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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
6
A Louisville Times account recounts a poker dealer who suffered a wrist and hand paralysis while dealing for long hours. A doctor treated him with rest and electricity, restoring movement in about three days, though he has since reduced dealing.
Fragmentary 1866 Pulaski recollection shows a May meeting where local youths formed a club echoing postwar tensions and the rise of racist group influence in Tennessee. The account hints at a debate over a larger movement tracing back to earlier names and slang within a college male milieu.
At Salton in southern California a salt deposit covers about 1,000 acres below sea level. Salt is dug by a curved plow, piled into cones, dried, and crushed. The expanse resembles a field of snow with 2,000 tons removed yearly, renewed by salt springs. June temps reach 150 degrees, Indian workers endure the heat and glare.
Mr Beddard of the London Zoological Society notes a peculiarity on tiger ears with a white spot on the back. He suggests the spots may resemble watchful eyes when seen from front to deter attackers while the tiger rests in dim cave or thicket light.
At a dinner in his honor, Goodwin the aging Harvard professor reflects on shifting perceptions of age and wisdom. The event celebrated his career and contributions to academia.
A postcard style pitch invites Mr Crerg to visit Clear Lake Iowa for rest plus fishing sailing and bathing. It promotes low tourist rates via Iowa Centrality and suggests asking the ticket agent for details and a booklet.
Real estate transfers for the week ending July 18 1901 reported by Smith and Bricker abstractors Nevada Iowa. Abbie H Gibson and wife to D L Parker worth 1431 dollars lot 2 Parkers addition Ames. L Gossard to Rebecca Ann Hamilton 500 dollars street 55 feet lot 6 bik 3 Ames. R H McCarthy and wife to Ethel Morrison 250 dollars lot 5 block 1 Beardshire addition Ames. W MelIntire and wife to Chas H Glidden 2000 dollars lot 6 and street lot 5 block 2 Chamberlains addition Ames. Chas H Glidden and wife to W O MelIntire 600 dollars lots 5 and 6 block 4 Lees addition Ames. G Lee and wife to Chas H Glidden 700 dollars lots 4 5 and 6 block 4 Lees addition Ames. T N Rouge and wife to John V Kalsem wd o a lot 1 ne sw 3 82 24 and lot 1 ne 24 block 23 24. Dorcas Kings to John V Kalsem 150 dollars wi4 lot 1 ne sw 18 and wz lot 2 ne sw 18 82 24. Bohletta J Strom and others to John V Kalsem wd 150 dollars wi4 lot 1 ne sw 18 and wz lot 2 ne sw 18 82 24.
The article describes Mafia onesta as the great virtue held by members who never aid authorities with information. It notes Sicilian distrust of government and preference for private settling of disputes, with a proverb about vengeance and forgiveness shaping mob code.
The article discusses geographic hair color distribution from light to dark across Europe and the Mediterranean. It also presents a humorous note on missing pages in books, suggesting a devilish influence behind incomplete volumes and recommending careful collating before purchases.
Describes Clear Lake Iowa as a summer resort at the northern Iowa Central railway terminus with cottages, fishing and boating. Mentions low tourist rates and directs readers to ticket agents or George S. Batty for information. Promotes herbal remedies, Early Risers, and Rector for piles with refunds. Notes Des Moines Daily News eight-page edition with AP service and pricing.
The annual Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly will be held at Iowa Full from August 4 to 17. Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets at one and one third fares for round trip on the certificate plan from points in Iowa. For full information, consult Iowa Central ticket agents.
In Yorkshire a farm pays a snowball in midsummer and a red rose at Christmas. The manor of Foston is held for two arrows and a loaf of bread. A northern estate is held by exhibition before a court every seven years of a family vase. Another Suffolk estate is rented annually by two white doves.
The text traces ancient Greek and Roman women wearing plain gold or silver ear hoops. Over time ear adornments evolved into more ornate pieces with precious gems set in them, reflecting changing tastes and craftsmanship.
The Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets at one and one third fare on certificate plan from towns in Iowa for the Church of the Living God Camp Meeting in Muscatine Iowa. Dates July 20 to 80 inclusive. For details, contact Iowa Central ticket agents.
Convention dates announced for the Grand Lodge Elks in Milwaukee July 23 to 25 and the Baptist Young People's Union in Chicago July 25 to 28. For travel details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo. 8. Batty G. P. & T. A. in Marshalltown Iowa.
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