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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
7
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item quotes a satirical exchange about a breakfast ad and a youth kept on premises. The humorous dialogue mocks hiring norms and suggests a cautious, outdated view of labor.
Claiming to rejuvenate tired women, an advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health and energy after health neglect. It asks readers how many women they know who are perfectly well and strong.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female disorders including low mood backache and other symptoms. A Woodbridge New Jersey reader Miss Kate McDonald relates a dramatic recovery and urges others to seek the remedy and write for advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
London reports from Warsaw describe mobs of drunken Hussars charging British officials, injuring the vice consul and narrowly missing the British general. The city is described as in anarchy with shells, wreckage, and demonstrations halted and bread scarce.
Reports from Kuropatkin and Oku describe a costly Russian attempt to outflank the Japanese left on the Sha river front that failed amid severe weather. Artillery duels, large-scale bombardments, and tactical withdrawals mark the day as Japanese defenses hold with Russians claiming casualties and prisoners. The incident aligns with ongoing Russian offensives near Sandepas and Shentanupa as winter conditions shape combat.
George Wagar, who killed his brother John and wounded Officer Klaamyer, surrendered after a 20 plus salvo into the Wagar residence. Police found John Wagar dead with five head wounds in an upstairs room.
Fire which started at midnight in the furniture block burned for hours. The furniture block and Halter building with contents were destroyed and adjoining buildings damaged. Loss estimated at 130000 dollars, well insured.
Col. Paul E. Beckwith veteran of the 1st Regiment Minute Men sends a Washington letter from 1503 Vermont Ave NW praising remedies for coughs and colds based on broad friend endorsements.
Field and barracks use Peruna for coughs and colds with strong testimonials from high ranking officers. Veterans groups in the Potomac and Columbia departments praise its curative qualities, noting civilian and military exposure to weather.
An old advertisement promises one third more value for the same money if you choose Defiance Starch. It assures satisfaction and notes the product will not stick to the iron or froth. Return it to your dealer if you are not pleased.
A moral reflection urges individuals to trust their own conscience rather than fully defer to priestly guidance. It warns that blind submission can erode personal integrity and judgment.
A large burn release produced dense soot as 100 tons of coal burned, filling the air with particulates and drawing local concern about pollution and hazards to nearby residents and operations.
An 19th century ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims it soothes teething pain calms gums reduces distress and cures wind colic. The notice presents pricing at 20a per bottle and promotes the remedy for infant discomfort.
A concise note states that once the cook commits to remaining, no other party will be assigned or take over her role. The statement emphasizes permanence of the cook’s position and excludes replacements.
A unscrupulous ad promises a guaranteed cure for itching with a refund if PAZOOLNTMENT fails within six to ten days. The garbled pitch suggests a medical claim and money-back guarantee without credible substantiation.
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