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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
6
A native called pauji, known to science as the galeated curasson, inhabits northern South American jungles. It produces a deep humming that imitates the phrase the corpse lies here, guiding hunters to its retreat. If approached, it falls silent then resumes, while the male is highly combative during mating season, sometimes killing its own kind.
Cloth used in book bindings is cotton fabric though finished to resemble linen silk leatherette canvas and other textures. Mills dye and prepare cloth with sizing then pass it through steam colored machine rolls to produce textures and finishes. Engraved steel rolls stamp diagonal lines and other designs to imitate silk or leather. Springfield Union.
Maurice Manning, M. D., argues that free blood circulation hinges on thorough oxygenation. He urges proper breathing to build lungs, stimulate metabolism, and nourish all organs, claiming breathing exercises can replace many tonics and stimulants in combating nervous depletion.
The article describes ken as a Japanese hand game using paper stone and scissors signals. Players reveal symbols on three with rapid counting to win by dominance rules, noting many variants added by dancers and others as a display of grace and form.
A London Tit-Bits joke recalls a benevolent doctor gifting thermometers to cottages. A district visitor asks about the instructions and the owner explains she watches the dial until it rises above 60. When it does she removes it and cools it in a garden pit.
A physician extols cloves as a versatile remedy for navy sea duty headaches seasickness and indigestion from pastry. He recalls an abroad voyage where hourly cloves ended seasickness by midnight and notes his wife can safely eat pastry after a clove or two post meal.
A young couple rushed into city hall and announced their wish to marry. The alderman, noting the haste, calls it a runaway match, while the couple retorts that they walked rather than ran, delivering a lighthearted exchange reported by the New York News.
A brief Cleveland exchange clarifies a mistaken assumption about a public figure’s wife at a railway station. The remark underscores media misinterpretation of personal associations during a crowded moment.
A brief dialogue shows a lawyer claiming no further resources for the client while a younger attorney notes that all available means have been used. The exchange hints at a case nearing its end as counsel acknowledge constraints.
A fragment depicts a speaker insisting they are an only child and that some will claim marriage is a failure. The tone hints at personal doubt amid social pressure about matrimony and family identity.
The admiral enforced strict conduct aboard his vessel and punished oath taking with private interviews. His flagship faced delays as crew members lagged in executing maneuvers, prompting a captain to explain that the crew did not receive the right kind of encouragement.
Ireland excels in linen bleaching with six to eight week processes producing snow white finished fabric. Water, climate, and Irish bleachers' experience give Ireland top world standing in linen bleaching and finishing amid global competition.
A traveler reports a curiously hostile Somaliland incident showing Mohammedan aversion to pigs. A man hunted two warthogs, intending to keep tusks, but locals refused to touch the unclean animals. a Midgan woman finally removed tusks for 2 rupees using a hatchet and sticks, while a dispute over the tool confirmed defilement fears.
A London Globe note recounts beliefs around four leaf and five leaf clovers. Four leaf clovers supposedly bring luck and reveal ghosts while a maiden’s left side or door placement of a five leaf clover foretells a future husband’s name. The fragment cites a Lover’s song about spreading enchantment to ease heartbreak.
A father returns to his two young sons after a day apart. The elder child admits calling his grandmother a human being and blushes scarlet. The father refrains from punishment this time but warns not to repeat the insult, promising a spanking if it occurs again.
During the Civil War a conscription fakir claimed to offer escape for $2. He mailed letters promising a sure method to dodge the draft and sent two dollar notes in response. In return he sent printed slips urging readers to join the nearest volunteer regiment.
A brief anecdote features Frances recalling her dream where Mamma appeared and scolded her in the parlor. Frances notes the dream ends with the line You were there, as relayed by a judge.
A Detroit Free Press comic panel shows Bobby asking if he must go to school and his mother replying yes while noting he knows entirely too much after overhearing a father’s remark.
In a playful exchange from the Philadelphia Press, Jolk and Polk discuss a knot riddle. Jolk declares the solution lies in four parts remaining untied, prompting bemused dialogue about what constitutes a whole knot.
