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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
4
A New York Times observation notes gamblers enjoy the ungrammatical present tense in speech such as I win and I lose. The habit, dating about 15 years, is linked to the pleasures of the act and the idea that losing money ranks among high pleasures.
A ragman buying worn trousers from a farmer comments that the farmer is likely about to lose his land on a mortgage. The farmer, discouraged, asks how the ragman predicts it. The ragman replies that the pants show wear only where the farmer sits, implying financial strain.
An irascible old gentleman recalls an early life accident that broke his nose. He explains with grave humor that the injury came from poking his nose into other people's business.
Nordica stresses relentless work as key to success. She credits dedication over natural gifts, noting many share her talents but few match her level of effort. The interview appears in the Saturday Evening Post reflecting her philosophy.
A witness describes the attire of a figure as the day ends. The exchange suggests a courtroom moment where the witness imagines the evening’s clothing as the event’s focus.
Rene Bache notes in The Ladies' Home Journal that Madison revived Jefferson era ceremony and lavish state banquets. Jackson disliked ceremony, gave guests silver forks and steel forks, smoked a long stem corncob pipe, and opened the White House to the public, causing damage in the East Room. At his farewell, he distributed a ghcantie cheese among guests.
Ainslee's anecdote recounts two shipboard romances among new arrivals. A Russian bride is wooed by an Italian traveler. a Swedish maiden torn between two betrothed suitors leads to a comic tangle and eventual deportation. The story ends with both lovers spurned and the bride returning home. This vignette exposes immigrant courtship folly amid bureaucratic delays and cultural barriers.
A Chicago News joke recalls a lawyer with a suspect reputation who refuses to issue a receipt to a native client. The aborigine insists on a receipt to be prepared for judgment after becoming a Christian. The lawyer relents and provides the receipt.
The piece notes many Asians abstain from flesh to avoid harming creatures on spiritual paths. It cites beliefs in soul migration and claims meat-free diets yield stronger muscles and bones. It also mentions Constantinople stevedores as an example of a meatless, strong workforce.
An old sea captain recalls being saved by a seaweed vine in rough seas off the Falkland Islands. The Nova Scotia skipper tied the vine to secure a swinging line, acting as a makeshift cable to keep the vessel from the lee shore.
A historical piece marvels at the carp's anatomy noting it moves thousands of bones and muscles with every breath. It cites 4,386 bones and muscles, 4,320 veins, and 99 muscles, contrasting with humans' 492 bones and 60 arteries.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes tact is increasingly viewed as a valuable instrument for human welfare and happiness, emphasizing its role in social harmony and personal well being.
The Karnak temple complex is described as the most magnificent tomb in the world, covering nine acres of space and standing as a grand ancient site.
A Chambers Journal piece discusses bilge water aboard ships in the tropics, joking about its overpowering smell and a floated elephant carcass. The narrator praises careful bilge management while noting the imagined terror of bilge water when provoked.
A steel die used to strike copper tokens from 1832 is now a 35 year old paperweight in the secretary’s desk of an old copper firm. The tokens depicted Andrew Jackson with a sword in a money chest and the inscription I take the responsibility reflects clashes with the bank. The firm once produced copper coins for South American markets and private firms, and Civil War era tokens from many private companies now fetch high collector value.
A story contrasts Joe Chamberlain rising in the house of commons with a leading politician fearing a new member might speak on a bill. As elections loom the rival seeks Chamberlain's support, but the elder statesman refuses, worried by unknown words from a novice.
The text notes that Chinese porcelain circulated globally for centuries before a German potter unlocked its making. A shipwreck off the Pacific coast near Vancouver Island brought willow pattern plates to Hudson Bay Company officers, with a few fine pieces surviving in remote fur trading posts.
A child, Willie, asks his grandmother to remove her spectacles before she cuts his cake. He wonders if spectacles magnify and presses the ask during a tea moment. The exchange unfolds with grandma agreeing to honor his request.
A Washington Star dialogue shows one politician asking about a rival’s self view as a senator and the other answering. The exchange centers on whether the theory guiding him is that the unexpected always occurs.
A brief exchange between debtor and creditor centers on money as both claim severe need. The dialogue highlights mutual financial strain with a curious twist on repayment expectations.
Sir Frederick Leighton helps a roadside inn painter by correcting and completing a signboard. The rural artist, named Tam, learns who the famous painter is, commenting that art is not highly paid but offers Tam better pay for future work. Leighton reveals his identity with humor.
A Boston man recalls Daniel Webster’s fondness for wine and a trip to Cambridge. Webster asked for Jamaica rum at a local house, drank deeply, declined water, and proceeded to deliver a masterful speech in Cambridge.
In a Kentucky discussion years ago Tom Stuart then editor of the Winchester Democrat grappled with I N Boone descendant of Daniel. Boone flashed a scrubbed hands taunt and Stuart replied that they need soap and water. The crowd roared and Boone was floored. Stuart later won the election.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a tense scene where a hopeful suitor declares his love to Glycerine McCurdy. He pleads with passion, insisting his heart, voice, and gaze reveal true feelings, while she asks if he is serious.
The article advises against using boiled or distilled water for adults and children unless contamination is a danger. It prefers pure cold water and suggests a child may drink a glass of cool water first thing in the morning and again at bedtime, avoiding ice.
A Chicago Tribune item quotes a multimillionaire arguing he can take his money, replying that he will travel to Europe. The adviser counters that money cannot travel after death, but the millionaire insists on his destination.
A terse Chicago note advises keep spirits up amid daily grind. It urges laughter even when amusement isn’t obvious, framing humor as a resilience booster for readers.
A John Burroughs observation highlights minority contributions often unseen until later recognition, suggesting a timeless reflection on overlooked talent shaping history and progress through quiet, persistent effort.
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