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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
8
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece discusses the scarcity and use of large whips by ox drivers and teamsters. It notes long handle construction, sea grass crackers, and the loud crack as a feared sound. Eskimos demonstrate whip accuracy by hitting small targets at twenty feet.
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the right daily aid for children's growth bone health. It links rickets to improper feeding and claims regular small doses straighten bow legs strengthen joints and firm soft heads, offering a free sample and mentioning a $1 price at New York druggists.
A collection of noted sayings about flatterers candor and forgiveness. It cites Cardan Disraeli Emerson De Lined George Sand and Samuel Johnson and underscores wit judgment and trust in human interactions.
A Brooklyn Eagle item recalls a child's party where every guest enjoyed the time except one maid who confessed she had a horrid time. The hostess asks why and the maid explains she should have enjoyed it since it was her party.
Dialogue shows John and Betty joking about marrying each other by coincidence. Betty fears a parson's error could bind them as spouses, while John playfully suggests he would not mind such a mistake. The mood mixes whimsy with uncertainty about future marriage.
The article traces bagpipes from ancient Greece and Rome to Scotland where they remain iconic. It notes Nero reportedly played the instrument and cites a Grecian sculpture showing a bagpipe player in a Highland costume.
An advertisement states that seven day tissue waste reduces body strength and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps the stomach and digestive organs digest and assimilate wholesome food to rebuild tissue. It claims to cure indigestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles and serves as a spring tonic. Sold by Loughran and Baner.
The new sleeping car service from St al and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria appeals to travelers for speed and convenience. The Limited departs Marshalltown at 3 15 a m daily for Peoria and points east and arrives in Peoria at 11 30 a m.
First class round trip tickets go on sale May 3 and 12 to 18 for Los Angeles and San Francisco. Trains depart Chicago daily at 8 00 p m with luxurious service and multiple routes. Includes drawing room and sleeping cars, observation cars, buffet library cars, electric lighting, and three daily coastal trains. Tourists offered daily conducted excursions to California Washington and Oregon via the North Western Ray.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Passenger Department issues a folder on reduced sleeping car rates for travel to Colorado. It describes points of interest usually visited by tourists and applies to the Christian Endeavor meeting in Denver from July 9 to 18. Send 2 cent stamp for copy to W B Kniskern Chicago.
Mrs Wederly suspects bigamy in a newspaper headline while her husband avoids the topic. The Toronto Moon records a humorous exchange about possible scandal and truth behind a sensational story.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation biliousness and liver troubles. The pills are claimed to arouse secretions move the bowels gently and restore gland tone, with continued use said to prevent relapse. Sold by Loughran & Bauer.
Local advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure claims to restore kidney and bladder health without harmful ingredients. Loughran & Bauer listed as sellers or sponsors of the remedy.
A summary of farms in Story County from 40 to 400 acres and the largest listing of residence property and town lots in Ames. Represents several first class fire insurance companies, negotiates loans and pays taxes, and manages business for non residents. Notes good locations and secured investments in adjoining states. Iowa Telephone 821.
A Kansas City Journal quote features a dialogue in which a man asks if the other is the Bloss and Goss timekeeper, and the reply denies timekeeping duties, claiming to be a singer of topical songs instead.
Maud notes Jack would not marry the best girl until she took Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents, a quirky public remark from L. M. Bosworth.
A vintage advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that strengthens children, improves appetite, sleep, and growth for the whole family. Claims it makes sick people well and is priced at 35 cents by L. M. Bosworth.
Recent tests claim Catarrh of the Stomach stems from repeated indigestion. The ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that digests food, sweetens the stomach, and claims to cure indigestion and Catarrh, sold by Loughran & Bauer.
Lougbran and Bauer advertise Man-Er-Vine a nerve tonic and blood purifier claiming to strengthen worn out men and women by rebuilding nerve resilience and vitality.
California fully described in a sixty page illustrated book printed for readers planning a Pacific Coast trip. It details scenic beauties and commercial, industrial and transportation advantages of the state. Forward four cents in stamps to W B Kniskern Passenger TrafficOfficer to receive the booklet.
On the first and third Tuesdays in November December January February March and April 1908 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets to western regions at a round trip fare of 2.00 for 21 days from sale. For details contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or A B Curts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
The Passenger Department of the Illinois Central Railroad issues monthly circulars on fruit growing vegetable gardening stock raising dairying in Kentucky West Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. Send name and address to J F Murry assistant general passenger agent Dubuque Iowa to receive free circulars Nos 1 2 8 4 5 6 and more as published.
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