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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
Miss Mildred Keller of Washington D C writes that after years of catarrh she found Peruna effective from the first dose and within a few bottles her health and appetite returned. She credits climate change and the remedy for a full recovery and notes many similar testimonials on file for Dr Hartman.
A collection of light, quip style items from The Ames Times including observations on eccentricities in society and politics, humorous quotes, and brief notices. Notable snippets mention a Tennessee woman and a $50 bill, a Belgian king seeking a wife, and aphorisms from John Burroughs and Puck.
A New York physician suggests women are less graceful than men and likely bases his view on observations of women wearing French heels. The remark frames a gendered critique tied to footwear.
All the gambling resorts in Butte Montana have been closed and some residents hope the camp may become as moral as New York over time.
Angela Morgan asserts a woman's kiss equals fifty times a man's and criticizes the wasteful spending of such wealth when women meet each other in casual encounters.
Actress Fanny Rice has obtained a divorce. The report notes her advanced age and suggests concerns about proceeding with the action.
A Portland Maine automobile plunged over a precipice, wrecking the car and leaving a heavy record of casualties in its wake, the incident prompting questions about safety and fate.
A new orchid winning a London prize is labeled with a long, college-y chant like name Brasso cattle ya dig by an oschloroderacrankerville. The phrase resembles a shout rather than a formal orchid name.
A Chicago alleged lemon pie from a bakery was found to contain starch paste and various coal tar products. The case raises food safety concerns and prompts scrutiny of local bake shops.
A court ruling on milliners as artists overlooked their detailed pen and ink artistry on plain billheads. The remark notes that many milliners create thoroughly artistic work in everyday sales materials.
General Linovitch led his headquarters troops along the line and saluted each soldier with an Easter kiss, a gesture not associated with General Grant.
A Sedalia Missouri man files for divorce claiming his wife chews tobacco, arguing the habit makes their marriage intolerable and presents a moral and domestic conflict within the household.
A humorous note describes a schoolboy intensely plotting how to steal third base without ripping his pants seams, showcasing the season’s playful baseball antics and the student’s single minded focus on a crafty play.
A wealthy Englishman’s daughter marries her father’s chauffeur, shocking the census taker. The piece notes the audacity and contrasts a decent coachman with a duke and a prince, highlighting social expectations and gender roles of the era.
The San Francisco defendant argues he took nothing that would harm those unable to bear loss. The plea echoes themes seen in legends like Robin Hood, but it may fail to sway authorities or adversaries in the ongoing dispute.
A piece contrasts life on today’s farms with fifty years ago noting daily mail, telephones, modern houses and acetylene lighting as signs of progress. It extols the farmer as the most envied, healthiest and happiest class and includes reflections on Decoration Day and veteran memories.
The article explains three principal baking powder ingredients: Alum mineral acid from clay, Bone-Acid or Phosphate, and Cream of Tartar from grapes. It notes costs and processes for each and emphasizes Cream of Tartar as the preferred active acid for baking. It warns readers to favor tartar-based powders and cites price ranges for each type.
Prof. Henry Miers, British mining expert, says no knowledge fixes the limit of mine depth. Current work reaches 2,500 feet and could extend to 5,000 or 10,000 feet if engineering challenges are overcome.
A Missouri town reports a new judge addressing the jury in his first case. He explains verdicts depend on the evidence and counsel, ending with a call to the constable to take charge of the jury.
A Buffalo housewife shares that nervous stomach distress improved after switching to Grape Nuts. She reports weight gain, fewer stomach burning sensations, less sensitivity to street noise, and clearer mind, crediting Grape Nuts with rebuilding nerve centers through its half digested grains rich in phosphates.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows Hiram asking about waiting for something while Mandy mentions wanting a pair of kids and dresses, but the meaning is unclear and incomplete.
A husband questions what was discussed at the crazy club this afternoon. The reply names a woman who moved into the house across the street and Longfellow, but the passage is incomplete and unclear.
One of the largest farms in the United States, spanning R acres in Atchison County Missouri, is owned by David Rankin and W J Rankin of Tarkio. They added to this by purchasing acres in Fremont County and employ about 300 people.
It has been found that cables rust and break when exposed to moisture and lack of protective coating. Stains and sand buildup may indicate damp conditions causing hidden decay at the point of infection.
Buffalo resident F McLean describes severe kidney trouble that left him unable to stand for an hour. After taking Dodd’s Kidney Pills for six boxes he claims a complete recovery and return to steady work, recommending the remedy for kidney disease despite warnings it cannot cure all cases.
The text identifies El Azhar as the oldest university in the world, described as the Mohammedan school and the splendid institution situated in Cairo. It notes a single popular school dating from an early year, though the exact year is unclear.
Chicago travelers can take Excursion fares to Asbury Park Baltimore Buffalo Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Toronto. Dates include May through September with returns ranging from 12.25 to 21 dollars. For full details contact Gee W. Vaux A G P Grand Trunk Railway Chicago.
A judge recounts a case where a child avoided school by accepting a dime from the teacher to stay away, while claiming a neighbor offered a nickel to attend classes. The dialogue-style excerpt reflects a local crime or juvenile issue from the era.
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