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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
2
A historical ad promotes Mother's Friend as a safe remedy to ease childbirth pains and reduce risk. It claims to prevent nervousness nausea and distress, prepare the system for delivery, and minimize accidents. Available at drug stores for $1.00 per bottle with free books from Dfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.
The piece extols Nebraska farming as profitable citing Anton Wenzl of Pawnee County who began as a monthly worker in 1867 and now owns 1640 acres valued at 30 dollars per acre with stock and other property worth 10000 dollars. It highlights a Nebraska Book describing climate people schools churches roads markets and crop prospects urging readers to request a free copy.
In Curia co, February 28 a Parisian drummer Bartholomew Brander is likely murdered by a woman's hatpin. Autopsy reveals brain concussion and a small puncture starting near the left eye and extending into the skull. Brander entered the Palmer House late, bleeding profusely and collapsed.
The scene recalls Miss Sniffen's dramatic portrayal of Juliet and Mr Kippax’s tears as the actress is thought dead on stage. A later stage note mentions a coughing fright from croup and a quick One Minute Cure given, described as harmless for children.
A humorous exchange underscores common ailments like headache and biliousness. The advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as a remedy to restore health, attributed to Judisch Bros.
In a brief exchange the New York Press notes a heated quarrel born from dismissive remarks about men and a baby referenced as a babe in arms. The quotes underscore provocative attitudes in a gossip column style.
The text recalls Sir Frank Lockwood and his wit, notes Scottish customs of estate names at social functions, and recounts a courtroom joke about a man who looked up Archibald’s Criminal Law to convict for stealing a spade.
A story about Dean Liddell before his death mocking a freshman who claimed full knowledge of Aeschylus. The student cites the dean’s own lexicon, prompting Liddell to scold and reveal surprise at Scott’s work.
Comic exchange scene from New York Journal features Ah Lung-No explaining his eyes hurt by bright colors and Werry Ball reacting with confusion about shirt color.
Washington March 22 Civil Engineer Nordecai T Endicott appointed chief of the bureau of yards Navy Department to replace Rear Admiral R E Matthews whose term expired last Tuesday Endicott will serve four years in the post and is slated to bring a new leadership to the bureau
Three car loads of ammunition arrived in Tampa and on rush orders were dispatched this morning to Port Tampa by a special train and loaded onto the Marblehead.
Governor Shaw appoints Dr. Henry Matthew of Davenport to the state board of health to succeed Dr. J. M. Emmert of Atlantic who resigned after election to the state senate.
Lonpoy March 22 The House of Commons passed the Irish local government bill a second reading without a division amid loud cheers.
Louis Omaha reports cattle receipts 1 400 with native beef steers 4 00 to 5 10 western steers 5 70 to 4 70 Texas steers 3 10 to 8 80 cows and heifers 3 00 to 4 64 stockers and feeders 3 75 to 6 00 calves 4 00 to 8 50 bulls stags 2 00 to 3 70 Hogs receipts 1 80 heavy 3 70 to 3 80 mixed 3 74 to 3 75 light 3 70 to 3 75 bulk 3 75 Sheep receipts 5 800 steady natives 3 75 to 4 70 westerns 3 60 to 4 60 common stock ewes 3 00 to 4 40 lambs 4 25 to 5 00.
Cattle receipts 8 000 steady to strong Texas steers 2 50 4 60 native steers 3 75 6 2 native cows and heifers 1 75 5 00 stockers and feeders 3 00 5 15 bulls 2 6K 3 00 Hogs receipts 3 000 steady bulk 3 66 3 8 heavy 8 70 3 90 packers 3 6x 3 00 mixed 3 55 3 85 41 50 3 70 workers 3 06 3 70 pigs 38 25 8 00 Sheep receipts 2 000 firm lambs 4 45 5 25 muttons 3 50 64 50
Chicago live stock reports show hogs at 25 000 receipts, prices ranging light 3.80 to 4.00, mixed up to 4.05, heavy near 4.02, rough about 3.85. Cattle receipts 14 000 with beeves 3.00 to 5.80, cows 2.25 to 4.55, Texas steers around 3.64 to 4.50, stockers 3.40 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 16 000 firm to higher natives 3.25 to 4.70, westerns 4.55 to 8.60, lambs 4.45 to 5.60.
Wheat unsettled and irregular with No 2 red cash at 97 to 98 cents for May 97 98 with July 78 percent, No 2 hard cash 82. Corn Rasier No 2 cash 6 cents for May near 264 23 0 with July 4 cents and Sept 29 and a half. Oats Hasier No 2 cash 26 cents May 40.
Advertisement claims weak nerves stem from poor blood and promises relief through Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great nerve tonic by purifying and enriching the blood.
W Hellen editor of the Williams Wasp was acquitted by a Webster City jury after a libel case brought by Fred Barkhurst editor of the Stanhope Mail. The dispute stemmed from sharp political campaign criticisms last summer.
A wartime rallying cry urges unity and bold action against Spain. Separately a health advertisement profiles Geo W Hervey of the Omaha Weekly World Herald, praising Dr Kay's Renovator as a cure for stomach trouble and offering free medical advice and remedies for readers.
A Cincinnati Enquirer anecdote reports a couple settling a drinking dispute by an unusual compromise. The man agrees his wife will wear her shoes reasonably tight while he limits his own drinking to match her restraint. The exchange reflects a humorous domestic resolution.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulant coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers. It claims Grain-O is suitable for nervous persons, youth, and children and advises trying it in coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
A Chicago News humor item features a traveler asking many questions and a ticket agent replying with a witty exchange about which question tires him most, ending with the traveler’s regular punchline.
Des Moines Iowa February 23 1898 Mrs Nellie Osman of 414 Lyon Street has endured catarrh and scrofula for ten years. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla she reports healed scrofula sores and relief from catarrh from the medicine.
Jones Brown Eustace are described living on next to nothing in a brisk New York Journal snippet. The brief item mentions Brown Smith and a slack wire performer named Jones Brown, signaling a light human interest note.
Intending buyers can save dollars by sending for the large free catalogue of the Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg Co Elkhart Ind. The ad promotes a fine carriage and doubles the pleasure of driving with a visible call to request the catalogue.
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