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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1886
Page
1
A college girl on a Illinois train clashes with a handsome drummer who woos and teases her. She resists his playfulness, endures his flippant chatter, and finally discovers he is not a drummer but a mischievous young merchant, ending as friends with her uncle.
A visitor at Venice's Marcus church saw Empress Eugenie in deep mourning kneeling at a side altar. After prayer she searched for a missing silver headed walking stick and, upon leaving, whispered to the German stranger that she is homeless and the holder of the card saw her identity.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes on the Pacific Coast Chinese who call themselves Christians work as domestic servants. It suggests many attend missions to appear converted and cites a self promoting cook in Portland declaring he can say Tinkle Tinkle Little Star in broken English as proof of conversion.
Dr. Oscar Montelius proposes the Bronze Age in Scandinavia lasting from 1450 B C to 400 or 550 B C, marking the transition to iron use in Northern Europe.
A cunning thief plans to enter a stable, purloin several sets of harness, and depart without leaving a trace. Police urge owners to tighten security and report any suspicious activity promptly.
Ex Governor Rice claims Massachusetts has 79 000 more females than males due to factories drawing in foreign workers. The author doubts the sole cause argues many single women exist statewide not just near factories. She notes climate and Puritan roots shape independence and that Massachusetts men often move west, leaving sisters to face harsh winters. A humorous Watertown anecdote closes with a mock romance in a hotel dining scene.
A vivid reminiscence recounts President Buchanan's inauguration ball at the City Hall complex with Breckinridge and Pierce present. It notes the crowded salon, the decor, the mishandled supper flow, and Sen. Hale’s Cuban appropriation quip. It then highlights Gen. Grant’s early command and a Kansas tornado tale with a comic regional twist.
In a Pittsburgh Chronicle story Ethalinda De Wiggs and Annabel Le Diggs discuss a “very large” man named Mr. De Tompkins awaiting Sue Fitzpercy. Sue calls him “Jambeau,” an ironic play on his size and the name.
A woman suffers social anxiety over matching accessories as her husband accompanies her to church. She bursts into tears, fearing others will judge her brown hat paired with striped silk, highlighting gender expectations and sensitivity.
The article portrays a late Michigan widow fierce against Northern oppressors as the Civil War demand grows. Her sons enlistment prompts dramatic threats and sharp comments, including calls to deploy Union foes and ships of war, reflecting local wartime tension and personal strife in a farming community.
A letter-writer asks how to save hands from hard water damage. Suggestions include a few drops of ammonia or a small piece of borax dissolved in warm water. The solution should feel slippery to the touch, aiding gentle hand washing and promoting cleanliness for smoother hands.
A Maine journalist and former Portland editor aided by a Foxcroft creditor, attempts to collect small debts from Dover and Foxcroft residents. One aged debtor, Graves of Guilford, is pressed to pay. The case ends with Graves offering to explain the falsehoods and the lawyer lowering the fee.
A Washington Critic excerpt has Algernon and a friend discussing a speech at a girls school club. The speaker recalls starting with a childhood line, provoking the audience with a forced definition that blocked further remarks. The friends exchange puzzled questions about the reaction.
In a brief exchange Miss Keene Why questions Mr Blondbang about his new appearance. He attributes the change to his glasses, noting he has just begun wearing them. She urges him to wear them, saying they make him look more intelligent. Chicago Rambler report.
A collection of tales shows lawyers outwitted for fees and will writing with chalk, a judge’s blunt verdict, alibis based on roosters and hogs, and sharp exchanges in court. Notable quips involve Jeffries, Prince of Orange, and Irish barristers, all exposing courtroom quirks and human folly.
A dentist explains the evolution from hand drilled decay removal and nerve killing with red hot wires to modern electric pluggers, rubber dams, and automated tools. He notes the shift from two hours of handwork to about an hour, with improved dryness, speed, and precision using electric power and rapid corundum finishing.
The article traces the origin of depictions of Jesus from early Christian circles through Gnostic influences, noting Jewish prohibitions on portraiture, Greek artistic skill, and the proliferation of sacred images by Tertullian and Eusebius. It cites Augustine’s remark on countless variations and ancient traditions surrounding these pictures.
A mother drags her son to the woodshed and plans to strike with a shingle after the boy pleads for arbitration. The boy asks to hold off and proposes arbitration, but the mother, not a Knight of Labor, delivers the strike anyway.
A newspaper found in Pekin is dated to begin in the year 911. The read appears fragmentary with limited readable text and historical context.
A baseball pitcher faces difficulty directing his voice while pitching, illustrating how vocal control can impact performance on the mound. The issue highlights the link between communication and game execution in sports contexts.
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