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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
13
The preacher argues the east wind signals trials and moral testing, urging Christians to endure hardships with faith. He links weather to spiritual health, cites Archibald Alexander and others, and notes God controls the wind to test and refine believers.
At a temperance meeting a humorous Irish speaker recounts a bargain over boots bought with money saved by staying sober. He jokes that he received fine boots from a saloon keeper in exchange for keeping his money, claiming he won the deal and will stick to it.
The Hon. John Wanamaker addressed a large Kensington theater gathering of non church-goers in Philadelphia praising the religion of Christ as a practical guide for life and a source of peace. He recalled visiting the late Samuel J. Randall during illness and reading from the Bible, sharing that Randall said he had found it there and was happy.
Rev. K. B. Tupper argues that true growth in body mind and spirit is gradual while regeneration is instant. He compares conversion to the gradual emergence of grace like stars appearing, with sin preceding grace and glory, and emphasizes personal effort in soul growth.
A young man, not fully sober, asks Lincoln for a paid sinecure. Lincoln dismisses the request and counters that what he needs more is a water cure, reflecting his disdain for intemperance and his pragmatic approach to human frailty.
The article notes knee protectors for a small bar could be fashioned from an old pair of rubbers and serviceable sponge holders for the bathroom are similarly crafted from discarded articles.
A Brooklyn reader laments long hours for saleswomen in big city stores and describes distressing female illnesses. The letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure, sharing a grateful testimonial from a woman who regained her health and job after using the remedy.
A compact mosaic of jokes and quips across papers. Office talk to poetry banter to school marks. Some lines hinge on misread notions of work pay and debt. The read reads as light satire on everyday life from various era newspapers.
A light exchange questions baby weight gain and humorously claims the infant gained about ten pounds per hour during a late night floor walk.
Polo on tricycles in Paris headlines sports novelty. The ruby ranks second only to the diamond among precious stones. The Carlton Club in London boasts about 4 000 members and is among the world's wealthiest. Boston reveals 550 streets with duplicated names. Princess Helene, duchess of Sparta, is Victoria's twenty second great granddaughter. Negus Menelik's queen elevates an Italian private who can sing Neapolitan songs to court favorite.
An early health column extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superb nervine and remedy for dyspepsia bilious malaria rheumatic and kidney and bowel complaints. It advises regular use and a wineglassful before retiring to aid sleep.
The dialogue notes a birthday gift the cup has been kept for over a year. A remark questions the age. A separate line mentions the English enjoy American apples and consume 95,000 tons annually.
Three posters by W. W. Denslow Ethel Reed and Ray Brown will be mailed free for one dollar. Limited quantity available urging poster enthusiasts to act quickly. Address Geo H Heafford Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Old Colony Building Chicago IL. The polar distance from the equator to either pole is 6000 miles along the surface.
A description extolls a young woman thriving on good food and outdoor activity. Her health and beauty are praised, noting she uses Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing. The piece mentions Holland's low-lying terrain relative to the sea.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month till October about half rates for the round trip to points in the South. Ask your ticket agent. If unavailable, write to Atmore in Louisville Ky or Geo. B. Horner in St. Louis Mo for excursion tickets.
A Polk county local figure is described with the colorful label director of the mint in a julep factory, reflecting a humorous assessment of influence or role within the community. The remark highlights local political culture and a playful take on official titles.
The Corn Belt monthly prospectus from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy R A offers information on western farm lands. Send 25 cents in stamps to Adams Street Chicago for a year’s subscription. The late Lord Creighton is noted for repeated revisions of his art lecture.
The Wabash Railroad advertises a summer resort book for the lake region and details a Des Moines to St Louis service with sleeping and chair cars. Trains depart Des Moines daily, travel time about 3:10 pm to 7:00 am, return from St Louis at 9:15 pm, arrival next morning. Round trip fare offered. tickets on sale June 12 15 14 and 15 valid to June 21.
The article notes ocean depths such as one mile with immense pressure, cites the Red Sea color from tiny organisms, and lists depths near Friendly Islands. It claims 20,000,000 tons of minerals daily added to oceans and that all chemical elements are present in seawater. It gives salinity yields by evaporating a ton of water from various seas.
Outlawed debt can revive if the debtor makes a partial payment. A check indorsed by the payee shows payment in the drawer's hands. An indorser can defeat liability by writing without recourse. Lack of consideration is a defense between original parties but not against an innocent holder for value after transfer. Lost or stolen negotiable paper cannot be collected by thieves, but a good faith holder for value before maturity may enforce against the owner’s claims. A holder may demand payment before maturity after protest for non acceptance and proper notices.
Facts about animal and insect reproduction and human heart rate. Includes numbers on spider production and honeycomb cells. Highlights the queen bee and salmon egg counts.
If you study music consider the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The prospectus highlights the school as America’s leading center for music oratory and languages with low charges. It notes the national college property value at about 200 million dollars, with four institutions owning a quarter of it.
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