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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
3
Wyclif's Bible and its later revision by Purvey
The first complete English Bible translation by John Wyclif emerged around 1380 as the Lollards Bible, based on the Latin Vulgate. John Purvey later revised it, finishing in 1388, with many copies circulating. the full Bible appeared in print only in 1850 under Forshall and Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryeclif
John Wyclif
Wryclif
John Purvey
Wyclif
Josiah Forshall
Sir Frederic Madden
The Natural Remedy and the Gifted Healer
An old Washington man called Uncle Enos claims healing is a gift not learned. When pressed about ague remedies he describes an “efflorescent powder” that puffs the skin and lifts it from the bones, easing pain as the illness shrinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Enos
Women and Seasickness Described by a Sea Captain
An old sea captain notes that women are more seasick than men and tend to overreact. They rush to berths, groan, then return to deck once recovered. Affected women grow maudlin, retreat to rooms, and ask three questions about death, distance to shore, and arrival time. The doctor is often consulted, and patience wanes as illness deepens.
You Bite Your Nails They Swell and Burst
A nurse warns a boy that nail biting will make him swell like an air balloon and burst. He heeds the warning, then attends a party where he quietly observes the hostess and explains to her that she bites her nails.
Nothing More to Be Said
A humorous exchange about marriage ends with the meek man claiming his wife yields the last word. His friend questions the truth of the claim, but the joke hinges on the husband’s contrived concession. Source: New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Apparent Visit Over Billing Causes Unease
A reader notes Dr Pellet’s carriages appeared at their house multiple times indicating concern, while a response says there is no illness and Pellet merely came to collect a bill, describing the matter as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Dr. Pellet
Turner
Pellet
Romanian Mothers Tie Red Ribbons To Guard Children
Romanian mothers tie red ribbons around the ankles of their children as a protective charm against harm and misfortune, reflecting traditional folk beliefs in safeguarding youngsters.
Fooling the Experts Diamonds and a Club Test
A young businessman recalls how friends at the club mocked his real diamond brooch. To prove them wrong he bought a fifty cent imitation, swapped it in, and exposed how easily experts are fooled by appearances.
Splendid Blunders Errors of the Press and Reporter Errors
The piece critiques press errors from misheard speech and reporter misquotations. It cites examples where quotes were printed incorrectly, turning wise lines into odd misreadings and over time illustrates how typography practices can distort meaning.
A Red In Pickle
A brief dialogue scene shows Mrs. Goodsole urging Johnny to hurry home to ease his worried mother. Johnny acknowledges his mother’s concern and notes his own growing anxiety as she nears the end of her patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Goodsole
Johnny
Couple's quarrel over old scrapbook and photos ends in fire
A husband returns home to find his wife in tears after discovering poems he wrote for another. He burns the scrapbook in the basement furnace to reassure her. The next day she displays photos of former beaux and invites two of them for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Mirror
Love's Sacrifice Engraved Ring Joins Fate to Finger
A Woman's Home Companion excerpt describes Australian tribal betrothal customs where girls are promised in infancy by elder men. Some coast communities require the left hand’s first finger joint to be amputated as an engagement ring, while a knotted string from a chief grants marriage permission in others.
How Muskrats Are Trapped in Tide Leads
The article describes six inch by three foot wooden box traps with swinging wire doors at each end. Muskrats entering from feeding leads at low tide are trapped when doors mislead them. they cannot exit, drown as tides rise, and are caught in the sealed trap.
Disraeli Confuses Uniform Trousers During Levee Joke
The elder statesman recounts at a levee at St James Palace how his valet laid out a diplomatic uniform. The prince humorously warned him that the wrong trousers were on, causing shock and amusement as he realized the coat and trousers mismatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeli
Trinity House
St. James’ Palace
Oldest English epitaph found in Oxfordshire churchyard
The oldest epitaph in English, dating to 1370, is unveiled in an Oxfordshire churchyard. It shows antique typography and obsolete language, with lines inviting readers to view death’s equality and the vanity of worldly care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfordshire
Ear tingling as a sign people discuss you through ages
The piece traces belief in ear tingling signaling talk about a person. Ancient writer Pliny and Shakespeare reference tingling ears as clues to gossip. Browne links it to guardian angels signaling favorable or worrisome talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Shakespeare
Beatrice
Ursula
Hero
Sir Thomas Browne
Woman Made Before Mirrors Said Wrongly
A brief échange flags a newspaper line claiming woman was made before mirrors and not at fault. Mr Snaggs asserts the writer meant women were before mirrors and have always been.
