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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
7
The article surveys the hidden craft of clay pipe manufacture in Woodbridge New Jersey. It traces the process from raw gray clay soaked for hours to pug milling, rolling, molding, drying, shaving, and final firing in kilns to achieve the snow white finish, noting factory variations and production scales.
A maxim from Maxwell's Talisman argues that ownership fosters happiness and restfulness. It suggests tenant farmers should own land at their capacity and expand gradually to improve prosperity and reduce disruptive frequent moves.
Note capturing a short aphorism attributed to Chester Fies urging discretion and restraint in sharing wisdom with others.
A young woman buys twelve pounds of flesh for eight cents a pound and gains twelve pounds after regular doses of Scott's Emulsion. She pays one dollar for the bottle and finishes it, finding it worth the cost. Scott and Bowne advertise their remedy from 409 Pearl Street New York.
A frontier tale recalls the 1883 duel between Choctaw Chief Carpenter and white man Price near Pine Creek Indian agency. Both fired at sunrise after a insult. Price fell dead, Carpenter wounded and later knocked senseless as the crowd surged around the scene.
A breaker boy faces a fine in a West Virginia coal town after being charged with killing a scavenger. The German squire imposes escalating penalties, starting at ten dollars and adjusting to the boy's available funds. The boy declares three dollars and seventy-five cents, prompting a final fine of that amount.
Professor Seggel of Munich reports two brain development spurts in girls from ten to eleven and seventeen to eighteen, and two in boys from twelve to thirteen and nineteen to twenty. He notes brain growth during puberty lags body growth at twelve to fourteen but accelerates later, reaching about one seventh of body growth by twenty.
A concise maxim attributed to Landor notes that truly dutiful people tend to withhold rather than stash away. prudence and restraint mark their conduct more than accumulation. The saying emphasizes discretion over excess in moral action.
Scientists announce that Bright’s disease diabetes and kidney troubles do not exist in pine forests. Pineules claim to cure numerous ailments with air from pines. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a spring tonic. Sold by C. A. Gamble and L. M. Bosworth for 35 cents.
Advertisement claims Bee's Honey and Tar prevents or cures pneumonia and lung inflammation. It asserts it destroys disease germs, cures coughs and colds in one night, and tones glands and muscles. Sold by CO. A. Gamble.
The phrase notes a person who neglects important issues while fussing over small concerns. It contrasts idle preoccupation with neglect of weighty duties. The remark underscores prioritizing substantial affairs over minor trifles.
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News offers postage paid delivery to any address for 1.50 per year and shorter terms, touting itself as the most complete Iowa newspaper. It declares daily publication all year and stoppage only when time runs out, with mailing address in Des Moines Iowa.
Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets offer immediate relief and claim permanent cure of dyspepsia indigestion and all stomach and bowel troubles sold by A Gam tle.
A concise adage states that wisdom in both owls and most men rests on appearances, reflecting a preference for outward looks in judging intelligence.
The advertisement touts Bee's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds lagrippe croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption. It claims mild laxative tonic and strength benefits and notes it is popular with children. Sold by OC. A. Gamble.
Mr C Anton Gehre of Volksblatt Rundschau commends Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as a splendid remedy for chronic constipation. The advertised liquid medicine also claims to cure biliousness indigestion and dyspepsia. Sold by A Gamble, druggist, with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
A concise reflection argues that setback alone does not justify giving up. It emphasizes resilience, steady effort, and learning from mistakes to sustain progress toward goals.
A brief ad notes Pineules as a new discovery claiming health benefits for Bright's disease calculus rheumatism bambago and all urinary disturbances. It lists C. A. Gamble as the seller and emphasizes the pine forest origin and fragrance.
A colored atlas of three maps 14 by 20 inches bound for quick reference. It details the eastern situation with tables on relative military naval strength and financial resources of Russia and Japan. Copy sent upon ten cents postage to L F Berry general agent Des Moines Iowa.
An old note promotes ManZan in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for external use. It claims the product pain relief and cooling for piles and is credited to OC. A. Gamble.
A proverb-like line notes that a man skilled in faking love can win more often than one who loves sincerely but lacks courage. It contrasts deceitful charm with honest vulnerability and suggests practicality over idealism in romantic pursuit.
An advertisement proclaims Pinesalve cures all skin sores boils and abrasions including burns and cuts. It markets Pinesalve as the best family salve in the world and lists C A Gamble as the seller.
A reflective maxim states that virtuous conduct and honest thinking define beauty in a person. It asserts moral behavior shapes appearance and character.
An ad from L. M. Bosworth promotes Hollister’s at tain Tea with a money back guarantee. The spring offer promises blood and flesh related benefits in tea or tablet form priced at 35 cents.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the Northwest West and Southwest territories via the Northwestern line. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Every Thing. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to Agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
To the Wor.wp's Fam St Louis Mo very low rates now in effect via the North Western Line to St Louis and return from all points Excellent train service and liberal return limits Ask Ticket Agents Chicago North Western Bay for full particulars Many a wealthy patient is operated upon for appendicitis who would go free were he a poor man.
Ad claims married men do not live longer than single men and promotes Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as the cure for biliousness and constipation. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from C A Gamble druggist.
Stops more pain relieves more suffering and prevents more heartaches and diseases than any other remedy. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered at 35 cents in tea or tablet form.
A proverb-like statement argues that lacking adversaries harms self regard, suggesting inner conflict sustains identity and moral accountability. The line frames enemies as a mirror reflecting personal strength and virtue.
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