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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
7
An article describes a paste devised by Dr W Dreyfus of Belle e Hospital New York City that allegedly removes hair from the face when applied for two minutes and washed off. It claims the razorless shave is a cheap and sizable luxury.
A Styria woman caught a large hare with a wire trap in Peltau and attempted to strangle it with a handkerchief containing over a thousand dollars. The hare escaped, taking the money and the handkerchief in the dash for freedom.
About 250000 canaries are raised by peasants in Ger y with 100000 shipped to the United States. England buys 650000 annually. Germany pays high prices for the best singers. Filipinos like showy hats and American styles spread quickly in Manila after a shipload arrives.
In Frederika Iowa Mr A e aged 74 recounts long sickness with kidney trouble and diabetes like symptoms. After completing ten boxes of Dodd s Kidney Pills he reports relief bloating gone eight pounds gained and better sleep with no lingering symptoms. Defiance Starch advertised as value with a playful regional note.
The Iowa Sank presents a modern institution for patient care adhering to tested methods from the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Located at 603 East Twelfth Street Des Moines Iowa the facility emphasizes practical medical care while noting staff busyness and patient relations.
The News Central passenger department releases two new time-table folders numbered 29 and 30 in the Four-Track Series. General Passenger Agent George H. Daniels curated diverse railway travel content, aiming to include all-worthy material in the books. The set is praised as a valuable library addition and a notable desk resource.
A damaged ad fragment urges trying Defiance Starch with claims of one-third more product for the money and notes it will bract and not stick to. The text is incomplete but centers on a promotional claim for starch brand.
Washington reports the arrest of John A. Benson a San Francisco real estate operator on bribery charges as a forerunner to broader inquiries into interior department staff with possible dismissals. Benson allegedly paid 500 to ex land office official Woodford Harlan to obtain information during an ongoing investigation. Secretary Hitchcock demands swift action against principals before pursuing other alleged offenders.
News from Bizerta and St. Petersburg reports Russian battleship and cruiser fleets anchoring in Tunis and Greece while reinforcing forces prepare for the far east. Travelers note continued Russian troop movements toward Port Arthur and discussions on Russo Japanese negotiations. Seoul observers warn Russia seeks access to the sea to curb Japan in Korea.
The president issued the proclamation confirming the Cuba reciprocity accord after final Senate amendments. It states the treaty shall take effect on the tenth day from this proclamation and calls for faithful observance by the United States and its citizens.
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie docks to unload stores and camp material. She disembarked 330 marines who traveled by train to Empire station near Panama to be quartered in canal company houses. Sixteen machine guns and six automatic guns accompanied the marines. The Dixie then sailed for Philadelphia. Remaining Prairie marines expected to land soon as Panama receives 500 cases of Maus er and Remington cartridges and other munitions aboard the Alliancia.
The Union Pacific offers land for sale at six to nine dollars per acre for Kansas wheat belt holdings, one and a half dollars in Colorado grazing lands, one dollar seventy five cents in Nebraska ranch lands, and two fifty to five dollars for Kansas ranch land, with ten percent cash and balance over ten years. Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays. Also report of William H. Ennis being electrocuted for wife murder at Sing Sing after January 14, 1902 incident.
Public notice-style testimonial urges keeping Peruna in every home with children to prevent catarrhal diseases. Claims vast future lives saved and chronic cases prevented. cites Chicago resident Albert Lietzman praising Peruna and recommending it to others.
Advert depicts Peruna as a safeguard against colds pneumonia croup and rheumatic complaints in children. It cites letters from families praising rapid recovery after taking Peruna and invites further patient state ment to Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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