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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
In Up From Slavery Washington recalls the brutal flax shirt worn by enslaved children in Virginia. He describes it as a harsh, rough garment that caused severe pain, likening it to many sharp stings. His brother John repeatedly wore the shirt to spare him the misery.
A south Georgia doctor recalls resin chewing among Cracker settlers near turpentine stills. Resin from the cooking caldron, once cooled, can be kneaded like wax and may harden, sometimes locking jaws and breaking molars during attempts to pry free.
The white shark, up to 35 feet and 2000 pounds, has a long flat head and six rows of lancet sharp teeth. Its massive mouth can sever a man in two in a single bite and swallow objects whole. Reports from Calcutta describe bulls and a lady's workbox found in its stomachs. It often shadows ships for long periods.
A reflective piece on choosing joyful humor over malice, advising cultivation of a mirthful outlook while avoiding ridicule. It cites Goethe on laughter revealing character and urges considering others' feelings in amusement.
The piece discusses wealth origins, naming John Hopkins nicknamed “Vulture” Hopkins for his rapacious methods. It notes he built a fortune and died worth $1,500,000 in 1732 as described by the New York Press.
A Methodist critic pressed whether the bishop arrived by Pullman car at the conference. The bishop replied Yes, and quipped about an easier way, as reported by the Boston Christian Register.
The North Western Line offers about 350000 acres of choice farm lands in northern Wisconsin at low prices and easy payment terms. Early buyers gain locations near streams and lakes with abundant fish and water supplies. Timber, fertile soil, and growing sheep and cattle regions accompany access to markets via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Duluth Superior Ashland and more. For details contact Geo W Bell Hudson Wis or G H MacRae St Paul MN.
Florida passengers may travel in a Pullman buffet sleeping car from Chicago on the Central’s fast Limited. The train departs Chicago at 6 10 p.m. daily, connects at Mattoon with Illinois Central lines from Peoria, and arrives in Nashville the next morning and Jacksonville two mornings after departure. Details available from Illinois Central agents.
Northwestern Line offers rates to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo New York starting May 1 with special low fares on Tuesdays and favorable return limits. Direct Chicago connection and fast trains to Buffalo. For details contact agents. An illustrated booklet sent for two cents by W B Kniskern General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago. For footwear see Canier Bros and Herman.
California Excursions weekly trains from Des Moines depart Monday at 8 45 p m via Kansas City and Santa Fe Route to Los Angeles and another Saturday at 11 40 a m via Missouri Kansas Texas San Antonio Arkansas Pass and Southern Pacific to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Both cars are brand new wide vestibule steam heated and run from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City via the railroad network.
The Pan American exposition showcases advanced machinery and transport displays. Features include automatic machinery progress, steam and gas engines, modern agricultural equipment, and extensive roadmaking innovations. Transportation sections highlight a world on wheels with railways and steel tracks driving commerce, drawing wide visitor interest.
Chicago Great Western Railway advertises trains departing Monday to Los Angeles with Friday arrival option and Sunday travel avoidance. A Saturday departure reaches Los Angeles midweek and San Francisco by Thursday, passing through Waco San Antonio and El Paso as listed for passenger convenience.
The piece notes the wide use of acetylene gas from the Niagara Falls calcium carbide plant by Union Carbide. It describes an upcoming Pan American exposition exhibit building across the Mall and Midway, with 41 by 101 foot main section and 59 by 65 foot wing, 40 foot height, full interior and exterior illumination, and a major Ohio State building to receive 659 lighting sets including 160 inside the structure.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month excursion tickets will be sold to western, northwestern and southeastern points at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Inquire with any Iowa Central ticket agent or write Geo. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown Iowa for full particulars.
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