A historical saying by Martin Luther warns that wealth in many hands can become a burden or danger, likening it to a horn on an ass. The aphorism reflects concerns about distribution, power, and social responsibility across communities.
The text argues that a person acts differently within a mob than as an individual, complicating punishment for mob actions. Public sentiment and officials often distinguish the mob role from the person, making post mob punishment generally ineffective once the mob disperses.
A medical perspective argues that alcoholic beverages have value in certain diseases owing to the vinous constituents rather than alcohol itself. It acknowledges intemperance as a major driver of crime disease and poverty and urges doctors to combat drink through all possible means.
A great lady explains to Napoleon III that an accident is an event like falling into the Seine, while a misfortune is the outcome of being pulled out. The distinction centers on the event versus its consequence.
A girl suggests asking papa for a conversation as he just arrived home. The exchange notes his slippers and the need to wait, framed as a casual domestic moment in a Chicago Post fragment.
A brief exchange notes that Mistah Erastus Pinkney plans marriage, with a coffee colored youth remarking on the challenge and Pinkney’s willingness to take a chance despite warnings. The dialogue suggests community rumor and curiosity about the nuptials.
Tickets to Indiana and Ohio via the Northwestern line at reduced prices will be sold on four Tuesdays September 1 8 14 and October 6 with return valid 30 days from sale. Details and territory information available from Chicago Northwestern Railway.
Chicago plans a fall Centennial Jubilee from Sept 26 to Oct 1 with a military parade, mock burning of guns, a Fort Dearborn replica, and a large artificial fire on 1871 fire sites. Four hundred Indians will camp near the fort, an industrial nighttime parade, fireworks, auto and swimming races, water polo, yacht racing, and more open air events headlining the celebration. The Chicago and Northwestern Railway urges readers to consult ticket agents for details.
Camel carriages are uncommon in India yet common on the Delhi bound trunk road. These large double story wagons are drawn by one to three camels and feature iron bars for defense against robbers. They serve for transport and occasionally for prisoners. The Punjab government calls a large camel-carriage its most picturesque asset with leopard skin housings and bright riders.
In 1083 Alfonso VI attacked Madrid driving Moors from the city. Segovians, delayed by snow in Fuenfica passes, asked where to camp. The king replied inside the city, and at dawn Segovian banners appeared atop the Guadalajara gate.
Mr F mentions Mr Klippinger editor of the Echo from Harkinsville and offers ten years of the paper’s files as Mrs Ferguson awkwardly blurts about them being under the dining room car pet.
Two girls playing outside a city home point out a man as an undertaker. One girl says the man is the one who undertook her grandmother, noting recognition amid curious dialogue as the pair discuss the stranger's identity.
A brief domestic scene frames Mrs Henpeck longing to do good while Mr Henpeck tires of the plan. He mentions a woman ready to care for the children for board and clothes, but she resists leaving.
In a Washington Star quotation Uncle Eben compares pleasures to mushrooms noting the right kind is fine but one must beware toadstools. The line highlights caution in enjoying simple delights.
A terse proverb asserts that all things are possible only through effort and perseverance. It links labor with achievement, suggesting failure blocks progress and success requires sustained work. The message mirrors common motivational themes about diligence and outcome.
Public notice to stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad Company. The regular stockholders meeting will be held in Chicago on Wednesday October 21 1908 at 12 noon. A free travel ticket will be issued to each registered holder as of September 29 1908 for travel to Chicago and return during four days before and after the meeting, with restrictions. Applications must be filed in writing with President in Chicago, including stockholder name address and certificate details. A. G. Hackstaff, Secretary.
The North Western Line announces round trip excursion tickets to the Centennial Celebration in Chicago. One fare for the trip, valid Sept 26 27 and return by Oct 5. Obtain copies of the handsome folder from W B Kniskern or a local ticket agent.
Excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip on Sept 28 29 30 with return allowed until Oct 2. Tickets available via Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
The note promotes Elephant Brand iced tea as the best choice, mentioning 7 and J. Muter & Son. The fragment hints at branding and retailer association.
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