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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
3
The article explains why animal figures are rare in Persian and Sivas rugs due to Islamic law, noting floral and geometric motifs dominate. It discusses Shiah moslems, prayer rug use for ritual cleanliness, and the home weaving of Sivas rugs by women and girls, often in simple loom settings.
A shopper complains that a cigar tastes bad and tastes were off, asserting the product is lacking any discernible part or value and urging the seller to notice the error.
A brief Philadelphia item records a terse exchange between a girl and her father as she asks for her marriage. The father answers in few words, reflecting a traditional expectation of a daughter's betrothal.
The Cincinnati Enquirer explains a Darwinian view of drowning behavior. It argues that panic triggers arboreal instinctive climbing motions, causing the victim to grasp at unseen supports and hinder flotation, explaining why many drownings occur despite swimming ability.
The article traces the accidental discovery of bituminous pavements from natural asphalt rock found in Val de Travers Switzerland. It notes 1721 mine discovery, 1849 road covering utility, and the first Paris Rue Bergere section in 1854 with gradual spread to London by 1870, highlighting the shift to asphalt on concrete foundations.
An advertisement urges women to seek Bradfield's Regulator to cure leucorrhea falling of the womb nervousness headache backache and general weakness. It claims it strengthens health from within and has made thousands happy. Sold in drug stores for 1 dollar per bottle with a free book mailed upon request.
The excerpt argues that modern times empower individuals to express new or potent ideals and reap rewards. It contrasts past limits on personal initiative with a current era of universal energy that expands one’s influence beyond physical and environmental constraints.
A writer notes fruit acids are germicidal and that the juice of limes and lemons can disinfect water if left to stand. He asserts lime or lemon juice is as deadly to cholera germs as strong disinfectants, regardless of water source or prior boiling or filtering.
The piece argues that the mouth spreads most malignant germs and warns people against using money with lips. It notes many clean individuals still engage in this risky habit and urges caution to prevent contamination.
A patient protests ongoing illness but the doctor insists rest will cure all. The exchange ends with the doctor stating the tongue also needs rest, per a St. Louis Republic report.
A Chicago inter Ocean note states most men past forty are defined as old or young by their own belief. Those who regard themselves as old feel aged, while those who deem themselves young maintain youth.
An eccentric Paris diner known as the butter man frequented a famed restaurant. He ate sparingly, paid 200 francs per meal, and secretly tipped staff while a drawer of banknotes and gold sat in his Grand hotel wardrobe. He vanished one day and was never seen again.
A hygiene-like craft describes covering books with gingham and printing titles on the cover. The Turkish bank note details the imperial green currency issued for bearer payment of twenty piasters with the sultan’s toghra and Koran quotation, mint seal, and treasury seal.
A miscellany of insurance pitches and patent remedies dominates the page, including Bankers Accident Insurance Co claims, agent contact 48 F. L. Merepira, and W. T. Wesson endorsing One Minute Cough Cure. Loughran Bauer promote native herbs for rheumatism with money-back guarantee. Northwest line advertises home seekers excursions to 1901 territories with sleeping cars and full schedules.
A dense list of train names routes and times showing westbound eastbound and northbound departures. It includes Overland Limited Dakota Express Chicago Express Carroll Express and Sioux City lines with varied departure times and daily patterns.
An interview reveals a surprising ruse where George supposedly wrote daily letters while traveling. The letters were prewritten in his office, with the telltale clue of a broken “e” in his office typewriter exposing the ruse.
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