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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
2
A collage of quips on aging lifestyle science and fashion notes. Dr. Wiley mocks aging at ninety while reporters ponder Greenland’s small population and sleepless octopuses. A Nebraska Journal quips on holding grudges and invisible corsets spark fashion jokes.
An investigation is planned to determine how far microbes of moral disease may infest the funds distributed by Mr. Rockefeller. Researchers aim to assess integrity and influence in philanthropic distributions and public response.
A Georgia couple married after meeting only once unseen, illustrating a story of impulsive romance. The bride and groom reportedly knew little about each other before tying the knot, capturing a spontaneous wedding moment.
A lighthearted逯 note muses that discovering a sure cure for spring fever may not bring big fortunes. The piece relishes the charm of laziness and the pleasant side of shirking effort.
Article argues that with a projected new army navy arsenals and military schools China will make a significant stride toward resembling Christian powers in strength and organization.
A Manchester school board offers teaching positions to eighteen women described as matrimony proof and man haters. The call invites qualified single applicants, urging them to apply promptly.
A concise look at overlooked editorials urging readers to examine the files in the editorial waste paper basket to understand what the newspaper has omitted. The piece hints at self critique and selective publishing within the paper.
A BC man, distressed by life, tried to stab himself with a safety pin. Observers conjecture his next attempt may involve a boiled carrot.
An editorial note asserts that athletics offer many routes for a young man to finance college, highlighting sports as a major channel in expanding educational access and opportunity.
In Richmond Virginia the city council contemplates an ordinance to make speaking of a leg as anything but a limb a misdemeanor. The remark about ladies on the council is noted as a rhetorical aside.
A Boston woman read a paper titled Are We Growing Old Gracefully and concluded that we are not growing old gracefully or in any graceful way.
The source quotes Mark Twalin saying there are only twenty four hours in a day to smoke, implying he has not given up the habit. The remark portrays Twalin's persistent smoking stance with a witty justification.
Prof Williston imagines a distant era where birds become mankind's successors, even mistaking flying machines for feathered kin in a sweeping forecast about evolution and technology.
The skeleton of the biggest captured whale is being installed in the national museum in Washington. Visitors to the capital will soon be urged to also see the whale after viewing the elephant.
George Bernard Shaw argues the idea of compelling bachelors to mind married friends’ children conflicts with a constitutional provision prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment. The remark highlights tension between social expectations and legal rights in the country.
A multi millionaire remarks that wealth feels burdensome but condemns shifting that burden to generous philanthropists who constantly help ease his load. The piece critiques how some wealthy individuals rely on others to solve their financial and social responsibilities.
Gov Folk notes Missouri hen output each year equals Colorado silver mines production. He suggests other states without silver deposits could gain by keeping hens and producing poultry wealth.
Mr. William Jones of Oxford Michigan suffers three years of severe rheumatism after a February 1901 exposure. After trying six doctors without relief he takes Dr Williams Pink Pills in 1904 and reports a complete recovery, claiming the medicine acts on the blood to cure rheumatism. Sold by every drugstore.
A columnist argues that guidance matching a reader's own views is readily accepted. The piece cautions readers to examine motives behind advised positions and to seek balanced perspectives rather than simply following familiar opinions.
An old shopper’s note touts Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. It claims every 16 oz package is a full pound while rivals use smaller 12 oz or 1 pound packs, with starch praised for not sticking to irons and being chemical free. It warns grocers may push smaller stock, urging customers to demand Defiance to save time and money.
A woman ponders whether her unborn child will become a great man or a good man, considering the trajectory of a life yet to unfold and the responsibilities of parenthood.
The late Charles Hackley of Muskegon Michigan rose from poverty to wealth totaling 15 million dollars. He reportedly funded many city churches yet never attended a church service or a theater performance.
The Isthmus of Panama along the canal route has seen more deaths and burials than any similar area. In 1849 thousands of travelers moving from the United States to California perished crossing the isthmus due to the miasmatic climate.
Broadland South Dakota April 17 A sensational story claims G W Gray recovered from Bright's Disease after three months of special treatment and Dodd's Kidney Pills He rose from bed to full health and says the remedy saved his life The account extols Dodd's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney ailments and a product of modern medical research
An old saying notes that excess wealth does not guarantee joy and that balance matters. The aphorism counsels seeking just enough to live well rather than chasing limitless riches.
A Richmond man recounts an old custom observed in graveyards where families with mixed faiths are buried apart. Husbands lie near Methodist kin while wives rest near Baptist relatives, causing repeated surnames across multiple plots in the same cemetery.
Eleven small stones laid in a court between buildings on a New York street are among the citys oldest relics. They were first used in the New Amsterdam era to build a mill run by horse power before wind power arrived. An explorer likened reaching them to kissing the Blarney Stone, noting one climber descended a fire escape to verify the record.
