Mommsen's Roman History as a Landmark of German Literature
Professor Jesse B. Carter praises Mommsen's Roman History as a remarkable mid nineteenth century work. He credits its naked narrative style with appealing to a broad audience and regards it as both a historical and spiritual document reflecting Theodor Mommsen's hopes and ideals. The work invites verification by scholars in Mommsen's own writings.
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Mommsen
Theodor Mommsen
Jesse B. Carter
Atlantic
The Art and Truth of a Genuine Smile
The passage argues that smiling warms hearts more than any other art. It notes children naturally master smiles but often lose them with age. A true smile comes from the heart, not a posed widening of the mouth, and reflects honest willingness to be pleased with life’s moments.
Sanitation Habits of Ant Cities Described by Me Cook
In Harper's Magazine H C Me Cook notes ants maintain personal cleanliness and communal hygiene. Worker nurses wash and groom larvae while workers keep nests and foraging routes free of filth, depicting sanitation as a practiced art among formicory insects.
Lofty Literature Advice From an Editor
A magazine editor advises a young writer on fast career ascent saying a powder magazine favors fiery articles. The quip reflects the period’s sharp editorial wit about exposure and bold, dramatic writing.
The Young Fool and the Young Man’s Spending Gap
An old fool is challenged by a young man who tries to keep pace with companions who have three or four times his spending money. The Hartford Post notes the contrast between aging caution and youthful appetite for excess.
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Hartford Post
Kilkenny Castle Among World's Oldest Inhabited Homes
Kilkenny Castle stands as one of the oldest continually inhabited houses with many rooms preserved near their 800 year old state. The historic fortress reflects medieval architecture and domestic life across centuries.
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Kilkenny
Only Perfect Laxative in the World Endorsed
Lincoln citizen Thomas Hickey lauds Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup after trying many remedies. He says it provides more relief in a month than anything else and is pleasant to take with no grasping side effects. Sold in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles by C A Gamble.
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W. J. Stinson
Macomb
Lil
OC. A. Gamble
Thomas Hickey
Lincoln, Jr
C. A. Gamble
A Real Curiosity and Wise Sayings Panel
A collection of adages and quips appears, including lines about life ruin, fools, and a barber’s view of a miser. Also notes a tea night with Rocky Montaia and attributes to L M Bosworth and A Gamble’s Bee’s Laxative Honey and Tar. The tonic claims antiseptic, solvent, and laxative properties for coughs and lung issues.
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Rocky Montaia
L. M. Bosworth
Iceman and Coalman Endorse Always Steady Temperatures
Two tradesmen the iceman and coalman speak to steady readings and a stiff upper lip. The saying urges calm resilience even when facial hair risks changing with the weather.
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Health Cure
An Evansville Indiana advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea claims it cures illness when others fail. It promotes tea or tablet forms priced at 85 cents and is attributed to L. M. Bosworth.
