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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
3
Cyrus Perkins and Joe Bunker feud over passage on an adjoining farm. A six by nine sign Upside Down leads to a legal standoff as Perkins mocks the law while Bunker asserts trespassing bans. A Brooklyn Eagle anecdote follows about recognition and safety.
Griswold disguises himself with a new beard and clothes, buys a sailor’s kit, and moves to escape pursuit after aiding a dying laborer. He contemplates fleeing to a small town to pursue studies while clinging to his hidden fortune and the image of Miss Farnham.
The history traces the ring tied to Mary Stuart through James I and Charles I to Bishop Juxon and James II, then to the continental flight, a narrow escape at Sheerness, and finally back to the royal Scottish jewels via Cardinal York, ending with its return to the dynasty.
The article recounts a tale near Avon Gorge where Cook built a tall tower to protect his son from a gypsy’s prophecy of death by a serpent before 21. A viper in a faggot allegedly bit the boy, killing him, giving the tower the name Cook's Folly.
A Buckinghamshire notice reprints the Bucking hamshire parish rector admitting advancing age limits hilltop visits while still able to conduct Sunday services. He jokes that if God provides a pony and carriage he would resume his former visiting route, per the Chicago Chronicle.
A mother explains spiritual truths to her young son Tommy asking what he will button his pants to when he dies. The dialogue frames death and the afterlife in simple terms suitable for a child.
A stray quotation recalls a New York drummer waking up famous after a Philadelphia man sparked attention. The Chicago drummer quips that such a wake up call would indeed make him famous, reflecting newspaper humor from Yonkers.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Big Four line now runs a through sleeper from Chicago to Washington leaving Chicago at 1 00 P M and arriving Washington the next afternoon at 3 39 P M The service promises quick time smooth roadbed dining car service and magnificent mountain scenery Reservations are available at the Big Four Ticket Office 234 Clark St Chicago.
A Town Topics item humorously defines a monologue as a man hearing his wife speak and a dialogue as his wife and her mother talking to him. The quip highlights perceived communication gaps in marriage.
Four daily trains leave Chicago at 9 a m 630 p m the North Western Limited electric lighted throughout 8 p m and 10 m Fast schedules Most complete and luxurious equipment in the West Dining car service unequaled For tickets reservations and pamphlets contact your nearest agent or B Kolhern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ill
Fragmentary report notes an unexpected turn in events at Robbins involving an idea about parrying the widow. The wording is unclear but suggests a shift in strategy or plan arising from recent discussions or actions.
The Frisco System offers Observation Cafe Cars on trains from Saint Louis and Kansas City. Along with chair car and Pullman Sleeper service, these cars feature a large library observation room, easy chairs, writing materials, fast newspapers, electric lights and fans, aiming to enhance passenger comfort.
A Washington Star line quotes Uncle Eben lamenting that Dar has no good in a kickin case as Eve Rose bore thorn, a pointed family quip about trouble and roses.
James Barker, general passenger agent of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway, invites readers to explore Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, and Texas for favorable conditions and business opportunities. He offers cheerful information and a contact address at 518 Wainwright Building, St. Louis.
A brief, quaint exchange shows Dick asking Harry to change a five dollar bill. Harry agrees, producing the bills. Dick thanks him and promises to hand over the five once obtained, bidding farewell.
An old medical advertisement headlines a remedy for colds claiming a cure for little colds and even big colds, asserting it prevents consumption and saves thousands of lives annually.
A quip on how early leaders’ paths are echoed by modern politicians, noting the difficulty in discerning true direction amid crude statesmanship.
A fragment from Oricon Wisconsin quotes Mr. Fisch praising Dr August Koeni for a tea-like remedy that allegedly eases a stubborn cough, expressing gratitude for the medicine's discovery.
A Puck quip notes that in artful composition a spare character can be more valuable than a crowded space, highlighting balance and placement in design. The remark frames aesthetic value as a matter of space and deliberate choice.
A historic advertisement touts Dean's Ointment curing itching piles in a single night. It claims immediate relief and notes availability at any drug store for 50 cents.
A short quip reflects on fashion and marriage, noting how clothing choices can influence a husband while not defining a woman, in a wry Chicago Daily News tone.
The ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as the key to vigorous health by keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys strong and active. It presents a tonic claim for everyday wellness and vitality.
Editorial note reflects on blunt honesty in reporting and public discourse. It suggests frank remarks reveal character and social norms, pressing readers to accept directness in dialogue.
A February 15 1900 note from J I Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana lauds Piso’s Cure for Consumption as unequaled for coughs and colds. An Indianapolis News quip claims some deem industry to mean dictating to others.
Advert says Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil relieves diphtheria in twenty minutes and urges purchase at any drug store with a miracle tone and quick cure claim.
A brief reflection notes that the pursuit of happiness is hindered when others interfere. It hints at social friction and personal frustration within daily life.
An ad style line extols Putnam Fadeless Dyes as producing the brightest and fastest colors. The quote notes obscurity as a pedestal for lasting fame, attributed to Ram's Horn.
Miss Kate Sollman of New York City attests that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound strengthened her back, reduced fatigue, and restored health after a weak spell. The ad claims the remedy cures kidney and womb troubles and invites others to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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