08 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1885
Page
1
A poem by Helen Chauncey speaks of a vessel sailing under sealed orders, fading into the moonlit harbor as readers reflect on duty and faith. The narrator likens sailors to those who follow divine commands, navigating storms until the ultimate port is reached.
Aunt Jane recounts Annie Beldon a neighbor once pretty and cheerful who fell into poverty after marriage to Luther Belden. A mortgage, drought and losses deepen her hardship yet her faith remains. Luther buys a black silk dress for Annie as a surprise, but he dies before she can wear it, leaving Annie to mourn in the gown.
A Globe quote defines the newspaper as a library and encyclopedia of life with many roles from poem to prophecy. It also calls it a bird's eye view of world joys and griefs, a keeper of births and deaths, and a two-cent daily, while noting critiques as a lying sheet and political tool.
The drum major in the French army is to be eliminated as no longer necessary. Other instruments have proven capable of beating the drum, making the role redundant.
A serialized discussion contrasts American views of Chinese society with Chinese women. It asserts domestic expertise, education focused on family, and strong female influence at home. It notes women’s practical skills, manners, and moral duties shaping daily life and social order.
A 1863 raid led by Gen. John H. Morgan into Ohio and Indiana disrupted the region. After a large pursuit, Morgan and 500 others were captured near New Lisbon, then escaped from Columbus Penitentiary on November 27 by tunneling under Hines. Morgan and Hines fled to Kentucky, aided by former comrades, with Hines later recaptured briefly before escaping again.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from various papers, citing playful lines about poets, astronomy, Wall Street, baby shows, ship life, biblical quirks, and a printer's devil. Notable voices include St Paul Herald, Brooklyn Times, New Orleans Picayune, Chicago Sun, and Norris town Herald.
A humorous dialogue from Chicago News and Philadelphia Call contrasts Clara’s late night talk with Grandma and a betrothal moment. Clara recalls Frank leaving at ten thirty. Grandma notes a whispered plea and the clock. The other snippet features a clever gift exchange where a thimble is presented as a birthday present.
A Texas Siftings note recounts Mrs Col Yerger scolding her daughter in the evening while Col Yerger attended the lodge. The daughter pleads for restraint saying the mother costs them everything, warning there will be nothing left for father when he returns.
A playful exchange shows Little Sally insisting she will have five apples after Fred offers five and asks her to eat two. She declares three in her hands and two in her stomach, using a child’s quirky math reasoning.
An unsuccessful lawyer laments how changing circumstances shape cases and wishes for better precedents to suit his own plight. The remark highlights how legal outcomes hinge on shifting facts and contexts, not just strict rules.
The writer contrasts Florence’s well dressed crowds with poverty in Egypt's fellahin villages. Florence appears wealthier and bolder in display, while Egyptian homes are mud built with scant furniture. Fellahin women wear single sacks, children are dirty yet happy, and disease like sore eyes is widespread among all ages.
A humorous tale from Texas Siftings features Baxter and Uncle Mose debating a public figure who switches parties for personal gain. The dialogue mirrors biblical allusion as Baxter likens the act to selling bufright for patridges. A Matcatess Story ends with implied moral critique.
A wealthy coal dealer tells his longtime driver he owes him a large sum for twenty years of service. After calculating 18 000 loads and 1 350 tons weighed at 3 50 per ton, the dealer presents 472 50 as a rightful 10 percent share, stating they are honest men and would not defraud.
A brief exchange in the Boston Courier shows a matron asking Jane why she is not married. Jane replies with a witty remark that hints she remains single because she “flag[s] in s0.” The playful dialogue reflects social perceptions of marriage in the era.
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