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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
5
A compact verse notes how a dirty mouth and dirt on a child’s cheeks can still reveal tender eyes and a loving, hopeful gaze. The imagery centers on a small, smiling face brightening a moment despite dirt.
In a London King’s Road house a red nosed visitor seeks references for a valet job. The master, Markham the mind reader, tests Smiler by narrating his life crimes and bank records, then exposes the thief and calls in officers. Markham proves his theories to the scientific society and trains Smiler for justice.
First person account details a July 8 1863 afternoon near Gettysburg where Gen Picket and Gen Stuart attacked the Union right. The narrator and Comrade Rogers race through woods and open ground, a blanket saved, and a perilous escape as Confederate fire pours in. The ride ends when Union batteries fire, scattering the enemy.
The article argues for teaching young horses to walk initially, slow colts require short trips, and gradual pace increases. It warns against letting an older horse pull the learner into faster gaits and stresses consistent, brisk walking for the first months. A well trained horse eventually enjoys a brisk trot later in the journey.
A colored janitor seeks legal guidance from a lawyer about points of law. He compares a mule’s value to misrepresented goods and asks whether Jed Simpson can be charged for assault and battery or accessory before the fact, referring to grand jury action.
A Wordsworth quotation contrasts the soul’s aim for lasting meaning with worldly perishables. The wise seek rest beyond transient things, affirming that true value lies outside time’s pendulum.
The article promotes building a small six to seven foot square spring house to cover a family water source. It notes benefits like keeping water clean, reducing debris, and protecting from weather. It describes simple construction with matched boarding walls lattice windows roof shingles and a vermin excluding foundation.
A method to feed grain to young lambs is outlined. It details a dedicated feeding area in the pen or field, with a 3 ft 4 in high by 4 ft 6 in wide creep frame of light iron and hardwood rollers. The design uses a sliding frame to adjust opening size for different aged lambs, based on a Wisconsin bulletin illustration.
The Farmers Voice urges circular silos for feeding sows as they avoid corner spoilage and support large litters. It notes a humane society in Poughkeepsie. NY, securing an arrest for cattle horns but criticizes lack of concern for harmed animals. Pumpkins recommended as winter cattle feed. plant, harvest after frost, store cool for cattle or swine.
Seven large beet sugar factories operate in the United States with Nebraskan, Californian, Utah and Kansan sites. The Chino California plant cost about 500000 and is likely the nation’s largest. Average yields reach ten tons per acre yielding 1650 pounds of sugar per acre. A 5000 acre run would produce roughly 8250000 pounds yearly, against a national demand exceeding 4 billion pounds requiring about 436 factories.
A collection of old time home remedies and recipes including glycerine in hot milk to ease coughing and methods for hot milk, oatmeal gems, eggs and asparagus, wood stain removal with oil of vitriol, vanilla cream, raspberry vinegar, and floating island dessert. The tone mirrors early 20th century household guidance with practical, nontechnical instructions.
A Chicago Times report describes a dining room lighting method using a large circular metal shade hung above the table. The kerosene lamp inside is directed to illuminate the room rather than the table, creating a warm shadowed, glare free effect.
West Chester News notes radishes are demarcent and diuretic and can be eaten fresh with salt or thinly sliced with French dressing. Tops are boiled in some preparations, and a green top inch should be left on to aid digestion of the radish. The plant is native to Asia with ancient cultivation.
The Home Rule Bulletin reports a widespread lull in crime across Ireland as quarter sessions begin with judges handed white gloves and no cases for juries. Clare’s County Court Judge Kelly praises peace, while Judges Bird and Adams in Bandon and Limerick share the absence of work. The easing coercion act appears to have reduced criminal activity nationwide.
In a humorous exchange Mrs Newlywed notes a letter mix up with the word visitation causing her mother to cancel a visit. Aunty and Little Miss discuss coarse speech and a boy misnaming his coat as a sweater. The tidbit closes with upbeat Good News.
Round three will be sold from all tickets good to return for twenty days from date of sale Stopover allowed on going or returning journey For further particulars apply to any C E I R R agent or Coas Humparey northern passenger agent 170 E Third street St Paul city ticket office 230 Clark street or to ARLES L Stons G P T A Chicago Ill
A historical ad-like claim promotes a tonic labeled Time by the pepe for growing infirmity in old age. It asserts relief from chills fever loss of appetite and general weakness, claiming strong evidence and universal benefits from its use.
A partial text shows stray phrases about Wes and Sora silver ornaments and named individuals, but the passage is incomplete and unclear, offering no cohesive event, quote, or clear reporting.
Fragmentary text indicates MeVicker's in Chicago refers to a season opening or production event. Mentions Joseph Brooks and seating details unclear. No clear date, place, or full event description available.
Readable bits show stray quotes and truncated lines about restoration by Green's men and a mention of Hill's Hair and Whisker. Other fragments refer to disturbed possessions and a university, with a stray Texas note.
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