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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented passage contrasts a rustic scene with a political plea describing cornbread and family moments. It critiques the democracy’s brief campaign window and its appeal, arguing that past promises offered nothing for nothing and that the current rhetoric fails to deliver.
West Virginia covers 17 000 square miles with coal in 51 of 54 counties. One thirteenth of U S coal lies in the state, exceeding Pennsylvania by about 1 000 square miles. The coal area starts at the northern line and widens southward. The Pittsburg seam appears in northern and central regions.
In Minnesota forests supplying white pine, a lumber company tests a self propelled sled. The design uses an engine power applied to two drums at the ends of the sled to haul loads over ice and snow.
A French inventor proposes a cable driven submarine boat to carry about 250 passengers across the English Channel in about an hour. If the motive power fails the craft can detach and surface to continue the voyage by ordinary means.
In China widows over fifty who have not remarried are honored with a tablet bearing a eulogy of their virtues. The government encourages this by allowing them to display the tablet over their front door, reflecting social norms that favor widowhood.
The St. Giles district board uses small sea shells spread from bins along curb stones to treat wet pavements instead of sand or fine gravel. The shells are presented as an excellent substitute for gravel on slippery roads with smooth shod horses, akin to Paris practices.
Jean Finot notes the decline of French as a global language. He argues that at the end of the last century French was spoken by the greatest number of civilized people, but now ranks fourth behind English Russian and German with 58 million speakers.
Rhode Island the smallest state by area nears completion of a state capitol praised for unmatched architectural beauty and high cost, with critics noting its grandeur comparable to few others and its population size equal to Boston’s.
The notice references flour usage under the White Pearl brand with production or supplier details tied to J. B. Kooser & Co. The brief item lists White Pearl flour and indicates involvement of J. B. Kooser & Co. in supply or sale.
The Rev Dr fourthly jokes about a European trip funded by his congregation with a three months vacation. Another minister, the Rev man, laments wishing his congregation would gladly see him go. The exchange paints light, humorous church life.
An editorial remark from the Detroit Journal addresses young women in a restless era. It warns against mistaking self sacrifice for love and urges serious self inquiry about enduring personal duties such as washing for a partner.
Story county prohibitionists are urged to convene in Nevada Iowa on Saturday June 9 1900 at 1 pm to name delegates to the state convention in Des Moines June 12 and to nominate a county ticket. All opposed to the five per week liquor increase and to an open saloon in Story county are invited to attend. W G Whent chairman committee.
Rev. William J. Rutledge of Jacksonville Illinois died at eighty six and is credited as the first to suggest the Grand Army of the Republic. The idea was later carried out by Dr. Ben F. Stevenson.
An advertisement urges readers with a nagging cough and wasting flesh to buy Shilohs Consumption Cure from L. M. Bosworth druggist. Take two thirds of the bottle and if no benefit, return it for a full refund. Bottles priced 25, 50 cents and one dollar.
A vintage advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a universal healer used by ancestors to keep blood pure. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents and credits L. M. Bosworth, druggist, as seller.
The ad declares no other medicine matches Shiloh’s for coughs and colds, urging use after failed remedies. It promises a full money back guarantee if it does not help, with bottles priced at 25, 50 cents, and 1 dollar.
Excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip from all stations in Iowa on May 31 and June 1, with trains arriving in Des Moines before noon on June 2, limited to June 4. Tickets apply through Chicago & Northwestern Ry agents for the United Commercial Traders Meeting and Picnic.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure as a sure remedy for early stage consumption. It claims dramatic life-saving effects, lists prices 25 50 and 1.00, and promises refunds if not effective. Druggist L M Borsworth signs it. Poultry wanted by B Read.
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