07 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1892
Page
1
A promotional notice announces free one year subscriptions to the American Farmer for those who pay up all arrears or who subscribe in advance. The 16 page illustrated journal is described as national in scope, educational, and valued for agrarian uplift. Sample copy available.
The Princess Christian and her daughter Princess Louise featured in a Tudor era style brood of brocade. The gown worn at the royal wedding stacked with English rose shamrock and Scottish thistle motifs was woven in English looms. A second lattice of lilies on pale cream fabric completes the set.
The Paris Letter notes turquoise revival persists and the Princess of Wales wore turquoise earrings at Marlborough House last season. Colored jewelry is becoming acceptable before dinner, and pearls in visiting dress on winter afternoons are no longer seen as vulgar. Old standards in millinery are fading as styles evolve.
The Warren C town group of cultured women holds meetings noted for civil government questions and parliamentary drill. A local congressman says men visit his office the day before meetings seeking knowledge for wife questions. Members must express ideas without manuscripts as reading papers is suppressed.
Signor Maina, Washington’s St. Patrick's church choir leader and Italian native, will head the National Conservatory of Music's showcases after an appropriation by Congress. He studied under Tancioni, came to America with Strakosch management, sang with Gerster and Kellogg as Mephistopheles in Faust, and has built a notable vocal teaching career.
Uncle Sam's twelve inch gun at Sandy Hook fires a 1000 pound projectile with 440 pounds prism powder achieving 1865 feet per second. DuPont must try again with powder that ensures 1975 feet per second. The electricity fired weapon shatters windows five miles away.
Summary of various state name derivations including Montana Indiana Nebraska Missouri Dakota Wyoming Washington Carolinas Michigan Vermont Delaware Alabama and other etymologies highlighting meanings such as mountainous land of Indians shallow waters muddy water allied tribes big plains president verd mont and lauded Greek roots.
The Abyssinia caught fire and was saved after being found by the Spree in the Atlantic. All passengers were rescued except one seaman who drowned after leaping overboard. Navigation remains safer with many steamers at sea. The St Louis Globe Democrat comments on Cuba and Spain negotiations.
Dr. E G Hirsch states his race is doubt with religion as Judaism. He asserts believers in Judaism are not Hebrews or Israelites but simply Jews and prefers the name Jew.
The report notes growing interest in adopting electric chair methods elsewhere based on expert testimony claiming the procedure is painless.
A humorous fair feature invites visitors to view Mustapha the intelligent beast in a walk up menagerie. The narrator recalls a love quarrel from Harper’s Bazaar and a French sergeant’s thorn mishap as the creature playfully devours officers in rank. Visitors pay a penny to enter Braunschweiger Tageblatt style.
An excited passenger questions a smoking car occupant and a Barkins reply leads to a request for a seven volume history of Paterson New Jersey offered by subscription. The passenger then leaves the train.
A humorous verse laments difficult times and vanished gaiety as illness and high costs bite into daily life. The speaker imagines Pneumonia and other diseases mourning the loss of joyful outings and the open car era.
In a court scene the merchant points out a string of dignitaries including the field marshal emissary cardinal and the privy councilor to his wife. The exchange highlights social ranks and titles observed by the pair.
Dialogue excerpt shows Bilkins and Ilkins discussing a ten year courtship and a last night proposal. Ilkins confirms the proposal occurred while noting the girl’s cautious response and expectation of acceptance. The piece reflects a humorous social exchange from a New York Weekly item.
In a light exchange a husband recalls a note from his father given on marriage day. The father visits to renew the loan for sixty more days, underscoring a playful family moment from Harper's Bazar.
A quip from a house seeker and a witty reply by an agent appear in a humorous exchange. It notes furnishings of a house with items like cellar furnace flues roof chimneys floors and plumbing. The scene captures chatter about pretentious listings and exaggerated property features.
A satirical exchange questions how Dr De Sharpe built a large practice among the rich. The critic notes a mix up of cigars and asks how a doctor earns the trust of millionaires when illness is blamed on overwork.
Cleveland women form a playful society to charge three to five cents for dates with men who visit them. Funds go to cover theater outings, a witty scheme aimed at saving boys money while funding their own entertainment.
Lesson i1 details Isaiah verses about Israel's restoration and glory in a coming day. It notes God as wall and fire around Zion, gates opened for the righteous, and the Lord Jehovah as everlasting strength. The text links tribulation, trust, and peace with future divine rulings and humbling the proud.
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