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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
2
A court scene features a judge confronting a woman defendant who denies the act, but she breaks with a confession saying I confess all while describing the alleged beauty and youth. The dialogue underscores a dramatic courtroom moment.
A fragmentary exchange shows Brother Dickey describing a racially charged scene. He says a sheriff pursues a Black person who leads by about one hundred yards, highlighting tension and fear in the encounter.
Mrs Offen orders a Saturday departure and rejects a recommendation. Bridget swears she will not provide a reference. A physician declares the son is weak minded, an admission met with callous wealth and denial from Mrs High Up.
An Ohio man boasts of a long held item in his house for over fifteen years. The Kentucky man pretends to pass it up declaring it must be fierce if it can’t be disposed of in that time.
A dealer advertises cut glass tumblers at 48 per dozen. Mrs Housekeeper buys them but asks labeling as Seconds Imitation to mislead the servant girl, prompting a puzzled reply from the dealer.
In Warren's Corners New York on April 20 a man named A B Smith reports years of kidney pain and sleepless nights. After four days on Dodd's Kidney Pills five days to full relief he says he is permanently cured with no relapse since.
The renowned writer Maxim Gorki is at work on a new stage piece exploring life among Russian Jewish communities, promising a vivid social study in dramatic form.
In Missouri lawmakers passed a law upgrading chicken stealing to a felony, a move viewed alongside rising racial prejudice debates. The measure targets theft of poultry with harsher penalties, drawing concern from civil rights observers about potential misuse and broader social impact.
A fragmentary report notes France organizing a north pole venture while political figures debate causes and responsibilities. The text mentions President Catro and Minister Bowen with a suggestion to teach a Venezuelan waltz as a light remark.
The piece notes Mr. Carnegie enjoying the destruction of his $1,500 billiard table cloth. It also mentions the Dreyfus case being reopened in France, a tax dodging race among New York millionaires, a Peoria woman grieving after killing a man, and J Pierpont Morgan denying purchases of spurious art treasures abroad.
A reform gathering once labeled temperance meeting is rebranded as an anti alcohol convention signaling shifting language in the movement.
The subject described as the picture of health is implied to be framed and hung for an offense. The wording hints at a possible unjust accusation aimed at Mr Schwab, suggesting danger to his reputation and position. No concrete charges are presented in the fragment.
The Pennsylvania railroad plans a new bridge over Heil Gate to modernize entryways. Project aims to streamline traffic flow and improve access for trains and passengers. Construction details and timelines await city approval and funding decisions.
The piece laments new word creation by newspapers including multimurderer and questions the media’s tongue in the public lexicon. It reflects concern over sensational language shaping crime discourse.
Testimony from Pennell’s classmates labels him the finest type of Yale man, suggesting President Hadley would face a challenging task in shaping his legacy.
The third Shamrock defeats the first, mirroring the second’s win over the first in a continuing Donnybrook style. The district has seen a series of competition with heated exchanges and rising tensions.
Agrarian members in the Prussian landtag resist legalizing cremation, arguing there is something premature about adopting the reform.
Two New York women were jailed for swearing in public, challenging a time honored masculine privilege. The incident underscores social norms and legal restrictions governing public conduct by women.
A Missouri editor faces a conflict between personal gain and association rules as the editor’s plan to haul in $1,000 in bills from subscribers clashes with the nonprofit group’s regulations. The dispute centers on financial ethics and membership guidelines.
Abdul Hamid hints at adopting reform measures only if he can be sure reforms cannot be carried into effect. The remark signals cautious openness while maintaining doubt about practical implementation.
Kentucky withholds verdict on English liberals carrying Rye until the extent of their carrying is determined, signaling careful assessment of influence without overstatement.
The city’s new daily paper will employ women for all roles except the sports editor position. The message asks how one would feel about serving as the sole male on the editorial team in a gender diversified newsroom.
