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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
4
Accounts describe a mink outrunning a rabbit and the rabbit’s panic driven collapse. Observers note a mysterious natural law or fear factor behind the predator–prey chase as they discuss similar behavior across small mammals.
Windsor hosts a royal table with a plate collection valued around £2,000,000. A gold service for 120 covers. plates cost over £12,000. Tangible treasures include gold flagons from the Armada, a 7,000 ounce silver wine cooler, a £50,000 peacock decor, and a tiger head with gold tongue and diamond teeth. Crown property. belonging to the country.
A witness recalls the crowd surrounding the carriage that bore Louis XVI toward the place of execution and placed him in front of the seat, describing the chaotic scene and the crowd’s movement.
A concise meditation on how belief and self confidence drive performance. It argues that a strong mind with certainty outperforms doubt and hesitation, and that self faith can surpass formal education when decision making is weighed down by overthinking.
The baby girl of Geo A Eyler Cumberland Md was dying from throat trouble. Two doctors gave up but after four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered. The family credits the remedy with full recovery and health. Trial bottle free at L M Bosworth’s drug store with 50¢ and $1.00 guarantees.
A famed English engineer tells an attorney the fee for a first opinion was 25 guineas. Later, after becoming a fellow of the Royal Society, the same attorney offered the same sum, but the engineer implied the fee had risen, noting F R S stands for fellow of the royal society and also “Wees raised since.”
Judisch Bros offer Chamberlains Pain Balm a powerful remedy for rheumatic pain. It soothes excruciating aches and aids sleep and rest. Available at Judisch Bros.
The Mika do rehearsal experiences a stage moment as Gilbert calls attention to a gentleman in the left group not holding his fan correctly. The stage manager notes one gentleman absent through illness, but the author says that is not the person he means.
A botted advert claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets will restore health and happiness, asserting it will calm the mother in law. The notice is paid by L. M. Bosworth and lists a price of 35 cents.
A correspondent compiles notes on myths of tails in different cultures. Dr John Wolff cites a dark complexioned English gentleman with a supposed tailhole in his carriage seat. Baring Gould and others reference Abyssinians Armenians and Chinese tales of humans with tails and bone elongations.
A hotel notice from the Paris English and American Gazette warns guests not to discuss meals or refuse charges. It states that those leaving for breakfast or dinner and those claiming no food will be billed unless they inform the manager, and no later fuss or deductions will be allowed.
A pastiche promotional line touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a cosmetic wash that will not rub off and leave a flawless complexion, inviting readers to try the product for envy-free appearance.
An ilda line item advertises a 64 page illustrated catalogue from Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois. It promises views of classrooms groups of students testimonials penmanship samples a graduating class list of 1400 attendees and includes tuition books and board rates to help young people prepare for stenographer or bookkeeper roles. Address D L Musselman President Quincy IL with 9-81 ad.
Brief descriptions of legendary speakers show voice shaping emotion. Booth allegedly moved eyes with Our Father before tests. O Connell silenced a House attack, then spoke of love for Ireland, softening passion and turning veterans teary.
The Good Roads Movement gains momentum in Iowa after the Good Road Special on the North Western Line. A bulletin describing the road drag and its work, prepared by Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer, is distributed to raise interest. Names can be given to station agents to receive a copy.
A reflective aphorism from George MacDonald urging the reader to perform a disagreeable duty at noon without coloring it darkened by fear. It counsels doing each required task to earn a calm reward when future troubles arrive, meeting them in light.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows urging dialogue between Dora Hope and Mr Bashleigh with playful interruptions and encouragement. The exchange emphasizes persistence and support in starting a conversation or endeavor.
If you are troubled with dizzy spells headache indigestion or constipation Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well. If it fails get your money back. That's fair. 35 cents L id Bosworth.
Excur sion tickets will be sold Sept 8 to 11 inclusive on account of Farmer's National Congress. Favorable return limits, apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry. 15 Bt.
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