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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
6
The Ames poultry show closed Friday after a successful run at the Armory. Winners include H J Brown of Dows taking multiple prizes in Barred Rocks and other breeds, with many names from Iowa towns earning cockerels, pullets, and pens across White Rocks, Wyandottes, Leghorns, and more.
Poem-like reflection contrasts peaceful scenes with a lonely hungry boy in the street. The text moves through joyful birds and lovers to a distant battlefield where a victor struts and armed guards watch over a sleeping king.
A brief item records a scene in a dilapidated hut where a mother mourns beside her pallid baby, noted by E Kiser in the Record-Herald.
New York officials of the American Health League released figures showing over 1.5 billion dollars in annual losses from preventable disease. President Taft’s proposed national health bureau is urged to unite public health work, with Prof. Irving Fisher highlighting vast life and economic gains through hygiene, education, and preventive medicine.
A vivid excerpt from The Andean Land describes a dangerous mountain road with sharp edges and exposed drops as a coach crawls along. A Chicago Tribune aside quotes a dialogue about poverty and a reference to public health reform with National Grange endorsement of a national health bureau and Congress support for a consolidated health department.
An elderly New Jersey member is honored in a House moment when he says Mr Speaker and receives the whispered line Sweet Alice Ben Bolt. Voices from floor and gallery join in the refrain Don’t you remember Sweet Alice Ben Bolt creating a rare ovation and cross party warmth for Thomas Dunn English, author of the beloved poem.
A cynical remark about giving race tips to men who dislike them. If a tip wins, the recipient regrets not betting more. if he bets and loses, he loses. if he abstains, tips continue until one wins, triggering a sense of missed opportunity. Washington Star.
A Rialto View quotes quired Hamlett Fatt and Yorick Hamm debating Shakespeare as vaudeville. The Washington Herald notes public sentiment that Shakespeare remains relevant and no one will admit being overwhelmed by the bard.
A playful scene from Chicago News reports Perey and Algernon in a humorous wrestling bout with a scarf lasting an hour. The match ends in a tie with a wry remark about the dead boy and the scarf provoking Haw haw laughter.
Waste tissue builds up, appetite improves, digestion aids, sleep refreshes, and strength returns says J E Cay win for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Public notice style health claim promotes rejuvenation and vitality.
Sheriff F. C. Warrick transfers to E. O. Dillon for $595.86 two parcels described as lots 1 and block 1 in McCallsb urg.
J. B. Cagwin endorses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best remedy for tired and worn out mothers. The ad promises improved health happiness and strength during long winter months.
In Dubuque Iowa a laundry with 25 years existence or a portable vacuum carpet cleaning plant with exclusive right and 15 years operation can be bought for cash or traded for farm property. Both strong profits. building optional. Only ready buyers apply to H. B. G. P. O. Box 87 Dubuque Iowa.
The late Admiral Erben coined the world circling phrase the map be hind the gun emphasizing efficiency and preparedness across all personnel. It emphasizes enlisted effort as key to naval victory beyond what history or official reports show.
The article explains that below six miles water cannot exist due to rock pressure, while above that level underground water equals about one third of all ocean water. If released on land it could cover the globe to 3000 to 3500 feet.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a meritorious cure for cold related head throat chest and lung complications. It claims to relieve troublesome symptoms and notes availability from all dealers.
A Washington study reports over 50 percent of men have a stronger right arm, 16.40 percent equal strength, and 82.70 percent stronger left arm. Among women 46.90 percent favor the right and 24.50 percent the left. Fifty skeletons were measured to compare limb lengths.
A snippet shows two sisters on a porch discussing repeated moves due to poverty. One girl mentions plans to move again in a month or two, while the other corrects the claim, hinting at unstable housing and ongoing hardship.
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