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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
9
The Atchison Globe quotes reflections on salary, social status, and craft. It notes a young man’s refusal to work leads to trouble, recalls the value of duty for farmers, and contrasts contagious laughter with few having truly infectious humor.
Atlantic Monthly notes agencies push even green girls from general housework to cook or parlor maid positions to boost fees. Offices train workers by placing them with employers and reassigning as needed, sending green foreigners abroad after learning English and housework for higher wages, often informing the employer their girl has left and a replacement is available.
A courteous tramp seeks alms at a door but is rejected. He is told not to call again after a remark about a tin can picture. A loan seeker notices a Maine crustaceans can and jokes it is the neatest way of calling a man a lobster.
A tale recounts Sir William Vernon Harcourt quipping at Tennyson during a reading of The Princess. As the poet reached the line Tears Idle Tears the lawyer joked that the line described a pipe before breakfast. Tennyson reportedly received the jest grimly.
H G Roberts notes Aldershot depots train cavalry horses by sea and river swimming with Italian comparisons. New horses from inland regions resist water, riders are scantily clad, and boats are used to coax reluctant animals beyond their depth for swimming.
A southern California cliff colony along the Santa Ana River houses monkey faced owls Strix pratincola also called human faced owls. By day the cliff chambers seem empty but at dusk the tiny human like faces appear. They hunt mice gophers and insects by night and help farmers by destroying pests. The eggs are white with five or six per litter.
A humorous historical notice from Bill Nye describes selling a cow named Rose. The eight year old animal is one-fourth Shorthorn and three-quarters hyena and comes with a double barrel shotgun. The ad notes ill health, attachment to its home, and a May absence for calf production, with a preference for nonresidents.
An 80 year old farmer tests nest eggs by placing porcelain, goose, and a whitewashed football to provoke larger eggs. He is puzzled when a football sized egg appears with the inscription I's no ostrich but I've done my best. He eventually finds the hen inside the egg.
A mother and daughter discuss a late night engagement. The daughter fears danger on the streets and asks for a safe hint to curb late visits. The mother expresses deep concern, warning she would die if harm befell her daughter.
A Cleveland Leader witty cartoon caption shows a learned man telling his wife he will write a dictionary so he can at least get a word in. The joke hinges on marital banter about words and wisdom in a domestic moment.
A New York Press line contrasts travel habits noting novices carry a guide book while seasoned travelers rely on a check book. The remark highlights differences in preparation and risk awareness among travelers.
Thanksgiving Day excursion tickets offered at reduced rates for all local points within 200 miles of selling station. Tickets valid November 23 and 24 with return until November 28. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
Notices show Amos Nervig to E A Walker for lots 12 and 13 in Vilands addition Slater at 1500. McIntire to Crandall for lots 11 and 12 in Maxwell. Belt to Parker for multiple lots in Maxwell. Graves to Hatcher for lot 15 Maxwell. McCallsburg Bank to Galbreath for lots 7 8 9 in McCallsburg. Ada Miller to Geo Baker for lot 12 Harrimans Ames. Larson to Marwick for lot 7 in Story City. Willard to Lasell for wig blk 34 Nevada. Allen to Allen for lots 7 10 in Zearing. Niland to Byers for lot 1 Wilsons Colo. Boitnott to Atkinson for parcels in 82 22. Myers to Norton for 82 3 22 area near Fairview Nevada.
Bee's Honey and Tar claims to differ from other remedies by containing Anticeptic properties that destroy germs and Solvent properties that loosen phlegm. It reportedly moves the bowels gently and purports to cure croup whooping cough and colds in one night. O. A. Gamble.
An old advertisement promotes ManZan as an internal remedy for piles. It claims external applications are ineffective and that the collapsible tube with a nozzle reaches the seat of the trouble to relieve pain heal and soothe quickly.
A reflective note on how future plans are shaped by supportive friends. The text emphasizes loyalty, shared optimism, and the reassurance that peers remain steadfast as aspirations evolve.
Jas Taylor of Kendallville Indiana suffered for two decades with kidney and bladder issues. After trying numerous remedies he used Pineules and experienced a cure. OC A Gamble urges others with kidney or bladder trouble to obtain Pineules promptly.
A reflective line questions whether women truly fool one another with their kisses, exploring themes of affection and deception in intimate exchanges.
Customer testimonial from Mary Allen of St Louis praising Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea for relief from constipation stomach troubles and poor complexion. Advertisement ends with a price of 35 cents and a separate quip about marriage by L M Bosworth.
An advertising note extols Pineules as a new remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick overnight cure and markets P eule as a delightful remedy from CG A. Gamble.
Low round trip fares via the Chicago & Northwestern Railway for September October and November to St Louis with eight dollar ten cent fare from Ames and seven day return limit. Daily favorable rates with liberal return limits and stopovers. Fall sale dates train schedules baggage information available from ticket agents.
A brief ad notes Ring’s Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and dyspepsia, strengthen the stomach, credited to A. Gambie in Colorado.
Critics described as misanthropic individuals with a habit of hurling stones, implying a hostile stance toward others and a readiness to engage in public stone throwing.
Dr. Eade claims his Little Liver Pills cure liver ills while A Gamble notes there are more born kickers besides frogs in this brief item.
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