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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
8
The article outlines stage lighting types including spot flood bunch strip side footborder and overhead lights. It describes arc and gas illumination methods like calcium oxyhydrogen and magic lanterns for effects such as water ripples moonlight and lightning.
California boasts the largest seed farms and leads in barley, oranges, lemons, honey and walnuts. The Golden Gate frames future commerce while San Francisco hosts the world’s largest mint and whaling hub.
A promotional note extols Scott's Emulsion as a fattening tonic for invalids, convalescents, and weak children. It promises to increase bone, flesh, blood, and nerve tissue and offers a free sample.
Rosin forms waterproof paper for butchers shops and fish markets and for building uses while reducing paper cost. Dissolving rosin in potash and mixing with pulp then alum washing yields dispersed rosin without brittleness. It also guards coarse goods against rust when used in benzine varnish that dries rapidly.
The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout departs Chicago at 8:00 p m and completes the trip in under three days. A second fast train leaves Chicago at 11 35 p m. For details contact Agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
Advert says every child can take Little Early Risers with perfect safety and that they never gripe or sicken while delivering certain results. Claims they cure biliousness and are preferred to all other pills, sold by Judisch Bros.
The Traffic Department of the Chicago and North WesternRailway issues a handsome illustrated booklet describing the Overland Limited, the luxurious train, and the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line to the Pacific Coast. Copy available by mail for 2 cents.
The ad warns that Witch Hazel Salve by E. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago is the genuine product and cautions buyers about dangerous counterfeits. It urges checking for the DeWitt name on the box and mentions Judisch Bros as sellers.
While walking in New York a mounted horse teamster trailed a horse with a whip. Henry Bergh admonished the man to show kindness, sparking a witty exchange about compassion for both horse and driver. The moment softened Bergh's stern demeanor and the horse resumed trotting.
An English lawyer, after a long cross examination that tested judge jury and court, was told to conclude. He tauntingly praised the witness as clever. The witness replied from the box that he would return the compliment if not under oath in Personalia.
Fully described and illustrated in a sixty page book issued by the Chicago and North-Western Railway. It presents scenic, commercial, industrial and transportation advantages of the state and appeals to travelers planning a Pacific Coast trip. Copy available for four cents postpaid to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
A patent medicine claim touts Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as a pleasant remedy for cleansing the system and regulating the liver and bowels. It is said to cure costiveness and numerous stomach disorders with bottles priced at 25e 50e and $1.00, sold by C A Gamble, a local druggist.
A conversation airs as Gladys and Mr. Muchcash clash over admiration of the moon versus the many purchases inside the house. The exchange reveals underlying tensions about value and attention in the home.
Lowseads laments being rejected by every girl in town while Siennekke cheers him on. The exchange reflects a light hearted mood in a Smart Set dialogue.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben musing that choosing dogs over humans reveals a judgment about friends. The remark frames a humorous lens on loyalty, companionship, and what counts as a worthy circle of acquaintances.
The north island New Zealand area around Walmangu geyser is ringed by 300 to 500 foot hills of volcanic debris from the Tararewa eruption. The valley shows constant geyser activity with blowholes and pools as hot sulphurous water and steam erupt without warning. Massive eruptions fling red hot water lava and stones as high as 400 to 1500 feet, often covering nearby hills and destroying villages in the wider event.
A tailor Moretti was jailed for fraud in an Italian town after a mother coerced a false report. His sweetheart asked a police officer about his sentence and learned a long confinement. Believing the abuse, she killed herself by poison, and days later Moretti was released to find her dead and killed himself.
A quotation from the Philadelphia Ledger notes Burroughs remarking that the hardest work is finding someone easy to collaborate with. The wry line frames a sentiment on cooperation and effort.
During the first day at Gettysburg General Barlow lay wounded and believed dying within Confederate lines. General Gordon found him and read a letter from Barlow’s wife before promising to destroy it and send her word. Barlow survived and later met Gordon, learning Gordon had saved him, and both officers recognized each other as life gaineed friends.
An advertisement lists subscription options for The Des Moines Daily and Sunda News offering $1.50 per year postage paid 150 dollars per year and shorter terms 100 for eight months 80 cents for four months 50 cents for three months. It claims to be the most complete Iowa newspaper and notes it is the only daily that stops when the term ends.
A sales blurb asserts that to gain strength one must digest and assimilate food through nerves blood and tissues. It promotes Kodol Dy Care as the only digestant combination that enables the body to appropriate all health and strength giving qualities. Sold by Judisch Bros.
Home seekers can take the Northwest West and Southwest excursion via the Northwestern line with greatly reduced rates. Excursion tickets, standard and tourist sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars advertised. For sale dates and details contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Mrs. Gertrude Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep lung cold that led to pneumonia and weight loss. After using One Minute Cough Cure she recovered fully, with her cough gone and weight restored from 92 to her normal level.
The Black Hills in South Dakota produce a third of U.S. gold and are called the richest 100 square miles. A new booklet with a detailed map is issued by the North Western Line. Send four cents in stamps for a copy to W. B. Knistern, P. T. M. Chicago & North Western Ry., Chicago, Illinois 462.
Parents are urged to avoid bad tasting syrups containing opium and stupefying drugs. C. A. Gamble offers Harts Honey and Horehound as a reliably safe cough remedy for children and delicate individuals, claiming to cure coughs colds croup la grippe and throat and lung ailments. Large bottles priced 25 50 cents and 1.00.
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