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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
8
Testimony from W. S. Ledbetter of Shreveport La. praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as superior to counterfeit substitutes after one box cured him. Ad copy claims effectiveness for blind bleeding itching and scrofula piles with no rival remedy.
A reflective line notes that diplomacy enables each side to present a win. It emphasizes negotiated outcomes over decisive conquest and suggests mutual acknowledgement as a key feature of peaceful engagement.
A vintage ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as good for father mother and children, claiming it helps them eat sleep and grow. The pitch notes a price of 35 cents and credits L. M. Bosworth as the advertiser.
A compact adage notes that prudence comes from learning the mistakes of others. It frames our judgment as a guide to better choices and safer paths in uncertain times.
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg Louisiana reports past indigestion, distress after meals, and restless nights. He states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured him completely and he now sleeps well and digests normally. Sold by Judisch Bros.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a sleeping car service named Limited from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria. The Marshalltown departure at 3:15 a.m. daily to Peoria provides quick eastbound travel with an 11:30 a.m. arrival at Peoria.
An advertisement extols DeWitt s Little Early Risers as a mild purgative for biliousness and constipation. It claims the pills cleanse the liver without griping or weakening and quotes W. H. Howell of Houston Texas praising them for constipation and sick headache. Sold by Judisch Bros.
Some enjoy beer with hops while others favor frog legs as a culinary choice. The playful contrast highlights varied tastes among diners.
Ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach for indigestion and dyspepsia. It says foods taste good and nutrients are assimilated, with a promise of relief for stomach or digestive tract troubles. Sold
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure and preventive for consumption tied to neglected consumption. It claims early, regular doses can turn the balance toward health, offers free samples, and lists Scott and Bowne contact details in New York.
A collection of maxims emphasizing preparation perseverance and adaptation. Highlights include plan ahead face trials refine character and value respect and humane leadership. Contains lines about opportunity timing wealth and influence and the limits of power and favor.
The record traces mirrors from Moses era brass tools to Spanish discovery of polished black stone. It notes fifteenth century German convex glass mirrors made by blowpipe, Venice’s early sixteenth century sale factory, and James I era use of looking glasses as adornments for men and women on hats girdles and bosoms.
An old Kansas City Journal quip riffs on language barriers in tall buildings. It imagines Babel like confusion with elevator boys and floors, framing skyscrapers as symbols of modern urban life and miscommunication.
Humorous exchange notes a newborn weighing nine pounds arriving last night. Father quips about twins and the mother’s new baby is described as a peach in light duty social banter. The item captures a playful St. Louis Star caricature of domestic life.
In Brooklyn Life a playful exchange between Parke and Lane imagines a dinner invitation. Parke assures Lane he and his wife would warmly welcome any guest, while Lane questions the social reception and mutual comfort.
Dialogue from the Philadelphia Record contrasts perceived gender differences in aging with a husband noting his wife aged thirty while he is forty five. It presents a light exchange on marriage and aging.
A landlord questions neighbors singing the latest songs of the day while a tenant replies with a somber note that their specialty is the latest songs of the night. The Washington Star reports the banter reflecting urban life and nocturnal entertainment.
The piece surveys Irish and Scottish horse whisperers, focusing on James Sullivan of Dunhallow and his reputed methods. It recounts rival explanations from O Hara, Sampson, and others, noting claims of kindness versus force and the dangers of chronic mistreatment shaping a horse’s fear and submission.
A humorous note in Table Talk extols onions as a remedy for colds. It describes three onion cures a diet of onions onion plaster and onion shup with detailed meal ideas and a chest plaster method. It cites singers in Italy and Spain using onions for voice quality and claims onion remedies can chase out a cold.
Loughran and Bauer note the remedy supports bladder and kidney function and contains no harmful substances. The claim centers on safe, beneficial effects without adverse ingredients.
A Des Moines paper offers The News for 150 dollars yearly with postage paid to any address. Rates include 1.50 per year 100 for eight months 80 cents for three months 50 cents. The paper claims to be the most complete in Iowa and notes it stops when term ends. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
An advertisement touts Man-Er-Vine as a great nerve tonic and blood purifier that builds up the nerves in worn out men and women, claiming renewed vitality and strength through its tonic formula.
An illustrated prospect booklet promotes the scenic beauty and industrial advantages of the state for Pacific Coast travelers. Sent upon request with four cents in stamps to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. The ad ends with a cattle saying about not seeing cattle and not herding.
A concise maxim asserts that adherence to moral rightness will restore social and personal order, framing integrity as the guarantor of harmony and effective governance in everyday life.
A Sanborn line lists all flavors of extracts and spices described as pure from T. J. Miter and Son. The catalog emphasizes quality and variety for cooks and households.
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