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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
6
The snippet markets Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter readiness and notes its safety for children. It also touts Kidney-Ettes as a cure for kidney issues and includes a testimonial about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from L O Gurnee of Hotel Paris, Dubuque, Iowa, with sale through L. M. Bosworth.
Sidney J. Hickson describes how Malay kamudi captains whistle to summon wind. The practice, considered serious by seafarers from English sailors to Malays, drew warnings against mockery. A midnight breeze later rose as dawn passed Ganga and Tindela.
Beall Mississippi resident T R Beall reports his wife showed rapid improvement and full cure after using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The ad promises guaranteed relief through a $1 bottle and trial bottles free. The Retort Sarcastic features a witty Q A about disguises for a masked ball.
A humorous exchange contrasts a housekeeper and washerwoman about washing and tearing items. The dialogue suggests weighing work value when pieces are broken, then muses on loving work and enemies in a game-like world with a playful tone.
A traveler recounts a Wanderobo hunter who used an accomplished donkey as a decoy. The animal wore antelope horns and a painted skin to mimic a real antelope, luring prey into range for the hunter’s poisoned arrows hidden behind the beast.
A reporter asks for attendees and the meek man reluctantly names "Mrs Henry Peck and husband" while hinting at the preferred form. He corrects himself to "Mr and Mrs Henry Peck" but asks the note not to reveal his wording. The scene hints at social etiquette and privacy constraints among guests.
Mothers learn croup can be prevented by early treatment. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a rough cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. It is described as safe, pleasant, and reliable, sold by all druggists.
A brochure style ad describes taking water before breakfast to regulate bowels and avoiding harsh purgatives. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle purgatives and Man-Er-Vine Tablets as a nerve and blood nourishment remedy, with the dealer LOUGHRAN & BAUER listed.
A Port Lanport nurse reports relief from nine months of suppressed menstruation after using Wine of Cardui. She describes reduced pain, restored regularity within nineteen days, and a belief that headaches signal female weakness. Purchase a dollar bottle to try the remedy.
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