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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
2
A brief ad notes Lewis' Single Binder the famous Straight Se cigar available through the Lewis' Factory dealer in Peoria. The notice emphasizes quality and direct supply from the factory.
A brief reflective note on decline and aging, comparing lack of excitement to rusting of body and spirit. It suggests weariness, monotony, and the quiet erosion of vitality over time. No explicit names or events are present.
A vintage advertisement describes a bottle product claimed to ease teething pain in infants. It mentions a soothing formula meant to calm fussiness and purportedly relieve wind colic. The text reads as a quirky, fragmented old time marketing line.
Lord Balfour told a London dinner a humorous Sudan Railway tale about a telegram asking to bury a stationmaster. The reply instructed to bury him only if truly dead, and the follow up reported the man was buried after being struck twice on the head with a fishplate.
Sir Henry Irving aimed to bridge a long Chicago to another city journey by renting an Indiana theatre for one night. Bram Stoker asked the town’s playhouse manager for a brief engagement and received a curt reply questioning if Irving would parade. Irving replied he is a tragedian not a minstrel, to which the response was that they do not want Irving unless he parades.
A collage of quirky items notes Harry Lehr modesty Taft weight concerns and ghostly Smith College images. It mentions a poorhouse ideal a Washington Pa pledge for truth a censor for the stage a Chicago doctor an unsuccessful writer and a Brazilian recall plea from Yellow Newspapers.
Dr Melvin M Page of Page Optical Co recalls suffering kidney congestion headaches dizziness and weight loss from 194 to 122 pounds after iced drinks in New York 1895 He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quickly checking an abscess forming on his kidney and states he has been well since 1896 weighing 188 pounds Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A novelty tool described as a knife and fork combined is offered by artificial limb dealers. The unusual implement integrates eating and cutting devices in a single utensil.
An ad touts a deceptive cold cure claiming a one day cure with fake laxative tablets and warns of refunds if it fails. It notes E. W. Rove's signature on each box and urges sale of 1905 silver dollars listed at $1,000 each for collectors. Also promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars from Peoria Illinois.
A compact reflection on moral philosophy suggesting that when all means are allowed, intention and action converge into a single course. The phrasing emphasizes unity of will and execution in ethical decision making.
One reason Col. Mann failed to repay loans may have been concern that some eminent creditors suffered heart disease, suggesting medical risk influenced his financial actions.
A Chicago resident celebrates reaching 101 years old noting the toll of his long life on pipes and tobacco. He reflects on how habits shaped his years and health.
A farmer wandering in a city building elevator marveled at the height and wondered if he had boarded an airship bound for Mars.
The Chicago judge rules that a wife is a luxury, prompting women to reflect on whether such a remark is flattering or insulting.
New York readers dispute the wording of the Lord's Prayer in a local daily, urging attention to the issue and its proper phrasing.
A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for a dollaw from the 1905 coinage. The notice questions why anyone would keep a dollar nearly a year old, hinting at the value of older coins.
Mr Kunz says the Cullinan jewel found in South Africa last year could fetch about 45 million dollars. Yet most ordinary people would choose the money over the gem, highlighting a public preference for cash over a historic diamond.
A man from Washington was struck by a high voltage and survived. The tale lampoons the nerve of a lobbyist, drawing a sharp parallel between the shock and political persistence.
The Pittsburg woman's club insists that for sanitary reasons skirts should not extend below the knees. It urges strict observance of these precautions to uphold propriety and health standards.
A village meeting saw a churchman and evangelist announce that a collection would fund a missionary project. An openly anti foreign mission figure, reputed agnostic, refused to take the donation. The clergyman thrust the box toward him saying take some for the heathen.
In Boston a public dinner honored Isaac Hull with artist Gilbert Stuart. Hull posed for a portrait as Stuart regaled him with tales of English aristocracy. Mrs Stuart interrupted, asking about cooking, prompting Stuart to reply with quick humor “A your mistress.”
A Western state reader attributes relief from nervousness heart trouble and asthma to quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. She describes long coffee use and, after switching, full recovery and renewed health, praising Postum and its flavor while noting the brand details and promotional message.
A unionist member of parliament surrenders his seat to Mr Bal four, sparing him from a role described as a mere political straphanger. The move signals a strategic transfer within the party.
