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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
A Philadelphia resident recounts chronic scalp and skin itch, seizures of eczema, and ineffectual medical care. After trying various doctors, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, completed six bottles, and reports full relief. He endorses the products as a blessing and urges others to use them.
In a story from Alabama, Deacon Smith and Deacon Jones debate what to do with twelve eggs found near four nests. They weigh mercy toward animals against property concerns and end up deciding to relocate the hens and their eggs into a pine thicket to avoid harming them.
British public revenue for April reached 418,895 pounds with executives at 21,360,361. London new capital issued from January 1 to May 5 was 88,788,915, versus 434,216,505 dollars in the same period of 1905. Bank of Japan operations for 1905 totaled 14,578,127,060, up 5,744,06,420 from 1904. Banque de France profits fell to 10,804,883 francs in 1905 from 19,411,421 francs in 1904. A 10 million franc loan will be offered in Paris for West Africa colonies, mainly Senegal and the Upper Niger, to improve navigation.
A fragmentary historical notice warns against careless actions over a city and private estate, mentioning dangers from climbing or dropping objects from height. It includes garbled names, a sworn affidavit by Frank J. Cheney of Toledo, and a patient testimonial about a cure for various ailments.
A quirky dialogue notes a plan to relocate to Bramphorst despite concerns about climate and domestic harmony. A playful exchange hints at tensions between ambition and comfort as quoted in a blue Ledger style.
Fragmentary cryptic item notes that flattery and soft soap could be carried by mail and asks who questioned the practice. Mentions prosperity as a fate or punishment for some men, with a nod to a Baltimore American line about soft soap.
In Des Moines Polk County Justice J. L. Livingston announces a sweeping crackdown on slot machines. After raids on W. Gabino’s cigar shop and other venues, he says every remaining machine will be removed and arrests will follow. He vows ongoing action countywide to end gaming houses.
Ackley resident Christian Becker died from blood poisoning after a rooster scratched his hand in the barn yard. The 85 year old pioneer, who had lived on the same Grundy County farm for 51 years, died four days after the wound.
Council Bluffs to host the largest gathering of Iowa county officials with meetings of clerks of the district court supervisors auditors treasurers and recorders from Aug 1 for three days. The groups will meet separately but share plans at the Grand hotel as headquarters with Mayor Donald Macrae Jr delivering the welcome.
Jesse H. Cox, a 25 year old full blooded Indian, married Sarah E. Scott, 16, with her mother's consent, in a ceremony held after traveling from Cumming County, Nebraska to Iowa. The groom appeared in breath and was a fine specimen of his race, while the bride looked pretty and deeply enamored.
Webster City report says J. M. Homer of State Center was seriously injured while boarding a train at Woolstock. He slipped between two coaches, losing his right leg at the knee and his left foot. death resulted.
George A. Wharton, a passenger on the west bound Colorado special, was robbed near here of 4000 dollars in checks and drafts while traveling. An investigation is underway to identify the thief and recover the missing items.
A man named Si Ashworth, temporarily employed as night clerk at the Windsor hotel, opened the hotel safe and left with $100. He had been working with carnivals as a soup theroup artist and was accompanied by a woman he called his wife.
The Iowa Agricultural College created a new department in animal husbandry in charge of poultry. Howard Pierce, Cornell graduate, leads the program. Plans call for a modern poultry plant on the newly acquired farm. Both teaching and research begin with the coming college year, focusing on economical egg production and chicken fattening for market.
Saturday blaze in Cherokee destroyed the C. Rhee painting shop and Olney & Son meat market plus a rear shed. A threshing machine owned by Miller & Sadie burned, total loss. W. J. Hall implement house saved by fire department. Estimated loss about $3,500 with no insurance.
Waterloo Lou Garden J Deu and George Albright of Cumner pleaded guilty before Justice Fortner to extreme cruelty to animals. They saturated Will Parrott s dog with kerosene and Albright lit a match as it ran by, burning the dog's hair. The dog suffered six days before being killed on county attorney's advice.
A crowd of 15,000 watched the Council Bluffs fire team led by Jack and Jim win the half mile paid fire department free-for-all, the feature event of Thursday at the state firemen’s tournament in the city. A purse of 700 dollars was at stake. six of nine teams finished amid cold, mishap-filled conditions. Des Moines team Jack and Jack, defending state champions, took second place, Benny and Dick of Clinton were third.
Council Bluffs Iowa School for the Deaf held annual commencement in the new administration building, cost 230000 dollars, with dedicatory address by Senator C G Saunders. Diplomas were presented by J T Hamilton, president of the board of control after exhibitions in school work.
A bold theft in Waterloo succeeds as a small iron safe weighing about fifty pounds is taken from the Water loo business college offices. The thief, familiar with the rooms, escapes with a small amount of money and valuable school reports.
Eleven year old Bailey Barnes suffered a severe accident at the Enes foundry where his father is manager. His rain coat sleeve became caught in machinery and his right arm was drawn into the cog wheels, necessitating amputation at the shoulder.
Nevada report notes a young farmer, John Clauson, living alone near Story City, was found shot in bed with a woman present and carbolic acid odor detected. Authorities suspect poisoning and shooting to end his life, though Clauson claims accidental gun discharge. He was transported to Des Moines hospital.
Martha, London's famed pet gorilla, remains in poor health as medical experts attend. Regular bulletins update her condition, signaling cautious optimism while caretakers monitor her recovery.
An advertisement argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and claims Castoria can save lives by regulating circulation and reducing fever. It warns narcotic drops and syrups harm children, urging Castoria as a safe alternative bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature.
Less than one fare round trip to Shoshone Wyoming reservation border. Dates of registration July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. Reached only by this line. Write for pamphlets on home steads. Information maps and pamphlets free on request to S. F. Miller A G F P A Omaha Neb.
A man returns from a week long automobile trip with a friend and stays away two extra weeks. He faces a cold wife who fears scolding. He consoles himself by claiming Pitcoe is suffering because his wife is raking him over the coals. The ruse succeeds.
A Baltimore physician aboard a Charles street streetcar spots a German man occupying extra space blocking a tired woman. He complains but the man replies with a smile saying the woman is his wife, turning the rebuke into a joke.
A Victorian-era editorial argues that few girls sacrifice intellect for beauty, urging balance between education and appearance, and warning against narrowing female roles to physical shaping alone.
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