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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
5
This excerpt reports Havelock Ellis arguing in a study that women excel in tactile sensibility memory and endurance while men show greater strength and lung capacity. It notes no clear overall superiority, but concludes women are more civilized based on several measured traits.
A 1817 Portland Gazette alludes to Dartmouth University and jokes the college has one student who may serve as a nest egg. The piece notes New Hampshire's attempt to seize charter rights for a new university, a matter later discussed by Daniel Webster before the Supreme Court.
The article describes a betrothal ritual where a suitor purchases the bride’s wardrobe, the woman may refuse if unwilling, and if accepted the pair share a night under one roof. The following day the couple’s thumbs are bound, formalizing marriage.
The excerpt lists a Chinese deity who opens worshipers eyes at morning and another who closes them at night. It mentions gods for rising standing walking running crawling swimming spitting chewing swallowing sneezing coughing choking and gods presiding over a Chinese baby’s birth and a Chinaman’s death when he sticks up his pigtail.
An old rural preacher at Excelsior Springs condemns a woman who does not attend church hatless, saying the Lord passes over her while the rest wear hats to help in his cause and save black souls.
A brief comical exchange contrasts a sentimental boarder and a cheerful idiot. The boarder laments a sailor’s “dog's life” while the idiot quips that the sailor moves from one bark to another, playing on dog and sailor imagery in a Columbus Dispatch clipping.
A New York ad offers piano or instrument lessons at ten dollars per session emphasizing a delicate touch from the music teacher. The listing highlights quality instruction and approachable rates for students seeking refined technique.
A historical account depicts the death dances during year end Tibetan rites. A lifelike effigy with a red heart is posed while cemetery ghouls watch, skeleton ghosts attack, and lamaism rituals seek to ward off evil. Buddha incarnate rescues by sprinkling flour, reciting signs, and granting a sacramental meal to the fiends.
A London merchant refuses to apologize after misplacing a key letter. The clerk resigns, later becomes rich elsewhere, and the merchant’s profits fall dramatically. The tale underscores that a simple apology can preserve trust and prosperity.
A neighbor observed a Maryland fox chase where one fox waited on a log while the other led the pack. As hounds closed in, the fresher fox swapped places with the tiring one and redirected the chase back and forth for two hours.
The nave of St Paul’s was long called Paul’s walk a lively promenade for wits gallants and idlers where news circulated amid stalls bazaars and even horse dealing. Courts feasts and secular uses persisted into the 17th century according to the London Globe and Stubbs.
A Hampton Court sentry was asked the time by a widow's daughter in disguise as a maid. The girl was kissed after a quip about kissing time. The Duke of Wellington ruled no offense occurred, noting the sentry did not breach discipline as he only answered. the conversation started with the requester.
The Florida Times-Union notes mullet form vast ocean schools that attract larger predatory fish. A portion of 25 000 to 50 000 mullet migrate toward lakes in search of food, with bluefish following. Once gill nets trap the schools, trollers can make a meaningful impact despite the fish being only a small detachment of the whole school.
Dialogue-centered snippet shows two friends quarreling after rumors that one married for money. The exchange reveals disbelief, followed by the remark that the rumor proved true when the husband appeared, triggering a rift between the once close pair.
A Johnson quote reflects on providence curbing tyrannical power by ensuring no single person becomes essential to global balance, suggesting retirement or death prevents a chasm in the world. The passage emphasizes humility and collective welfare over individual dominance.
A compact collection highlights French lines on patience truth virtue and appearances. Notable phrasing attributes include Vauvenargues on hoping, De Musset on virtue, and Dumas on bowing to virtue then leaving.
The quote reflects a historic view on human behavior where hesitation and self doubt rival bold assurance in guiding decisions and social interactions.
A sober guest fails to locate his room in a New York hotel, despite repeated assistance. The clerk notes the man has been in the house three days and still cannot find his fifth floor room among twenty. The clerk compares his confusion to a cat in a strange garret.
The New York Herald describes Elephant Rock a colossal idol amid the Blue mountains northwest of Meacham. Tourists traveling the old stage road glimpse the giant stone sculpture, standing in perfect lines and stretching toward the north as a rugged landmark.
A lady asks the cook about a serial's plot. the cook wishes for the story to reveal more while the mistress notes Mr Treherne is a minor figure. The cook complains about paying a penny for a story and having to think for herself.
A playful exchange recounts a suitor visiting May Brightley through her brother Harry. Harry cannot name the admirer, only quips he is called April Showers because he brings May flowers, a lighthearted family moment.
In a New York Times exchange Bertie asks if Foote was met when proposing to his daughter Neggie Yaas replies the timing. Reggie notes departure from the house.
The line from Emerson links wisdom with a bright, helpful attitude. It suggests that knowledge gains value when paired with a cheerful outlook.
A Westminster Gazette item notes at Hull a girl warns sister not to take Miss Braddon’s book to avoid chores. a boy asks for any book for his father, highlighting light household routines around library use.
A humorous exchange between Mr Newed and Mrs Newed describes him being detained downtown after two weeks of marriage. She asks him to leave the gas burning in the hall if he returns late, reflecting domestic routine.
A theater fire leaves the company with no survivors. The manager reports there isn’t a stick left as the tragedy unfolds. The sympathizer questions whether all members were burned to death, prompting shock and disbelief.
A woman watching a man’s acts gestures and speech signals she has begun to love or to hate him. The observation reflects how attention to his behavior marks emotional shift and potential attachment or animosity.
An OCR style timetable lists arrivals and departures for the Chicago and North Western Railway. It shows GOING EAST, GOING WEST, GOING NORTH, and GOING SOUTH routes with trains such as Overland Limited, Colorado Special, Atlantic Express, Pacific Express, Mail, Omaha Express, and Dakota & Des Moines lines. The fragment includes times and notes on baggage and delivery before arrival, with several garbled phrases.
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