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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
2
A portrait of a man with ample means content to indulge ease and silence, never speaking nor seeking approval as his wealth keeps him detached from others. His demeanor reflects a life free of financial worry and social pressure.
The narrator speeds to a station by moonlight to access a telegraph and signal a Philadelphia contact, arranging urgent help to recover stolen funds and arrest thieves. He expects Mr. Perry and detectives to arrive within hours, and returns to Sarah’s house stirred by the plan.
A man plots to recover bank securities with help from a trusted ally. He confronts Skinner at the cook house, only to be forced back by a pistol at his temple and Skinner’s sudden flight. In the cellar, Horace Jackson appears with a mysterious intruder, raising questions about who is watching whom.
The narrator hides as a mysterious visitor descends the stairs with a dark lantern. A glimmer of light reveals a plank and a hidden secret while the stranger advances, heightening danger and curiosity about the walled-up cellar.
A frontier judge in Leadville once dodged to win votes after pardoning a capital offender, while Powers a longtime local figure rose from engine wiper to public official. The tale, set amid sheriff-led relocations and political backing, contrasts with a later sales pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional remedy and a money-back offer.
A note in a bag prompts a boy to sit in a clerk's office for an hour while a misunderstanding unfolds. The sister appears, an explanation follows, and the boy is released with candy as a reward.
In a nervous patient case a wrong bottle dose caused a panic. A nurse shouted Aconite and cried while another remained calm and drank the dose to demonstrate safety. She then emptied her mouth, fetched an emetic, and summoned medical help, saving the patient.
A dialogue excerpt shows Mrs Goodsoul and Bumm D Way discussing nature's cruelty and the mismatch of harvest timing versus winter work, with humorous complaints about seasons and fate.
A visitor recalls Mr Gowans in Washington recounting his rise from minor office to major and then general. Col Stilwell notes Gowans earned the nickname colonel and rose steadily, now serving as a postmaster with about $600 annually, illustrating gradual success and ambition in a local career.
A brief reflection notes that time is valuable yet friends value the money spent together more than the time spent. The comment underscores social appreciation for generosity during shared moments.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for painful feet with 5c trial packages and mail order. The piece also includes quoted excerpts from George S. Merriam and Daniel Webster on freedom, self government, and representation.
A reflective exhortation urges readers to pause and examine their inner thoughts. It emphasizes taking a season apart to unfold personal evolutions and to stand firm on principles perceived within oneself.
A compact contemplation on how eyes tether us to others, shaping present actions. The passage argues sight defines life and sustains relation, urging awareness of the subtle force of perception in daily deeds.
A Detroit Journal excerpt presents a heated exchange where a scorned woman accuses a lover of deception and folly. The man admits his own faults and jokes about foot in mouth responses, highlighting a tense confrontation in print.
The remarking tone shows a bright faced wife recalling family cooks while a nephew’s red hair prompts a playful judgment. Aunt Jane hints at a father’s medical flaws and the menacing chorus of social teas reveals tensions between Mamie Maud and the young man referenced.
The ad claims spring impure blood returns during winter months and Hood's Sarsaparilla cures bio diseases by expelling humors. It asserts the medicine purifies blood and prepares the body for warmer weather.
Hood's Sarsaparilla billed as America's greatest medicine is offered by a single local druggist at the price of one dollar or six bottles for five. The advertisement urges buyers to get only Hood's.
The Supreme Court in Buffalo sustains the Foot-Ease trademark owned by Allen Olmstead of Le Roy New York ordering permanent injunction costs and full accounting against Paul B Hudson and a Brooklyn retailer for manufacturing and selling Dr Clark’s Foot Powder an imitation trade mark case that protects Foot-Ease against spurious copies. Similar suits will target further infringers as proven by the decision reflecting extensive national advertising.
An old ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming it moves the bowels daily and acts gently on the liver and kidneys. It advertises prices at 25 and 50 cents and asserts health benefits.
The Daily Blaze ad for a butler drew interest from Mrs. Gossip Mrs. Fadesh the Styles the Shoddys and the Van Bilkerings who commented on the notice.
A brief note extols William Simpson & Sons for their calicoes and fine prints, claiming universal favor and high satisfaction with eight examples of quality.
A lighthearted note from the Philadelphia Bulletin recalls Marie The tenor’s lingering tones after an opera performance. The quip adds a playful remark about earrings being out of style, reflecting a social flourish in early 20th century theater culture.
Advertisement claims fits cease after first day use and ongoing relief with Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Offers free trial bottle and treatise. lists Dr. Kline at 933 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Mamie A spoon holder N Y Journal notes a stray phrase about a hobbyist and egotism in a short item. The text presents fragmented lines and unclear context with local newspaper tone.
A promotional account extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for fibroid tumors. It cites patient testimonials detailing relief from heavy bleeding and pain and claims the tumor vanished after treatment, urging readers to contact Mrs Pinkham for free advice.
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