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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
6
A brief, clipped exchange notes Blobbs remarking on a wealthy man able to squander money without consequence. The punchline underscores the social observation of excess and public folly.
$30.00 fare from St. Louis to California via The Iron Mountain Route offered daily in March and April aboard Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars between St. Louis Los Angeles and San Francisco. Details from any company agent. H. C. Townsend, G P T Agent, St. Louis. A Ruskin quote about precious things earned by work or economy.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with money back if it fails. It includes claims from a Mrs. Thos Robbine praising Piso's Cure for Consumption and a social maxim about bachelors.
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson of Traverse City Michigan credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending years of backache misery and kidney pain after seven boxes. She reports improved sleep circulation and weight loss followed by full health restoration. A free trial is offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. price 50 cents per box at druggists.
Des Moines March 28 report lists Iowa officers elected by the legislature including Bernard Murphy as state printer and Howard Tedford as state binder. It notes Republican majorities with one Democrat, Vincent Zmundt, and covers highway bills, education board plans, an inebriate hospital appropriation, juvenile court approval, and a proposed Kirkwood statue in Washington.
A letter to C. C. Church of South Ottumwa from Congressman J. F. Lacey says little chance exists Congress will appropriate money for Des Moines River improvements. Ottumwa residents had hoped an appropriation would aid Ottumwa if Des Moines river work moved forward.
The St Louis commission secured 20000 more after legislative back and forth and the new bill specifies uses. Iown will spend 145000 on a show at the work’s fair this summer with about 40000 already invested in a building.
Miss Bertha M. Rush of 8435 Kincaid Street Pittsburg Pennsylvania, superintendent of a local Methodist Protestant Junior Society and choir soprano, endorses Peruna as curing systemic catarrh and severe nervousness after experiencing loss of appetite and emaciation. She claims rapid improvement after initial use and six additional bottles.
A testimonial endorses Peruna as a remedy for tiredness and nervous fatigue common in spring. The reader, Mrs. H. Kassatt of Des Moines Iowa, credits Peruna with rebuilding strength after a long illness and says regular use keeps her in health. She previously managed a women’s garment plant.
The Chicago Daily News notes a young man’s one clever remark is forgiven by those who are charitable enough to overlook the seven other statements.
The passage touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a powerful cure for eczema and related skin conditions including psoriasis scalp ring worm and milk crust Endorsed as proven beyond doubt the claims emphasize strong evidence Cowper quotes the line about the innocent and uneasy pillow
An agricultural promotion from the John A. Salzer Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin touts a drought tolerant oat named The Oat Wonder. The notice promises a sample for 100 stamps and cites yields of 250 to 310 bushels per acre across 40 states in 1903.
An early 20th century sales blurb promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for tired hot aching feet and to ease new or tight shoes. It invites readers to ask today for the product and mentions a free trial age and the address in Le Roy New York.
Advertisement touts Peruna as a universal tonic for tired nervous women, claiming it strengthens nerves, boosts circulation, and restores appetite and digestion, urging every woman to use the product.
Readable ad copy urges immediate written inquiry to Dr Hartman president of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice about Peruna use. It invites readers to send a full case statement for prompt guidance.
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