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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
6
A Saturday Review essay argues that left hand skill is underdeveloped in many, noting surgeons, sailors and Japanese training contribute to ambidexterity. It suggests broader left hand training could improve general manual competence and creative ability.
A London Globe excerpt argues that defining excess tobacco use varies by individual. It notes that unlike alcohol abuse the urge to smoke often lessens with overuse due to tongue pain. The piece suggests common sense and a simple test: if a smoker can quit for a day or two, he is not excessively devoted to his pipe.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quotation notes that doctors invest heavily in up to date medical books and libraries, with a larger and more expensive collection than lawyers or ministers, reflecting the value of current knowledge for professional reputation and practice.
A kaffir amused by soldiers struggling to ford a dangerous river lifts a heavy stone on his head and walks through the torrent to the opposite bank with ease. The episode ends in his quiet contempt and successful crossing.
A weather beaten tombstone in an old Virginia cemetery bears the inscriptions I await my husband May 26 1840 Here I am Dec 14 1861 A passerby adds Late as usual.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a man boasting of rheumatism and a light exchange with Jepson who responds with mock relief. The joke plays on mistaken sincerity and witty wordplay.
A reflective verse-like statement on harmony among elements and nature. It portrays sky water vapor vegetation earth and sun as welcoming forces fulfilling a shared mission of brotherhood beneath a starry roof. The passage emphasizes universal hospitality and mutual aid among natural realms.
A fragment quotes Cicero noting that prejudice betrays reason and urges rational use of intellect to evaluate beliefs. The line frames a critique of biased thinking and the value of logical judgment.
The article asserts women have lighter brains by four to five ounces, partly due to smaller body size. It notes the occipital lobes are larger in women, but claims men are superior in intellectual endowment while women exceed in emotional capacity. The Home Advocate discusses universal patterns among savages and civilized societies alike.
In a 1760 parish annal, Rev Balwhidder notes sugar from West Indies on new roads and jam and jelly spreading beyond gentry kitchens. He says jelly helps sore throats and jam the cough remedy, while village brass pans become fashionable, prompting Mrs Balwhidder’s complaints.
The London Mail notes farmers in the Frankfort district use heavy manila paper called fensterpappe for greenhouses. The paper, coated with boiled linseed oil to form a translucent waterproof surface, lets light through, resists heat, and is much cheaper than glass though not suited for private conservatories.
Uncle Jerry insists he remembers well but his memory slips. He meets a stranger named Eddy and calls him Me Whirlpool by mishearing Eddy as Whirlpool. The man corrects him, noting his time is not Whirlpool but Eddy, and Uncle Jerry apologizes.
A young couple began their wedding journey amid a rice shower and tossed shoes as they boarded a train. The groom found an old shoe in the aisle after departure and tossed it out the window, provoking an older man to awake and search for the shoe, prompting the groom to buy him a new pair.
Mrs. Henpeck voices certainty that George plans to marry. Henpeck responds cautiously, fearing his son may treat such a step lightly. The exchange hints at serious family hopes for a betrothal.
The narrator recalls a father's regret that in choosing a husband for Maud he valued intelligence and integrity above all. He laments the mother cared only for money, implying a clash of priorities in choosing a spouse.
A fragment hints at a father and son dialogue about amusements grown tiresome, using archaic phrasing and incomplete wording. The text evokes parental guidance and fatigue with entertainments, but concrete details or context are missing.
Mr. Chas W Mattison of Milford Virginia reports rapid relief from a severe attack of dysentery after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The product is described as magical and the best he knows. For sale by Langhran Banner.
Francis A. Kellor notes in Atlantic that New York hosts over 300 offices supplying household help, from well furnished brownstone rooms to single tenement spaces. He contrasts legitimate houses with underground rooms and street runners who steal from girls, describing varying honesty across offices and the practice of charging fees or refusing them.
A light essay argues that sleep is essential for all young animals including puppies and kittens. It notes adults often wake sleeping young without due care, especially where children are present, and compares maturation rates of animals to human children. It urges letting old and young animals nap undisturbed.
The piece discusses age and dental health noting beauty in old age with bright teeth contrasts with seldom having natural teeth. It argues improper care leads to artificial teeth and urges better dental practices for aging populations.
A wind toppled the Presbyterian church spire on a English church, tilting it about twenty five degrees toward the northwest. The next day the wind veered and returned the spire to its original position, easing the workers' task but forcing strengthening of the supports.
Sir Samuel Baker spent a day hunting a tiger in India and shot one as it rested with its head barely above water on a scorching day. The animal drank at night leaving a dripping trail, illustrating the scene and the danger of sarcasm as a weapon.
A compact reflection on how people mistake shifting appearances for lasting truths. The dialogue highlights a charming but calculating image of a girl whose engagements with multiple suitors reveal social pretenses and flawed manners.
The piece contrasts Chinese and Western views of jade. It notes jadeite and nephrite as similar minerals, cites hardness and a special floury sand for cutting, and ends with a London Telegraph quote on jade’s rough form being indistinguishable from common gravel to the casual observer.
A discussion on the power of repetition in shaping public belief followed by a look at early modern sumptuary rules. The 1611 London ordinance targets male dress excesses for apprentices including velvet hats silk bands lace collars heels and elaborate hair, prescribing modest wear instead.
A parent-child dialogue ponders bravery of generals with the boy asking why artists portray them afar on a hill peering at battle through operatic grass. The exchange leans on contrast between martial valor and romanticized distance in art.
The article notes the establishment of the first independent woodwork school in Germany around 1859, marking a milestone in crafts education and professional training. It highlights the school's pioneering status and its role in shaping woodworking as a distinct discipline.
Hicks says printing all they know would cause trouble. Wicks counters they’d cause less if they printed less they don’t know. This reflects a dialogue on press discretion and information in the Somerville Journal.
Yonkers Statesman reports a humorous scene with a guest named Bacon joining a fancy dress ball wearing a costume crafted from old letters. The gag likens the outfit to a suit of mail and prompts light amusement among attendees.
A reflective note says a man’s deeds hinge on a good woman’s faith in him, illustrating moral influence and encouragement from a supportive partner.
The timetable lists train names and numbers with arrival and departure times for eastbound, westbound, north, and south routes. It includes Overland Limited Atlantic Pacific Express Colorado Special and Omaha Express among others with note that all baggage must be checked at least three minutes before arrival.
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