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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
6
The elite Guard served under Napoleon I and later rulers, expanding from 776 to over 100000 members by 1814. Disbanded by Louis XVIII in 1815, revived in 1854, and surrendered with Metz in 1870. Noted for its bravery and loyalty to the emperor.
The piece explains amber as a precious material with picturesque allure. It notes most amber comes from the Baltic shores and is believed to be ancient tree resin from pre civilizational forests. Minor deposits exist in the United States England the Orient and fossil trees remain in strata where resin exudes.
The first Russian monarchy began with Varangian chief Ruric around 862 and lasted to 1598 when Feodor I was murdered. Michael Fedorovitz of the Romanoff line became tsar in 1613, and Peter the Great started his reign in 1682, followed by Catherine II, marking rapid Russian power growth.
The Lahore Tribune quotes a Chinaman offering a cosmetic rationale for eating rats. He says rats as food will stop hair loss and make hair soft and lustrous, comparing it to carrots for a horse, and notes women in China practice the regimen. He claims personal observation of repeated trials.
The average discovery distance of a torpedo boat by a searchlight from a battleship is 981 yards, with a maximum of 2,000 yards. With 500 yards as the firing range, the torpedo boat must cross about 300 yards under fire, and it would take roughly half a minute to complete the approach.
The Bookman New York flags a parallel between Rudyard Kipling’s Explanation and Richard Flecknoe s 1634 Fable. A correspondent suggests the old poet outshines the modern and hints Kipling may owe another Explanation.
Boston unveils the nation’s largest railroad depot in its new downtown station with thirty two tracks. St Louis follows as the second largest, while Philadelphia’s Broad Street and New York’s Grand Central stations have far fewer tracks.
A young West Point cadet, brother of Merrimac figure Hobson, endures a harsh hazing by being forced to memorize and recite newspaper accounts of his brother. He must point to his chest and declare "That is me" whenever Hobson's name is spoken.
The data lists per capita alcohol consumption by country with figures for France 14 quarts Belgium 10 Germany 10.50 British islands 9.50 Switzerland 8.75 Italy 6.60 Holland United States 6.10 Sweden 4.50 Canada 2. Values appear inconsistent or misformatted for several nations.
The chapel of St. Helena at Bethlehem houses forty four marble columns said to have come from Mount Moriah and to have stood in the porches of Solomon's temple.
A brief exchange notes Marie Corelli’s view of society as a great marriage market. The remark jokes that Corelli’s theories feel as if she has been squeezed into a feat. The report appears in the Philadelphia North American.
A brief comic exchange features a woman asking about living and a man named Waggles recalling work in a brewery as a punchline.
John Sheldrick of 506 Sibley St St Paul credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing 12 years of kidney trouble and acute rheumatism after two boxes. He reports feeling ten years younger and urges others with kidney disease to try the remedy. Sold at 50 cents a box. six for $2.50 from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Electric Bitters touted as a cure all for back pain kidney trouble and other ills with guarantee at L M Bosworth's Drug Store.
The house and lots known as the Stuart property will be sold this spring at a bargain. Other houses and lots cheap. Inquire of D. G. Ferguson.
An advertisement invites agents to contact W. J. Reed industrial agent for the Chicago Great Western Railway. It urges selling on location rather than seeking buyers, highlights strong farming areas and new western towns needing enterprise, and offers maps and Maple leaflets describing each station. Apr 15.
After March 14 the through tourist car to Los Angeles via Chicago Great Western and A T S F will run every second week rather than weekly. This route offers Cali points and travelers may obtain rates times and departure dates from agents Maple Leaf Route or F H Lord Chicago. May 23.
Miller and Kooser advertise Heinz tomato soup for sale with delivery options. The listing notes standard can size and price, urging quick orders from local customers.
Adams Bros highlights include a selection of fresh fruits offered at notable low prices. Shoppers can expect a rotating stock of seasonal produce with value tags designed to attract bargain seekers.
The Chicago Great Western Ry offers round trip homeseekers excursion tickets on April 4 and 18 to numerous states and regions for one fare plus 2.00, valid for 21 days after sale. Contact any agent or F H Lord at 113 Adams St Chicago for full details.
Daily tickets available at all CGW ticket offices to Oregon Washington British Columbia Idaho and Montana. Great opportunity to travel affordably. Consult CGW agents for rates and timetables or write F. H. Lord General Passenger and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago. Apr 15.
Desirable residence lots on north side three blocks from Main Street with natural drainage and quiet surroundings free of smoke and car noise. On Boone Street a south side eight room house and lot in a desirable location. A bargain is taken soon. G. A. Underwood.
For sale notice advertising all kinds of small fruit with an invitation to send for a price list. Contact EvuGENE Smith in Ames Iowa for details.
An advertising note urges trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preventative for rheumatism and other kidney liver and bowel troubles caused by torpid conditions. Trial 10c, other sizes 50c and 1.00 from L M Bosweorth's. Also promotes cheese straws at Miller & Kooser's.
Public notice highlights Dr Kings New Discovery giving away over ten million trial bottles for coughs and consumption cures. Advert mentions trial bottle free via L M Bosworth and lists price 50c to 1 with guarantee, plus other local groceries and Beets and Dried Pears for sale at Bradley & White.
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