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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
4
The wind bell, not a true bell, is a circular arrangement of pendants that ring when moved by wind. Originating in Japan, it often uses glass or metal strips and a small square centerpiece, producing soft, musical sounds in a breeze.
Describes a Siamese practice where a subordinate prostrates before a superior. An attendant checks for eating or any offensive odor. if blameless, the man is raised. If guilty, the attendant expels him.
A Chicago confectioner says nearly all liquors including whisky and brandy are funneled into candy in many forms. Bonbons may contain creme de menthe cognac kum mel Chartreuse cherry brandy or benedictine.
Story County Democrats met in Nevada selecting delegates to state and congressional conventions, naming a county ticket and endorsing William J Bryan. They debated fielding a full ticket versus a partial slate and chose a fall slate led by J. Hopkins and Parley Sheldon with O. L Little as treasurer.
Des Moines reports Prof Charles F Curtiss head of animal industry at Iowa State College and ex Governor S B Packard as leaders of the fairs horse and cattle departments. The Iowa State Fair outlines extensive cash premiums, new breeds, and planned exhibitions, with a large barn under construction to accommodate growth and a record entry load anticipated.
A historical account describes clearing a space near forests to trap elephants with torches and doors. Captured elephants are restrained to trees, fed with cocoanuts and leaves, and gradually tamed through patient, kind handling until they become docile servants.
Harpers Bazaar notes Miss Hippo and Mr Monk as a multimillionaire catch of the season. The column questions why she was jilted, while Miss Giraffe accuses him of lacking affection and not showing any kiss or arm around the neck.
A report notes a law of compensation and quotes Pat Sheedy on how very rich people receive ice rations now while poorer citizens must wait until next winter for theirs.
Casey explains to a Texan that Ballybunion cliffs in Ireland have burning masses of iron pyrites and alum within their depths. When salt water oxidizes them flames erupt, and the cliffs have burned for weeks in the past drawing crowds from far away.
In ancient times artisans pursued automata to mimic living animals. Archytas of Tarentum in 400 B C built an artificial pigeon that could fly but could not resume flight after landing. German mechanic John Muller created an artificial eagle that greeted Emperor Maximilian in Nuremberg and landed at the city gate.
A five thousand dollar reward is offered to anyone who can find even one atom of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether or chloroform or derivatives in Dr Miles Remedies. The offer targets only market bought products not tampered with. Testimonials praise Miles Nervine Anti Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills. Wm Crome Salt City Utah reports relief after using Nervine. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills sold by druggists with a guarantee of benefit or refund. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.
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