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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
3
A reflection on the Mauser rifle described as a beautiful yet deadly weapon. H F Prevost Battersby notes in South African writings that its note ranges from 1800 to 18000 yards and evokes a haunting, sighing sound. The piece contrasts beauty with the urge to kill.
An old advertisement declares a small scratch or cut can be fatal and urges keeping Backlen’s Arnica Salve on hand. It claims the salve prevents fatalities from burns sores ulcers and piles and pitches it at 25 cents from L. M. Bosworth’s drug store.
Notice filed in the District Court of the county states a last will and testament of Margaret T. Summers, deceased. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday August 24 1904 at the August term. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be admitted. The court seal and clerk’s endorsement are dated July 8 1904 at Nevada County.
A famed privateer crew of forty to fifty men captured a Turkish galley with 500 seamen and soldiers aboard by using a swarm of bees. The article notes many odd methods in warfare, from burning naphtha to stinkpots, and questions what counts as fair in war.
The note explains that falling bodies from towers tend to hit the ground east of the perpendicular. The earth’s eastward rotation and the initial eastward push of the object combine to cause an eastward deviation, with the amount depending on the height of the fall. The explanation reflects a curiosity about this eastward bias.
An advertisement touts Man-Er-Vine Tab as a tonic for energy and nerves. It claims to revitalize brain blood and nerves and urges readers to try Lovestran and BAUER for renewed vigor.
A historical advert promises relief from dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation through Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims gentle yet thorough action and guarantees by L M Bosworth with a 25 cent price.
Heralds note that Russia and Germany use two headed eagles from a medieval practice called dimidiation. By halving two coats of arms and joining halves back to back, symbols like the two headed eagle and the griffin reportedly arose as a result of this childish method.
Today offer for a free 64 page illustrated catalogue featuring school room views groups of students portraits with testimonials penmanship specimens and graduating class list of 1400 students. Includes tuition costs board books and rates aimed at youths seeking stenographer or bookkeeper careers. Address D L MusseLMAN President Quincy Illinois.
In a fierce storm a fishing smack near a Shetland isle was struck by lightning. The bolt shattered the mast and melted a watch, which was in a man’s pocket near the mast. The man was uninjured and unaware until he retrieved the fused watch.
An advertisement touts Berg's Sweet Laxative Chips as mild and effective for constipation and bowel complaints. It promises clearer skin and a beautified complexion with blood described as pure and rich and lists prices of 10 and 25 cents from Loveuran & BAUER.
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