Student life notes and local events in Grant town
The Intelligencer reports a busy period with literary societies opening sessions in the chapel, visits from Mrs Healey and Prof Pammel, horticultural work, large student returns, and a well attended Sunday school. It notes exams showing strong prep, a bulletin on agriculture topics, a Delta Tau Delta case heading to the Supreme Court, and midweek social events plus town moving and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Healey
Madison
Wis
Pammel
Davenport
Parry
College
Greek Letter
George Roberts
The
Agricultural College
Delta Tau Delta
Ames
Roberts
Delta Chapter
Delta
Tau Delta
Lowa
Iowa State Register
Wrnter
Congress
Register
Washington
J. L. Budd
Telegraph
Register and Intelligencer Bock
How to Wear Veils for Becoming Style
Fashion advice on choosing veils with emphasis on becomingness over trendiness. Describes veil fabrics, colors, borders, and wearing tips for large hats, with guidance on placement, draping, and pinning for a smooth, graceful look.
Local Residences Change Hands This Spring
Several residents moved this spring. Mr McCoy relocated southwest of town. Rev Cheek will occupy McCoy’s vacated house. O T Hill and family will live south of Ames. Mr Jones arrives from Illinois to run the new creamery with Mr Wilson as assistant. Jones buys Hill’s former property. Wilson may live above the creamery. H Guild and family moved to a new home.
Legislative Process Grows Slow Like Molten Gods
A brief note compares the legislative mill to the slow, steady pace of divine forces in shaping law. The metaphor emphasizes the lengthy endurance required for passage and the tempering of policy through debate and time.
Christian Crusaders Form Aid Group Similar to Salvation Army
A new organization named the Christian Crusaders appears, modeled after the Salvation Army, aiming to provide charitable services and community support.
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The
Christian Crusaders
Salvation Army
Hays Willing to Sacrifice for Districtal Choice
The Hon E R Hays offers to sacrifice himself at the congressional altar if the district Republicans approve. Without opposing Mr Hays we note the Seventh District has a strong representative and should not change aimlessly.
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E. R. Hays
Hays
Cor nell University Chlorine Gas Tragedy Crime Highlighted
A prank at Cornell University New York filling a room with chlorine gas killed a student and a cook. The act, meant as a joke, is described as a crime to deter future repetition by similarly minded individuals.
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Cornell University
N. Y
Gilbert Postmaster Change Sparks Conflicting Reports
The Gilbert post office shows confusion with a Friday appointment of Frank Traegar as postmaster. Reports differ on whether W C M Reynolds or W C McReynolds was replaced, with earlier reference to E B Stewart and a Mr Smith filling the post. The dispute suggests a broader mix up and possible motive to fix the record.
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Post Office
Washington
Gilbert
Scott County
Frank Traegar
W. C. M. Reynolds
W. C. McReynolds
Mr. Smith
E. B. Stewart
Will Reynolds
No to Bad for Boys Tobacco Sale Law Enacted
State law prohibits selling or giving tobacco to minors under 16. Violators face up to a $100 fine or 30 days in jail, with detention pending payment of fine and costs. Written parental or guardian orders are required for purchases.
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Des Moinnes
Lodge
General Assembly
Lowa
How to Cook Pancakes Quickly and Lightly
The guide stresses a very hot pan for light pancakes. For cooking many cakes at once a tall narrow tin pail with a long spout is handy, or a pitcher with a good lip. Do not mix batter in the pitcher as thorough mixing is unlikely.
Cleaning and maintenance tips for lamps and glassware
Lamps require cheesecloth wiping and wick trimming with heated tools to remove char. Wicks should be renewed monthly, burners cleaned daily and boiled occasionally. For glass decanters and bottles use coarse sand or raw potato cubes aged in air to avoid breakage while cleaning.
Uses of cigar ashes in medicine and industry
Cigar ashes are described as having lime and alcoholic properties useful for medical pur poses and as a manure in France. They are sold under the name diamond dust from the san and used to clean and sharpen instruments, as an insecticide, and as a tooth powder. A London firm reportedly paid a guinea per ounce for dentifrice use, though the ash is very light and requires a large quantity to weigh one ounce.
