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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1890
Page
4
An early 19th century trade pamphlet listing arguments for protective tariffs. It promotes Tariff for Wages and Living standards, outlining benefits to workers, industries, and national production, and advertises related essays and books with pricing and ordering details.
A narrator recalls how a wife’s insistence on a magazine subscription, Demorest's Family Magazine, keeps their finances in check and sparks clever household savings. The tale links club premiums to gifts and a china tea set, urging subscription for $2 a year and mentioning a premium list offer.
The narrator and Howard Scott escape Libby Prison aided by civilians, endure cold, hunger, and peril, reaching safety with Confederate guards pursuing then rescuers from General Butler. They later secure clemency for Frank Brent and reunite with Carrie Brent, ending with a union and two twin sons.
A witty exchange from Texas Siftings features a man prompting a kiss with a flirtatious line and a woman challenging his boldness, highlighting playful borderland banter.
A Life magazine quip suggests a public joke claiming Mark Twain’s books were written by a man named Clemens as a playful literary scandal.
A witty exchange contrasts oath taking with editorial duties. A woman notes the ill nature of her late husband's oaths while a remark implies editors should submit articles flat, reflecting satirical tone about publishing norms.
Hop growers face modest yields but superlative quality with James E. Clark of Otsego County predicting $45,000 from his harvest. Navy armor plating will use a nickel alloy to improve shell performance, while Congress approves a $1,000,000 nickel purchase. A Chicago wholesale druggists meeting critiques a senate anti adulteration bill as unnecessary, and a tariff on eggs raises prices as Canadian exporters rush to beat the Oct. 6 deadline.
An urgent appeal calls Americans to send food money and clothing to relieve Ireland as famine threat looms. The New York Sun will act as treasurer and agent, forwarding all contributions. The piece notes historic famines and praises the United States role in aiding Ireland. It also mentions Louis Philippe Comte de Paris visiting, praising the US and recounting Union era ties and a Civil War biography by the count.
The Iowa Central Route offers low fares to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon and Sioux Reservation with through tickets baggage check and daylight through service to St Paul. Agents A F Banks and Thos P Barry urge travelers to secure time cards rates and info in Marshalltown Iowa.
A medicinal claim for Woolford's Sanitary Lotion promises cure of itch mange and scratches on humans or animals in 30 minutes. The advertisement notes availability at L. Bosworth Druggist in Ames and urges purchase for immediate relief.
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