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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
4
Salter Seed Co. promotes Red Cross Wheat and Crimson Clover
Farmers urged to try Salter's new hardy Red Cross Wheat claiming 60 to 80 bushels per acre. Fall seeding grass and clover offered with free sample and catalogue from John A. Salter Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
Red Cross
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.N.U
Esleben Birthplace of Luther Decays After Earthquakes
The Saxon village of Esleben once known as Luther’s birthplace is deteriorating due to ongoing earthquake shocks that began in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esleben
Luther
Knights Templar Exposition Excursion Fares Available
Chicago Great Western Railway offers one first class round trip fare to Boston for the Knights Templar Conclave August 26 to 30 1895. Tickets on sale August 19 to 24 and valid to September 15 or October 6 with extension. Route options and agent contacts provided by C G W Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Boston
Mass
Chicago Geat Western Railway
C.G. W. Ry
Adoreel F. H. Lord
Gen’ Pass'r Agt
Chicago
Crusty bachelor quote about secrets and men
A crusty bachelor remarks that a woman keeps secret what she does not know and adds that it would be well if some men followed her example.
Nickel Plate Offers Low Rates to Boston with 40 Routes
The Nickel Plate road advertises surprisingly low round trip rates to Boston with forty route options. Tickets on sale August 19 to 25 with a strict first class service and sleeping car space available in advance. For information contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Knights Templar
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Stocking factory in Reading employs 1200 girls earning six thousand weekly
In Reading Pennsylvania a hosiery plant employs about 1200 young workers who produce 600000 stockings each week. The stock is valued at about 30000 dollars, with a market value estimated around 60000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Travel in Comfort on the Chicago Great Western Line
New sleeping cars in service on the Minneapolis to Kansas City route add open drawing room cars with modern comfort and safety. The Chicago Great Western promises luxury on trains between Minneapolis St Paul Des Moines St Joseph and Kansas City with dining cars offering a la carte meals and pay for what you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Greatestern Railway
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Western Short Line
Nelson Relics Offered at Auction by Bridport
The medals and other relics of Admiral Lord Nelson have been offered for sale at auction by his grandnephew Viscount Bridport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Viscount Bridport
Knights Templar Conclave in Boston Aug 26 30
Conclave events staged in Boston from August 26 through 30 inclusive with tickets on sale via Nickel Plate road August 19 to 25 inclusive. Low rates apply on through trains and sleeping cars plus dining service and side trips to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and Saratoga. inquiries to J Y Callahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
Niagara Falls
Saratoga
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
When You Talk About God’s Goodness With a Smile
A reflective message urges praising God with joy rather than a frown, emphasizing positive reverence and sincere faith in daily speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Irrigation's Practical Value Seen By Colorado Farmer
A Denver Colorado appeal notes that farmers outside irrigated districts still envy the security irrigation provides. The author argues irrigation ties the economy to reliable water use and urges practical study, offering contact to ZEYH. CHAS. FELT at 207 Boston Building Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Zeyh. Chas. Felt
Boston Building
Denver
Colorado
Apple exports value reported for last year
The report states that fruit farmers sent apples abroad totaling 242,160 dollars last year. The figure reflects export activity and market demand for surveyed growers.
St Louis Des Moines Ticket Special Announced
Horace Seely commercial agent Des Moines announces a round trip Des Moines to St Louis for 8 dollars. Leave Des Moines Friday 8 30 PM return Sunday night depart St Louis 6 PM arrive Des Moines Monday morning to connect with all trains. Tickets on sale at 220 Fourth street Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wabash Line
Des Moines
City
Horace Seely
Fourth Street
Mrs Edmund Yates Carried Husband’s Ashes in Casket
The story notes that Mrs Yates carries her late husband’s ashes in a small casket housed in a specially designed traveling bag. It also mentions a growing trend of tree planting promoted across most western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Yates
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Ideal Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure, pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds fevers and constipation. It claims health benefits by acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and notes pricing at 50c and 1 bottles. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
The Kindly Light and Evening Sky Verse Fragment
A poetic fragment depicts a night scene with stars shining and a heart lifting from darkness. The speaker contrasts stars seen above with a general sense of spiritual blessing and renewal during a somber moment.
