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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
3
Kansas City woman Mary Cogin details years of weakness dropsy and kidney trouble. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she recovered and later had a healthy baby. Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo sold 50 cents a box.
A concise maxim urges seizing a chance to turn potential into real success. The message emphasizes action and timely use of opportunities to achieve meaningful outcomes.
A mother recounts two years of severe eczema on her daughter with sleepless nights and failed remedies until using Cuticura ointment, Resolvent, and Soap, which she says produced a permanent cure. The snippet mentions Audubon and a mile measurement, noting Audubon is a bird.
Promote Alien Foot-Ease powder with claims to rest feet and cure swollen, hot, calloused, aching, sweating feet and ingrown nails. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
A dark persona adopts the alias What I Might Have Done, framing itself as the Nemesis in a larger dispute. The name signals a self accusatory stance and prompts discussions on accountability and intention within the saga.
Report from Casper Wyoming says Sho shone town lots on the new Chicago and North Western Railway line are selling unusually fast. Bids are high and many parcels have sold quickly as buyers expect growth when the Indian Reservation opens next June.
A Paris physician exposed several mice to radium for twenty days. The animals lost their hair but regrew it, though the new hair remained white in color.
The article notes that fourteen percent interest is charged in Siam for money use. It claims once a man falls into debt he rarely pays more than the interest and remains in debt perpetually.
The pavement in front of San Carlo de Borromeo church in Monterey Mexico features round mushroomlike discs that are the vertebrae of whales. These relics reflect the town’s whaling industry and its early Spanish missionary foundations.
The item reports Miss Sylvia Rhode marrying James Carnahan at the Baptist Church last Sunday. The bride described as an ordinary town girl with few cooking skills and a clumsy gait. the groom called an up to date loafer living off others. The editor, attempting candid journalism, remains hospitalized after the experiment.
A testimonial claims Postum replaced coffee to restore strength and vigor. The speaker says old coffee caused palpitations and faintness, while Postum improved health and allowed normal daily work. They recommend it for all their children and reference the brand from Battle Creek Michigan and The Road to Wellville booklet.
Hon E C Brown former Iowa railroad commissioner and bank president was acquitted by a Sheldon jury on fraudulent banking charges. The case heard over ten days ended with an 11 to 1 vote for acquittal after a late verdict. Brown, his sons and supporters celebrated as he prepared to return to Montana.
Eldora man E. Blydenburgh must spend his days in prison after the supreme court affirmed his murder conviction. The case concerns the 1903 death of Jennie Blydenburgh after a May dinner. arsenic was later found, and investigations tied two earlier wives’ deaths to the same suspect.
In Des Moines on October 27 a two year old girl pulled a lit lamp from a table causing it to break and ignite flames on her head. The mother returned to find the child wrapped in fire and extinguished the blaze with a rug. The injuries are reported as severe and likely nonfatal.
Miss Grace Devere of Cedar Rapids fainted at noon yesterday and fell onto a lit gasoline stove, suffering likely fatal injuries in the accident reported from the city desk.
In Fairfield an inquest on the wreck identified the unknown tramp as probably Leslie Forbes of Berkeley California. Berkeley has been notified and a full identification is expected soon.
A Town Topics snippet notes a woman claiming a man pays her large mill liners' bills without complaint, followed by a remark implying the pair may not be married. The exchange hints at social scrutiny and financial dependence within a rumored couple.
The text questions why patience selects a monument as a resting place. It notes China's canal network supports abundant fish and rice fields irrigated by those canals. The environment creates ideal conditions for fish to hatch and thrive.
The Checo law Times editor predicted all the town’s old maids would wed before winter frost. Readers now prize his paper and call him a really nice man.
A Monte Carlo churchgoer bet on roulette number 32 after hearing hymn No 32 at morning service. The number won, sparking a trend next Sunday as others pursued the hymn’s number. The following week the church crowd grew huge but the bet failed when 37 became the lowest number ever drawn by the table.
Hinton Ky Oct 30 special. Teacher BE Thompson says after two years with diabetes and kidney trouble two doctors claimed little could be done. He used Dodds Kidney Pills and reports a full recovery praising the remedy as responsible for his good health. He notes diabetes is a kidney disease and claims Dodds Kidney Pills cure what doctors deem incurable.
The Burgenstock near Lake Lucerne Switzerland unveils a record height elevator. It carries visitors more than five hundred feet up a vertical rock to reach the summit.
In Woolwich churchyard England an epitaph honors Major James Brush Royal Artillery who died from an accidental pistol discharge by his orderly on 14 April 1831. The inscription commends the loyal service of a good and faithful servant.
Mrs. Fogle remarks on her father’s purchase of a French clock told in a letter. She questions its usefulness beyond ornament and notes Edith’s possible knowledge of French to tell the time.
A historical Q and A-style ad explains constipation causes including neglect and poor diet and warns against laxatives. It promotes a grape juice tonic, claiming it cures constipation and related stomach and bowel troubles, strengthens waste tissue, and prevents illness with a pleasant grape flavor.
