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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
1
Mrs P Hackett of 400 Van Buren Brooklyn N Y credits Cuticura with curing her mother after doctors said the ulcer was incurable. She describes a terrible disfigurement and notes the face is now smooth and clear.
A concise reflection notes that poverty is not always linked to merit and questions who is truly deserving. It probes social judgments and the fairness of poverty classifications within society.
A brief quip from Puck notes a wife’s literary achievement. It recalls that she won ten dollars from the Ladies' Own Journal for an article detailing saving enough in two years to move twice and pay a plumber for connecting the gas range.
Farmer Jones notes with sarcasm that drivers will risk their lives and others’ as they freely speed and drive recklessly, while Farmer Brown questions the dangers. The dialogue appears in Brooklyn Life reflecting urban frustration with motorists.
A negro hack driver in Washington tried to pass a funeral procession speeding by, shouting to the hearse driver to let him go ahead because his passenger was in a rush, but he failed to overtake and pass the line of carriages.
Workmen at a London bank site in Piccadilly found a pigeons nest built entirely from hairpins. The nest contained hundreds of hairpins, linked and mat together to form a wire like oval structure eight inches wide and six and a half inches tall. Every type of hairpin seemed to be used in its construction.
A recent idea proposes eye color shifts as protective adaptation. It suggests blue eyes prevail in northern regions like Sweden and Norway, while intense yellow light near the equator or in sandy areas leads to darker yellow hues as seen in Kaffirs and Malays, Italians and Spaniards.
The school principal discusses a boy named Jerry with Mr. Wipedunks. He alleges Jerry is ambidextrous, sparking disbelief from Mr. Widedumps who cites vaccination, weekly baths, and a protective bag around the neck as reasons to doubt the claim.
A Wisconsin reader reports that kidney trouble and rheumatism vanished after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Maggie E. Deckert of Eagle River describes severe pain, inability to walk, and sleepless nights, then credits the pills with full recovery and renewed health. The ad asserts kidney health as the root cause and cure for rheumatism nationwide.
A concise exhortation tells youths to give their conscience the benefit of the doubt when facing uncertainties referencing personal judgment and ethical decision making.
The advertisement urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry as it never sticks to the iron front, comes in a full pound 16 oz package, and costs the same as smaller 1 2 pound rivals. It claims chemical purity and accuses grocers of delaying stock on 12 02 packages to push Defiance.
A sharp exchange frames the cynic’s views before a reflective audience. The wit challenges prevailing ideas, delivering biting judgments on belief and reason, while critics counter with tempered defenses of skepticism.
Advertises higher quality starch with one-third more Defiance content for the same price as rival starches, promising superior value without chromed or cheap premium features.
A reflective column explores leaving past trials in memory as a new season begins. The piece urges readers to embrace present thanks, focusing on personal growth, community, and hopeful outcomes amid everyday challenges. No specific people or places are named.
Mrs Dinsmore of Woburn Mass describes four months of using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to cure chronic rheumatism after failing with other physicians. She reports complete recovery with only a minor brief return and credits the pills with restoring blood health. The ad claims the pills make healthy blood and sell through druggists.
Des Moines reports official 1904 Iowa bank failures totaling 19 with assets of 1.34 million and liabilities near 1.94 million, a net loss about 600 thousand. Other items cover political appointments, pay, and a Supreme Court ruling on indictment ownership in robbery cases.
A compact saying on praise shaping reputation and fortune contrasts advice to uplift a woman with caution for a man. The aphorism suggests praise can sustain youth while blind flattery may drain wealth, urging practical judgment in social behavior.
After twelve rejections from a girl, a superstitious youth resolves to stop asking. The item notes the quirky belief guiding his decisions and the social dynamic behind persistent courting.
A brief exploration of the phrase did she marry well and the counterpart for the other person, noting social expectations and gender roles in historical matchmaking language.
Surveyors are in the field near Ingersoll on a Milwaukee line west of this city, tracing an entirely new route toward Perry. The crew begins at Westover, heads north to Beaver Creek, then travels west along the south bank. A junction near Woodward with a spur to that town is planned, potentially bypassing Granger and Woodward. The exact western course remains unsettled and Adel may be included.
