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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
7
A fragment outlines how rapid daily pace harms women and hints at remedies by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It critiques rushed routines and suggests a cure through a traditional tonic, reflecting period health ideas.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent tonic for female health issues. It lists herbal ingredients, credits the Buffalo laboratory, and claims a 98 percent cure rate with strong statements about restoring strength and womb health. Testimonials from users are included alongside cautions about constipation and the sale of Pleasant Pellets.
A reader from Van Buren Indiana reports in February 1900 that Piso's Cure is the best medicine for throat and lung affections, endorsing its effectiveness and recommending it to others.
A concise aphorism notes that lacking moral integrity defines a mean man. The line emphasizes character over wealth or status, linking virtue directly to personal worth.
Frank J. Canney swears as senior member of F Jene & Co Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Mite & Miscene Crew. Sworn and subscribed December 6, 1486, in Toledo before A W Gleason.
A shorthand note suggests that an early spring indicates a sizable harvest of fool-killer, implying forthcoming abundance or activity related to the term.
A shopper encouraged to try one package of Defiance Starch is urged to return the item to the dealer if unsatisfied. The offer promises a one third bonus for the same money and claims the product will deliver satisfaction without sticking to the iron.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for children teething. Claims to soften gums reduce colic and wind in infants. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Mrs O Dougherty of Millville New Jersey says a remedy by Dr David Kennedy cured her after years of torment. The note mentions use over 30 years and carries the message ready for purchase or trial.
Promote Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe cure for stomach and digestive issues. Appeals to bodily health with slogan to clean house today. Claims relief from constipation indigestion and internal disease risks. Sold at 50¢ and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
A San Francisco dredger operates with a bucket so large it can lift twenty five tons of mud in a single scoop, highlighting its massive earth-moving capacity and the scale of local dredging work.
Mrs G W Fooks of Salisbury credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with a rapid recovery from eight years of kidney trouble and dangerous swelling. After three days of use the back pain disappeared and she felt fully cured. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y The Austrian Emperor’s Schonbrunn Palace houses a world class orchid collection of 18 000 plants
An advertisement urges buyers to choose Defiance starches, promoting a 16 ounce package for ten cents with a claim that once used, always used. The line stresses product quality and brand loyalty.
A quip notes that a superstitious man imagines others rank him as highly as he ranks himself, revealing the ego-centered bias behind superstition. The line implies self-perception governs belief in others' judgments.
An old advertisement promotes Defiance Starch claiming it keeps clothes white. The copy highlights a 16 ounce package offered at 10 cents.
Mrs M C Maitland of Jasper Ontario reports a three month old suffered an itchy watery rash that caused scratching to blood and wasting to a skeleton. After first Cuticura application the child slept and a complete cure followed after one set.
A fragment suggests a refined gentleman is not always the same as a well smooth article. the text hints at distinctions between appearance and substance without detailing concrete events or names.
Plants near the sea develop thicker leaves than inland varieties. Artificially salted soil reproduces this effect, suggesting sea salt drives the leaf thickening observed in coastal flora.
Burrows of London wowed Canterbury Music Hall audiences by whirling a pair of Indian clubs for forty six hours and seven minutes with only one hour fourteen minutes for meals.
A prudent young married man in Keytesville Missouri hurries along the street carrying a large paper bag. When asked why he is in such a rush he says he has just bought a hat for his wife and wants to get home before the style changes.
The article extols modern wall decorating over past wallpaper, praising Alabstine as a durable colorfast wall covering derived from alabaster. It claims easy application by brushing, with minimal mess and no discomfort, enabling mural-like effects in homes.
In a London club incident Charley Mitchell disarmed an English prizefighter who tried to pistol Brodie. Mitchell warned him that a single hit would echo in the papers, then revealed it was a joke to prevent a fatal outcome. The exchange was noted by the New York Times.
Ernest Thompson Seton, traveling from Washington to New York, overheard by two passengers as they mock dragons in his studio. They recount a Paris encounter claiming he needs a guardian and describe a shelf with crackers sardines and painted eyes labeled this is cooked in his studio.
Banks do not create money but gather small sums to form a fund for local business. Individual investments in bank stock build a community fund of fifty to one hundred thousand dollars, enabling five to ten times more business activity without increasing the total money supply.
A sensational claim recounts grip victims suffering from anemia nerve pains and weakness relieved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs Van Scoy testimony cites rapid improvement after using four boxes and a Danbury Connecticut address is given. Defiance Starch 16 ounce package offered at ten cents with more starch for the same price.
An old saying advises pruning when knives are sharp but not when wood is frozen, emphasizing careful tool use and seasonal timing for plant care. The tip highlights safety and plant health considerations for gardeners.
Sensible householders choose Defiance Starch for better quality and value with one third more for the same price, making it a superior option for cleaning and laundry.
A brief note describes a strategist's method of concealing real opinions from an adversary. The focus is on psychological ploys used to control impression without direct confrontation.
A grandmother reflects on a child’s play a girl wearing a golden circlet like a halo and proclaiming glory on her head. The narrator smiles and recalls her own past innocence feeling humbled before the child’s pure light.
Saint Petersburg, home to about 1.5 million residents, sees nearly one third of its population unable to read or write, highlighting a significant literacy gap. The figure signals deep educational needs and potential social consequences for the city.
Prof Steiner of Iowa College recounted a joke at a Hartford dinner for the Congressional Club. An Irishman and a Jewess clash over naming their son Patrick or Moses until a woman across the hall proposes Patmos, saving the day.
A Pennsylvania banker allegedly plotted to kill the editor of the Society Screecher after a shortened misprint about Mrs Goldust triggered anger. The item read that Mrs Goldust had locked up her Pa home until her return from abroad, prompting the deadly intent.
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