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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
8
The tale recalls Landor arguing green eyes are the finest when, as a youth in Venice, he was asked to show his eyes at Cafe Florian. An old man praised green eyes as matching Catherine the Great’s in beauty, while a pocket was picked during the moment.
The local manager announced just before curtain that Bill Spurlin broke his leg while attempting to outjump the mayor and the amateur performance would proceed without him. He quipped that Richard was a bad character, implying the play would lose little by his absence.
The New York Journal quotes a mob leader insisting he will not cooperate, arguing that the kinetoscope man has yet to arrive and has paid a thousand for the privilege. He challenges his captors to hurry the hanging.
In a dialogue from the Atlanta Constitution a colored citizen describes Brer Williams as a coming man who runs a business and lends money at high interest. He says Williams is rich, works early and late, and offers loans with weekly interest, mentioning a five dollar loan turning into six the next week.
Readers see a snappy debate over reducing a senator's remarks by about half to improve delivery. The exchange touches on phrasing choices and the reporter asides about the telephone cut, while a mother daughter conversation adds light domestic contrast.
A humorous note from the Chicago Record describes a near mishap after a misread remark about annexation to Miss Zoezenbaum. The exchange shows how casual chatter can lead to unintended consequences in social diplomacy.
A Yonkers Statesman line reports a man, asked if he is the boss of the house, replies he is only the boss’s understudy, highlighting a humorous domestic moment with a married narrator.
In a New York Journal snippet a character is described as so wealthy he cannot enjoy a poker game. The dialogue emphasizes extreme riches and the social effect of money.
A suitor debates proposing to his beloved. He admires her beauty and grace while fearing that if she asks first the romance would lose its charm. He resolves that he must take the initiative and do the asking himself.
Missouri women reportedly own $700000 to give to education and may back University of Chicago President Harper. He seeks their funds to expand the campus with new departments and buildings, possibly medicine, music, law, art, and technology. The sisters’ identities remain undisclosed, though Kansas City is suspected.
The Washington Post reports Americans will witness a total solar eclipse on May 28 1900 with the line of totality crossing from the Pacific coast of Mexico into the United States at Atchafalaya bay Louisiana and reaching New Orleans about 8 22 am Washington time.
A fragmented timetable lists trains such as Chicago Express and Atlantic Express with varied times. It mentions going West North and South directions, baggage rules, and a note that the bb will not carry pet passengers while baggage must be checked before arrival.
The Rev Charles A Crane of Boston urges reviving the curfew bell to require all children 16 and under to be off streets by 8 pm in winter and 9 pm in summer. He cites strong testimony and cites St Joseph Missouri where seven eighths approve and reform school commitments fell by half.
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