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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
2
A finding shows that paper can be produced from the refuse hops previously discarded by breweries. The result promises a new material source and potential industrial application for waste from hop processing.
Trials in the German army consider replacing the blue and dark infantry uniforms with gray clothing to determine if the change improves appearance and practicality.
Bremen secures a seven million dollar loan to fund harbor improvements and the expansion of its water works and electric lighting plants. The agreement outlines phased disbursement and repayment terms to support municipal infrastructure projects.
A. Castre argues the average male height remained constant across primitive, prehistoric, and historic man and claims the notion of great ancient stature is imaginary. The statement reflects a historical debate on human stature through ages.
The national plant garden near Chico California received a large shipment from Japan including bamboo Japanese Salad plant ornamental lily seeds Japanese paper plant cherry trees and orange trees for cultivation and display.
Though ski running originated in Norway, Zdarski, an Austrian, is the champion. He has invented a new method of attaching the ski to the foot, and has considerably developed certain turning methods little used in Norway.
Mrs. Covington of Hanover county Virginia who had three daughters eighteen months ago has now given birth to twins making five children from a single mother. She is 34 years old and already mothers of 15 living children with two prior sets of twins at four births.
Several prominent young women in Joplin Missouri form an unnamed club to guard against mashers. They plan to carry pistols when out at night and keep the group secret while preparing to violate a city ordinance, citing recent experiences.
The article argues American farm equipment and methods are sparking a rural revival in Russia that the government cannot fully stop. It claims Yankee ideas could avert future famines, a view even reactionaries acknowledge as crucial beyond prior labor saving devices.
Mme Zola offers her late husband's Medan property to the Assistance Publique for use as a convalescent home for female employees. She first suggested a home for needy men of letters and artists, but was told the gift would require a substantial upkeep sum included in the donation.
The Kah gyur consists of 108 volumes of 1 000 pages each and 1 083 books. Each volume weighs ten pounds and measures 26 inches by 8 by 8. A dozen yaks move it, printing blocks require city like storage, and a Mongol tribe paid 7 000 oxen for a copy. There are 226 volumes of commentaries.
New canceling machines used in large post offices lead to letter tearing and mutilation. An order requires bulky or flexible enclosures be canceled by hand and kept separate. Postmasters may claim car fare from special delivery stamp revenue for messengers.
Fire drills have become an established feature in many public schools and should extend to homes especially in large city households. Occasional practice and instruction could reduce dangerous accidents such as babies dropped from windows and pets carried down stairs during emergencies.
The piece asserts there are two forms of crime, lynching and train robbery. It argues lynching is a state issue while train robbery is a federal matter, insisting joint state and federal effort can reduce both crimes.
A fire at the Ste. Anne convent in St. Genevieve, Quebec, killed fourteen people including nine girls aged 10 to 18 and four older women. Sister Marie Adjuteur sacrificed her life and Sisters Marie Therese and Marie Robertine risked all to save others as a bucket brigade failed to stop the blaze. The village, without organized fire protection, saw the gray stone building reduced to ashes three miles from Beaconsfield.
Paris and St. Petersburg clash over the presence of the Russian Pacific squadron near Kamranh bay. Admiral Rojestvensky is instructed to respect French waters, with France signaling stringent neutrality assurances to Japan as Motono and Delcasse exchange notes. Officials hope the French reply averts a broader crisis.
Consul General Buenz received 51 diplomas from Empress Augusta Victoria to be awarded to hospital workers on North Brother Island. The honors recognize efforts in rescuing and caring for survivors of the steamship Gen Slocum disaster last June, which claimed more than 1,000 lives.
Cleveland April 22 Major William W Armstrong a prominent Ohio Democrat died Friday after a day of pneumonia at age 72. He is reputed to have suggested the rooster as the party emblem.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius intensifies with frequent explosions heard in Naples. Streams of lava descend the mountain as the crater emits smoke ashes and red hot rock.
In Marion Indiana on April 19 a blaze at Race and Thirteenth streets killed Bessie Jordan 40 and her daughter Mary nine. The fire destroyed their home Tuesday night with both occupants perishing.