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Louis Ernest
Evansville
Ind
Des Moines News Ad Rates and Circulation Claim
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News lists postage paid rates of 1.50 per year 1.00 for eight months and 0.50 for three months. It claims to be the most complete Iowa newspaper and to publish daily all year, stopping when time runs out. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
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Aplin
Alney & A
Mdse
Anderson Otto
Allen A
Allen Jypes Nursing
Ames
City of Board of Equalization
Ames Times Pub
Ambroe & Sons
Poor Farm
Browherton
Boyd Veo
Bates Leland Bounty
Berggren Wesley Assessor
Boynston
Berggren & Peterson
Mdse Poor
Ald Boone Blank Book Co Berks and Stationery
Benjamin
Sellers
Bentin Bros
Smith
Benjamin Bros
Shryock
Ballou
Staonery
Scott
Fish Hest & Son
Bradley Jas
Richmond
Batman
Bower & Perkins
Smith Richmond
Cooper & Southwick
Cooper
Smith Pinchmans
Carter GG
Ald Smith
Drs
Cole H
Clark
Smith & Richmond
Vollins
Town of Board of Scott C
Silliman
Conver
Tichenor U G
Templeton
Chamberlain
Thompson
Chassel & Merguson
Tillotson Bay
Travis
Connor
Frank
Consolidated Time Lock Co
Tilden Bros & Co
OD & UO Cline J W
Witness
Tilden Bros &Co
Conley Thomas Witness
Tilden Ros & Co
Chitty Fred Witness
Campbell J
Underwood GA
Corneliussen & Co S
Wiland Osmund
Downing
Dunahugh J Court
Waula MT
Dussbugh Ff
Williams Walter Assessor
Dmif &N Ry Cofre
Williams
Dunahu
Whiteman Frank Riding Biff
Dornan
Bounty Wolves
Downing Frank Witness
Welty
Dunkelvarger & Ki
Dewel Lumber Co
Mdsech
Welch & Co
Blanks
Eatwell
Eddy FS
Sybert,Fidiar & Chambers
Stave
Geo Witness Welty
Wakeman
Frazier & Sons O
White & Bamberger
Frazier & Sons
Wood House
White FM
Fawcett
Warrell
Fry Letta
Wells Chas
Guy
Clarence
Hugh
Fitchpatrick J
Gates Bros Repairs
George
Gates
Gilmore
Howen
Travaeros Iver Assessor
Harnden Jota P Bounty Wolves
Hagen John Care Uper
Hudson Hros Stationery
Haverly C Kk Justice
Hoggatt
Constable
Haverly C Kb Justice
Howgatt
Hogatt
Henyon
Hulbert
Joe Witness
Hanson
H P
Iowa
Lowa
Iowa Printing Co
Johnson
Johnson Lew Witness
Jackson Jas
Jeffrey Dr J A Medierv
Klove
King Jay
Treaurer
Keuffel & Esser Co Supplies Co Surveyor
Lough
Witness Lefevre
Ralph
Lax Martin Witness
Lambert Geo
Morgan W S Asses
Mal and Sam Assessor
Muuden E Bounty Wolves
Maxwell
Town of Board of Equalization
Michaelson J
Mason
Munden BE Bounty Wolves
Midland Chem Co
Muun
Mineah & Co & D Lumber
Mineah & Co & D
Mdoe
Minean & Co & D Coal Poor
Mineah & Co
Mackey
Wackey C
Indoer
Miller & Miler Muse
Miller & Miller Indoee
Miller I'd & Son Ndse
Methodist Hospital
Michaelson Jd
Micohelson
mMcCall FC
McKim
Metall FC
MecCord
McLain FJ Coroners Jury
Metord
McCord Co
Electric Co
Vada Electric Co
Ae Nevada Ti
Rame Belle
Ricketts
Coroners Court
Roe
Leage
Per Diem
Skola Pater
Sheldab
Sydnés N
Rtw
Severide
Hugart
Awness
Des Moines
Sunday News
the News
Pineules Discovery Offered For Kidney Bladder Ailments
Pineules advertised as a cure all for kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism lumbago derived from pines urged to visit the store to see Pineules and purchase from C A Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Rockefeller Advice Sparks Dialogue on Wealth
A remark urging to make money a slave is noted but no concrete recipe or steps are provided by Rockefeller. The statement prompts discussion on wealth and personal finance without practical guidance.
Silence Reflects True Christianity More Than Sermon Said
A reflective line notes that authentic Christian faith often lives in quiet acts rather than loud sermons. The remark emphasizes humility, service, and inner conviction over formal preaching.
Pineules Cure Kidney and Bladder Troubles
A 19th century ad touts Pineules as a quick universal cure for kidney and bladder complaints. Promoted by O. A. Gamble, the patent medicine claims immediate relief from various ailments through a blend of healing pines and other known remedies.
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O. A. Gamble
If a Man's Mother in Law Acts Up It Is Usually His Own Fault
A compact old saying suggests that when a mother in law causes trouble the underlying issue lies with the son in law rather than the relative. The remark reflects familiar domestic humor about family tensions and responsibility.
