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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
2
A Rochester mother recounts severe skin sores on her infant improving almost immediately after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She notes the irritation vanished before two weeks with no remainder.
A quotation from J. W. O Baren of Minneapolis asserts that true wealth tests a man’s character more than arrogance. Piso's Cure is praised as an effective cough remedy in the same note dated January 6, 1900 from 323 Third Ave W Minneapolis.
A playful line notes that Kickers hide the best things in life by raising dust and uncovering hidden treasures.
Tickets available at low rates from St. Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati to winter resorts in the South Southeast and Cuba. For illustrated booklets on Florida Cuba or New Orleans time tables and rates write C L Stone General Pass Agent Louisville Ky.
A compact reflection notes that pride in humility can fade the moment genuine humility is spoken. The paradox highlights how self praise undermines the virtue it aims to display.
A good reputation is described as valuable wealth that is not fully appreciated until it is lost, underscoring the fragile nature of esteem and its lasting impact on a person or entity.
A cartoon dialogue notes that alcohol can clean silver, with a man claiming it cleaned his silver as the red-nosed figure agrees. The exchange reflects urban humor about household chemistries from the Philadelphia Record.
In a Baltimore American comic strip, Mr Figgjam questions Tommy about slang while Tommy defends his language. The exchange centers on the phrase no indeedy and a playful jab about slang usage.
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a manager pressing an eighteen year old chorus applicant about long involvement in the chorus, asking how many seasons she has been in that “desirable condition” and eliciting a sharp, brusque reply.
The Philadelphia Telegraph quotes a rustic exchange about a mysterious preparation called proxyide of doxo gen. The speaker explains applying it to Lucy to bleach her coat to match a sorrel boss.
Mrs A Wellatt of Champion Michigan reports five years of kidney pain and sleepless nights ended after one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with dulled cramps improved sleep and renewed health, claiming it cured her long standing women's ailments caused by kidney trouble.
Civil Engineer Frank S. Cummins and Right of Way Agent Albert P. Chamberlain plan field checks between Westover and Granger to secure right of way as the Inter-Urban advances. grading contracts paused until spring and rails to be laid as roadbed nears completion. Engineer Joe Baker reports coal encroachments on the Des Moines river north of Des Moines with Attorney General Mullan. roughly 60 000 tons taken, 40 000 by Bloomfield and rest by Flint. Royalty about 10 cents per ton, state may claim up to $10 000 plus survey costs. executive council to determine procedure.
State leaders show confidence in the biennial elections amendment despite court tests. The Iowa Board of Control reports tuberculosis cases total 7,009 for the year ending July 1, 8.9 cases per physician would yield 6,800+, based on 2,416 doctors surveyed. Judge Kinne supplied the Official Register with the investigation notes.
The board of control announces bids for the construction of the new detention hospitel for inebriates at Knoxville will be opened on February 1.
The Iowa state dairy report shows Jones county shipped about 3 293 000 pounds of butter in 1904 after packing deductions, while Woodbury and Polk shipped over 6 280 000 and 4 000 000 pounds respectively. Sioux City and Warren county cream trade affected apparent outputs. Clayton and several other counties produced between 2 000 000 and 3 000 000 pounds.
Denver January 9 Alva Adams was declared duly elected governor by the legislature. The race showed Adams 123 078 to Peabody 113 304 with a 974 lead. The plan barred a contest until after Adams inauguration set for 10 am Tuesday. The agreed canvass and court ruling ended the dispute and named Bailey and Goddard as supreme court appointees.
Irkutsk reports many troop trains heading to reinforce the Russian army in Manchuria. News of Port Arthur's fall saddens soldiers yet strengthens their resolve to retake it, and regrets arriving too late to relieve the garrison.
Suda Bay January 9. Vice Admiral Botrovsky's division of the Russian second Pacific squadron left yesterday afternoon for Port Said after a delay in Suda bay. The force includes the cruisers Oleg Izumrud Dnieper and Rion and the torpedo destroyers Grozny Gromski and Rezny.
Washington reports fresh indictments likely to be returned in Portland Oregon as the grand jury resumes sessions this week. Prominent public figures beyond those already named face involvement in the far west land fraud investigation.
Tokyo reports Japan plans a naval station at Port Arthur with Vice Admiral Shibayama likely in charge. Port Arthur’s military garrison will shrink after prisoners depart, order restored. Mines clog waters and navigation will be unsafe for long. only government craft admitted to harbor. Dalny may open to neutrals. weekly services planned by Japanese firms. A fourth domestic war loan is proposed under same terms as the third.
General Nogi's report states the transfer of Port Arthur prisoners was completed Saturday afternoon. The total officers moved were 887 and men 23,491.
