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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
5
A poem from Blue and Gray by E. H. Sweet contrasts a peaceful spring morning with a later evening of wartime ruin. It recalls children at play before the sun sets on a field marked by death and the silent forms of blue and gray soldiers.
A witness recalls a misdirected Federal unit near Winchester Virginia in April 1865. Soldiers in Confederate garb fired at a family farm, wounding or killing Hook, then retreated as the narrator fled. The piece ends with a note on faith and a Civil War enlistment vignette from the Century War Book.
Gen George G Meade is portrayed as modest yet dignified, who accepted command of the Army of the Potomac after Hooker and led with growing stature. He recalls Lincoln’s order, the weight of Gettysburg, and gratitude that Grant stayed with him in 1864. He valued speed, endurance, and the morale of his men. Memorial War.
A poem urges readers, citing Aladdin’s magical lamp, to seek power through steady effort. The author argues that real wonder lies in common toil, with the lamp’s magic representing diligent, heedful labor rather than fantasy.
A Civil War raid tale from Grant era near Petersburg describes hungry soldiers seizing sutler goods at Meade’s Station while a guard struggles. In a separate story, a New York family’s water disaster unfolds when Jacky Gray floods the Gray home, costing over three thousand dollars to repair.
A Sunshin e tale recalls colonial times when a family’s costly clothing shocks a village in New England. Laws banned lace and embroidery while men flaunted powdered wigs and gilt buckles. Mrs Adams asks for black calimanca shoes from Philadelphia in 1775.
A kindly trained seal kept near a baby in a Shetland home. The animal, though large and calm, stood by the cradle and peered at the sleeping child as if to kiss him. The master calmly sent the creature away. The tale notes seals are loving and harmless by nature.
A group of officers debated soldierly virtues in Sheridan's presence. Some praised bravery and country, one demanded blind obedience, and a bold officer asked if the perfect soldier is one who always follows orders. Sheridan replied that he prefers the one who knows when to disobey.
A Massachusetts Ploughman anecdote shows Walter, a boy witness, calmly telling truth to avoid being tangled by lawyers. One attorney pressed him about his father’s coaching, but the boy explained father warned to speak truthfully and consistently. The lawyer abandoned further probing.
A collection of comedic misstatements and language slips from various nationalities. Examples include a Parisian using a bungled knife note, a note to his wife tucked in a basket, and a Scottish lady misjudging smoking life expectancy, as cited in Harper's Young People.
The reader recalls various newspaper items about labor unions loaning money to employers to sustain operations during slow periods. The exchange references a remark about Bridget's reaction when asked to lend money for wages, illustrating skepticism about such stories.
A dialogue between a passenger and conductor describes a rough train ride on a winding track. A side note praises a pie donated to the Commercial club for the poor and notes seven families benefited. The tone mirrors a light social column.
A Belgian agriculturist planted two white birch trees at spring start and pruned them as sap rose. The next day each tree exuded sap, attracting many bees to drink the sweet water. The flowing sap continued for days and the bee colonies were a striking sight. beekeepers with small trees are advised to incise bark in spring.
A. H. SurHEERLAND of Saugus Massachusetts removed a bullet from his lung that had remained since October 11, 1863 when shot in the neck by Mosby's guerrillas at Culpepper Courthouse. The bullet caused years of hemorrhages before being expelled.
A brief Chicago Tribune exchange shows Mr Winterbottom and Miss Darkerson debating the seriousness of their intentions in a witty dialogue fragment.
A reflective verse recalls a past August night at Brown's with red poppies and a kindly compliment. The speaker notes mutual change as a wedding procession proceeds, Tom as groom and the speaker detached, in a quiet nostalgia from Helen Nicolay in Century.
A Ricumont friend of the late Gen. Early recalls that the general, nicknamed "Lee's Bad Old Man" for profanity, became a daily reader and thorough student of the Bible in his later years.
