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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

3

Western Canada Agriculture and Climate Overview

Western Canada offers prairies and park like regions with rich clay loam soil. The climate features cold winters and hot summers with cool nights and light rainfall around 17 inches. The Department of the Interior in Ottawa provides an atlas and railway rate information, and a Moose Jaw farmer testimonials highlight land value gains of about forty thousand dollars in six years from sixteen hundred acres and pasture.

Canada Ontario Ota North Dakota Mani Asia Saskatchewan Alberta Baska Western Department of the Interior Ottawa United States Western Canada Moose Jaw

Who Moves the World First Moves a Single Soul

A reflective line from C. F. Richardson suggests that global progress begins with an individual inner change and ripples outward to influence others and society.

C. F. Richardson

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad From Early Times

Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Fase, A Asst It rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. At all Druggists and Shoe stores, 25 cents.ae no substitute. Sample mailed Frex, s Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Aging Knowledge Grows Yet Time Narrows What Is Known

A reflective note on aging suggests that while life adds wisdom, the breadth of memory feels constrained. The paradox of growing older lies in accumulating facts while recognizing the limits of what can be recalled or understood.

Paprika Question Prompts Talk of Thackeray Parody

In dialogue Mrs. Oldcastle asks about Thackeray and a character denies tasting it, then comments on paprika now used in many items. The exchange hints at satire or social commentary in literary conversation.

Thackeray Mrs. Oldcastle

Clean money debate echoes in street exchange

A prominent statesman tells a cabman he prefers clean money, while the cabman replies he does not care how the money was earned. The exchange highlights public concern over the source of wealth and political integrity.

Perpetual Spanish Cardinal Fund Promised to U S Victory

A Spanish cardinal endows a ten thousand dollar deposit in the Bank of Spain to earn interest until a Spanish general defeats the United States, when principal and all accumulated interest would pass to the victor. In Rochester two children debate theology after stargazing, one asserting God is a man, the other defending divinity as a gentleman.

Bank of Spain Madrid United States Rochester N. Y God Teddy

Physician's Endorsement of Dodd's Kidney Pills

Yorktown Ark March 7 Dodd's Kidney Pills described as a new kidney disease remedy tested by physicians Dr Leland Williamson endorses them for kidney pains back soreness and urine issues He cites a case of Mr Robert Weeks whose condition improved after six weeks of use gaining weight and returning to health.

Yorktown Ark Dodd Leland Williamson Robert Weeks Hard

Gushing Lady Complains About Beauty for Half Hour

A playful exchange has a flustered woman seeking beauty for a brief moment while Mr. Jones cautions that it would not be worth the return to ordinary looks. The lighthearted dialogue captures a whimsical street conversation.

Mr. Jones

Disputed Iowa Primaries Spark Fights and Rumors

Notes from Des Moines report heated scenes at polling places during the congressional primaries. Judges faced arrest and disputes over seating while voters accused Solomon Leon of improper ballot handling. Railroads alleged to evade Elkins act with staged damage claims and possible federal scrutiny looming.

Iowa Elkins

Railroad Officials Celebrate Victory Over DeLano Bill

Railroad officials jubilant over defeating the DeLano bill say they will spend little time opposing similar measures this session. Their success has familiarized lawmakers with their stance, making it easy to contest the later bill from Representative Doran.

DeLano Doran

Des Moines businessmen fund legal aid for election probe

Prominent Des Moines leaders raise 1000 dollars for legal help in prosecuting men charged with aiding illegal voting in recent primaries. Two judges, Solomon Lean and E. C. Ogden, are under arrest and detectives seek more arrests. Italian defendants face charges of illegal voting and perjury with cases filed but not yet returned. Ogden served as judge in the Second precinct of the Fourth ward.

Des Moines Solomon Lean E. C. Ogden Ogder

Statutory committee presses Merriam and Boehler for testimony

The re trenchment and reform committee has heard nothing further from Frank Merriam and his deputy Max Boehler regarding testimony on charges about the state auditor's office. The excuses cited are deemed flimsy and steps may be taken soon. Letters arrived in Des Moines the same day and hour, with "statutory" misspelled as "statuatory" raising suspicions of concealment.

Statutory Committee On Frank F. Merriam Max Boehler State Auditor Merriam Boehler Des Moines

Campaign headquarters to open in Des Moines for Funk slate

Supporters of Governor Cummins plan a Des Moines campaign HQ for Senator Funk for delegate at large and to control the state convention. The charge of the campaign is unsettled with Thomas A. Way likely not in command.

