12 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
3
A New York dentist claims decayed molars trigger ocular nerve disturbances and impaired vision. He cites cases where extracting decayed teeth restored sight, contrasting with prior oculist assessments of hysterical amblyopia.
The New York Press remarks on the dignity and appearance of portly coachmen whose coats and buttons stretch with their growing girth. They carry themselves with hauteur yet look like very fat men in tight attire, reminiscent of Pickwick in livery.
A woman who sued her husband, a painter's laborer, for ill treatment perceived a threat at night. She fled, but the husband was later found dead, hanging by a rope from a ventilator over the door with his feet near the floor.
In November at Cape Cod the shore residents saw a vast school of blackfish chase bait into shallow flats. Villagers launched boats, beat the water with boards, and forced the fish ashore as the ebbing tide left them stranded. The haul yielded about $25,000 with many fish weighing two tons.
An article from Cassier's Magazine critiques Indian carpenters for imprecision in measurement, use of tools, and time management. It argues workers should focus, learn to grind, sharpen, mount grindstones, and craft planes and handles properly, noting frequent underbuying of equipment and inconsistent nail and screw sizes.
A collection of brief maxims on laziness sincerity good conscience and justice. Notable lines discuss joy derived from virtue and the impact of kind words while warning about ingratitude and the limits of eloquence. The passage references Plutarch Locke Sydney Smith and others.
The piece notes dogs are largely despised in China except as workers or for cooking. A black with yellow brows is valued as ideal house dog, a white with black brows brings luck, and a black dog is the king. A northern "lion dog" brings fortune, while the true Chinese pet is the "sleeve dog." Retrievers are unknown and greyhounds are slow.
Cambridge examiner Payne known for exasperating questions asked a student at a special exam to define happiness. The student replied that happiness is an exemption from Payne.
An Atlanta Constitution item notes a humorous remark about Marse Tom being the happiest man, claimed he spends most of his time hunting and gathering to eat what he hunts. The exchange reflects rural dialect and lighthearted publicity.
A Scotchman said to be the last of the Stuarts possessed extraordinary strength and the nickname Jimmy Strength. He could carry a 24 pounder cannon and lift a ton and a half cart load of hay on his back. He once shoulder carried a jackass through a tollgate.
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a letter from George stating his mother broke her arm by accident. The joke hinges on the word accidentally inviting doubt about intent, implying a reader would infer intentional harm if the word were omitted.
In a Chicago Tribune scene a man asks Terence about a doctor’s diagnosis. The reply hints at a gamble, with speculation about seemingly tiny bets totaling a dollar amount, reflecting a skeptical tone and a moment of humor.
A Carper's Magazine excerpt contrasts a young writer's ardent ambition with seasoned masters. It argues true modesty should temper drive while acknowledging mentors' importance, recalling that masters often began unseen before rising to prominence.
A magistrave serf and a Birmingham victim had tie pin and coat stolen in court. A Clerkciwell burial thief concealed two diamond rings under his tongue and passed one to his wife as police searched him. The rings disappeared during the farewell kiss.
A witty exchange ends with a suitor receiving an unexpected response. The woman declines initial proposals yet ironically accepts this suitor, turning the moment into a memorable domestic quip reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ledger notes a wave of young society people showing interest in Buddhism, sparking questions about their activities and influence within social circles. The piece reflects curiosity about this cultural trend and its movers.
The remark praises a so called safest air site in Whealton but notes it refused to function and could not be accessed. The exchange casts doubt on the claimed safety by pointing to unusable design and limited operability.
The judge asks what defines a successful poet and notes that a poet who leaves enough money to bury him is successful in a different sense. The remark frames literary value against practical afterlife provisions.
A quotation attributed to Rahel notes that a straight line is the shortest path in both morals and geometry, linking ethical and mathematical precision in a single observation.
The article argues that normal nasal breathing is essential for health and growth, warning that mouth breathers suffer more respiratory issues. It details exercises to restore nasal breathing, discourages douching for spray treatments, and emphasizes lifelong nose breathing from infancy to prevent deafness and improve overall development.
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