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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1886
Page
4
A long essay argues for churchgoing with twelve reasons, contrasting past social pressures to attend with modern views. It urges active faith, duties to minister, and collective effort, then shifts to varied vignettes on religion, culture, and ethical conduct including reflections on White Indians and social manners.
A Le Canadien correspondent proposes two small Spanish fly blisters on the arm between elbow and shoulder as an unfailing smallpox remedy. The method draws infection to the blistered area, which is opened and drained as needed, with lard applied to dry the wound. The writer claims success in France and elsewhere and urges vaccination to reduce infection risk.
A speaker recounts a kitten’s suffering at the hands of a cruel baby boy. The animal vows to defend itself, promising claws and a coming "kitten row" as a warning. The piece ends with the taunting line Wide Awake.
Archie and Frank vow to obey and honor their promise after a ride on Star. They largely keep to their pledge throughout the summer, recalled by the lesson learned that afternoon in Morning Star.
In Sherbrooke a young woman volunteered to hold a tin and a small plate as a revolver fired from twelve yards pierced both. She then held the broken plate for a further test, and the bullet again struck, proving remarkable steadiness and nerve. The incident is linked to a remark by Dr. Samuel Johnson about mankind’s urge to conceal their ignorance. Additionally, Vanderbilt’s name was once Van Der Bilt.
Rochester discussions rise after Dr J B Henson article. interview reveals views on Brights disease kidney failure, cures, and Warner’s Laf Cure. Officials note rising cases, while advocates urge early treatment and warn of misdiagnosis of paralysis heart disease or pneumonia.
The piece cites Robert J. Burdette to illustrate husbands often invite male friends for coffee or cigars but treat wives with reserved invitations. It argues men should invite wives as heartily and frankly as they invite other men to social comforts, urging happier home companionship.
J D L HanRvey of Chicago says he spent $2000 trying to cure his wife of rheumatism and that St Jacobs Oil, after all else failed, achieved what he calls a greater discovery than electricity.
In Harper's Bazar a humorous exchange has Mr Malapropos compare Miss Charmante to an old French teacher. He notes she laughs in conversation distorts the face, and Charmante replies with radiant curiosity as the dialogue unfolds.
At a London dinner the ladies chose flowers from a basket in one room while the men did the same in another. Each flower was different and the two groups later saw how chance had paired them when all entered the drawing room.
An advertisement claims public endorsement of Red Star Cough Cure as safe and poison free, priced at 25 cents. It cites Professor T G Wormley on blood analysis and micro-chemistry, then promotes Dr Foote's Heath Monthly and a Buffalo medical association, followed by miscellaneous claims about cures and tonics including Jones' Red Clover Tonic at 50 cents.
The Monon Route offers a winter excursion to California avoiding northern snow and ice. Round trips go on February 16 to 19 from Chicago via New Orleans with a return anytime within six months, featuring Pullman sleepers and palace coaches with two car changes. Contacts are Baldwin in Chicago and McCormick for G N P A details.
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