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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
8
L M Bosworth extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best liver pills ever made. He notes they are easy to take and never gripe, endorsing their effectiveness.
Geo A. Points of Upper Sandusky Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for hoarseness noting it stopped the cough immediately and relieved all soreness.
A travelling man notes both coat and trunk checked for prompt service. The ad promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a fast acting laxative that never grips. Endorsed by L. M. Bosworth.
Firm claim from Tilden & Loughran that Foley's Honey and Tar cures after exposure or onset of a cold and prevents pneumonia, urging readers not to accept substitutes.
An advertisement warns against counterfeit Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and urges buyers to trust the original for piles injuries eczema and skin diseases. L. M. Bosworth warns that makers and circulators of counterfeit products commit fraud.
G H Howson of Lima Ohio reports personal relief from backache after using Foleys Kidney Cure. He says one bottle fully relieved him and he recommends it to train men and friends who suffer similarly. Tilden and Laughran endorse the testimonial.
A witty remark from a bachelor claims women talk so much they have no time to think. The quip reflects a humorous gender stereotype from the era and invites reaction from readers.
The ad praises One Minute Cure by L. M. Bosworth as providing immediate relief for children with croup and curing coughs colds and throat and lung troubles once administered.
Mrs T Briddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt rheum for thirteen years and consulted many doctors. After three applications of Banner Salve her condition improved rapidly and she was soon fully cured. Tilden and Loughran
County officials caution that lack of knowledge risks missing money or funds misallocated in local budgets. They urge residents to review notices and financial records for transparency and accountability.
L. M. Bosworth markets DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve promising rapid healing for burns and scalds with no scar, plus use on cuts and raw surfaces and skin ailments. Warns buyers to beware of counterfeit products.
J Odgers of Frostburg Maryland reports a kidney ailment relief after using Foley's Kidney Care. He says he was perfectly cured after taking two bottles.
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Honey and Tar today promising it can prevent pneumonia and other serious results. It warns that tomorrow may be too late and cites Tilden & Loughran as the source.
L M Bosworth advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests food, prevents gas, stops stomach distention, and thereby relieves worry over heart disease. The copy asserts it cures all forms of indigestion.
Advertisement style text notes a pneumatic tire used as a tacks collector and promotes Foley's Honey and (unreadable) cough medicine as a safe remedy. It mentions Tilden & Loughran and contrasts bluffing men living by bluff alone.
J. W. Bryan of Lowder writes that his ill son was treated at home with Honey and Tar which stopped the coughing and led to a quick recovery, surprising the doctor.
A small seaport town stage misfires a limelight plan when a blue signal rocket is mistaken for a ship light. The prompter lights the fuse during Romeo and Juliet causing a balcony fall, fire, smoke, and a stampede among a small audience. The incident colors local sentiment on watching the play.
Wiley O. Cox discusses goat farming noting goats jump high and raid clotheslines. He advises trimming hooves and cutting creeping growth to curb mischief and mentions Angoras and chiropodists. The column explains goat meat often indistinguishable from mutton and the goat’s fate tied to its pelt as a sheep.
A town physician who required advance payment for some patients faced two farmers with a seriously ill wife. When told to go to another doctor they refused, and the doctor demanded $10 upfront. The farmers quipped that paying now might be wiser than paying for a funeral, revealing the deathly stakes.
A London Answers note explains a cryptogram linking Shakespeare to the Forty sixth Psalm. It claims the spellings Shakespear and Shakespeare yield the number 46, and by counting 46 words from the start and end of Psalm 46 one finds shake and spear, with Shakespear visible in the text.
The three great luxuries in Siberia are churches theaters and museums. Even small villages can be sighted by white walls and dome shaped cupolas. Bells fill the air with rich tones over hills and valleys and the churches are ornately painted and led by married priests who care for the poorest flock.
An amateur critic essay from a schoolboy, vouched by the New York Commercial Advertiser, parodies Sir Walter Scott with playful mispunctuation and mangled lines about dying, writing, and a journey, reflecting a humorous student take on classic literature.
The article explains cinnabar as the red ore of mercury, its conversion to vermilion pigment, and the mercury extraction process. It notes native mercury in rare pockets, dangers from fumes, and safety measures including thorough cleanliness and a lemonade antidote, as reported in the Saturday Evening Post.
An English woman in India plays the violin to entertain a cobra on her veranda rails. The snake mirrors each musical change with body movements and wincing at discord. After tiring of the game she retreats indoors as the cobra coils away.
A Life magazine excerpt lists numerous unusual given names such as Edna Broker Mothershead and Ima Little Lamb to illustrate how modern families may craft child names. The piece satirically underscores the potential absurdity of parental naming choices in tomorrow’s generation.
A fragment of the ancient world near Athens shows the Temple of Zeus with 16 Corinthian columns, each 60 feet tall and 60 feet in diameter. The structure, once 700 years in building, was second only to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. Legend says Dukalion founded its base as the flood waters receded through a ground opening nearby.
A Baptist conference tale from Leicester describes a minister arriving at chapel without a sermon. He declares to the brethren that he will be sent what God provides and promises to return that evening better prepared. The anecdote reflects humor in religious life.
In a brief exchange Miss Rankis claims a man called her swanlike while Miss Peppery questions the remark. The dialogue notes the remark occurred during her singing, leaving the tone light and curious.
The Detroit Free Press records a playful exchange between Maiden and Youth as they discuss avoiding a difficult character. The dialogue hints at stage acting nerves and a wish to keep performances simple.
The poet Robert Burns proposed a ten part scale of a good wife. He allocated four parts to good nature and two to good sense, one to wit, and one to personal charms. The remaining two degrees addressed fortune, education, family, and blood.
The article reports that Chinese workers induce malformations in goldfish by agitating fertilized eggs at a specific developmental stage, a technique used during early aquaculture practices.
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