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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
An odd line notes a group described as a gun crew on the Pennsylvania making 17 hits in a minute. The writer suggests astute baseball managers should sign them, framing the claim as a bold, humorous sports quip.
The text notes a common belief among people with gray hairs that their color signals suffering rather than age, reflecting a perspective on aging and hardship without broader context.
Evacuees from Vesuvius are reported to be moving back to their old hillside locations as the volcano quiets. Authorities caution continued monitoring for renewed activity.
An obituary notes the death of a Bank of England clerk aged 37 in 1798 who was described as nearly seven and a half feet tall. The report highlights his extraordinary height as a notable detail of his life.
A large group of congressmen are signaling retirement from office. Many more are expected to follow, though not all have formally announced their departure.
A peculiar anomaly from Queen Anne's reign shows a German giantess missing hands and feet who threads a needle and cuts gloves, drawing attention in London and other English towns.
Last year 1,285 tigers 5 370 panthers and leopards 2 000 bears and 2 086 wolves were killed in India. The snakes are the real scourge but comparatively few are destroyed.
The text notes that nearly all California honey is extracted before sale because wax in comb is indigestible and resistant to acid. It adds that despite food laws, diluting honey is not easy, affecting product handling.
The article advises that for ordinary city backyards 25 to 30 feet wide, old-fashioned mixed borders are ideal. It suggests plantings that allow a daily bouquet and a garden of annuals easily grown from seed.
The girl is described as careful with scents, preferring gentle forms and avoiding strong powders or aggressive fragrances. She uses only a few drops in bath water and selects powders with care, condemning heavy immoderate scents as tasteless and gauche.
A naturalist muses that all beings with sense and mobility have a propensity to fight. He notes oysters and clams cannot fight, yet if their combat organs are missing they lose use for it, and even cannibalize each other as they renew their tissues yearly.
In Chicago Biss. A. EB. McCrae has forged a unique vocation by enhancing the visual appeal of railroad station grounds and buildings. She has no official title but is described as a station beautifier, pioneering a professional path for women in design and public spaces.
The article reviews myths of giants across Aryan nations with Greek tales of巨 giants banished to volcanoes and imprisoned by gods. It contrasts ancient legends with modern history which largely rejects these stories as factual, noting the shift away from such narratives even in recent years.
Two deer appeared in Winsted Connecticut and frightened by an approaching team leaped through a plate-glass window at J S Wykoc k s dry goods store. The crash awakened nearby residents who saw two does dash up Main street cross Mad river and vanish toward Highland Lake. Mrs M B Hall witnessed the jump and said the animals did not touch the sidewalk.
Mrs Mary Gagner of Holyoke Massachusetts describes severe dizziness and weakness from mill work. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she improved quickly and remained healthy for two years. She credits the remedy with making new blood and restoring strength. Pills sold by druggists or by the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
In rural Maine a man seeking liquor for "mechanical purposes" encounters a dry state dilemma. Clancy enters the Bangor city agency and asks for two gallons of old rum to aid in building a barn. A sign reads Liquors Sold for Use in Sickness or for Mechanical Purposes, highlighting the comic misunderstanding and the dry state's restrictions.
Robert Schoenhauer of Newburgh New York describes severe blood poisoning from a leg wound. After hospital stay of two months his foot nearly failed to heal. He used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, washing first with soap, then applying ointment. Two weeks later his foot healed fully and his recovery astonished many observers.
A fragmented report recalls Thompson and Billings at a social dress ball with sharp exchanges. The remarks hint at wit and social bravado amid a Cleveland setting, capturing a moment of cordial banter.
Cure for swollen hot aching feet. Trial package free. At all druggists 25 cents. no substitute. Address A. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A terse quip from Uncle Eben comments that when a man has more money than he needs for basic needs he must be either very sensible or very light minded to truly enjoy the surplus. The remark reflects frontier humor on thrift and temptation.
Garfield Tea, described as mild and effective, is promoted as a healthful laxative that cures constipation through its faultless preparation.
Quotation from Puck notes that those who have faced misfortune are most aware of the world. The line reflects skepticism about people who think themselves worldly while others suffer. It captures a literary voice.
A dealer or Lewis Factory in Peoria invites smokers to obtain the Single Binder cigar by calling or visiting the factory in Ul.
A reflective remark on how illusions animate life, preventing stagnation and dullness. The quote suggests that belief in fantasies fuels meaning, motivation, and perceived value.
An advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children briefly claiming gum softening reduced inflammation and pain relief for wind colic at 2 cents a bottle.
A curious fragment notes a family and a cherished peach tree, stirring local interest. No further names or dates are legible, leaving questions about lineage and significance unresolved.
A newspaper note promotes Garfield Tea as a natural cure for liver and kidney diseases. The claim highlights health benefits and encourages readers to use the product.
A rival group accuses Star of IP disclosure while pursuing innovation strategy. Key figures include Star executives and legal counsel. The dispute centers on alleged leakage, competitive impact, and possible remedies in the intellectual property arena.
President Roosevelt’s message accompanies Commissioner Garfield’s findings accusing Standard Oil officials of taking illicit rebates in defiance of the Elkins act. The report cites secret railroad rates, unlawful discrimination, and Rockefeller gains, urging rate legislation and broader reforms.
Desperado Frank Smith, who killed Officer Hanlon and later Sheriff Shaver and Capt. Henderson, was killed Tuesday by a shotgun blast in a wooded thicket south of New Era in Clackamas County Oregon. He had been cornered and shot through the head before using his weapons.
Five of six sealing schooners arrive on the Vancouver Island coast with a reduced haul as this season’s fleet reports 912 skins. The coast-wide total reaches 1,251 skins, far below last year’s 1,800 plus and marks a decline in the season’s catch.
The Minneapolis Journal quotes a southwest man who kicked his mule during a dispute. The animal retaliated with a powerful kick to the owner’s abdomen, sending him to the hospital with 14 stitches. The piece mocks the man’s vanity and praises the mule’s cunning in a grimly humorous tone.
Pictorial appeal highlights three daily through trains from Chicago with modern coaches and Pullman sleeping cars to New York City and via through service to Boston and intermediate points. Fares advertised as lowest with no excess charges. Dining offers up-to-date service with meals 35 cents to $1.00 and a la carte options. All trains depart from La Salle Street Station. agent J Y Calahan in Chicago provides full information.
A Philadelphia man dines with a friend in a downtown restaurant and enjoys snails, while a New Yorker questions Philadelphia cuisine. The tale includes a joke about snails in Philadelphia and a brief aside on catarrh remedies, promoting Hall's Celery Pills and suggesting constitutional treatment.
A student of social studies questions how such people view life. The tramp, in a sunny spot, says he would smile but notes trouble with weather and work. He mentions coal prices and social conditions in a cautious, wry answer.
A Detroit Tribune item quotes a young man recounting learning love in a jesting tale. He jokes about ten lessons in a school of cvidence and reveals the woman kept his letters and sued him for breach of promise.
Bess-Jess accuses me of duplicity while Jay questions the remark. The chorus of quips includes a sharp line about wearing a second face. This playful exchange captures streetwise humor from Cleveland.
A composite quote from newspaper clippings urges prudent spending and restraint before buying an automobile, suggesting to compare repair costs among friends to curb impulsive purchases. It contrasts advisors from the Indianapolis Star and Puck with a note on phone policy, and adds a banner about persistence in advertising from the New York Herald.
A 19th century public notice extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female ailments including backache irregular menses and nervous distress. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottery and urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
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