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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
A passage on Burmese women contrasts social norms with Western views noting property rights divorce and marriage customs. The tale follows Achmid pursuing a stolen mare, where a secret ear pinch preserves the mare’s fame and suggests the bond between rider and animal amidst pursuit.
A western tale reports a New Mexico horse race where an Indian owned horse led a four lap sprint against a fast pony owned by cowboys. Despite the cowboys betting heavily, the three-judge panel including two Indians ruled the Indian horse won, denying the cowboys’ appeal.
A fragment from a well known poem recounts Achmid and his wondrous mare praised for speed. The tale highlights Arab pride in their horses and the care given to a prized steed.
During the 1815 occupation of Paris a French marshal shoved an English colonel into the street. Bound by Wellington’s general order against dueling the Englishman knocked the Frenchman down and refused a duel. The marshal complained to the duke, who replied with a written reprimand to the colonel and a cordial dinner invitation.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet shows a motorman advising a passenger to take the car behind, noting the current vehicle has a flat wheel and is making poor time today. The exchange captures city transit chatter with regional dialect.
A Texas household reports long use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints in children. Mrs. J B Cooke of Nederlands says it cures when used as directed and beats other medicines. Sold by all druggists.
A Scottish minister converses with John during a parish visit. John jokes that rheumatism in his right leg spares him from aging entirely, while asserting his other leg remains sound. The exchange playfully highlights aging and physical limits.
Mrs De Work boasts about training her eldest daughter as a thorough house keeper while Miss De Flight jokes she will be a handy maiden aunt for other daughters’ children.
A Philadelphia Ledger item recounts Bridget being pressed about a policeman kissing her last evening. The mistress insists she would not be jailed for resisting an officer, while Bridget questions the accusation and defends herself against the claim.
The Old Portage road in Pennsylvania linked rivers by staged canals and inclined planes, later replaced by the 1834 Old Portage railroad. It featured ten mountain planes, stone sleepers, and slow passenger service, with canal sections hauled over the mountain. In 1854 the Pennsylvania Railroad bought the Portage road from the state.
E H Waldron of Wilton Junction Iowa claims years of sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states joints were stiff and cracked but now have no pain for many months. Sold by all druggists.
Pith and point on procrastination and failure in life follows with a testimonial from BE Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa claiming Electric Bitters cured his kidney trouble. He credits the tonic with restoring health after two years of pain and suffering and notes its value for general debility and nerve trouble. L M Bosworth, a druggist, guarantees them at 50 cents.
A fragment discusses a wife belonging to many social operating societies. Mr Meekton notes Henrietta seeks mental exercise and enjoys getting away from home to be among people where she can argue freely. Washington Star quotation.
Mabel Garling yields after years of pursuit and has obtained Whip Sikes. Irene asks for the reason. Maud says she has him.
A short, devotional note extols blessed factors and self sacrifice, praising stillness and otherregarding generosity. The author highlights communal good and personal virtue as essential paths to benevolence.
The doctor orders a year without smoking or drinking while the speaker jokes about economizing to pay bills in New York press style. The fragment reflects a casual exchange on health and finances set in a city newspaper tone.
Mrs F L Phelps of Houston Texas reports excellent results from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion biliousness and constipation. Sold by all druggists.
A Columbus man Theo Schuele recounts a deep wound from an accident and praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick relief and healing. The ad claims the salve soothes pain and heals rapidly, offered for 25 cents at L. M. Bos druggist.
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