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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
6
The article recalls Rudolf Virchow’s blunt manner in lectures and a Berlin classroom anecdote. A bashful student, asked about the professor’s old coat, replies that its color has changed from black to any color but white, and the student is passed.
A Cambridge professor recounts a tale of ten henpecked husbands who form a society to resist wives. Nine flee when wives raid the meeting. the tenth remains, later declared president, only to be found dead from fright when the wives re-enter.
A Kansas City Independent report details a baseball game with multiple third inning plays. Dooley scores, Hogan advances on a misplayed ball, Jones makes an athletic catch but errors on a run, Donovan hits to left, Dooley is thrown out, Huggins and Guff misplays lead to runs, and Duffy drives in a run as Doyle and Brown contribute in the field and at bat.
A reader recalls a parish prank from a Western church where a placard on the organ gallery warned visitors not to shoot the organist. In another tale a miner, hearing distressing organ music at a distant service, sees a pasted board on a parlor organ inviting him to play.
A Sunday school superintendent addresses cruelty to animals, recalling a boy who cut off a calf’s tail. He asks for a Bible verse to teach compassion, and a child responds with What God hath joined together let no man put asunder.
A Philadelphia Press column notes Towne and Browne discussing memory lapses. Towne forgets a task upon returning home and sits up for over an hour before recalling his intention to go to bed early. Browne confirms the outcome.
A boy seeking work tells a merchant he will be any age the employer desires. His witty reply shows readiness to take any position.
Quote from the Atchison Globe advising not to let a small loss disrupt inner calm. Emphasizes budgeting focus, prudent thrift, and maintaining perspective amid minor financial worries.
Outing recounts Newfoundland coast folk hunting caribou with long muzzle loaders in deer country. They sail from harbors to inland tracks, ambush herds, kill with salt and gunpowder, then skin and salt the meat in barrels for preservation.
A writer argues there is no simple test to distinguish genuine rugs from fakes noting dyes and knots vary with craft. Experts rely on old buyer knowledge and desert fairs for rare weaves, while dangers can attend travels to Persia or the Caucasus. An unrelated anecdote follows about Amherst president Gates and a clothing bill mix up.
The earliest record of the saying dates to 63 B C when Pompey found in Mithridates palace a poison antidote recipe to be taken with a grain of salt. It suggests doubt about the remedy and marks the shift to caution in believing dubious statements.
A patient named Jane feigns a cough in a large public hospital. A young physician suspects hypochondria and prescribes harmless remedies. Jane reiterates her illness, insisting the treatment remains necessary, despite the doctor's warning.
A man seeks a newspaper story about a house robbery to show his wife saying it would help. A friend asks for a duplicate copy, noting the tale’s timing as the couple were at church, highlighting the newspaper’s local interest and reader value.
In dialect prose from the Philadelphia Press a husband and wife exchange blunt talk about marriage and chores as Cicero Moke announces Lucy Brown’s wedding to him that day. The exchange hints at household duties and a local wedding moment in Philadelphia.
A Washington Star snippet notes Stormington Barnes seeks a live young man to portray the ghost in Hamlet. The ad emphasizes a simple live role and avoids other requirements.
A Nebraska court scorns grand claims by plaintiffs against the state arguing they seek special mercy beyond law. The opinion warns claimants must face ordinary justice and the same rules as other litigants, with no special wings to the treasury.
At the Francais theater in Paris a spectator slept during Soumet’s play. Dumas joked to Soumet about his tragedy. The next night a man in the stalls dozed through a Dumas play, Soumet nodding and pointing out the offender. Dumas replied that the man yesterday has not woke up yet.
The Andaman Islands inhabitants are described as the smallest race, averaging 4 feet 5 inches in height and under 76 pounds. They are noted for swift movement and a striking appearance from oil and red ocher. Travelers rarely seek encounters with them due to bellicose nature and skill with spears and bows.
The report portrays Merida the capital of Yucatan as the wealthiest per capita among Mexican cities with a population of about 50 000 to 90 000. It notes the city lacks water and sewerage facilities and rarely depopulates, reflecting the persistence of its residents.
An employment agent offers a young widow cook who loves children. Mrs Richleigh says they have no children, but the agent counters that the widow has six of her own, implying suitability for a family with kids.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a student recounting a deal with his father. The father funded college after the student threatened to stay home and help run the family business, choosing education as the cheaper option.
A Philadelphia Bulletin mock exchange shows a judge offering leniency if an alibi is provided. Casey pledges to present a last quarter as proof, while the court weighs credibility and potential mercy.
The statement notes that one quarter of the world's population dies before reaching seventeen years old. It presents a stark estimate of youth mortality affecting many regions and prompts consideration of underlying causes and improvements in health and living conditions.
Fragmentary line from Chicago News reflects concern that experience causes more worry than instruction, highlighting a view of learning versus hardship.
The joke centers on Mr Spotts wearing short trousers and a brotherly answer about fit. The punchline ties a requested loan to his literal shortness causing a corn caused headache.
The quote argues that true humility for a great man lies in recognizing the limits of his power and influence. It states that great figures know their craft and its significance, yet do not overvalue themselves. It emphasizes balance between action and society's broader expectations.
A notice states a new schedule for the A. M. College to Ames route begins on Sunday September 14 1902. The timetable details likely include departure times and service changes for the line.
An exchange at a Philadelphia gathering centers on Miss Tartley and Madge Brown. A bold wager with Mr. Timmid-I-er-no doubt flags the challenge as a test of nerve during an evening conversation.
A Life publication anecdote notes a man with an unusually large mouth who opens it wide on occasion. His dentist mildly rebukes him and suggests he prefers to stand outside and work rather than open his mouth so wide.
Dialogue captures Gladys praised for life saving act after her husband pleaded cannot live without her. Ethel questions why she married him as Puck notes the medal-worthy rescue.
A quoted remark from the Saturday Evening Post notes women win when they add sex to a weak case and press harder than men when the case is strong, reflecting on gender tactics in legal argument.
The line presents a moral guideline about how behavior toward others should shape personal expectations, emphasizing respectful conduct as a measure of one’s standards.
Local butcher advertises bulk mince meat options at T. J. Miter and Son, inviting customers to purchase in larger quantities.
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