In St. Petersburg on January 9, officials report no shift from a war until victory stance. Gossip of peace centers on Foreign Minister Lamsdorff but lacks solid support, while diplomats doubt Japan will offer terms soon and wait for a party to initiate negotiations to end the conflict.
Senator Bailey submitted to the senate a constitutional amendment fixing the president's term at six years and barring any reelection. The proposed text states the executive power resides in a president serving a six year term and ineligible for re election, with the vice president elected for the same term.
Tokio January 7 The Russian battle ships sunk at Port Arthur have not been officially inspected. Wreck portions above water show no interior explosions and repairs may be possible. Docks and gates damaged. the great crane remains intact and serviceable.
The Japanese naval force at Port Arthur has sunk several Russian vessels in the harbor. Torpedo boats Gaid amak and Fueatonik are gone, torpedo boat destroyers Jetirny Sisik and Boevol are sunk, the armored cruiser Bayan is severely damaged on the south coast, and the gun boat Bobri is completely burned.
In Denver the Colorado legislature passed a resolution to form a 16 member committee to canvass the governor election ballots and report by next Monday. The committee includes five senators and ten representatives with twelve Republicans and three Democrats. The move followed clashes between Speaker Dickson and Lieutenant-Governor Haggett over who presides during the joint session.
Washington January 9 prominent members of Congress met with the president at the White House to discuss legislative questions before congress including the tariff and interstate commerce law. No conclusions were reached and more talks are planned before any definite decisions are announced.
Berlin dispatch from January 6 notes Field Marshal Oyama informs General Kuropatkin of Port Arthur’s capitulation and praises its defenders. The report says the news confounds expectations of long resistance and may shift the Shakhe river situation as heavy cannonading continues near Sinchinpu and Shekhe.
Portland officials faced a grand jury indictment as Mayor George H. Williams was charged amid investigations into alleged irregularities in city government. Judge Williams is a prominent Oregon figure amid the probe.
An amusing act in a London vaudeville hall features dogs that seem to talk and answer questions with droll replies. The illusion is the clever work of a ventriloquist and his trained animals.
In the fall of 1899 Joshua Healy of Urbana Illinois says kidney pain and backache vanished after taking Deans Kidney Pills. He reports continued satisfaction with the product during subsequent warnings of attacks and endorses the pills again. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the medicine at 60 cents per box.
A reflective line notes that notoriety brings self awareness and public attention, suggesting fame heightens self recognition and social visibility in the life of a public figure.
An ad promotes Dr Wells Syrup Pepsin as a bargain health aid for dizziness constipation and digestion with sales at 60c and 1.00. It claims a money back guarantee if it fails and ends with a cynical line about salvation.
A druggist offers Pont a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. If Pont fails to cure within six to fourteen days the buyer receives a refund. Rich with bold assurance from a local druggist advertisement.
A concise note highlights a call for greater focus and discipline in meetings. Organizers urge attendees to restrain rhetoric while emphasizing steady effort and clear goals. The message stresses unity and productive dialogue.
Two cups Falcon Self Rising pancake flour with milk to thin batter. Add one tablespoon sugar syrup and a egg. Heat griddle and bake after turning. Falcon Rising Pancake Flour blends wheat corn and rye for self rising batter, sold by top grocers.
A concise reflection labeling superstition as growth fear and ignorance. This line presents a critical view of superstition as a barrier to progress and understanding.
A testimonial from Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence praising Allen's Seal for relief of aching and tired feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a prompt offer to ask today.
Promotional copy touts the Grand Trunk Railway system routes via Niagara Falls and the Lehigh Valley. It invites readers to request descriptive literature free from the Advertising Department in Chicago.
A brief meditation on modesty as both a valued personal trait and a social signal. The text weighs modesty’s virtue against self display, noting its quiet influence in everyday interactions and public life.
Advert says a cold remedy named Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabien promises cure with a money back guarantee if it fails Jove's signature appears on each box and the notice lists a price of 25.
A fragment notes a restless and troublesome character described as a mischievous force. The writing hints at playful yet disruptive behavior affecting those around.
The advertisement urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Water Starch for laundry as it won’t stick to iron, comes in 16 ounce packages, and costs the same as 12 or 16 ounce rivals. It warns grocers may push smaller sizes to clear stock and promises free from injurious ingredients.
A compact quotation contrasts blunt honesty with refined deception, suggesting blunt truth holds greater value than elaborate falsehoods in moral reflection.
Sunset Magazine notes Arthur L Street argues Westward progress shown by St Louis Exposition and the Lewis and Clark Exposition planned for Portland Oregon. Preparations have moved for three years with rapid construction. the event runs June 1 to October 15 and railroads offer special rates to Pacific coast cities.
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