The dispatch notes China aims for a freer press soon but warns that without changing the prevalent printing style, the development may fail to attract attention abroad.
Lord Stathcona speaks highly of Canada’s prospects, noting his name evokes a refined image fit for a parlor car. The remark frames Canada’s path ahead in optimistic terms and ties to a genteel persona.
A remark on Marshall Field says he disliked personal publicity yet was a superb advertiser. His wealth is cited at about 150 million dollars, reflecting the strong link between his advertising power and fortune.
The London Saturday Review suggests war is less immoral than an election and hints the contemporary audience dislikes the outcome of the current British contest. The remark reflects the era's political tensions and public sentiment toward democratic processes.
A New York lower house session lasted only four minutes featuring a prayer and a motion to adjourn. The brief meeting yielded little business but was potentially more profitable than longer sessions, highlighting a sparing use of legislative time.
A New York court ordered a mother to spank her seventeen year old daughter who had attempted suicide. The punishment used a hair brush and reflected a dramatic shift from care to harsh discipline in a single case.
Dr. R V Pierce asserts his Golden Medical Discovery draws medical strength from native forest roots. The tonic purifies the stomach and liver, aids digestion, and treats weak stomachs, biliousness, and indigestion. It has no alcohol or habit forming drugs and lists ingredients on the wrapper. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
Queen Alexandria has written a book and expects a quick path to publication. Observers note she could find a publisher without delay given the manuscript’s appeal and her public profile.
A reflective line notes that even creative individuals can borrow resources and neglect to settle debts. It highlights human frailty in financial responsibility without naming people or places. The statement implies a broader warning about memory and obligation in everyday life.
The ad claims superior starching results with De fiance Starch and notes a money saving option offering four or more purchases with no cooking required.
A woman writer submitted a story to a magazine and after delays received two eight dollar drafts. She sent polite notes requesting payment for a hat, not a veil. The editor sent a second eight dollar check, prompting another firm reply about the desired hat.
A prominent YWCA member in an Eastern city spoke to a large audience of women when a severe thunderstorm interrupted the event. She shared fear of thunder and lightning and, after a blinding flash and loud clap, rose to pray asking for divine protection, noting feathers are non conductors.
Mrs. Clara L. Wilde of Detroit credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and appetite after six months of feebleness. She reports rapid improvement, weight gain, color returning, and lasting energy without stimulants, saying she needed only six boxes to be perfectly well. The pills are available at drug stores.
James K Hackett recalls actors including Brown who toured South Africa last year The cousin of Brown reveals Jim has died in Cape Town The odd death involves ostrich eggs and fears about the cause remains unresolved in this anecdotal report
A defiance church offers a WW ounce package for 10 cents with one third more starch for the same money.
In a ruse ministers live long lives while the public is told the good die young. The report suggests a clash between appearances and the truth of aging clergy.
The article describes a German custom of wreaths and welcome cards on doors after family journeys. Wurtembergers decorate hall doors with flowers and a Welcome card, sometimes framing the door in green, and servants may perform the floral display when no family is present. Children live in apartments and clean stairways in turn under the Kehrwoche system highlighted by a policeman and maid sign.
A shy young lawyer worships a celebrated flirt, showering gifts on his beloved while the mother probes for signs of serious intent. The girl laughs, saying lawyers always begin contracts with Know all men by these presents.
A new stenographer explains a typewriter freezes when heat is off and sticks. The employer asks if cold affects machines, and she notes old machines suffer most. Warmth for a few minutes usually eases stiffness and restores operation.
Pastor G L Merrill of St Paul uses Nahum to urge moral restraint among motorists. He cites Nahum chapter 2 verse 4 about chariots racing the streets and likens it to modern reckless chauffeurs in large cities.
German official Dr. Abegs studying American liquor laws notes high license is taking root in German government circles. He observes the current U S license costs about 25 dollars per year.
A short exchange records Mrs Bridey Naybor giving a fruit cake recipe that lasts three months, as Mr Bridey confirms it will keep for that period.
Dialogue fragment shows an informal brainstorm about a lock canal and who would manage the key. Names and places are not provided, leaving the discussion exploratory and speculative.
An article extols the ideal of vigorous wives whose influence inspires success. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women with backache headaches and nervous symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. Ainsley of Tacoma describes relief and renewed vitality after using the remedy and invites others to write for free advice.
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