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France
London
How the Custom of Shaking Hands Originated
The article traces shaking hands to ancient Israelite practice signifying peace friendship and alliance. It cites Jehu and Jehonadab exchanging a hand to prove hearts aligned and security offered. It also notes oil facial cleansing methods cocoa butter to cocoa oil elevating emollient use and bath routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehu
Jehonadab
Timeline of 1865 70 constitutional and political events
A chronological list covering 1865 to 1870, noting Prussia Austro Prussian war actions. Includes 1865 parliament court for private bills 1865 thirteenth amendment US constitution 1865 50th anniversary of the Confederation diet 1866 last sitting of the Germanic Confederation diet 1867 North German Parliament meeting with 205 deputies from 22 states 1867 legislative reform carried through parliament 1867 Hungarians autonomy and separate parliament ministry 1868 proxy voting in the Lords abolished 1870 fourteenth amendment US constitution 1870 US fifteenth amendment adopted.
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United States
Diet of the Confederation
Diet of the
Germanic Confederation
Dis
House of Lords
France
Going West and Going North Trains Schedules Revealed
The notice lists train numbers and times for western and northern routes including No 4 Chicago Express at 2 06 a m and No 3 Omaha Express at 4 05 a m. It notes freight services No 60s and No 58 and No 62 freight arrivals with a final line naming Geo W Rodgers as agent.
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Chicago Express
Venwasen Bas
Sterling Express
Freedhetiie Peer
St Danas Express
Steneess Ceor
Denver Lima
Overland Limited
Omaha Expresst
CvaRsecaevs i. A
Denver Linus
Overland Pone Peace
T—Pacifice
Carrelota
B.C
Hemm
M & Dak
D. M
C. Pase
Geo. W. Rodgers
Key constitutional and political milestones 1871 76 in world history
The record notes 1871 parliamentary disqualification of bankrupt peers, 1871 German empire proclamation with William I as emperor, 1872 secret ballots in Britain, 1874 banks allowed to retire circulation, 1875 civil rights bill passage, 1876 Turkey adopts a constitutional framework emphasizing indivisibility of empire liberty press education taxation and bicameral parliament per St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I
Gladstone
Congress
Turkey
Senate
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Plaisance Novelties Press Fashion Trends for Spring
The coming season shows quiet neutral tints for hats and bonnets while surplice waists gain ettes and shoulder frills. Lenis velvet coats with deep cape collars pair with sleeveless waists as hopsacking costumes feature black maire sleeves and lace edges. Sashes in multiple colors return for Lent with directoire sashes in satin or faille. Fashion highlights broad shoulder embellishments and lace, velvet, and moire details.
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Directoire
Bretelles
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Aslam
Yours Truly
Westerman & Arnold
City Drug Store
Garter Harrison
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
Blair
Sixte Ave
TH Florist
Des Moines, Iowa
P. O. Box
the Intelligencer
College Notes
C. C. Michner
College Department
Dorcas Society
W.S. Summers
Nebraska
Summers
John
Y. W.and
Iowa
Wilson
Curtiss. Patrick
Osborn
Messrs
Sirrine
Pagelson
Heileman
Delaware County Farmers’ Institute
Manchester
Patrick
Marion Gladson
W. N. Gladson
Will
Adams County
Iowa Agricultural College
State University of Ohio
University of Arkansas At
Delta ‘Tau Delta Fraternity
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Supreme Court
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Mr. Robinson
Jimmie
Rev. Henderson
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Nevada
Abram Liddle
Jennie
R. Hunter
West
Rollin Hunter
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W. L. Tilden
Grant
N. A. Cole
East Grant
Hank Harrison
Cambridge
Hie
Jasper Myers
Ben Corrington
Tom Childs
Ephraim Proctor
Dr. Dunkleberger
Alex Robertson
Union Township
James Harrison
Dunkleberger
A. H. Mills
George Kelley
George
Palo Alto County
John Stratton
Indian Creek
John Beckley
Babe
Wife
Grant Township
Charley
May Spring
Des Moines
Ben. Kingsbury
C. R. Beckwith
Miss Zervilla Purvis
Charles Kingsbury
Porter
Mr. Campbell
Hopkins
Gilbert Gleanings
H. Guild
Constitutional Government
Frankfort
Prussia
Chicago & North Western
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Tabie
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Story
W. M. Greeley
W.M. Greeley
G. A
K. W. Brown
E. W. Stanton
A. A. Bennett
Sarnia
Choate’s Dramatic Company
Opera House
Sarrone
Mand Oka
Hamilton & Co
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Regulator Drug Store
PARD
Detroit
Red Seal
H. D. Miller
Chas, A. Duntz
Thomas Thompson
Duntz and Thompson
Fashion’s Mirror
Skandinaven
Skandinaven and Intelligencer
Chas. Whitaker
Ipera House
Parasture Store
D. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
New Bakery
Perkins
Main Street
Baker
Wre ‘Spear
T. W. Sheldon
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