The Chicago Record notes an heiress who has returned from abroad and contends her marriage to a nobleman will not alter the loyalty of true friends. Her friend reassures her that genuine companions remain constant despite status.
An irate judge warns an insolent attorney that jail for contempt could follow. The lawyer pleads not to be sent to prison, fearing a life sentence, in a Detroit Free Press excerpt.
In a witty line from the N Y Weekly two suitors spar over marriage, Old McGrumpps asking if his daughter should wed a poor man and Young McGall retorting that a rich man would not marry a homely girl.
A brief, moral verse notes a father’s shameful choice leaving his children hungry. He sacrifices a bushel of wheat for a risky bet on rye, illustrating hardship and neglect in a family setting.
Construct a sturdy box box size 12 or 15 inches across and 3 feet long from three 1 inch planks. Mount it on a platform or legs for easy work. Saw one end square and attach a knife made from a scythe piece with a hole for the end and a handle shank. The blade should span the box and hang level with the bottom board top edge, secured by a screw bolt at one end and sliding in a wood or iron slot at the other.
A Vogue quotation notes Puritan days restricting Sunday kissing between husbands and wives, presenting a humorous critique of old social rules and moral laws. The exchange questions the practicality of such bans and the desire they suppress.
Dialogue fragment shows Ricn Acyt remarking money was needed when requested and Poor Rephew replying he cannot come more often. The brief exchange hints at financial strain and social obligation in a small-town context.
The Skil and Knowledge Essential to the production of the most perfect and popular laxative remedy known have enabled the California Fig Syrup Co to achieve a success in the station of its remedy Syrup of Figs as it is conceded to be the universal laxative for sale by all druggists.
A clipped note suggests practical wisdom: a genial person makes a good partner in deals, agreeing freely except when you press for something that matters. The line hints at social negotiation and mutual concessions in everyday life.
An advertisement promotes Monon Route as the sole line to health and pleasure resorts West Baden and French Lick Sprin via nature’s eliminator claims kidney and stem irregularities. City Ticket Office at 232 Clark Street, Chicago. telephone Main 174.
A noted quip from Atlanta jokes that many poets confuse their literary license with a liquor license. The remark plays on creative freedom versus regulatory permits.
In Cincinnati Ohio a novel nickel plated box is offered for stamps with rest pocket postage costs noted. Address to C B Ryran, L Gina and O Ry., Cincinnati.
A proverb-like note from the Glens Republic reflects how a man endures strain under a heavy burden. The line highlights resilience and endurance in hardship without specific events or persons.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher commends Brown's Bronchial Traches to public speakers as highly serviceable and valuable for strengthening the voice. The testimonial notes wide praise and recommendation to friends in speaking circuits.
A fragmentary line appears to reference a barter or trade request, mentioning a good YoFive vehicle and a generic solicitation. No clear event or entities are identifiable to establish a complete news item.
The April 50 event at the World’s Fair of America in McVicker’s, Chicago, features the renowned Schaffer family in a major spectacle with seats secured for the audience.
The New York Press notes two temperaments with a sharp edge, suggesting the forthcoming pairing will prove compelling. The remark hints at strong personalities fueling a likely intriguing contest or rivalry.
Fragmentary text mentions Frew and Pook in a confusing context with phrases about standing and chances. no clear event or entities identified.
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar touted as a pleasant wholesome cough remedy. Pike's Too Drops claimed to cure in one minute, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine rhetoric.
A fragment notes a patient stating they should practice all night, with a brief remark by Eadie reflecting morning routine at Sarscough. The text is incomplete but indicates a focus on habitual practice or preparation in a medical or institutional setting.
Livestock and grain summary with bids and prices for cattle hogs and eggs across Chicago and Kansas City. Includes butter flour wheat oats corn lumbers and related futures and spot quotes with multiple grade ranges and market notes.
Letters from neighbors and a Jackson, North Carolina resident describe trust in Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. The writer details long illness, prior ineffective treatments, and dramatic skin and health improvements after using the remedy, noting personal weight gain and relief from itching.
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