Return to Strict Puritan Sabbath Keeping Urged
The Rev. W. C. Prince argues for the old puritan method of Sabbath observance, claiming childhood memories of Sundays are cherished and that rigid discipline fostered character. He contends modern relaxed practice lacks the same separation between sacred and weekday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Prince
Old Presbyterian
Congregational
Daily Bread Prayer and Moral Consequences
A sermon on Matthew 6 11 urges daily prayer for bread from God. It argues reliance on God prevents sin, shapes honest work, and fosters generosity toward the needy while condemning theft and vice. It links prayer to ethical action and social responsibility.
Help Your Pastor Inspire Attendance
A preacher urges church members to support their pastor with attendance and invitations. He warns that an empty pew harms the pastor and the soul, urging believers to bring friends and fill the house of God. The message stresses responsibility, outreach, and personal example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of God
Theo. L. Cuyler
Mabie argues readers lack cultural enrichment habits
In The Bookman article on Books and Culture Mr. Mabie contends most readers seek information or refreshment rather than enrichment. He asserts true culture requires deeper knowledge gained through deliberate reading aimed at growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton W. Mabie
Bookman
The Power of Reading to Transform the Soul
The passage argues that true reading reshapes character beyond memory. A pedant relies on memory, a cultivated person on meditation and imagination. Real readers live with books, letting them become doors to life and deeper understanding.
Born Again Through Receiving Jesus Christ
A sermon explains how sinners become born of God by giving up sin and receiving Jesus Christ. Belief in the Son grants power to become sons of God, now in present faith, rejecting the Spirit leads to condemnation. God does not blame actions alone but condemns retaining a sinful nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
God
Echoes from Other Anvils
Epworth Herald and several religious papers critique social norms and conduct. Discussions cover dancing schools, neighborly faults, Christian fidelity, railroad morals, missions funding, and the Bible's guidance for understanding God’s word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Herald
Reformed Church Messenger
Cumberland Presbyterian
the Voice
Walking with Christ in Shared Sorrow and Joy
A compact reflection on Bible study and fellowship. It emphasizes that Jesus speaks through adversity, that pairing Christians accelerates harmony, and that opening scripture reveals Christ. It likens companionship in faith to walking with God and carrying a message with wings on the feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Daniel
Christ
God
Enoch
Future State Faith and Divine Guidance
The passage argues that respect for future governance and divine protection remains constant. It asserts there will be a future where God remains sovereign and emphasizes enduring values of love friendship fellowship and mutual recognition as supported by scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquimaux
Charity of Speech and Mercy in Judgment
A compact meditation on charity of speech as equal to charitable action. It urges judging gently, avoiding misread motives, and withholding harsh verdicts until proven otherwise, arguing mercy can uplift hearts and communities.
Silence and rumor in the face of slander
A reflection on the harm of spreading rumors and the value of charity in withholding harsh judgments. It contrasts quiet restraint with how speech can keep a tale alive, urging silence to seal unpleasant secrets away.
What does it mean to you readers how do you define it
The passage presents varied definitions of a concept by different roles. It contrasts a miser, society girl, poet, scholar, criminal, artist, worldling, and Christian, culminating in Christ, who suffered to save a world. It invites readers to write their own definition and confront themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Cannes
Be A Blessing To Others Says J R Miller D D
A devotional exhortation encourages using gifts to bless others. The speaker urges ready service and generosity as Christian duty, stating that blessings multiply when shared and that failing to act as a messenger diminishes the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Miller
D. D
Limit of extravagant ideals in modern life warned
Rollin A. Sawyer, born D., urges loyalty to ultimate truth and reverence for God's law. He cautions against freedom without moral compass, warning of the peril of drifting from Heaven and divine guidance in contemporary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin A. Sawyer
Baroda Maharajah backs temperance push with liquor shop veto
The Maharajah of Baroda issued a mandate prohibiting new liquor saloons without official sanction. He added that if five-sixths of house owners and residents petition for closure, the official may order shops shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroda
India
Quotations on Death and Resurrection Tone by Thayer
A reflective excerpt by T B Thayer on death as a passage through shadow toward spiritual awakening. It states believers walk the valley of shadows and rely on the Savior's footprints and the morning light of resurrection to be with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
T. B. Thayer
Patient endurance and cheerful fortitude echoed by Bishop Hall
A reflective biblical quip by Bishop Hall extols patience under hardship and contentment, calling cheerfulness the summit of Christian fortitude as a spiritual ideal for believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Hall
Halle's Ancient Cake Dance of Halle Germany
The long standing Halle fete honors the cake bearing salt workers. A cake of 100 pounds is blessed and carried by a youth with his sweetheart while red tunics and plumes mark the procession. After a ceremony and banquet a grave cake dance follows with drums and fifes, ending with a dawn inn dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle
St. Peter’s
St. Paul's Day
St. John’s Day
Louis XV
New Shoe Soles Trialed by Nuremberg Firm Ready Soon
A Nuremburg company unveils a trellis like sole for boots using spiral metal wire filled with gutta percha and ammoniac resin. The durable yet flexible sole is attached to ordinary footwear with special nails and priced about 50 percent below leather. Tested in the army, results described as very satisfactory with soles remaining sound after heavy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremburg
Choice of Route To Knights Templar Conclave by Rail
Proceed to Boston for Knights Templar conclave via Nickel Plate line with passes through Chau tauqua Lake Niagara Falls Thousand Islands and more. Tickets on sale August 19 to 25 with sleeping and dining cars and quick service. Contact Y Calaban Chicago for details. Vegetable oils exports last year valued at 5 million dollars.
