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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
6
Maurice Manning M D argues in Vim that proper breathing builds lung tissue and boosts circulation. He says deep breathing improves all organs including the heart stomach liver and kidneys and can replace many tonics stimulants and sedatives.
The cloth binding for books uses cotton fabric imitating linen silk leatherette and other finishes. Mills treat the fabric with sizing then color it in color machines using aniline dye and starch paste. Final finishes are stamped with engraved steel rolls to create diagonal silk-like patterns and other designs.
A South American traveler describes the pauji or galeated curasson a bird of northern jungle that sings its own death song instead of true music. The haunting hum signals hunters who must stay still and wait then approach cautiously. The male is fierce during mating, often killing rivals in battles.
A traveler reports a curious Somaliland scene showing Sunni Muslim aversion to pigs. A large warthog is killed for tusks, a Midgan woman is bribed to remove them with a hatchet, and she and others refuse to touch the tool, treating the hatchet as defiled while the ayah holds it at arm's length.
An old fragment notes the four leaf clover brings luck and dreams of a beloved. A traveler’s shoe fragment offers a safe journey. A left side clover worn by a maiden might reveal the first man’s Christian name. The shamrock confers future joy and enchantment, per a London gig.
The passage argues that punishment cannot reliably target individuals who acted within a mob once the mob dissolves. It stresses a real difference between a person’s conduct in a mob versus as an isolated actor, noting public sentiment, prosecutors, and juries acknowledge this distinction, making post-dispersal punishment generally ineffective.
The piece argues that alcoholic beverages have value in certain diseases due to non alcohol components, not the alcohol itself, while condemning intemperance as a driver of crime, disease, and poverty and urging physicians to combat drinking. The quote cites London Lancet.
Short anecdote where Napoleon III asks a great lady to explain the difference between an accident and a misfortune. She replies that falling into the Seine would be an accident if rescued, but a misfortune if not.
A brief quoted exchange shows a girl urging to speak with her father as George notes he’s just returned home and will need time to settle in.
A coffee colored youth with a large scarfpin remarks on Mistah Erastus Pinkney planning to marry. The exchange hints marriage is a risky venture and he accepts the challenge as sport, stirring community chatter.
Admiral Watson forbade swearing aboard his ship and hauled officers for oaths. The flagship faced a morale issue as crew lagged in maneuvers while a nearby captain blamed lack of proper encouragement, prompting a sharp exchange across the water.
Ireland leads world in linen bleaching and finishing with snow white fabric. Six to eight weeks required, depending on fabric weight. Irish water, climate, and long bleacher tradition cited as key factors. France Belgium Germany and the United States failed to match Irish quality.
A Boston Budget item tells of a father greeting his two sons after work. The five year old admits calling grandma a bad word, then clarifies he called her a human being. The father forgives once but warns against repeating the act.
During the Civil War a con artist collected thousands by promising to help men evade conscription for two dollars. He sent letters and two dollar notes to victims and replied with a printed slip urging them to join the nearest volunteer regiment.
A judge notes Frances tells her mother she dreamt of her last night. Frances recalls mamma scolded her in the dream, asking what was said, and Frances answers you were there.
Child asks if he must attend school and confesses he overheard his mother tell his father that he knows entirely too much. The brief dialogue captures a humorous domestic moment from the Detroit Free Press.
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press two writers joke about a knothole and wholeness. Jolk and Polk trade a pun about part of the knot not being whole.
Fragmentary quote from Luther appears, referencing Martin and a harp imagery in a moral or satirical context. The readable text is limited and does not provide a clear event or contemporary action.
A description of the Japanese hand game ken or rock paper scissors. It explains the three gestures and the rules of counting to three to determine a winner based on which symbol beats the others. It notes many varieties and mentions dancing girls adding grace to the play.
A benevolent doctor gives thermometers to cottages. A district visitor asks about instructions. A resident explains when it rises above 60 she takes it down and cools it by placing it in the garden, a humorous misreading of the guidance.
A physician touts cloves as a practical cure for seasickness and headaches from train travel. He recalls a voyage where hourly cloves stopped a seasick attack by midnight. He also notes his wife can enjoy pastry after meals if she swallows cloves for several hours afterward.
A young couple rushed into city hall to wed and the alderman called it a runaway match. The groom replied that they walked in pretty smart, prompting a wry exchange reported by the New York News.
A brief quoted exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features a man questioned about a woman at a railway station. The dialogue centers on whether the woman is his wife and the speaker’s quick, clipped replies. The brief snippet showcases sharp banter and misattribution.
A fragmentary courtroom exchange questions why a client might lose the case and whether all legal avenues have been exhausted. The young lawyer admits not having exhausted every measure, while the elder lawyer presses the point about available means.
A dialogue piece features Willie Sapphedd-No claiming uniqueness as an only child and Miss Oldestile defending marriage amid persistent claims of failure. The exchange centers on family and relationship perspectives in a candid tone.
The article explains native platinum as an alloy of platinum group metals found in the Urals, Brazil, California, Australia, and Canada. It details palladium, osmium, iridium, osmiridium, rhodium, ruthenium, and related uses in crucibles, spectroscopy, telescope coatings, and standards, with notes on purity, hardness, and temperature stability.
The article argues that direct questions drive learning and influence while avoiding traps. It stresses avoiding impertinence and shows that well meant inquiries foster agreeable intercourse. It cites that interrogative mood should not justify offense or unnecessary intrusion.
The passage catalogs famous women and their quirky beliefs from Rosa Bonheur to Queen Victoria. It notes St Anthony charms, cross eyed beggars predicting stars, hunchback influence, sidewalk cracks, tooth brushes kept, and a wedding ring removal omen.
The sedan chair traces its name to Se dan, the town where it first appeared. England’s first mention is 1581, with Buckingham’s use causing indignation as nobles used men to bear riders instead of horses. Charles imported three sedans from Spain in 1623, inspiring Massinger’s Bondman reference to ladies borne aloft on shoulders.
The wife of a well known figure recounts an amusing social tale from Washington. An army and congressman entered, and when asked to give his name for introduction to Mrs Blank, he declined saying he had two ladies to care for and could not manage further introductions.
The elm and oak stand as symbols of perfect form while the pine shares graceful movement. Branches sway with every wind and the needles sound a solemn symphony. The text extols serene grace and simplicity found in old forests.
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