bazzle. Two laborers injured. Cause unknown.
In Philadelphia on July 28 a meeting of the National Union of Carpenters and Joiners resolved to demand an eight hour day starting May 1 next, at a wage scale of 85 cents per hour. The movement is described as general.
A severe wind storm hit Columbus Ohio with heavy rain and 45 mph winds. Half the roof of the Brown Manufacturing Company building was blown away, affecting the town. In St Louis, intense heat topped 100 degrees, causing numerous prostrations and two fatalities, Mrs Mate Bryan and carpenter William Zeichmann, with several serious cases following.
A series of tidal waves along the western shore of the lake raised water levels over three feet above normal. Professor Hough of Northwestern University said he would not attempt to kill unless a bottom upheaval caused the change.
The Corn and Clover Belt of Arkansas benefits from a new railway line linking three trunk lines to northern markets. Helena, county seat of Phillips County, boasts box factories sew mills canneries and strong industry. Rich lands nearby await settlers along the railroad corridor led by General Passenger and Freight Agent G T Updegraff.
A claim that the Greenland birch is the smallest tree, under three feet tall yet spanning a two to three foot radius. The ad urges immediate treatment for cholera morbus or diarrhoea with DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure available from D. Bales.
A journeyman tailor in Smyrna earns roughly 60 cents daily. The claim notes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a proven blood purifier with curative powers even when other medicines fail.
A compact 19th century ad listing Hood's Pills as a cure for nausea headache and indigestion with a 25 cent price and a diamond glass cutter advertised to last about three months.
It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for various ailments and lists other tonics sold by D. D. Bales. It notes an antisquirrel convention in Spokane on May 15 and mentions medicines accepted for exhibition at the World's Fair, including Ayer products.
A wartime style advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a speedy healer for piles and other sores. It notes the product is for sale by D. D. Bales and frames the salve as a trusted remedy.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Home Seekers' excursion tickets at reduced rates for August 4 September 1 15 29 October 6 and 20 1896 to numerous West and Northwest points. Tickets and full info available from the railway agents. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer advertised as invigorating and beautifying.
The North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Salt Lake City at one fare plus two dollars round trip on August 6 and 7 for the International Association of Fire Engineers annual convention. Agent offices in Chicago and Omaha announce August dates with additional low rate trips from Omaha to Denver and the Hot Springs of South Dakota.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for indigestion and stomach trouble and Ayer's Pills as a remedy for minor ailments. It also markets DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure and stresses keeping remedies at hand. D. D. Bales sells all products.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for poison ivy insect bites bruises scalds and burns sold by D D Bales.
A positive guarantee to cure or money refunded will be found with each $1.00 box or bottle of Dr. Sawyer's Family Cure or Pastills, manufactured after this date. Sold by D. D. Bales.
A fragmentary advertisement language promotes Sarsaparilla as a supreme nerve tonic claiming rich blood benefits. The archaic phrasing shows marketing flair of quack health products and sensational claims without scientific support.
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