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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1885
Page
4
A collage of fable like scenes with snails chasing cucumbers and chicks feasting, followed by a cat and kittens attacking, then a quiz about lumber, laths, and produce. The piece closes with boyhood bedtime rules and an old Detroit Free Press quotation from M Quad.
A first person account recalls a group of boys sneaking out for mischief. They plot minor thefts, harassment of a widow, and vandalism, then grapple with guilt and the realization that their adventures yield shame and danger rather than fun. The piece reflects on early wrong choices and lasting regret.
Religious column and poem recount a scene of angels and prayers. A child asks for heavenly wings, another asks for a life free from toil, and a woman touched by sin seeks pardon while the Savior grants mercy. Maj. Douschka authored the piece.
The passage urges readers to seek eternal life in Christ as prophesied and fulfilled. It presents Christ as root and offspring of David and the bright morning star, inviting all to drink the Water of Life and pursue righteousness, holiness, and peace through the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The piece reflects on widespread generosity in daily life. It notes mothers staying up with the sick, fathers toiling for families, siblings aiding one another, and neighbors and strangers performing favors, arguing kindness and generosity create a beautiful world to be born into.
A garbled clipping shows a humorous exchange about an umpire's call, a batter described as a national joke by a studious onlooker, and a puzzled question from a girl, all capturing a playful misunderstanding at a game.
A Detroit Free Press passage notes a man confident in basketball mastery and a woman who ponders his punny math. The author jokes about women and conundrums, likening wit to small confectionery and caramels.
A school boy named Billy, known for his temper, endures a prank with a rose and a pin that wounds him. The incident becomes the turning point in his life as he resolves to fight at the drop of a hat from then on, as recounted by Peck's Sun.
The article recalls Salmon Portland Chase’s 1864 Supreme Court confirmation with notable attendees and tours the tale of Mary Stuart's tumultuous life. A feature on Professor D M Bristol and his trained horses contrasts with Mary’s controversial history and Stevenson’s study of Nau’s Mary Stuart account.
A Brooklyn Times item recounts Lulu Jarby resenting a caller, while her brother Bob tests Mr Littlehead by asking to feel his head. The exchange ends when Littlehead leaves, as the boy jokes about soft headedness and squashing a ball.
A stockholder type man questioned President Ingalls about railroad passes. Ingalls denied ever issuing passes and clarified that the railroad paid a dividend last week, contrary to the man’s rumor. The man left quickly after a dramatic topple into papers.
A club joke centers on Flipkins asking if blood rushes to his head when he stands on it, and why coins to his feet do not rush to his feet when he stands upright. Miss Cosbanni gan's brother quips that Flipkins' feet aren’t empty, sparking laughter. The rest of the page notes the age of St Mark’s domes and lists state wealth ranks.
A collage of quips and parodies from Whitehall Times and other papers. It includes aphorisms on life and journalism, a fictional election spoof from the Gila Howler, anecdotal humor about serenades, and a Chicago judge’s remark on a wife’s vivacity. Also notes common uses of cottonseed oil in products.
A Brooklyn grocer recalls waste prior to reform as bakers now sell stale bread. Italians in New York buy old bread for about $1 per barrel, about seventy five pounds per barrel, mold avoidance key. The practice relieves local bakers by converting scraps into usable product.
In a Missouri town a funeral drew curious visitors from Eastern drums. The crowd observed no tears from relatives as a local undertaker explained the reason: Missouri Pacific’s $200,000 shrinkage over two years left the county with no tears to shed.
An anecdote recalls Victor Hugo seeking a vote from M. Roger Collard for the French Academy. Collard, unaware of Hugo or his works, refuses knowledge of the author and dismisses the request. It captures a moment of veteran indifference to a rising literary aspirant.
Poem fragment asserts blessing upon people who expect nothing and thus fear no disappointment, reflecting a terse moral stance on desire and provision.
The campaign of 1881 in a pivotal Western State favored the Democratic candidate as the Republican leader failed from illness. The winner credited daily liver care with Warner's Safe Cure, claiming steady voice and energy through two speeches a day. Ex-Gov. Jacob of Kentucky corroborated using the same remedy during exhausting tours.
A New York hosiery dealer warns about arsenic in colored stockings noting cheaper fabrics poison less often and the risk rises with bright colors. He cites color runs in warm weather, argues the poor show immunity, and says most manufacturers avoid arsenic though a small fraction may contain traces. He lists colors with higher poisoning risk and insists black dyes are safe.
Players write names starting with two letters as the teacher calls letters. After two minutes the oldest reads a list such as Amy or Anabel. Others cross out duplicates and score marks. The game then proceeds with boys names, expanding through the alphabet. Children enjoy memory exercise and fun, with penalties for fanciful names.
A tale from the Merchant Traveler recalls Jenlink leaving an Ohio town with several outstanding accounts. He later appears to visit creditors on the street, claiming he has little cash and extending time, paying only a visit rather than settling debts.
A historic claim praises Hosa tetter's Stomach Bitters as an aethetic that activates kidneys and bladder without stimulation, removing impurities from blood and preventing renal collapse. It further asserts the tonic restores vigor aids digestion combats malaria liver issues and constipation.
An oil inspector explains that Wisconsin test prime light kerosene thickens when temperatures drop to zero to 20 above. Paraffine separates from the oil, clogging the wick and reducing capillary action. Water white light oils are best for cold weather burning. At the Zoo logical Gardens a lioness ate six inches of her tail, then began on her fore paws. hysteria blamed, the animal was destroyed to prevent self harm. A health monthly notes nail biting as a warning.
The Sisters of the Notre Dame at Govanstown near Baltimore publish a card praising Red Star Cough Care for coughs chest oppression and throat irritation. Health boards in Brooklyn Baltimore and others publicly commend the remedy as free from opiates poisons and similar objections.
A muddled exchange shows Larry Rafferty-Judge asking for an arrest next door after a morning clash. The judge questions the grounds while a City Attorney is summoned. the scene ends with the judge seeking a beer and reflection on human ignorance, followed by a Ruskin reflection on endless mystery.
A dated admonition urges self-improvement for social harmony. It promotes Sr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy to heal nasal membranes and relieve offense caused by bad breath. The text then shifts to a racial stereotype about an African in a hen roost area and a biting air description.
A historical snippet notes a French saying about diseases replacing each other. It mentions liver disease leading to blood and throat problems and promotes Dr Pierre's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy with strong alterative action. The piece adds a quip about a newborn baby and a squall.
Historic notice extols the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot offering 600 rooms at one million dollars now from one dollar per day European plan with elevator restaurant and transit to all depots. It also promotes Dr Walker's California Vinegar Bitters as a universal cure for liver kidney skin and blood ailments.
The Gault House Chicago at Clinton and Madison streets advertises first class accommodations for two dollars to two dollars and fifty cents per day. Located in the city center a block from Union Depot, the hotel features elevator service and full appointments. Horr and Gares are listed as proprietors.
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