31 May 1878
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1878
Page
1
The paper seeks readers to submit items of general interest for publication. Advertising rates are available on request from the proprietor. Readers are invited to write up local news and send it in for inclusion.
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A rambled, stylistic text depicts a social gathering and a cheeky lover’s quarrel over a secret message. The speaker muses on youth, romance, and the lure of appearance, while a planned rendezvous with a hostess hints at intrigue and mischief.
Old Hiram Gormley, a wealth-driven elder with a strict Christian veneer, is lured by a mysterious green-clad visitor to a hidden flour stock. In a candlelit chamber banks of flour reveal a hellish bargain that strips him of soul and wealth, forcing him to confront the ruin of his family and faith.
A vivid account describes the minting process and vast wealth tied to silver coinage. It details the immense sums, the disciplined staff, the furnace heat, crucibles, and machinery that press and cut coins into slim metal strips and final forms, amid reflections on civilization and commerce.
The drought now impacts nearly all of Aude with sheep and cattle losses. Many owners report losing half their flocks and herds. Water shortage is described as Australia’s curse, and debates rise over costly water storage to aid threatened areas. Berlin’s population grows from 500,000 in 1860 to 1,018,818 by December 1, 1877.
Fragmented devotional text asks for divine guidance in choosing the right path. It references submitting to God's will in joys and sorrows, health and poverty, friendships, and life decisions, with archaic phrasing suggesting a religious meditation.
A sermon by Rev. Robert Collyer reflects on the bloom of marriage and children as divine gifts. He uses May and Niagara Falls imagery to urge acceptance of loss, cherishing memory, and trusting providence rather than dwelling on sorrow.
The Countess praises a wedding gown costing about seventy hundred dollars to the Teen dress-making shop that crafted the costume, as described for the edification of Razar readers in a brief, unclear notice.
The description notes a blue sapphire velvet traveling dress with blue fox fur and matching bonnet, pardeseas, muff, and veil. The veil alone is valued at $2,500, with intricate point d alencon and fleurs d o es fringes and guirlandes, reflecting Harper's Bazar fashion reporting.
The fading chimes of Moffett and the waning ring of barkee eres mark a quiet moment in Virginia. Expressions of concern emerge as the blies show little care about whether their punches land, signaling a waning public interest and uncertain local mood.
A New York letter to the Cincinnati Commercial recaps Thomas Edison’s lunch theory on eating variety. He argues diverse cuisine drives civilization while uniform meals leave nations stagnant, citing Ireland and the Black Forest, and recalling ancient Rome and Carthage meals.
A New York correspondent reports a discussion among neighbors about whether the moon impacts crops. The piece argues against lunar influence, noting no measurable difference in crop growth or daily labors, and traces the superstition's decline from historic star readings to lunar beliefs.
The article recounts a romance of John Randolph in his youth, describing a marriage engagement and a planned wedding. It details the moment the bride asked for a private consultation before the ceremony and Randolph’s reaction, suggesting reasons he never wed.
Mrs. Kate Southern a Georgia woman who killed her rival at a social gathering is sentenced to death. The case drew wide interest with defense arguing pregnancy impaired responsibility and new trials or commutation sought by supporters.
The article outlines Ohio's redrawn districts under a new law, listing a split of thirteen Democratic and seven Republican districts based on the last presidential vote. It notes majorities in several districts and hints at changes in political balance across the state.
A curious fragment presents Mary and her lamb in a bilingual mix of English and French notes. It describes a white lamb following Mary everywhere, with stray lines comparing to a French rendition and an amused commentator from Connects Bings Glebe.
The Boston Journal recalls a night session in 1836 when a Virginia member branded an opponent a bully. Wise retorted I bully that gentleman and would as soon bully as think of it. The remark stirred a sharp exchange as the scene unfolded.
A Chicago Tribune note on changing affections and social mores, exploring trends in attachments and masculine behavior amid shifting fashion and attitudes. The fragment hints at gender dynamics and modern relationships with provocative phrasing.
An editorial harshly attacks the Democrats, accusing them of lawlessness and anti constitutional acts across history. It cites Civil War fault lines, postwar reconstruction battles, repudiation schemes, and resistance to electoral and financial laws, arguing the party rejects lawful authority when out of power.
Poem fragment by Herbert Renyley Fprre Man about a young woman named Louisa: social crowd, fashion, and love as currency. Critics note guarded innocence fading as suitors, money, and city life shape romance amidst Christmas bustle.
A string of comic sayings and vignettes on everyday life including jokes about barbers, beds, gardeners, repentence, rye, and a Jersey fisherman. Anecdotes cover tenants, ministers, miners misheard as calciminers, boasts on bread, vegetables, and petty disputes among creditors and bachelors.
A magnetic clock invented by Crawbaugh of Milltown Cam county Pa uses earth magnetism to drive a pendulum. The device allegedly runs continuously with minimal friction and has been tested as of March 1 1877 with observations at Harrisburg Telegraph noon noting slight variation.
A Washington clerk reports a surge in 1812 claims with more than 8,000 widows’ claims added, bringing total under investigation to about 33,000 soldiers and over 20,000 widows. He notes delays due to no funding for such large claimant volumes.
Mrs Myna Cruaaka filed a property value claim and won a payment of 4 9350 000.00. The document records her successful assessment outcome and the monetary award she received.
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