Lorenz claims women lack cooking know how while noting Vienna wiener schnitzel may challenge them. The speaker asks if the doctor tasted doughnuts and pumpkin pie, probing culinary skill.
A western editor laments national defense and pleads for readers to pay subscriptions. He quips that even if the United States navy cost only $1.80 they would not obtain a yard of rope, underscoring financial constraints and public duty.
Count von Barnsdorf jokes that Americans have money to waste on birds. The text cites Uncle Russell Sage and Aunt Hetty Green as examples of wealthy Americans known for spending on avian pursuits.
Indications mount that China will dominate future world affairs as a clash between a fading traditional order and a strained modern regime escalates, with observers predicting a decisive outcome shaping global dynamics.
The Boston Herald notes the Lamentations of Job drew a high price at a recent sale. The remark hints at Jeremiah adding to his celebrated work in response to the record bidding.
A satirical note claims President Eliot ranks a low birth rate among the upper seats in a smoker. It suggests he tipped the porter in advance, implying hidden influence in a humorous scene.
From Stirling Alberta an agent for Canadian Government lands reports exceptional weather and unprecedented crop potential. Oats reach six feet with yields around 80 bushels per acre, wheat 35, barley 40, potatoes and vegetables abundant. Many settlers find homes nearly free and profitable stations near Edmonton, Lacombe, Wetaskiwin, Raymond, and Ponoka with strong livestock and market prospects.
An old advertisement promises more product value with Defiance Starch and Foot Comfort remedies. It hints at satisfaction and odor control, urging readers to consult their druggist for 25 cent pricing. The snippet closes with a question about knight schools in the Dark Ages.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to rest feet cure corns bunions and ingrown nails. It claims new or tight shoes become easier and invites readers to request a free sample by mail. Available at drujgists and shoe stores for 25 cents with no substitutes.
The Tecklenborg company at Bremerhaven completed what may be the world’s largest sailing craft, the five masted steel Preussen. At 440 feet long and 50 feet beam, she carries 8,000 tons and began her first voyage to the west coast of South America.
An elderly man named Barney Hughes claimed to be 100 and sought a promised house and lot from the President, prompting a Secret Service remark that Fridays attract cranks at the White House. The Times notes recurring crowds of muddy headed visitors each Friday and the difficulty of state events on those days.
Bridget seeks the family butler position for her brother amid questions about his character. Madame presses for assurance while Bridget boasts of his fearsome strength and moral reputation across Ireland.
A man asks a former servant why she has not married yet. She replies that she is waiting for two people, and the man learns the two waiting are the parson and her. The quip appears in Spare Moments.
A couple, George and Lizzie, walk toward Bethlehem Pennsylvania on a Sunday morning. Lizzie hears a hymn while George mishears it as a reference to Katy. He comments that they are “doing all that with their hind legs.”
A 1903 advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain backache and urinary issues. It claims swelling dropsy and gravel disappear and cites testimonials from W A Cleveland Clemens Isaac W Steraens and others. The copy emphasizes relief from pain sleeplessness and nervousness with a beaming Sauem Mass dateline.
Rose Gurx of Pa March 29 1903 reports a successful trial of Dean's Kidney Pills. She states frequent nighttime urination ceased and bladder complaints improved after using the medicine.
All the flowers in Arctic regions total 762 kinds and they are either white or yellow in color.
An advertisement extols Defiance Starch for high quality and quantity, offering 16 ounces for 10 cents and urging readers to buy now to save money. The promo emphasizes superior performance and cost savings.
The sentence states Belgium has a population density of 599 people per square mile, about four times the density of Venezuela in the same area. This frames Belgium as denser per square mile than Venezuela by roughly a fourfold margin.
An advertisement notes $36.00 per M for Lewis Single Binder cigars, higher price reflecting premium tobacco. It contrasts with cheaper Sc cigars and hints at dealer credit, women preferring cash. Also includes pithy consumer items and a humorous exchange about dancing and punishment.
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