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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1890
Page
2
A reflective poem from the Detroit Free Press honors women's patient labor at home. It praises sewing mending cooking and tending children as acts that balance pain with loving care guiding future memory toward praise and lasting virtue.
Five cowboys pursue a wary grizzly on the Montoya mesa near Las Vegas New Mexico. Andre Ebel lassos the bear but the animal bites the rope and slicker, tears the gear, and eludes capture as the bear retreats toward the canyon. Louis Walker observes and smiles at the failed attempt. The bear vanishes and the cattle depredations stop for now.
A humorous dialogue where a wife jokes about returning from the lodge and the husband notes time would be the same whether he went or not. The snippet captures quick wit and period newspaper flavor from a Texas publication.
A speaker wanders across sunlit pastures in August longing for a maiden amid beech and river scenes. The poem evokes rural imagery, a kerchief in flight, and a pursuit of a beloved through hill slopes as the observer reflects on fortune and vision. The piece appears in the Springfield Republican.
Virginia M. Crawford argues English love marriages are common among high society, citing Princess Louise of Wales and Victoria. She notes English law allows marriage without paternal consent, contrasts with France, and defends engagement as a probation period.
The author argues against placing marriage value on a woman’s dowry and advocates equal property rights for daughters. He notes public opinion shifting and cites intermarriage across classes, naming Lady Mary Howard’s marriage to Prof. Murray as an example. He discusses ideal marrying ages and urges deferring marriage decisions until ages twenty three or twenty four.
A historical note describes the main stream speed from three miles per hour to five at times, its slow spread in the Atlantic, and how the current shifts in the Yucatan channel Bemini straits toward Newfoundland and Europe. It outlines branches to Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Iceland, and Greenland carrying tropical seeds, with heat loss and fog effects noted.
The article urges advertisers to mix brevity with spice to attract readers. It advises studying large ads for ideas without copying them, warns against scolding competitors, and encourages tailoring messages to individual goods to maximize returns.
A dramatic critique asserts a home without a newspaper is dreary and ignorant of world events. It contrasts the uninformed populace with voters who follow legacy politics, portraying a cycle of poverty and indifference in a society dependent on print for knowledge.
The passage urges businessmen to craft ads for papers that circulate in the homes of their target customers. It warns against wasting money on unsuitable papers and stresses direct, economical advertising to the people who must buy the goods.
The article argues advertising in newspapers attracts new customers and warns ads alone do not sell. It emphasizes writing attractive ads, choosing a newspaper with wide readership, and managing costs to ensure profit. It cautions against overpricing rates that deter advertisers and notes publishers must balance price and reach.
A historical note urges advertisers to align ads with actual offerings and prices, stressing that advertising is the keystone of business. It warns against overlong pitches and advises naming the item with its price while avoiding needless explanations.
The piece argues newspapers must support local business and institutions to sustain a home paper. It claims railroads factories and public meetings rely on free notices and promotional coverage, while schools and businesses should be praised, yet some papers fail to maintain a community-focused role.
The article touts newspaper ads as silent drummers that work while owners rest. It notes ads reach hundreds of homes, drawing trade from readers who see them daily and find their products appealing. The piece urges attractive ads to maximize impact.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted cough remedy. It promises lasting value after a trial and offers a money back guarantee with free trials at drug stores.
A nostalgic ad copy proclaims Castoria for all stages of a child’s life from illness to motherhood. It emphasizes the product as a trusted remedy used by generations. The rhythm mirrors vintage marketing.
A satirical note claims hereditary nervousness will force Democratic babies to obey nurses when they whisper Reep. The terse quip riffs on political obedience and medical authority in a periodical publication.
Notice of tax payment for 1886 real estate in Story County Iowa including lots in Story City. Describes sale to H L Carrell with ninety day redemption. date Sept 10 1890. Followed by probate notice in District Court for Amund A Lande last will hearing Sept 30 1890. Clerk Henry Wilson Jr. Nevada Iowa.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box, sold by all druggists.
In Story County Iowa District Court in September Term 1890 John Evenson as administrator seeks court order to sell Lot twelve in Block Ten Roland to pay estate debts. If she does not appear by noon of the second day of term starting September 29 1890 default and judgment will be entered. D J Vinje attorney for plaintiff.
A Texas county attorney endorses Electric Bitters noting its success against malaria fever and jaundice in his brother. A Kentucky resident confirms it saved his life during illness and praises its ability to ward off malaria and treat kidney liver and stomach disorders. Also mentions Shiloh’s Cure for whooping cough and bronchitis with pricing details.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard and soft blemishes from horses and cures splints ring bone sweeney stifles sprains swollen throats and coughs. Save $50 with one bottle and be assured of a wondrous blemish cure. Sold by L M Bosworth Ames Iowa.
Advertisement urges travelers to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon and Sioux Reservation consult Iowa Central Route agents for lowest rates through baggage check to destination. Promises shortest fastest daylight through train to St Louis and no sleeping car expense with new coaches and palace cars. Agents A F Banks Marshalltown Iowa Thos P Barry A G P A cautionary travel notice.
Advertisement notes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh and improves health and breath. Mentions nasal injector free and price of 50 cents. Published by Westerman and Arnold.
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