A fragment references savage toys and backward tribes drawing attention to a controversial cultural critique. The text hints at tone shifts and audience reaction without clear context or outcomes. Further readable details are not provided.
A photograph shows two African children at play with their toys and pets. The image is described as taken in Central Africa and notes the well made nature of playthings used by savages across the world.
Jeffersonville correspondence notes two nearly identical wills filed for probate by John W. Blades and Mary A. Blades. Each leaves wealth to the other with grandchildren as heirs if a prior death occurs. Drawn the same day, witnessed by same parties, and signed in the same hand, the spouses died within days of each other about ten years later.
The town meeting asks to accept 100 dollars from Thomas Dinsmore to create a trust fund. Interest will finance a Dec of Independence memory and pioneer lives celebration every ten years at Brarch Mills, China, starting July 4 1915.
The London Sally Express reports the death of Hedger of Romford a man who never slept in a bed for over twenty years. His favored sleep spot was the smokehole at the parish church until police prevented his visits. Afterward he slept leaning on the livings in the market place.
A terse aphorism notes that few sensible people exist yet all align with the speaker’s view, highlighting a paradox of consensus amid confusion.
A Washington Star quip notes plans to secure a market edge by publishing anti-trust literature and then raise prices. The exchange highlights tactics around new magazines and pricing strategies.
A brief quip from the Somerville Journal contrasts Mrs Talker praising writer effort with the Scribbler noting editors must deem the lines bright. The exchange highlights newsroom humor about creativity and approval.
Douglas, Ariz., a city of 7 000 inhabitants, has grown rapidly on the Southwest prairie. Four years ago it was government land purchasable at five dollars per acre. today corner lots fetch about nine thousand dollars.
A benevolent man asks why attention to military science and naval equipment is needed while a practical citizen argues that in choosing between conquering and being conquered, two evils exist. The Washington Star quotes reflect a debate on defense priorities and moral concerns.
Dealers report once a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled.
A Rheems area farmer, Daniel Brubaker, showcased a hen with a wooden leg after an accident. A humane family member fitted a leg resembling the original, and the fowl reportedly struts about without trouble.
Germany runs seven dedicated blacksmith schools in Burgstadt Grossenhain Frankenberg Meissen Glauchau Rosswein and Zittau. Three institutions offer three year programs while the remaining three provide shorter courses.
The Apple Consumers' League grows nationwide with members pledging to eat two apples daily during the season. Members must have apples on their table, request it at public eateries, and urge landlords to include it on menus.
In Siam a woman aged 35 who remains unmarried enters a privileges class under the king. The king pledges to find her a husband. A jailed prisoner can gain pardon by marrying a privileged maid, as polygamy is allowed there.
An eminent Texas practitioner recounts his long prejudice against advertised foods and his first tasting of Grape-Nuts in Corpus Christi. He says the cereal agrees with his stomach, stops eructations and nausea, and has made him stronger and more active than in a decade. The ad notes Postum Co. is behind the claim and promotes The Road to Wellville.
A letter from J D Head of Birch Hills Sask dated Feb 1 asks Ottawa to inform US relatives that life in the Prince Albert District is favorable. He reports mild winter by Chicago standards, logging, hay harvest, 60 tons stored, 380 tons potential, 20 acres broke, proximity to Canadian Northern Railway, and wives planning arrival in May.
Joseph McCauley of 14 Street Chicago Sachem of umse Lodge says two years of backache loss of sleep and appetite ended after four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. He calls it a complete permanent cure and urges others to use the remedy. Sold by all dealers priced six cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A New Yorker report quotes Minnie praising a very nice young lady as worth her weight in gold while Bob comments with a hopeful, stout reply about the girl’s qualities.
The Interstate Commerce Commission can correct railroad rate discriminations. If an unjust rate is found, the railroad is notified and must change it. If not, the Commission may sue in court, and a favorable ruling requires obedience or contempt actions against officers.
The Chicago Record Herald quotes a debate on genius and eccentricity noting that eccentricity can exist without genius while genius may require eccentric spark. The exchange underscores public perceptions of intellect and individuality during the period.
A girl rehearses writing letters to break off an engagement, imagining the sorrow and consequences as if the engagement were real. The passage explores how anticipation shapes her emotions and resilience.
A humorous exchange features Mistah Johnsine asking for hope from Miss Jackson who replies firmly that she will not be anyone's compliant supplement. The quip is attributed to Puck.
Readable text notes Defiance Starch is superior to competitors and is sold in 16 ounce packages at the same price as 12 ounce packages of other brands.
A brief dialogue notes Miss Bliggins being self conscious after a remark about a wolf in saccate clothing, seen as a reflection on her Persian lamb coat.
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