The Iowa state institutions census for early 1905 shows a six year five month rise of about 1100 in the insane population, outpacing general population growth. Judge L G Kinne says more patients are sent for treatment and fewer are refused admission, though many have been paroled. the present total nears 8,000, the highest in state history, with a December 1 increase to 7,990 and a year rise of about 270. The number of convicts grew only seventeen in the same period. The Far shalltown home for soldiers adds forty three members in the last month.
Cleveland Leader notes Mrs Chadwick's troubles stem from failing to incorporate under New Jersey law. The remark frames the issue as a legal oversight rather than broader wrongdoing, highlighting the jurisdictional step as pivotal.
A North Bend Nebraska letter extols Western Canada as a thriving land for settlers. It cites strong crops in Edmonton district, mentions potatoes and vegetables, mild fall, frost, and plans for a continental railway reaching Edmonton within five years. Letter signed L. J. Auten.
Jan 16 Shenandoah experts in Page and Fremont counties unveil a microbial finding that overturns seven years of hog cholera work. The real cause remains elusive, with a finer bacterium identified and the disease no longer traced to the cholera bacillus. Authorities halt current tests as further developments are awaited.
Joseph O'Brien was killed at First and Iowa streets at 4 15 PM by an unknown man. A scuffle preceded the shooting as the assailant, who fled down an alley, vanished. O'Brien had a prior arrest for stealing an overcoat, and his photo is in the local rogues gallery. The killer is described as about 36, with a light complexion, wearing blue overalls and a duck coat.
Fairfield reports Mrs Christian Womelsdorf arrested on charges of complicity in her husband’s murder near Brighton dated January 6. She was brought to Fairfield on the preceding Saturday.
Ellen Gallaugher is acquitted of perjury after a Marengo trial following a change of venue from Iowa City. The case arises from her testimony in the murder of her husband with co defendant Charles Holida. the supreme court previously reversed a prior murder verdict.
B S Mickey of Indianola, brother of Nebraska governor, failed to win a 6000 damage claim against the city after a fall caused by a lowered repair wire during a dog fight. A hung jury of 9 to 3 paused trial after about fourteen hours out. Mickey, a Methodist farmer, fainted in court while testifying amid the proceedings.
Des Moines court outcome affirms Bank of Irwin victory over American Express in the $2,000 transit theft case. Des Moines National Bank shipped the package. proof centered on evidence of brown paper contents and stained paper fragments.
A traction engine in Mitchellville exploded on the main street at 2 PM, killing Lightner, proprietor of the Cottage hotel, and seriously injuring Tyler and Charles Rooker. Flying debris damaged the area for blocks. the Rookers are expected to survive.
A historically rich Port Arthur feature spotlights the old jonk mas scene. The piece traces its origins, local ties, and ongoing cultural relevance through community voices and archival material.
Advertisement notes Defiance Cala ter Starch as unmatched in quality and urges buyers to choose the 16 ounce size priced at 10 cents. Claims competing brands mislead with 12 ounce claims and promotes its superior value.
A Philadelphia Press report quotes a speaker proposing mobile tech capable of reaching around eighty miles per hour. The remark signals a bold business undertaking prioritizing rapid development and market impact.
Detroit Free Press reports a tense poker moment where a player asserts the game is already even, challenging an opponent who questions the odds. The dialogue underscores shifting fortunes and bluff dynamics at the table.
In a Maine Sunday tale a teacher asked a pupil named Vaines if he understood a prompt about the words "an old cow." The exchange about language and meaning reflects a classroom moment cited in Lippincott's.
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet records a little girl preferring brief phrases over long ones. Her mother asks about what the child says, and the exchange ends with a quip about getting up and the need for short sayings.
A frail man speaks to an attorney about his will and property saying he will defer to the lawyer. The attorney reassures him and asks him to leave it to the lawyer as the judge presides over the scene with a resigned sigh.
An eight year old boy, once nervous with weak digestion and stomach ailments, reportedly recovered after being fed Grape-Nuts twice daily following an appendectomy. Postum Co claims undigested starches from white bread cause disease and that Grape-Nuts made from wheat and barley aids digestion and overall health.
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