The Illinois House approved an anti policy bill with heavy penalties for playing policy or policy games. The measure moves to the governor for signature.
Madison April 19 without debate the Wisconsin assembly passed the administration railroad rate commission bill by a vote of 75 to 12. The measure aims to establish a rate setting body to regulate rail charges. The vote reflected strong support from party lines and officials hailed the move as a step toward fairer railroad pricing.
Frank D. Comerford of Chicago, previously expelled from the house of representatives in March over graft charges against colleagues, was sworn in again Friday and resumed his seat following reelection in Chicago.
William H. Rogers business manager of the Boston baseball club dies at 45. The announcement came from New York and notes his position with the National League team.
Evansville Ind April 21 Democrats of the First congressional district nominate Maj. G. V. Menzies of Mount Vernon for congress in the May 15 special election.
Nervi Italy April 20 Secretary of State Hay's physician reports that Mr Jay has recovered his health following a period of illness during his visit.
Pope Pius continues preaching and living simply while cutting luxury and salaries. Vatican staff resist the change as Archbishop Messmer seeks police protection from begging crowds. Boston Mayor Collins notes he speaks only through official channels, not interviews.
In a Kansas City court case, Congressman Bartholdi from Missouri cross-examined opposing witnesses. A diminutive man and his Amazonian wife drew attention for her aggressive demeanor. She protested repeated questioning saying, you can't catch me, prompting a courteous remark from Bartholdi.
Letter from Birch Hills Saskatchewan dated February 1 1905 describes early settlers praise for the Prince Albert region. The writer notes mild winter by Chicago standards, logging and fencing work, hay production, and proximity to Canada or North Railway and river bridge construction. He mentions his wife’s family expected to arrive in May and urges Americans to consider homesteading in the district.
A quack advertisement claims misery stems from a torpid liver causing bile poisoning. It lists symptoms such as nausea and yellowing skin, and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure, claiming quick relief and full health with money back guarantees.
A brief note from the Boston Globe states that in France women may wear trousers by paying ten dollars annually. The item suggests American readers might follow French fashion trends.
A campy regional notice offers The Adirondacks and How to Reach Them with maps and references to localities hotels and rivers in Northern New York. A free mailed copy will be sent postpaid on receipt of a two cent stamp by George H Daniels Grand Central Station New York.
An early quote from the New York Times showcases a joke on language where a man asks a woman to marry him and she answers with a negation about marriage, illustrating the timeless humor of linguistic slips.
Central Minnesota Immigration Co offers fifty thousand acres of ice hard wood lands for sale in the Parkions of North Central Minnesota with dairy opportunities, fine soil and easy terms. Write 8. D. Works, Sec’y, Mankato, Mina. The quote by Lowell emphasizes security and statecraft.
Robert Gold of Clayton Washington touts Dr Pusheck Euro ig as the best medicine. Boston Globe note about Jupiter’s moons and lovers. J F Boyer endorses Piso cure for coughs and colds with an Indiana date of February 15 1900. New York Times quote on hay in rain.
Germany ships larger borax shipments to Mexico than the United States. Japan operates two commercial museums offering free displays to foreigners. Austria-Hungary exported 4 700 000 metric hundredweights of sugar last year, 1 000 000 fewer than 1903. Fifty three percent of U S oil comes from regions west of the Mississippi. Western states and territories produce about 63 million barrels annually.
Under the Elkins law any railroad paying rebates to a shipper is liable to a fine from 1000 to 20000 on conviction. It also bans hauling freight below published tariffs. The Interstate Commerce Commission can prosecute violators. President Knapp says rebate payments have become as rare as forgery since the law passed.
A Chicago Record-Herald item notes a frequent episode where Mrs Smithkins married a trained nurse after she set her cap for him. The column hints at romantic intrigue and social intrigue surrounding the match.
A promotional notice from Chicago advertising a free booklet on health and claiming a medicine named Push eck's Kuro offers cures for rheumatism pains weakness and stomach trouble describing it as a Ged and nerve tonic. The text urges readers to write today.
Humorous dialogue contrasts a fort with a fortress. The interplay suggests a fortress is harder to silence, delivering a light sketch of language and wit in a brief stray story.
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