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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
6
A study of ancient moon lore shows Aryan speakers widely believed the moon housed the gods and was eaten by them. Swabian peasants say lines about dying for misdeeds. Indian thought links the moon to divine nourishment, with souls entering the moon to explain its waxing and waning.
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York describes years of salt rheum and eczema that vanished after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The quick healer for cuts burns and sores sells for 25 cents at L M Bosworth’s drug store.
The town of Maimatehin sits on the China Russia border in Asia and is inhabited solely by men. It serves as a busy trading post and a military outpost. An old law bans women from living in this territory and they cannot pass the Balkan wall or enter Mongolia.
When bilious try a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and realize for once how quickly a first class up to date medicine will correct the disorder. For sale by all druggists.
A senator quotes Lincoln who gently but humorously refused an ignorant applicant for the house doorkeeper post. Lincoln asks for any experience or training in doorkeeping and finally declares the man unqualified, and the applicant accepts with humility.
A letter from F. G. Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving his wife after three doctors gave her up The medicine is said to kill germs of diseases and to relieve with a 50 cent to 1.00 price plus a trial bottle free offered by L M Bosworth druggist
An intimate friend of President Grant recalls a moment when a boy asked about great men writing poorly. Grant drew his signature clearly on a card and told the admirer to give it to the boy, saying it proves he is not great and must be kept secret between them.
The text explains that spiders are not insects, detailing eight legs versus six, different nervous and circulatory systems, and the eyes being simple rather than compound. It notes that spiders lack a separate head, as the head and thorax are fused.
Geo. W. Emory of Rock Mills Alabama reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He states he is nearly fifty one years old and can eat almost anything now. For sale by all druggists.
A traveler describes a luxurious but dangerous plant in faraway Queens land. The shrub ranges from small to tall and emits a strong odor that warns of its sting. Stings cause intense pain lasting months without marks, with anecdotal tales of people horses and dogs reacting violently.
Mr. Wm. B. Crane of California Maryland suffers years of rheumatism and lumbago. He is advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, uses it, and experiences a complete cure. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
In a Philadelphia Ledger snippet Mrs Flannery and Mrs Dooley discuss illness with Mrs Finnegan predicting resilience. The banter centers on inner strength and outward signs, suggesting faith versus visible health in a light social piece.
The Atchison Globe condemns the idea that a man should always keep a wife from participating in business, arguing it limits partnership and equality in lifelong arrangements.
The article notes that before Henry VIII, raspberries strawberries and cherries were not cultivated in England. It implies cultivation began in his era marking a shift in domestic fruit farming.
A New York World column reflects on Jedidiah Morse’s 1802 Geography Made Easy, describing New York City’s early character, commerce, and sociability. It quotes Morse’s views on city layout, architecture, and the nation’s growth forecasts, noting his optimism about America’s future.
A Texas reader from Henrietta praises Electric Bitters as a pure tonic that cures malaria and jaundice by driving disease from the body. The note claims it is preferable to quinine and mentions L. M. Bosworth's drug store selling bottles for 50 cents with a guarantee.
A Minneapolis Journal account describes two pastors in a congregation who notice each other’s sleep during services. Each asks the other to sit beside him and nudge if drowsy, creating a comical exchange that nearly upsets the minister during his duties.
A man questions whether foregoing a girl is true economy while a woman presses for clarity. He cites a recent bill from the family physician for three cases of acute dyspepsia in the last month, prompting tension at home and a sharp exchange.
Leyton, an English snake charmer, performed in Vaebhlinger Rhenish Prussia with a boa constrictor. While the crowd applauded, the snake tightened its coils and strangled the woman on stage. The reptile was killed immediately.
Mr. Meekton and his wife Henrietta clash over a farewell after a journey. She questions his conduct as he explains he stopped short, fearing she would claim he sought the last word in parting.
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