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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
7
A Scientific American explanation clarifies that deathwatch beetles tapping on wood are a courtship sound, not a omen of death. Species in Anobium and Xestobium bore into furniture and old houses, hollowing beams and leaving wood dust, a sign of serious structural damage.
Mrs. Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana says Foley Kidney Pills gave her permanent relief after years of kidney trouble and costly cures. She reports being able to work again and would recommend the medicine to others.
The town wakes to circus day with a train unloading, elephants marching, and a grand parade. On Wednesday August 31 the Great Dode Fish shows will exhibit at Ames, drawing crowds in holiday attire and a day of loud music and colorful tents.
The piece surveys historic sumptuary mourning rules from late medieval England, noting duchesses and nobles allotted vast cloth for funeral attire and restrictions on hoods. It cites Margaret countess of Richmond and Henry VII’s mother influencing mourning apparel, and recalls Addison’s anecdote of a color silk merchant wary of royal deaths. It ends with travel advice and a note on Chamberlain’s remedy.
Kidney trouble is dreaded as it often hides until severe forms like diabetes dropsy or Brights disease appear. If you suspect kidney issues use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea described as a great systemic cleaner and regulator in an 1880s advertisement attributed to Joel E. Cagwin.
A lady recalls Disraeli claiming two possessions indispensable to others he lacked a watch and an umbrella. When asked how he tells time without a clock, he says he rings a servant. For the umbrella, he would rely on a park incident to illustrate his approach.
A witty exchange sees a man claim he seeks shelter from ridicule under the protection of the first pretty woman he meets, delivered with a gallant smile. The remark contrasts playful bravado with light humor in a social moment.
The London Spectator recalls Edward Lear in 1871 staying with Bombay’s governor at Mahabaleshwar. Lear asked the narrator for tree names and, after being told jambul trees, produced a sketch of a bull looking into a jam pot to help remember the name.
Frugal ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as instantly relieving burns cuts scalds wounds piles and a range of skin ailments. Claims it heals sores ulcers boils felons eczema and chapped hands. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
A Indianapolis Star article argues mind state directly affects physical health. Gloom and anxiety disturb blood, appetite, and circulation, potentially triggering illnesses including cancer. anger and fright cause digestive and other issues. Maintaining mental serenity is advised as disease prevention.
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama reports a perfect health find in Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming cure for liver and kidney trouble after 12 years. He says the pills also relieve constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility. 25 cents at all druggists.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets stop pains quickly and offer a free trial by writing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. The 25 cent box formula is highlighted and Cagwin's Drug Store sells the product for relief of headaches and other pains.
Katie and Jennie gossip about Mamie’s bleached hair, patched-up dress, and fashionable hat. Mamie arrives, praised as adorable, and the trio plans a soda outing as they walk away together.
The article explains that domestic animals show reasoning, with dogs and especially cats imitating masters. It notes watchdogs barking with intonations resembling their owners and cats signaling to mistresses to convey their needs.
A humorous exchange notes the elocutionist dresses to fit recitation themes. She wore maroon for a tale of deserting sailors and Irish paint trim for a Celtic wit lecture.
In a playful Chicago Tribune item, a speaker notes seeing double through two glasses, a beer mug and a whisky tumbler, implying a humorous double vision. The exchange contrasts the two objects as a joke about perception and usage.
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea purifies the blood and drives out disease if taken at early signs of sickness. It is advertised as effective and sure sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by Joel EB Cagwin.
Hannah R. Schooler sues Harrison C. Schooler for divorce on grounds of desertion cruelty and infidelity. The petition is on file in Story County District Court Nevada Iowa with a September 12 1910 start date. failure to appear by noon Sep 12 1910 risks default and judgment.
A testimonial from Alma Hug of Canal Dover Ohio says sleeplessness and nervous spells improved after using Dr Miles Nervine and Tonic. The ad touts soothing irritable nerves, restoring nervous energy, and natural sleep in a few days with money back guarantee if no benefit.
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