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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1880
Page
5
A fragmented passage reflects on choosing a noble mistress and offering devotion to religion science or blood, martyrdom for religion, labor as birthright, and a speaker living forever among heroes, with shelves of souls and a dainty fairy in a study and a child’s simple view of Papa’s.
Narrative recounts a moonlit encounter on Superior shores near Deluth where Mrs Armitage and Alfred Torrence confront a past German lover and Geraldine. later, Torrence reunites with Geraldine, seeking forgiveness as the group travels by boat to a new camping locale under a north easter wind.
An 19th century essay advises using barometers to detect tornado danger and outlines shelter steps, noting southwest to northeast storm tracks and safe refuges like brick or framed cellars. It then shifts to a Napoleonic battlefield vignette and a morality tale about a drum of brandy swapped for water, highlighting courage and irony.
At the Illinois river ford seven miles from town a gathering of Creek Indians displayed a ritual described as conjuring. Two elderly men performed rites and a young man plunged into the river where a blue catfish appeared, taken by a conjurer and consumed in fire amid hushed spectators.
A fragment shows Bridget and T debating what happened to tallow used on boots and buckwheats, with T fearing waste and discussing the preparation. The exchange hints at kitchen or household mishap in a terse, period tone.
An OCR fragment touts a tonic named Kidney-Wort with claims of cleansing benefits. The text appears as a promotional or medicinal note, referencing the product and its purported health use.
A Detroit man narrates a brief encounter on John Street where a self described tramp asks to represent a house to steer four other tramps seeking food. The exchange ends with the group discussing chances of shelter and work.
A widow ponders burial photos of four deceased husbands as a five year old asks which is his father. She hints one father is in heaven, while the child questions whether the others are burned, leaving the mother without an answer.
The passage laments domestic life where a man leaves his mother’s home only to be controlled by his wife and later by a baby, suggesting the family dynamics skew toward female authority and evolving domestic hierarchy.
Toto longs for a box of colors as his father promises one after four days of good behavior. Toto's despair grows while his sister suggests sharing, and their low funds constrain any joy or fancy purchases.
A Cincinnati reader praises St Jacobs Oil for curing rheumatic sciatica after three applications. Another note from Paul Minnesota and Minneapolis Pioneer extols Hamburg Drops for a severe stomach ailment, highlighting practical service over mere promises.
An American in Rome saved Queen's poodle on the Pinican Hill promenade, earning a decoration and a title. Royal favor opened social doors at dinners by American colonies in Paris, Rome, and Florence, where his ribbon became a coveted badge of luck and status.
Notice highlights a Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot with 350 rooms reduced to 1 and up, elevator and restaurant, horse cars, and stages to an elevated railroad to all depots. Caution urged to ensure Grand Union Hotel is on the sign as the corner store does not belong to the railroad union.
Readers suffer headaches or back pains from kidney or liver trouble. Warner's Kidney and Liver Care is advertised as addressing the underlying cause. The text claims most pains arise from disordered kidneys or liver and that the remedy cures the root issue.
Advertises King's New Discovery as a universal cure for throat chest and lung afflictions including consumption colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and tickling in the throat. Claims many positive cures where others failed and urges a trial with a $1 regular bottle available through druggists and dealers nationwide.
A Workingman recounts debt and illness lasting years due to a sick family and high medical bills. One year ago a pastor advised using Bitters, leading to sustained health and financial relief. He urges poor men to try Bitters as an affordable alternative to doctor visits.
The Nichols, Shepard & Co. firm of Battle Creek claims global leadership with their Vibrator Separator and Engine. They tout a patented construction principle and premium materials, urging buyers to seek full information before purchasing Threshing machinery for best results.
An advertorial claims Pachieu's Arnica Salve is the best salve for cuts bruises rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction with money refunded and is priced at 2 cents per box, sold by druggists and dealers nationwide.
A sufferer recounts three years of kidney and bladder pain, unsuccessful surgeries, and paralysis-like weakness. After seven bottles of Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, pain disappeared, strength returned, and he resumed full daily work, praising the remedy and urging others with kidney or liver troubles to try it.
A fragmented promotion advertises a free book on liver diseases and their treatment and touts Dr J Kramer German salve as a cure for weak and diseased health. It mentions sending 60 cents and offers four free boxes if postage paid, with offers from Dayton Ohio and mail-order firms including Voltaic Bell Company.
Catarrha sometimes remained cold but cure begins with Mage's Catarrh Remedy. The old reliable remedy has stood the test of years and remains popular today.
A historical advertising page touts Dr. Crooks Wine of Tar for digestive woes and urges readers to obtain Dr. N B Wourg’s free treatise on Consumption Asthma or Catarrh. It promotes Hunt's Remedy for kidney issues and GLENNS SuLpave Syrup for pimples. Acuvue Conquenon claims to cure Fevers and Ague with blood cleansing effects. numerous patent medicines and a local wholesaler E K Thompson of Titusville Pa are named.
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