Cummins Des Moines Funk Thomas A. Way

Young man waived examination in Cedar Rapids case

Ames reports Dague Thompson, accused of slashing his sweetheart, waived examination and faces trial in April. Bond set at $2000, posted. Pearl Jones's condition improves and she may leave the hospital soon.

Ames Dague Thompson Cedar Rapids Pearl Jones

Desfolpea Describes Police Probe Into Suspected Missing Mother

A police case from yesterday afternoon prompts a Humane Society inquiry and an active search for a mother. Investigators note the registered couple, said to be well dressed, likely hail from affluent circles and may live some distance from Desfolpea.

Humane Society Des “Folpea

Iowa Legislature Rolls Through Bills in Busy Session

Des Moines reports cover House and Senate votes on opium and liquor penalties, licensing of employment agencies, veterans preference in appointments, insurance consolidations, antichild labor efforts, and road and labor measures. A mix of defeats and advances marks March sessions with bills on garnishment, asylum proposals, and public square sales.

Des Moines Jepson Iowa House Senate Bureau of Labor Statistics United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Courtright Illinois Central Railroad Christianson Secretary of State Smith Cheney Congress Dolliver Lambert Louisiana Purchase Commission Langan St. Louis Capital Improvement Commissions St. Louis Exposition Calderwood Highway Commission Buckingham Wise Railroad Executive Council Senator Young Calhoun Railroad Committee DeLano Stock Shippers State Square East Des Moines Auditor of State

Triumph and Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Advertisement touts Mother Gray nurse at a New York Children’s Home claiming the powder cures constipation feverishness teething disorders and worm infestations. It cites 30000 testimonials and lists 25 cents with free samples from A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Grumble puts spurs trouble.

Mother Gray New York A.s.olmsted le Roy N. Y

The Best Sa ee io An Fa Gone by The Use Of Russ Bleaching Blue Grocers

Ad fragment touts a bleaching product with a slogan about genuine quality. It mentions a 10 cent price and references Russ Bleaching as the brand or supplier.

A Straight Creed Cannot Hide a Crooked Character

A concise saying emerges that firm beliefs alone fail to mask corruption or deceit. The message emphasizes integrity, warning that outward creed cannot compensate for inner dishonesty.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer With Endorsed Promise

A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney & Co Toledo is advertised with endorsements from Wal ping Kinnan and others. The notice claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists price and remedies for constipation.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo Wea Onbisaans F. J. Cheney Waalping, Kinnan & Making Vsesale Druggists

Frantic Ad Fragments Highlight Parlor Remedies and City Budgets

An assortment of old ads includes Mrs Winslow teething remedy at 25c per bottle, Frankfort city voting 50 000 marks for a fire department auto addition, cold cure claims with Laxative Bromo Quinine products, a Putnam faceless dye note, and a cynical quip about business women neglecting hair care.

Frankfort

Salter seed ads tout billion dollar grass and new varieties

A confession of Salter seed prominence highlights Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass praised as the best hay producer with 5 to 14 tons per acre, Bromus Inermis and Teoginte claims, Victoria Rape and Speltz feeds, plus order form for catalogs. Also mentions Lewis' cigars and a thought about collecting thoughts.

America Salzer Salter Victoria Gus John A. Salter Seed Co la Crosse Wis

Union Pacific Lands to Sell in Wheat Belt of Kansas

Union Pacific owns 400000 acres in Kansas wheat belt and offers at $9 per acre. Colorado crane lands $1.50, Nebraska ranch $1.75, Kansas ranch $2.50 to $5. One tenth cash, balance 10 years. Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays. Union Pacific Land Agency, 228 South Street Des Moines. Seven hundred prisoners crowded into New York jail built for three hundred.

Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Great Wheat Belt Kansas Colorado Crane Wnraska Ranch Kansas Ranch Union Pacific Land Agency Sth St Des Moines

Bleaching Blue Promises White Clothes

A reader from Trinity Springs Indiana asks about a product Russ Bleaching Blue to restore whiteness to faded garments. The note expands to a general musing about belief and timing while mentioning a spoof purchase at grocers and a casual line about bread and waters.

Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blue Sample Offer

Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blue promises no spills cracks freezes or spots and costs 10 cents, equal to 20 cents of other bluing. Send 10¢ for a sample to The Laundry Blue Co. Chicago address 14 Michigan street. Also ad for Life and Health policy agents and a jab at criticism in the World.

Laundry Blue Co Michigan Street Chicago

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