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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
6
An English curate, once engaged to a frivolous young girl, faced an arranged match conflict. After his offer of release failed, the mother suggested marriage as a solution, and he chose to wed her instead. The young girl soon married a wealthy stock broker.
The piece notes early mentions of nightcaps in Tudor era sources. Henry VIII’s wardrobe list includes “A nightcape of black velvet embroidered.” Shakespeare’s line hints at crown burdens while Latimer’s martyrdom is linked to head coverings, as Fox’s Book of Martyrs describes him with multiple caps to trap warmth.
Cadets at West Point receive 500 dollars yearly plus ration commutation of 109.50 dollars but must economize. An anecdote shows a cadet asking for four shirts denied due to debt, with the colonel advising wear the fatigue jacket until debt is cleared and inspection can still pass.
Sydney Smith warns that timidity ruins potential and robs the world of capable people. He argues that delaying action and overconsulting others wastes precious years and opportunities, leaving many with unrealized fame and achievement.
A nervous disease expert warns nightmares may be fatal for those with weak hearts. He recalls a patient who died in bed after a terrifying nightmare and advises sleeping on the right side with the right arm extended to wake if turning over.
A cafe proprietor on upper Broadway says men are irritable before breakfast, making waiters’ mornings tense. He notes men demand breakfast promptly, gripe at small delays, and are harsher than women, while breakfast is the most critiqued meal of the day.
A Lincoln story recalls a cabinet meeting where Mr. Seward joked about Lincoln turning out for a colored woman on a muddy crossing. Lincoln mused that he would help people who won t turn out for him, noting there might be a collision otherwise.
Mr. Nupop and Mrs. Nupop discuss leaving a beloved home after an interview with the janitor. They worry about a place that accepts children and wonder why they cannot stay, highlighting a clash of desire and harsh housing realities.
Molly and Kate Green clash over dresses at a party with Polly remarking how Kate should be pleased by the wardrobe coincidence.
The Burlesque Queen complains to police that her manager says the diamonds are safe but she claims all press notices have been stolen, prompting a police inquiry into the unusual loss and its impact on publicity.
An Alaska tale recounts a man who weds a tribeswoman chosen near the Chilcoot Pass and takes her to a distant city, where she endures solitude in a grand hotel. Frustrated, she ventures out with a toma hawk to navigate back, leaving staff to note marks on fixtures as witnesses.
An optimistic mindset wins over doubt as small efforts accumulate. A reminder that trying, even hesitantly, can lead to progress and momentum beyond initial fear or hesitation.
In a Washington Star piece a friend praises the palatial apartment noting the pleasure of a large house where one can wander and get lost during musicales or receptions hosted by mother and the gals.
Mrs Crusty asks about their first quarrel and whether it happened as they entered or left the church while Mr Crusty ponders the memory. The exchange suggests a domestic scene with subtle humor.
A dramatic comparison highlights rising wealth disparity in Moscow with more millionaires and paupers than in all of England, signaling widening inequality and social strain across the capital.
The article notes a colt’s awkward start with long thin legs and a bootjack head. Over time the legs thicken the chest deepens and the head shifts. Its coat markings develop saddle stripe white stockings and a blaze while the blue roan coloring lowers market appeal.
An ancient tale describes Kenith killing kin of Fennella provoking revenge. Wiltus crafts a brazen statue with a hidden mechanism that fires poisoned arrows when the golden apple is touched. Kenith dies after reaching for the apple.
The London Lancet warns cocaine is highly alluring and causes little initial distress yet rapidly leads to poisoning. Within three months of regular use there can be memory loss hallucinations and suspicions as degeneration begins.
States noted for forage crop production keep soil fertility high and spend less than 1 percent of annual crop value on commercial fertilizers. In contrast, states with poor forage focus deplete soil and spend 5 to 9 percent of crop value on fertilizers.
An old advertisement treats consumption as a weed and promotes early treatment. It urges starting Scott's Emulsion with fresh air rest and good nutrition, claiming gradual improvement and eventual cure if begun promptly and used regularly.
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