Dade’s Liver Pills Promote Constipation Cure
Advertising pitch from Chicago doctor backed claim that Dade’s pills cure constipation. Sold by C. A. Gamble to users seeking relief.
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Dr. Dade
Chicago
Dade
C. A. Gamble
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Constipation Cure
Bodily ailments blamed on constipation are challenged by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The ad cites two thirds of sickness and promotes tea or tablet form for 85 cents, attributed to L. M. Bosworth.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
382000 Acres Open for Settlement on Rosebud Reservation
Government lands totaling 382000 acres on the Rosebud reservation in southeastern South Dakota are opened for settlement. The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers a pamphlet New Homes in the West with maps and allotment details, available from agents or by mail for two cents in postage.
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Rosebud
South Dakota
Chicago & North-Western
Bonesteel
North- Western Line
L. F. Ty
L. F. Ty, Gen. Agt
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement claims Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar is the original laxative cough cure and the best laxative cough syrup. It highlights pine antiseptic healing soothing properties and honey-based laxative syrup, selling through O. A. Gamble.
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O. A. Gamble
Excursion Tickets to OgntTR at Iowa Chautauqua Assembly
Excursion tickets to OgntTR at Iowa Chautauqua Assembly in Tama and Tole do Iowa via the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates June 20 and July 2 with return valid until July 5 inclusive. Tickets also sold on certificate plan June 25 to July 4 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry 108.
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Ognttr
Iowa
Chautauqua Assembly
Tama
Toledo
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Very Low Rates to St Louis via North Western Line
Travel to St Louis and return from all points at reduced prices with great service and generous return limits. Agile Ticket Agents of Chicago and North Western Railway offer fall details.
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St. Louis
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Very Low Rates to Atlantic Orry Excursion
Excursion tickets at reduced prices offered July 9 and 10 via the North-Western Line for the Annual Meeting Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Favorable return limits. Apply to Chicago & North-Western Ry. agents.
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Atlantic Orry
N. J
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Rosebud Reservation lands opened in July pamphlet details
The Rosebud Reservation lands will open in July. The pamphlet New Homes in the West from the Chicago & North Western Passenger Department outlines dates and registration locations, homestead law requirements, and maps. Request via ticket agent or mail two cents to L. F. Berry, Gen. O. & N. W. Ry, 401 Walnut Moines Iowa.
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Rosebud
Chicago & North-Western
Nor Western Line
L. F. Berry
Gen. O
N. W
Walnut
Oo Moines
Iowa
Ring’s Dyspepsia Tablets advertised relief promises
Ring’s Dyspepsia Tablets claim instant relief for stomach upset and indigestion. The ad notes the tablets are as pleasant as leaf sugar and cure sour risings and stomach heaviness. Sold by O. A. Gamble.
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O. A. Gamble
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G. Lee
McCarthy & Lee
Ark Lote
Story County Bank
Wgbo
A. Underwood
C. L. Waltmire
H. E. Slattery
Real Estate, Insurance and Collections
B. G. Dyer
Grove's Grocery
Res
U. S. Griggs
Pierre
Dak
Main Street
WM. Taylor
Gossard and Taylors
M. Hemstreet
Story County
Telephone
Union National Bank
W. M. Gree Ey
Henry Wison
Nationl Bank
Nation
City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
McCord, M. D
Orrice
Bosworth
Mutual Phone
D. M. Gurier
Janniz G. Gurier
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist
Millers Store
Hunt
C. Brownlie
D. D.S
P. O
W. E. Harriman
Medicine and Surgery
F. H. Waters
Keedick
M. J. Adams
Mutual
AME
Frank W. Coy
Douglas St
Co. J. Dunham
Ames, la
Sir Counsel Jr
Taylor's
Gicho, Connolly
Ggrett
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Boone and
Saylor
Rkellog St
Canier Bros. & Herman
A. Gamble
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