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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
14
A preacher argues that wholesome recreations enrich life and aid virtue, while reckless amusements destroy souls. He praises music, gymnasiums, and charitable acts as edifying outlets, recounts historical examples, and warns that a life spent in worldly pleasure ends in spiritual ruin.
A religious reflection warns that true faith requires belonging to Christ not just a church. It argues zeal for God, personal repentance, and trust in Christ save sinners amid flaws and worldly temptations.
A short verse counsels sharing only pleasant or kind reports about people. It warns that unkind rumors cloud bright days, while good news spreads warmth quickly. The piece emphasizes promptly delivering cheerful tidings to brighten others.
A George Eliot reflection on the growing good of the world. It notes that lives of quiet, faithful conduct and unseen tombs contribute to overall well being, suggesting private virtue sustains public welfare.
The British National Council invited the International Convention of 1900 to meet in London, highlighting the global character of Christian Endeavor.
The writer describes Texas scenery and climate in Gothland, noting spring rains, bayou boat rides, sunset vistas, and prairie beauty. They mention hunting parties, wildlife, and farming expansion. Canary plant canaigre supplies tannin, and the Texas Colonization Company owns a new boat to move lumber from Amsterdam to Orange on the Sabine river. Jassamine Swain, Alvin, Texas.
On April 7 21 and May 5 excursion tickets will be sold from northern cities for a single round trip fare to all Louisville and Nashville routes across Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky. Return within twenty one days for $2 paid to the destination agent and allow stop overs on the south bound trip. Inquiries to C. P. Atmore or Geo. B. Horner.
The Union Pacific markets its Overland Route to Cripple Creek Mercur and western mining camps in Wyoming Idaho and Montana. Contacts include GE LOMAX Omaha Neb for agent information. A note compares electric heating to steam costs and cites 3 706 national banks in the United States.
A condensed survey of historical and legendary dwarfs from antiquity to Vienna. It notes 1825 Tennessee finds of a burial ground with nineteen inch skeletons and recalls figures like Philetas of Cos and Nicphoros Calistus. A later anecdote contrasts Vienna royalty with dwarf and giant mingling and a humorous cash book exchange.
The text catalogs animal defenses including cuttlefish ink for concealment, nauseating caterpillars, porcupine quills, and hedgehog armor. It notes hawk beaks and claws, bold sparrows, swans using bills and powerful wing blows, and ostrich defenses with lethal kicks and strong beaks.
A new arrival in Hades notes seeing familiar good people as shades. An old settler explains the gathering is not punishment but a slumming tour through the underworld.
A fragmentary page includes an 1886 oath by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. promising a hundred dollar reward for cure of catarrh, plus notices about various ads and health remedies. Also features short items on ships, teething syrup, ginger tonic, and Other minor ads from period publications.
A short dialogue shows Willie refusing to take the larger share of an apple from a playmate at the teacher's prompt. The exchange highlights a playful moral moment about sharing and courtesy.
The piece extols bowel function cleansing as essential, praising Hostetters Stomach Bitters for stimulating the bowels without griping like drastic laxatives and noting its efficacy against malaria biliousness dyspepsia and kidney trouble. It also mentions a pelican pouch holding seven to eight quarts of water.
An advertisement urges taking Syrup of Figs on trips for its kidney, liver, and bowel benefits, preventing fevers and headaches. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company. Also notes Britain’s African territory at 2,570,000 square miles.
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