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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
13
The past week was cooler than normal with 2 to 4 degrees below average. Dry periods aided threshing and grain progress as corn advances vary by planting and weather. Projections show mature corn by Sept 10 for early fields and safe from frost around Sept 23 for most, with late crops needing September warmth to reach full maturity.
The OfridaAL Paper or Story County lists subscription terms. Hudson Brothers publish in Ames Iowa with a yearly rate of one dollar.
The article surveys culinary lore from Italy and France, noting famed chefs and royal ladies who shaped table culture. It cites Bechamel Vatel and Mme Maintenon, recounts Canard au Pere Douillet as a turning example, and extols the dinner hour as the pivotal daily event for health wealth and happiness. It contrasts past gluttonous scenes with Gladstone’s precise chewing and stresses the solemnity of mealtime.
A deaf West End man pretends understanding causing humorous misinterpretations about a visitor and a cherry discussion. The neighbor is baffled by his replies then clarifies the mistaken topic. The tale illustrates his misreadings and quick, witty retorts.
A collection of quirky notes on Du Maurier’s Punch drawings provoking thoughts on their captions and a Harper’s anecdote about Zebras for Zebras on the Boulevards. It notes Paris police draft rules, London zebras, and Judge Stevens handling river land claims with $300,000 paid and $40,000 undisbursed among claimants. Stevens heads to Washington for further guidance.
The Boston Herald notes a clever note by G Duum replying to Punch proprietors who claimed exclusive services. The exchange references drawings at the end of each periodical number and a witty response from Duum.
A Pittsburg girl tells a visitor from Boston that Mr Northside does not know beans, prompting a witty exchange about his understanding of leguminosae, as reported by the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
A witty exchange quotes a father advising his son to say no while the son notes the father never does. The quote reflects the paradox of prudent hesitation versus habitual acquiescence and ends with a concise truth about consideration before response.
A Portland man named George Brown was committed to the insane asylum by County Judge North after a disturbance on Third and Stark streets. Officers faced repeated profanity and refusals to answer questions, prompting admission to an asylum. A Brooklyn resident recounted similar experiences with jail silence and taunts. An Ocean Grove preacher’s tale ends with a shouter’s burst of “Glory” during a long-running sermon, provoking a calm retort and restored order.
The North American Review notes Americans play a key role in Egypt's prosperity and civilization. They comprise a large tourist share and many leading Egyptologists, with American Presbyterian missions operating 100 stations 20 churches and 97 schools. English education often comes from these missions and a rescue by an American doctor on a steamer illustrates their practical aid.
Briggs asks if McFaker is a clever delineator of characters and Griggs confirms. They discuss distinguishing German dialect from Irish brogue, noting how the programme signals when he will imitate.
A Washington Star summary of a United States Fish Commission report on Pacific coast artificial propagation finds quinrat salmon fail to return to the ocean after spawning on distant rivers. Eggs shipped to Atlantic rivers vanished in mystery as fry perished, prompting questions about restocking efforts and wild population dynamics.
New and elegant coaches and chair cars free. For rates to all the above meetings, call on agents of the Iowa Central Railway. Knights of Pythias Grand Encampment in Indianapolis August 22nd to 28th 1898 G A R Encampment in Cincinnati September 5th to 10th 1898 State Republican Convention Du Luque Iowa August 30th to September 1st 1898 State Convention Democratic People's Free Silver parties Marshalltown September 7th to 8th 1898 Annual Meeting of Friends Oskaloosa September 9th to 18th 1898.
The notice touts a fall season opening at a leading Iowa dry goods house. It urges readers to compare samples and prices, claiming honest quality and rich style at the greatest dry goods house in Iowa. It promises broad assortments and mentions ongoing values to persuade shoppers to buy now.
Fragmentary notes advertise silks and dress goods over 500 styles for early fall and traveling dresses. Prices from 49 cents to 1.50, higher grades available. Offers include express charges on $5 orders, railroad fare refund, rebate car, and a money‑back promise if not pleased.
Harris Lemery Company of Des Moines is cited in this edition with a note to mention the paper.
The Chicago Great Western launches two new green and gold royal trains on its Chicago to Minneapolis run. Pullman palaces feature mahogany inlays, rich carpets, diamond shaped windows, and club car amenities resembling a metropolitan club. Inaugural service is quietly conducted without fanfare.
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