Train Fare to St Louis Return via Great Wabash
The notice lists a 3.00 round trip to St Louis Missouri and back via Great Wabash. Trains depart Friday evening from Union Depot Fifth and Cherry. Return is Sunday night from Des Moines Iowa Fourth Street.
They'll Come to St Whyte Bloomers Inspire Fashion Debate
This excerpt notes a conversation about the girls’ bloomers and fashion standards. Browne jokes that they will look better once made with less fabric, reflecting humorous wartime or civic era tone about dress and modesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Whyte
Browne
Safe on Third Ends Clergyman's Climax
A church audience hears a dramatic moment as an old umpire awake from sleep proclaims the line Safe on third, highlighted by a preacher's rising climax. The exchange blends sport and sermon, capturing a humorous cross of baseball lore in a parish setting.
Vigilante Questioned Over Dalton Death in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, rumors swirl after the death of Bill Dalton as a vigilante group questions the coffin and the cause. The exchange hints at suspicions surrounding Dalton's demise and potential extralegal action.
Tobacco's Triumph and Easy Way Out
Advert reads that tobacco dulls life and nerves, urging quitting with No-To-Bac as the guaranteed cure. Promotes Druggist availability and claims improved health and vitality after stopping tobacco use.
No Credit Button Sparks Quick Exit
A grocer and a man with an account exchange a joke about a button marked N C. The man asks about the Sons of North Carolina, but the grocer quips that he belongs to the Sons of nothing, meaning No Credit, and the man leaves without adding to the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
An Unreasonable Schoolmaster Tale
A pupil recalls being kept in after school after the teacher asked how many teeth a man has and the student replied with a mouthful. The light dialogue captures a humorous clash between student wit and stern pedagogy.
Largest Depot in World at St. Louis Tour Offer
Horace Seely, Commercial Agent, Des Moines, promotes a round trip from St. Louis for 3.00 dollars. Travel planned Friday night August 23 with return Sunday night. ticket details list 290 Fourth Street Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Horace Seely
Fourth Street
Des Moines
It Is the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing That Has Teeth
A compact proverb-like note warning that deceptive appearances conceal the greatest danger. It cites the classic paradox of danger hidden in a disguise, urging vigilance toward trusted images that mask true intent.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists
Rev H P Carson of Scotland South Dakota says two bottles cured his little girl. Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.P. Carson
Scotland
Hall
Census Shows United States Church Membership at 21 Million
The census reports about 21 million church members across the United States, highlighting broad religious affiliation and community participation nationwide. The figure reflects membership counts across multiple denominations and congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A Woman's Thoughts and Reflections on Art and Life
A companion piece exploring how ridicule harms delicate feeling and how heroism, will, and inner strength shape greatness. It argues that soul in art equals body, learning comes from self-effort, and public praise or censure tests character.
George Q. Cannon Translate Mormon Texts into Hawaiian
A report notes George Q. Cannon has translated the Books of Mormon into the Hawaiian language. A florist estimates annual flower industry revenue at five hundred million dollars.
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George Q. Cannon
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Rapids
St. Lawrence
Palisades of the Hudson
Hoosac Tunnel
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Calaban
Great Wabash
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Oklahoma
Sexton
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F. M. Asnorr
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N. Y
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C. C. G. Clark Co
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Ohio
Amelia Sternbacker
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Academy
The
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the Sacred Heart
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W.N.U.D.M
Dickey
John R. Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
Tenn
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