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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
6
A detective demonstrates a gold ring once owned by Jim the Kid. The ring hides a blue stone that releases chloral when a hidden spring is pressed, allowing the user to drug a drink unnoticed. The scene shows the danger of the ring as a weapon.
Lockjaw or tetanus stems from a Bacillus in street dirt that enters through wounds. The germ thrives when air is excluded, but can be stopped by prompt Cham-Plain Pain Balm application. Balm supposedly reduces healing time and is sold by local vendors.
An Australian millionaire James Tyson left a fortune of £8,000,000 upon death. A voyage memory recalls him traveling aboard a Queensland steamer in full dress with three loaves for forty eight hours to avoid meals elsewhere. Cabin purser charged full fare plus extra for eating in his bunk, provoking Tyson's anger.
The passage argues that self respect underpins life and power. It warns that indulging debauchery erodes self respect and leads to weakness, urging ceaseless striving for conduct, morality, and principle to maintain personal power and endurance.
An advertisement promises loans on which homeowners can pay any amount on any interest day with no commission. It claims to take up existing loans and reduce the rate, targeting Story County Bang readers.
Delegates from many Iowa colleges attended the state YWCA convention. Listings include Paxson Ruth Chicago and Des Moines residents such as Rawson Mrs C A and Lone Mary L along with numerous students and staff from institutions like Drake University Grinnell College Simpson College Parsons College and Coe College.
A long list of female students and alumnae from multiple colleges including Grinnell Iowa City LEMARS CORNELL IOWA WESLEYAN PENN and MORNINGSIDE appears, followed by a Fort Worth Record exchange about brass bands and a humorous remark on gift rings.
Short exchanges among papers tease wit and a product pitch. Notes from Detroit Free Press and Dallas News echo humor about money and repetition while a Chamberlain's remedy ad claims digestive benefits and druggist availability.
On December 28 1904 the Des Moines Capital announces a seventh annual Bargain Day offering a $2.00 yearly subscription by mail. Existing subscribers must pay to Jan 1 1905 and $2.00 for 1905. Regular price is $3.00. Send checks or mail orders to Safe Young Des Moines Iowa or give to postmasters.
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