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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
2
A congressman is described as a devoted solitaire player who can deal cards for hours without pause. He performs the game alone for long stretches and can hold important conversations during play, showing remarkable focus.
The author argues that arbitration has been the keynote of global progress over the past six months. It notes an unprecedented surge in neutral dispute resolution between nations and between capital and labor, achieving closer satisfaction than other methods, though not universally perfect.
The czar is described as the wealthiest by holdings and investments but imagined as a master of power rather than a financier. His vast mines factories estates and revenues crown him as a global magnate feared and revered for control.
The Johannesburg Chamber of Mines invites practical suggestions to obviate miners consumption caused by drill dust. Awards for the three best ideas include first prize 2500 dollars and a gold medal, second prize 1250 dollars, and third prize 500 dollars.
In Germany windmills revive power supply. At Neresheim a windmill lights thirty six incandescent lamps in a large paint factory. Schleswig Holstein windmill yields 30 volt current. Düsseldorf windmill drives a heavy weight that lowers to run a powerful dynamo.
The minister of marine issues a circular to French port officials stating women cannot navigate as captains but, under French law, cannot be prevented from joining as crew on channel fishing smacks.
Sergt. John A. Mason, who attempted to kill Guiteau, the Garfield assassin, has moved to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton to spend his remaining days. Court mar tialed for the attempt, he was sentenced to 20 years but pardoned by President Arthur. He is an old man now.
The text lists 18 railroad systems, a monster steamship concern, 13 industrial combinations, seven banks, three telegraph and cable firms, seven large insurers and numerous smaller corporations. Total capitalization reaches 6.4485 billion dollars, larger than any nation’s national debt and twice that of Great Britain.
Croziers near Poiters reports an extraordinary school strike by pupils of the local elementary school demanding the dismissal of head master M Call. Parents support the action and have petitioned the government, which has agreed to send an official inquiry.
President Roosevelt bars lighted cigars from the White House and displays the sign No Smoking Allowed in the public reception room. Arthur Simmons, longtime colored doorkeeper, was made smoke inspector but faced strong language from offenders despite attempts to curb the nuisance.
The late Dr. Joseph Parker began his sermons with a unique recitation pattern. An early address opened with the line The children of Israel cried all night in solemn fashion then dramatically then with a shocking twist to include the babies, provoking a shared audience amusement.
Large ocean liners routinely carry six to ten cats distributed around the ship and noted in company records for rations. First class saloon cats have become famous on long voyages to India and Australia, with high bounties offered for a saloon car guarded from would be admirers found in travelers’ luggage.
A Baltimore American poem recounts a youthful couple bringing a box labeled ping pong that upends a dinner, nets stretch through the dining room, and the family distracts themselves until dawn. The tale ends with searchers finding the family starved, the cook and servants among the casualties, the ping pong rhythm lingering.
A tense exchange unfolds as a man rejects a lead-pipe accusation and asserts moral independence. Griswold retreats to a chair and hides his face as the confrontation ends with the man standing apart, leaving Griswold alone.
Griswold seeks to repair the wrong done with Charlotte after a bank robbery, confessing guilt and offering repayment through Andrew Galbraith. Galbraith urges action, directing Griswold to face consequences while preserving his own role in justice, as Charlotte questions the outcome.
Cork forests cover vast belts in Catalonia and Barcelona regions with 620000 square miles cited as premier cork. Quercus suber grows 35 to 60 feet tall with trunks up to 36 inches. Harvesting begins at 15 years, then every three years, enabling a productive life of over 150 years.
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt recalls a man catching a woman dozing in a hammock and kissing her while she slept. The dialogue questions whether she would be angry and notes the act as inconsiderate.
Uncle Bill teases Hetty about finishing her graduation essay while Harryette plans her dress and contemplates whether to carry a bouquet or wear it as a corsage as the ceremony nears. The casual banter reflects common school day concerns.
Miss Frankleigh-Why scolds Mr Uppstart for extremes as he laments swollen feet. The two exchange banter about ailments and daily irritations in a brief humorous dialogue typical of the Chicago Daily News.
In a courtroom quip Mr Callipers defines executive ability as the capacity for making someone else paddle your own canoe. The judge adds context from the exchange with Little Clarence in Pa.
A Detroit Sisters of Charity letter to Dr. Hartman praises Peruna for laryngitis and sore throat relief in a young patient under their care. The testimonial notes satisfactory results and hopes for full recovery after continued use. The letter invites others to seek Hartman’s free medical advice.
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