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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
7
Hon W H Kelbaugh of West Virginia endorses Pe-ru-Na as an unequaled tonic for colds and heat related debility. The advertisement asserts Pe-ru-Na strengthens the system during any season and highlights reader testimonials.
Hon W H Kelbaugh, former West Virginia legislator, endorses Peruna as a superior medicine and tonic. He says it cured a stubborn cold and a run down system after trying other medicines and paying high doctor bills. He claims Peruna strengthened him and saved money.
Mrs. Clara Litterst of Seafield Indiana describes her illness last fall a severe cold and credits Peruna for her improvement and return to work after using the remedy.
The quote reflects on turning solid gold thoughts into many small pieces to seem poorer. It notes Carmen Sylva as the attributed author and explores the paradox of perceived value through division.
A playful verse note in Four-Track News August edition features Mother Hubbard unprepared as her cupboard is bare and offers a light moral about need and planning. The piece blends whimsy with a subtle nudge on appetite and foresight.
India grew more cotton in 1905 with about 20 million acres planted and a yield around 3.5 million bales. Exports surpassed 2.125 million bales worth over 81.6 million dollars to four top buyers Japan Germany Belgium and Italy, which together bought about 1.5 million bales, Japan alone nearly 500,000 bales.
The article argues Esperanto will not surpass English as the global language. It notes English is already dominant in commerce and diplomacy, with widespread adoption in Germany, Antwerp, Japan, and among British colonies. It suggests few languages rival English's practicality and growing reach worldwide.
An Ills man states he suffered indigestion for years from coffee and switched to Postum. He reports immediate relief and says he no longer experiences hunger spells after meals. He thanks Postum Co. of Battle Creek and mentions reading The Road to Wellville. There is a published testimonial noting a reason.
Des Moines report shows Iowa railroad property assessed at 62 million for 1906 up from 58 million in 1905, with four million more in taxable value and an annual tax rise of about 143 thousand dollars. Increases spread across major lines and interurban routes, with per mile assessments rising though mileage unchanged. Dayton accident kills two children. mother and two others injured after a runaway on a hill, riders thrown under horses and carriage, two children dead.
Elmer Huggett aged 19 dies after being cut by wheels of two moving electric cars on a Mason City route from Clear Lake. He lost his right arm and leg, survived eleven hours, and was a Marble Rock native employed as a Sundell cafe lunch counter man. He was returning to a companion when the fatal incident occurred.
The wife of a local farmer hosted threshers for supper with a ribbon tied sandwich a chicken croquette a marble sized cheese ball and a buttonhole bouquet at each plate. The guests from Chicago were surprised when the sister insisted on cooking and sent away her sister. The men declined breakfast.
Ottumwa reporters describe a beet dinner incident at the Goodman residence near Packwood where crew members of the thrash ing group fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after eating beef bought in Fairfield. Dr Moorman treated the patients and declared all out of danger by midnight.
Warren C. Clark once chief of police sheriff and fire marshal of the city was killed by a harvester in an oat field on a farm two miles west of here. His right foot was severed and he bled to death at the scene.
In Marshalltown a civil suit for damages against the Salt Lake and San Pedro railroad concluded with Rev. E. J. Bulgin the Methodist preacher here awarded $9,000 after injuries from an accident.
William Keepping a 31 year old pearl and shell buyer in Vincennes was shot dead by unknown assailants. He ran a small fish store in the city and no motive for the murder is yet known.
A Paris agency provides bridesmaids to prospective brides using the same group of girls in identical dresses for multiple ceremonies. Each bridesmaid is charged a fee of twenty five francs as compensation.
R O Thompson a pioneer farmer north of Shell Rock died instantly when a pole during hay stacking toppled and rebound striking him under the chin. Jaw and neck injuries caused immediate death.
A posse pursues H. Maynard and Al Vaughn’s sixteen year old daughter who fled by buggy to marry. A $100 reward spurs the pursuit and the couple is overtaken with the girl returned to her furious father.
A young man about 20 was found dead between railroad tracks in Chariton yards, likely struck while attempting to board a passenger train. He was seen here the day before. claimed home was in Leon. A receipt addressed to N Murphy was the only clue to identity.
In Meservey A Ustermarkt a butcher and F W Van Der Zalm a real estate man fought a duel in the latter’s office. The butcher used a hatchet to break into a desk while the real estate dealer wielded a poker. Neither man was badly hurt.
Elmer Hugett aged 20 of Marble Rock was killed in Mason City when he fell between interurban cars while working in a restaurant. His right arm was severed at the elbow and the right foot cut off below the knee. He died at the hospital.
Dubuque police seek George Hart who faces charges for forging five checks totaling 72 dollars and stealing 10 dollars, a gold watch with chain, and defrauding a hotelkeeper of 2 dollars.
Lewis Johnson, a proprietor at a brick and tile factory, was caught by his shirt sleeve in a gear and his arm was crushed, necessitating amputation. The incident occurred while he was working near the machinery.
Alderman Dearmond denounced Walsh Bros who run city lighting and was assaulted by J W Walsh, secretary of the company, and knocked down after a city council session in Devonport.
Mrs. Albert Apple, wife of a well known farmer near here, died in a dentist's chair while under the influence of an aesthetic used for ten tooth extraction. Attending physicians and the dentist were appalled as no prior indication warned of the shock.
A quart of wheat contains more nutriments than a bushel of cucumbers as stated in the observed text.
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