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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
3
A Southern Workman article explains Eskimo seal hunting methods. It details a spliced spear with a toggie joint, a crosswise point that holds as the animal struggles, and a skin drag line that untangles from a calque deck. The line anchors to a skin float carved with ivory.
In a New York Americian piece the author argues that an irresistible force and an immovable body cannot be meaningfully defined. A single body in infinite space could not be known to be at rest or in motion, and two bodies are required to compare motion, making the classic paradox unsolvable with finite thought.
Hudson Bay is described as the Mediterranean of the north, ranking as the third largest sea in the world by area at 7 7 000 square miles. It spans about 800 miles in length and 500 miles in breadth, larger than the Great Lakes, with Hudson Strait as its 400 mile outlet to the Atlantic.
The statehouse on Bearcon hill Boston rose on John Hanecock’s cow pasture bought by the town and presented to the state. A 1795 cornerstone with an oration by Governor Samuel Adams cited Paul Revere. The original building finished in 1795 cost $135,080. a later extension, quadrupling size, cost $85,000,000.
A mother notes her son’s wary gaze and corner glances, fearing he hides something. The daughter suggests he might conceal admiration for the mother, prompting a relieved reaction. The exchange appears in the London Express.
A square jawed matron tells the Buffalo Express that present marriage laws enslave women and questions why enforcement is lax as a man nearby asks meekly why they aren’t enforced.
Dialogue shows Mr Oldbeau asking Miss Ethel to become his wife with a tentative yes after questions about speaking with her mother. The exchange reflects a late stage proposal and family approval theme.
A short aphorism notes that nothing is difficult if it is only we who are indolent, reflecting a crisp, reflective line on effort and motivation.
City council considers a sanitary sewer plan along Duff Kellogg and Clark avenues with 8 inch vitrified clay pipe sewers and subdrains. It sets two manholes per section, outlines costs assessed on abutting property, and a one year contractor guarantee. A public meeting is scheduled May 5 1913 to hear objections before final passage.
Special to farmers pricing on Apple stock pears cherries grapes currants gooseberries and asparagus per dozen priced 25 cents to 1.00 with 2 year stock and best varieties. Strong 2 year grapevines and currants offered with bulk and single item details. Extra fine evergreens showcased. Call early. 3-31tf
The article notes annual losses averaging about 2,000,000 francs to French cultivators with seasonal surges in invasions. It cites major outbreaks from 1801 and 1822, detailing millions affected in Alsace and nearby areas, and describes rapid multiplication, control methods, and a French plan to spread a bacterial disease to curb the pests.
An analysis of ancient and modern horse gear notes early lack of saddlery in Grecian art and the gradual addition of leather and metal, driven by fashion over utility. It critiques bearing reins, winker bridles, and other adornments as unnecessary, urging lighter, simpler equipment for horse comfort and welfare.
The skilled mechanic received many invites to drive with friends serving as chauffeurs. He revealed his status: he helps with tire repairs and fixing problems, or he would not be sought after. He accepts trips to prove usefulness despite envy.
Fragment describes female nervous trouble caused by underlying female organs and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription made from native root extracts without alcohol. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. Lina B. Hawkins of Zeus Virginia praising improved health after using three bottles and the Lotion Tablets.
The Tall Mall Gazette notes that royal train journeys are guarded along nearly every yard of the route in England, mirroring Russia’s show of troops at times, though without visible uniforms. The line is effectively guarded though no people appear to be present.
Dialogue appears as a brief Chicago Tribune item with a casual exchange between two individuals named John and Maria. The fragment hints at a morning errand and a departure, capturing everyday conversation tone rather than a full event or report.
A brief dialogue frame centers on a callow youth asking about a dado bird and a breezy bud. The woman deflects, noting the bird is extinct and suggesting Miss Revelesaf for possible sighting. The exchange reads as literary dialogue with a hint of humor.
A joke in Puck magazine describes Jones giving his wife a clock that strikes the quarters to keep her guessing his return time. The wife is bemused and confused by the constant reminders of passing hours.
A terse quotation attributed to Disraeli notes that strength is threatened most by its own overlooked vulnerabilities, suggesting that weakness within can endanger power more than external foes. The line emphasizes caution against overconfidence and internal decay.
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