Needed No Help. Mrs. Hiram Offen Dialogue
A Philadelphia Press item records a brief domestic exchange where Mrs. Hiram Offen asks for cooking help and the applicant refuses, insisting he can manage without assistance. The dialogue captures a local flavor and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Offen
Philadelphia Press
No Cause For Alarm on New Haven Steamer
Nervous passengers report a peculiar water noise during the voyage. The captain confirms the sound is the regular Long Island Sound, reassuring travelers aboard the steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Long Island Sound
Harlem
The Man Who Hesitates May Be Lost
Motto from Chicago News about hesitation risks and bold action in life and decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Salt and Pepper The Health Value of Seasoning
The article cites pepper and salt as aids to digestion and flavor, noting their antimicrobial and fermentation-suppressing effects. It recommends a pepper salt milk drink for upset stomachs and hot salted paprika water as a remedy. Observes overeating and poor chewing as causes of weak digestion, advising simpler diets for children and the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Scott's Emulsion for growing children and horses
An advertisement compares feeding a grain fed horse to a grass fed horse and parallels it with children. It claims Scott's Emulsion adds richness to diets, boosts appetite and digestion, and acts as a medicine to rouse dull children, restore red blood, and promote growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Practical millionaire explains open tipping system
A New York Press paragraph notes a practical millionaire living near Fifth Avenue explains his method for fair wages and honest tipping. He urges guests to tip openly and within a dollar, with any excess returned to the guest, and applies the same principle to butler, cook, and maids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Highlands
Armand
New York Press
The Conscience Fund Through American History
A discussion of the conscience fund beginning in 1811 when a New York donor sent a dollar to restore funds to the government. It highlights the fund’s role in wartime fundraising, notably after 1861, and notes the balance now exceeding $300,000 as restitution becomes more common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Armstrong
Almsiee’s Magazine
New York
Treasury Department
Washington
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
Conscience Fund
Sumter
United States
Valley Forge described as near Philadelphia not remote
Clifton Johnson notes Valley Forge lies only twenty three miles from Philadelphia with rail service along the Schuylkill river. He contrasts expected remote winter harshness with milder conditions and infrequent heavy snow in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Clifton Johnson
Woman's Home Companion
When He Prays
A humorous exchange from a Chicago Post item shows a girl asking a boy about prayers and the boy admitting he prays only when he and Bob cause a racket at bedtime. He explains that hearing someone approaching forces them to kneel, and they fear being disturbed at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Publisher and author clash over a declining serial
In a Washington Star excerpt a publisher fears harm to reputation from the publisher’s indifferent serial work. The self assured author argues that the public will assume greatness and overlook poor quality to keep publishing.
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Washington Star
Sweetheart and Swain Propose Tied Choice
In a coy exchange from the New York Times a couple proposes a compromise to pick one each, arguing that choosing one would leave nothing and suggesting a tie with both obtaining a share while inviting paternal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Swain
Golden Rule Quip Sparks Sideline Banter
In a brief exchange, Markley cites the Golden Rule to Burroughs who retorts with a pint sized jab about lending zero dollars. The Philadelphia Press captures the humorous dialogue as a light moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markley
Burroughs
Philadelphia Press
Perceived Money Ease and Amiability Across Genders
In a concise quotation the Atchison Globe contrasts gendered views on earning money and being amiable. It captures a common social stereotype about men and women and suggests differing perceptions of ease in these traits.
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Atchison Globe
Home Notes on Household Cleaning and Storage
Practical tips for cleaning windows and mirrors with kerosene and water, polishing glassware with chalk, reviving mahogany with vinegar and linseed oil, drying citrus peels for fuel and fragrance, refreshing black satin ribbon in ale, and stiffening it afterward. It also advises tepid water with carbolic acid or thymene for sponging bureau drawers and sideboards.
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Euphrosyne
Tennyson
Locksley Hall
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Amicus Plato
Amicus Socrates
Plato
Socrates
Major Veritas
T. L. de Vinne
Salt and Pepper
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Ubo. A. Underwood
VER
Iowa
Hemstreet
Hee’ Estate & Insurance
South Side Main Street
Ames, Lowe
OUR Conscience Fund
Papa
New York Times
West Main St
Mutual
Ames, Iowa
Union National Bank
Ames
W. M. Greecy
Henry Wilson
Gro. H. Tripun
Doe
Saurkers
Nazi Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
Valley Nationale Des Moines
J. Ls. Sie
Meat Market
Thompson & Graves
Insurance
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