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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
7
Miss Lucy V McGivney of 452 3rd Ave Brooklyn reports severe headaches and side and back pains eased by Peru na. She states she is now active with no headaches and praises the product’s marvelous effect, noting many similar grateful letters in the files.
A powerful wind toppled walls in Frisco causing danger to crowds at Stockton and Sutter and Market and Geary streets. Relic hunters plunder Japanese and Chinese bazaar ruins while Mrs. Kane and Officer McLean rescue six insane patients from the city hall ruins. Rebuilding plans include Rialto and Crossley sites and a 12 story Market Street tower.
A reporter's San Mateo County trip details extensive structural damage across several sites from the quake. No deaths are reported, with injuries described as limited. Local officials assess aftershocks and begin safety inspections.
The report notes that almost all the Chinese community has relocated to Oakland with few remaining in camps in several city locations. Across the bay fellow countrymen are caring for them.
Damage to railroad tracks through South San Francisco and near Holy Cross cemetery left rails sinking up to six feet. Extensive destruction also reported to gravestones and surrounding gravesites.
A Southern Pacific depot in San Mateo was wrecked with substantial damage. The crash brought down telegraph and telephone poles and all lines, disrupting communications in the area.
Passengers from Chicago to Fort Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and all points are offered three daily trains with modern day coaches and luxurious Pullman sleeping cars to New York City with through sleeping car service to Boston and intermediate points. Rates are lowest with no excess fares. Dining service is up to date with club meals from 35 cents to 1.00 and meals a la carte. Trains depart Chicago La Salle Street Station. For full information contact J. Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago Ill.
Chicago Chronicle mocks ideas to kill the old and those deemed incurable and suggests grouping proponents of ending death into teams to “exterminate” each other in a football style clash.
A struggling author opens a publisher’s letter and finds a check, joking that he has discovered the secret of writing living. The Chicago Tribune notes his amused reaction to finally earning money from his work.
A dialogue fragment shows a mistress seeking a refined servant. The applicant answers with a remark about recent medical issues including appendicitis and poisoning, delivered in a satirical or witty tone.
Patent foot remedy advertised by Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York. Claims relief for hot sweaty callous and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists price 25 cents. Trial rage free and substitutes not accepted.
A collage of ad copy and fleeting quotes about health tonics, teas, and personal quips. It mentions Garfield Tea for digestion, Dr Kline's Nerve Restorer, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething, and a comment on poverty and law, plus various author names and outlets.
An article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for the critical change of life in women. It claims to invigorate the female system, strengthen nerves, and prevent ailments such as hot flashes and headaches, with free advice offered by Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Hyland and Mrs. Hinkle about recovery.
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