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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
8
A Paris street Arab greets the unseen czar in a carriage and learns its misjudgment when the imperial smile confirms the empress’s good health. Also cited is an astronomy description of a distant meteoric satellite opposite the sun, sized near Jupiter.
A testimonial from Oswego resident A. Cooper claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured a long stubborn cough that troubled him at night. The ad pitches it as effective for colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup, hayfever and more with quick relief and a trial offer.
A 1890s World’s Work item recalls Murphy novel idea for Jim's Wife a stage scenario about Jim’s wife and a dancer. The plot features acts of deceit and violence followed by marriage as the curtain falls.
J A Swensen of Watertown credits ten years of eczema relief to Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after 15 doctors failed. The advertisement touts the salve as infallible for skin eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever sores, burns, scalds, cuts and piles. 25c at all druggists.
A reflective piece warns that procrastination breeds unhappiness by delaying essential tasks and inner growth. It argues hard things can be softened by discipline, notes the link between weak nerves and illness, and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative via Cagwin's Drug Store as a remedy test.
A stage manager recalls a New York production where a character actress wore down at the heel shoes. A shoemaker pointed out the mismatch between her gait and footwear. The company replaced with property shoes worn on the inside to match the stage walk.
The Gegenschein is an inexplicable celestial object seen in favorable night sky conditions. It appears rounded in outline and remains a puzzling feature to astronomers.
A note on tin decay describes tin becoming gray and dull without oxidation, a contagious change that can affect nearby tin objects. Examples include powdery tin in a Russian imperial magazine and Banka tin arriving as powder in Moscow in 1877.
The rise of universities was gradual and led by a few learned men. Salerno, Naples and Bologna emerged as early centers, with Salerno established by 1060, Bologna by 1160, and Naples by 1200. Paris formed around the same period due to Abelard's influence.
A rustic confesses dissipation after nights of pleasure hunting and social diversions. He recalls visiting the Blue Moon, accepting a cigar, eating ham sandwiches, and a church social before returning home at nine. The piece ends with an ad touting Chamberlains liniment as a cheaper remedy for aches.
A summer visitor in a small sea port town admires a tiny shop at the wharf head with candy at one end cigars at the other and a motor engine on display. The proprietor explains he serves locals rather than imitate big stores keeping to customer timing and conversation instead of pressure.
A young man seeks marriage at the office of a justice of the peace after obtaining a license. The justice insists on the ceremony at the office, saying his role is a store like outlet and cannot deliver the service to the couple at the home. The humorous exchange ends with the official clarifying the location.
In Illustrated Bits a playful exchange unfolds with Edward asking about a keepsake in his watch case and Angelina admitting she uses Fido’s damp nose as a kiss mark, adding a lighthearted twist.
A fair customer chooses an old clock as a birthday present for her husband. The dealer approves and notes the clock will fit neatly in a corner of her boudoir, expressing her long-standing desire for such an piece.
The saying notes that much unhappiness stems from a spark of the infinite within us unsatisfied by finite things. It asserts a human longing to unfold into a nobler life as the deepest wish of the heart.
When the medicine you take cures your disease you feel better stronger and more vigorous. Foley Kidney Pills relieve backaches headaches nervousness loss of appetite sleep loss and general weakness caused by kidney or bladder disorders. Sold by all druggists.
An advertising blurb touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as matchless regulators to restore digestion and vigor. It claims that iron nerves, will, and energy come from a body free of stomach liver kidneys and bowels problems and urges purchase for 25 cents at druggists.
A new broiling device for Cole's Hot Blast Range promises smokeless odorless broiling for meats game fish and ham slices. The unit sits in front of the range front fire box and vents smoke through the chimney preserving flavor without grease contact. Demonstrations daily at the store from noon to 5 pm with invites to bring friends.
Advertised testimonials from Mrs D Baker of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs C G Bennett of Alma Michigan claim Dr Miles Nervine cures epilepsy fits St Vitus Dance and spasms. The copy asserts persistent use yields lasting benefits and urges contacting past users for evidence and to obtain a bottle from a druggist with money back guarantee.
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