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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
5
A Port Chester, New York incident shows Mrs. Brown spanking her husband after he refused a coal errand. Neighbors witnessed the scene. Brown capitulated, promising to fetch coal. The piece argues for a court ruling to define limits of feminine authority and slipper discipline in the home.
The Chicago Times-Herald decries women as victims of a “monstrous social crime” praising men while condemning female fashion from fig leaf to shirtwaist. It argues women’s attire and behavior trade on male dominance from cradle to grave and labels women as chattel in a harsh, era-specific commentary.
Charles City Iowa report recalls Editor Atherton skipping noisy Fourth revelry and wandering to quiet groves to commune with birds and flowers. He meets a farmer with a paid subscription who feeds him simple country fare and reflects on a serene holiday.
A rooster perched on a narrow gauge track near a Fox flyer misjudged a passing locomotive. Caught by the cowcatcher, the bird was torn of feathers but unhurt. It will stay off the rails until its new plumage returns and the Red Fox timetable passes.
A political vignette from Wall Lake Iowa extols a hopeful candidate as jovial and well liked while noting his vanity and generosity, with a humorous aside about his leg being pulled. Also a small ad cluster promotes rent, new spreads, potatoes, overalls, and Emporium toiletry goods from local merchants.
The O Neill Nebraska Independent reviews a new rag time piece from an eastern conservatory claiming it renews the old melody The Old Folks at Home with a brisk rhythm and striking variations The copy is kept on ice and can be inscribed to interested readers at the newspaper sanctum by the 20th with the author seeking notice if deemed worthy.
A brief retail item notes Kennedy's Coral wafers and Long Branch wafers available at Miller and Kooser's store. Items highlighted as popular snack options with emphasis on local grocery stock.
A vintage advertisement fragment touts a pound of 25 vent coffee from Brainey and Waite and a complete line of picnic lunch goods from J. J. Grove, urging readers to try a sack of Beats All flour by C. F. Serra.
Sheriff transfers list numerous deeds including Ellen Norman, May Bates, Pearl Hall, James Miller to Cambridge, Atin Richard son to Huxley, Frank Smith to Lewis Moon, McCalisburg, L Heater, Amanda Kirkendall, Lewis Waltz, Mary Whitney, Michael Moyer and Mary Moyer. Amounts include 2600 60 and 900 00 with numerous lot and block references.
The past week was warmer with six days of ideal haying weather. Rainfall was light and confined. most of the state remained dry with much sunshine. Oats harvest is advanced. spring wheat ripening. barley and rye in shock. corn in good condition. rain needed soon for pasturage and crops.
Advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder for sick headaches caused by overwork. Product priced at 25 and 50 cents with money back if not satisfied. Sold by H. D. Mitler.
Cure sold for over fifty years with a money back guarantee. Available from H. D. Miller. Price 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar. Refund offered if bottle is not satisfactory.
Advertises Shiloh as a world famed cough and consumption cure. Claims rapid relief for croup and other respiratory illnesses with a money back guarantee. Sold by H. D. Miller at prices 25, 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Many a lover has turned with disgust from an otherwise lovable girl with an offensive breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the breath by its action on the bowels. Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price 25cts and 50cts. For sale by Hi D. Miller. Fresh fruits daily at Miller and Kooser's. Go to Miller Kooser's for fine chocolate candies. Building Stone from the old Craig quarry available with orders to Jay Ladd or Munn's lumber office. Evaeneé Suiru Ames Iowa. All kinds of small fruit for sale. Send for price list.
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