Fairfield Iowa Oct 27 Four were killed and ten injured in a head on collision of two Rock Island passenger trains one mile south of Fairfield at about 3 this morning The wreck occurred on trains No 11 and No 12 at about thirty miles per hour Overlapping orders were blamed by Rock Island officials L E Gray telegraph operator suspended Two of the deceased rode on the engine Thos W Griffith a Lucas Pinkerton detective was in the cab with Engineer Milks The dead listed include Frank J Milks Eldon Iowa Glenn Canfield Murray Iowa Thos W Griffith Lucas Iowa A relief train with physicians aided the injured and traffic was detoured for hours to allow cleanup
Hedrick Iowa October 29 The trial of John son Martin at Sigourney for the murder of Arthur Lynch ended with a verdict of murder in the second degree. The jury was out seven hours and Martin faces sentence next Thursday Judge Scott presides. The crime occurred last winter in Cracker's Neck near the Keokuk Mahaska county line. Lynch lived until March with a bullet in his brain and was sane when lying down but grew a maniac if his head was lifted.
Eldora reports E. O. Soule, former cashier of the Home Savings bank in Iowa Falls, is indicted by Hardin county grand jury for misappropriation of funds tied to the Sherwood estate. He is serving an eighteen month sentence at Anamosa for falsifying bank accounts. his release date is December 28 and he will be arrested upon leaving prison to answer the new charge.
Dubuque reports a prominent local politician Tom J. Mulgrew exposed a loan fraud involving John Hoover of Linn County who posed as a buyer and placed a bogus deed on the Conlin farm. Hoover disappeared after receiving $4,000 mortgage funds.
Fairfield reports John Ellison died yesterday afternoon at the Pleasant Plain post office while collecting his mail. The death is attributed to heart failure. Ellison, elderly and prominent, managed the Pleasant Plain Telephone Co. and was with J Harvey & Co. merchants.
A mother manages household duties and caregiving after lacking funds for hired help. She faces daily challenges as she maintains care for children and runs a home with limited resources.
A wewan known for never missing a food guess relies on sharp intuition to predict dishes. She boasts that her instinct reliably identifies flavors, textures, and recipes, making her a notable figure in local culinary chatter.
Piute Pete laments his speech compared to Three-Finger Sam in Crimson Gulch. Bronco Bob notes Sam’s unfair advantage as he devours New York cowboy novels and brings their slang to the frontier.
William Allen White tells of an artist who loves the wilderness and guides his bride to a rock overhang. He removes her blindfold and she gazes upon a vast red ash colored abyss below, an awe inspiring yet terrifying scene that haunts her, warning that painting it may overwhelm him.
An 19th century stage driver explains he carries a hatchet to kill injured passengers to avoid damages lawsuits. He says the company’s profits were harmed by repeated accidents and lawsuits, so he uses lethal force and disposes of bodies to prevent claims.
This ad advocates for child health via proper feeding and exercise. It warns against meat for children and promotes Pillsbury's Vitos as a phosphate-rich cereal, claiming it as the meat of the wheat. It emphasizes lack of artificial coloring and urges readers to ask their grocer about the product.
A New York judge remarks that few reach the top because it is easier to slide than climb and that letting a wife be boss is a good thing. The exchange features a playful stance on leadership dynamics and marital roles.
A Cornwall jury returned a brief verdict stating the miner was found drowned in the White Quarry pool, noting water present at the time. The jurors offered no further explanation beyond the plain finding of drowned death.
Advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior for modern housekeepers with a claim of four extra ounces for a better value.
A Poughkeepsie restaurant dispute makes the News Press expectedly sharp. A diner complains the steak is tough while staff cite a policy about changes after service.
F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is vouched for by Wadding, Kinnan & Marvin in a 15 year acquaintance letter asserting honesty and financial reliability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with testimonials, claiming internal blood and mucous action, 75 cent bottle, sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pile touted for constipation.
Former Governor Fifer of Tlino's announces resignation around January 1 due to ill health from a Civil War wound. He will return to Illinois to practice law after six years with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Some grocers do not stock Defiance Starch because they carry 12 oz brands and fear unsold stock. Defiance offers 16 oz for the same price, providing no cooking required. The pitch urges customers to choose Defiance for larger value.
In a playful exchange Mrs. O Brien asks about ancisters, and Mrs. Kelly clarifies they are people you sprin g from. The dialogue humorously rejects relying on outsiders and asserts roots from a Ponahues stock.
A young graduate realizes there is more to learn beyond her current knowledge. The piece reflects on growth, curiosity, and the journey toward broader understanding as she steps forward.
Mr Kenney of Amesbury recounts near four years of full recovery from paralysis after using Dr Williams Pin Pills for Pale People. He describes initial numbness and agonizing spinal pain, relief from the first dose, and notes his current employment with Merrimac Hat Company at 101 Aubin Street Amesbury. The remedy is sold by druggists or directly by Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
A wry remark notes many women lack time to discuss their own husbands because they focus on other women and their stories. The line hints at social norms and gossip within community life.
Housekeepers should choose Defiance Water Starch for laundry as it provides 16 oz per package, is advertised with bold 16 oz on every pack, and is claimed to resist sticking while offering time and cost savings compared to 12 or 8 ounce options.
A theater manager asks to alter a play ending to a happy one. The dramatist counters that his hero and heroine are divorced in the final act, defending the author's chosen conclusion.
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