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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
1
A Philadelphia Press tale quotes a physician disputing the panic over rattlesnake bites. He notes rattlers warn before striking, rarely inject poison into human wounds, and many bites result in harmless dribbling as fangs miss skin. He warns whisky worsens outcomes.
A compact old style ad notes Dr. King's New Life Pills ease stomach and liver troubles. Claims they relieve and cure, priced 25 cents at L. M. Bosworth's drug store.
Indianapolis News reports on R. J. Brown’s abroad study of marriage and divorce rules. It notes Hungary’s breach of promise compensation, English separation rights, France and Netherlands parental consent quirks, civil precedents in the Netherlands, and Dutch and Norwegian moves to abolish marriage fees with free-assembly marriage days.
James G. Blaine noted Benton’s opposition to his daughter Jessie’s marriage, then reconciliation with Fre mont’s career. On Pennsylvania avenue near Centermarket, Barnum advertised the woolly horse of General Fremont, provoking Benton to denounce him as an impostor. A crowd gathered as police declined to intervene, giving Barnum free publicity.
In Leeuwarden I passed narrow crooked streets and saw a sign reading L. ved Zwaan Morgen Wekker which drew my attention and provoked thought.
In the frosty hours L. vw. d. Zwaan rises to rouse others, trading sleep for duty. The excerpt from Edward Penfield in Scribner's muses on a quaint Dutch term morgen wekker and the odd ritual of waking the slumbering, a curious nod to folklore and language.
A conversation unfolds with the old man urging marriage to a young man. The younger agrees to his commitment and explains the girl absorbs his time and thoughts. The dialogue ends with the old man urging, “Then you’ll have no trouble keeping away from her.” Chicago Post.
The peculiar cough indicating croup is well known to mothers. Do not waste time on new remedies. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is universally approved for prompt treatment. Give as directed and all symptoms will quickly disappear. For sale by all druggists.
A compact collection of noted sayings from Button Emerson Disraeli and Jefferson, plus a featured testimonial by a prominent local business figure praising Berg's Sweet Laxative Chips as gentle and effective for constipation, priced at 10 and 25 cents.
The piece argues that animals avoid boredom by staying busy while seemingly idling. Wasp, canary, butterfly, bee, swift, and squirrel are cited as examples of purposeful activity turning into apparent futility, with nest building and hoarding contrasted with play and exploration.
Little Henry asks if ancient Romans used Roman candles and if Athenians cooked with Greek ice. Pa dismisses more questions after a flurry of puns. The quip highlights playful history curiosity in Household Ledger.
Melard F. Craig of Middlegrove New York touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the pleasantest indigestion aid with no griping. Sold by all druggists. Price 25 cents. War ranted to cure. For a bad taste in the mouth take a few doses.
Geo F Benedict of Decatur Illinois testifies that doctors once warned of Bright's Disease but after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin he regained appetite and health, declaring the disease a false rumor and praising the remedy. Sold by L M Bosworth.
A train through a windy pass in the Rockies carries miners two cowboys a woman and a Brit wearing tweeds. The ill woman shivers as she asks the window be closed. A tall western man asserts strength by slamming the window down and declaring Americans are not weak.
A Chicago Journal paragraph contrasts male ease with female constraint and touts Man-Er-Vine Tablets as a cure for nervous debility. The ad claims these tablets restore vigor and ambition, promising vitality and cheer.
Ames resident auctioneer E F Posegate announces readiness to conduct all kinds of sales including live stock and bankrupt sales with a small commission. Contact via telephone for dates and details.
Rail timetable lists east west north south routes with multiple numbered trains including Overland Limited Portland Special Atlantic Express Omaha Chicago Rapid, Des Moines Chicago Ex and Nebraska Dakota Express, plus baggage rules and agent note. Contains times for various cities and constraints. omnipresent names include Chicago Northwestern routes and W. Rogers agent.
Wonderful Nerve is displayed by men enduring cuts wounds burns scalds sore feet and stiff joints. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve kills pain and cures trouble. It is advertised as the best salve on earth for piles as well. 25e at L M Bosworth, druggist.
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