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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1883
Page
3
The excerpt reflects a meditation on aging and cultural idols, contrasting adult fear with a baby's dreamlike voyage. A child sits with a book, eyes glazed in a far away dream, while adults confront fading fame and the pull of youth. The child answers with a simple, hopeful line about thinking of things.
Mary Wells rebels against her parents and pursues an engagement with Charles Forest despite his baldness poor teeth and modest means. After covert meetings and a thwarted departure to France Mary is saved by her aunt who plans to secure a marriage with a noble suitor enje to come home with Mary after the ceremony. The tale follows parental interference and a dramatic reunion at the station with Charlie vowing to win her back.
In a domestic farce, Mrs Decker introduces a man to Susan as her betrothed. Mrs Wells protests, then learns the truth that Charlie Forest is the nobleman, chosen for character over title. Forgiveness follows as family declares support and wishes the couple well in France.
A long account details fur as St Louis currency from Laclede era to statehood, noting other barter items like beeswax whisky potash and tobacco carots. It includes a 1809 St Louis bill of lading for deerskins and bear oil, and describes peltry as the standard of value across French settlements to New Orleans.
A man recalls admiring a stylish woman all winter. He says her charm vanished after she spoke today revealing only two words. A bystander notes she answered a question with a confirmed “You.”
In Mexico City a bustling Indian community grows around street trade. Carlito and Suzita, intelligent children from a kind family, study despite poverty. After their father's death they plan to keep farming and selling goods while learning to read and count.
The article reports a Hendon England outbreak where fifteen residents contracted diphtheria after using milk from a single dealer. Water used to rinse cans contained suspected diphtheria organisms, pinpointing the dairy as the source. It also discusses common farm weeds like docks and methods to eradicate them and notes on corn root worm life history and cultivation practices.
An 19th century survey details sombrero design from crown dents to silver bands and brims. It notes four dents as a historical church symbol, evolving bands from heavy braid to coil rope, diverse brim trimming, and color variety from white to black with frequent silver trim.
A man tumbled the full flight of stairs at a hotel. Servants hurried to assist and asked about injuries. He answered he felt no harm, saying he was accustomed to descending that way as a life insurance agent.
The New Orleans Picayune editor opines that one egg per day is the optimal rate for a hen and that hens should not be relied upon to lay extras for later use. This humorous reflection critiques poultry farming habits with a plainspoken tone.
Canadian Gazette reports Mr John Osborne of Toronto says his wife was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil calling it an invaluable remedy for many ailments and noting the product's broad usefulness.
Union City resident Mr Barto Fairchild praises Dr Guyott's Yellow Dok and Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for kidney complaints. He states it has worked well for a long time and remains strong.
A vintage recipe describes making a fish sauce with half a cap of vinegar half a cup water yolks of one or two eggs butter mustard cornstarch sugar pepper salt. Mix beat and boil one minute. It notes chill or canned salmon and extra vinegar to thin and serving with lettuce salad if possible.
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