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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
4
An article describes an octopus experiment using a tethered prey to show its strength and ability to drag victims under water. It notes sightings near Naples where fishermen report disappearances, suspecting octopus attacks. The piece blends fact and speculation about these sea creatures.
The New York Herald quotes a physician advising a two week rest when run down. The plan includes minimal activity, limited food, a daily warm bath, and early evenings to reset nerves and promote sleep.
In Venice three centuries ago a guilty verdict felled a baker unjustly. As later proven, the judges funded a perpetual lamp in the doge's palace, the lamp of expiation. The ritual warns later benches before imposing death.
The box tortoise can protect itself by raising a movable plastron front segment to shield its head while the head retracts under the carapace. The upper and lower shells meet to form a box, rendering the animal unassailable. Once danger passes, a muscle relaxes, the plate lowers, and the head and forefeet emerge. A hinge of elastic Hamiltonment secures the setup.
A fragmented tale describes Israeli Zangwill as a young Jewish schoolteacher in London who sent a poem to an American monthly. After achieving fame as a writer, he sent the same poem again to the same magazine, which offered to buy world rights based on a cable from the editor.
A reader recounts a past offer of 16000 for a property and complains the current valuation is under 10000. The exchange hints at a failed sale attempt and urges reconsideration of a sale offer in Chicago.
Fragment from a satirical cartoon caption discussing Adam’s mood and the Serpent’s commentary on Adam’s 60 groveny and the Ape’s quip about peace ending with the arrival of woman, attributed to Puck.
A George W. Briggs quote proclaims that true courage and endurance reveal their deepest form only when tested by the soul. The message emphasizes inner resilience as a defining human trait.
A visiting young New York politician recounts a puzzling episode during a week at a house in New York City where a butler carries a large silver bowl of water. The guest is startled when the bowl’s contents and temperature unsettle him, revealing a prankish custom and a wry explanation about bathwater temperature.
A London Gentlewoman notes theater seating before numbering and a reviewer laments crowding and footman disruption. A Chicago News piece on Amdo Tibet shows women’s dexterity in horse riding while men idle and hunting.
A historical note on German key making notes the cradle of the lock in Prussia by the 14th century. It describes the hollow concept of a master locksmith figure and explains how house and corridor keys formed part of daily life. It cites averages for key weight and iron circulation, estimating thousands of tons of iron used in keys regionally.
The oil bird, C euacharo, breeds in rocky caves including a Trinidad stand. It lays eggs without nests, and the young are very fat. Natives melt the fat in clay pots to make a butter-like product. Caves are sea-accessible and hunting them can be a lively sport.
A Cornish fishing smack leaving harbor faces trouble as the word rabbits provokes the crew and risks mutiny or rough handling. The anger centers on the whispered insult during a voyage setup.
A visitor asks for Johnny's father at home. Johnny replies Fle is trying to be present, but mom's mother is there. The exchange captures a domestic scene described in Harper's Weekly.
A Baltimore American quote reflects on the cost of an operation and the greater burden of dollars, noting the pains endured. The passage contrasts personal hardship with financial impact.
A dialog between a rector and Freddy as Freddy leads to a place for boys who go fishing on the Sabbath. The exchange centers on guidance and curiosity about where youngsters go for fishing on Sundays.
Dolly pursues marriage to a millionaire to escape shame and secure Jim's future. The tale contrasts ambition with sacrifice as Marjorie counsels against exploiting wealth.
A compact quotation notes that genius resides in virtue and intellect, contrasting belief over deeds as a core doctrine attributed to Emerson.
A bemused scene aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert when King Edward questions Admiral Keppel’s steering. Keppel signals a playful exchange as the king orders a reply stating apologies for being a bit of practice. The captain later retires to his cabin, amused by the event.
In Porto Rico cane culture marks social status among Spaniards and locals. Gilded youth collect arsenal like walking sticks, with blades from Toledo smiths. Many canes are damascened or inlaid with silver or gold, sometimes bearing the owner’s name or a patron saint.
Champ Clark at a Washington dinner pleaded indulgence for a rambling speaker who promised arrival if given time. Dr Thirdly divided his sermon into heads when a congregant called for meat and fruit, prompting the doctor to pause and finish carving first.
Mrs Gloonip notes her watch has not varied for a week while Mr Gloonip calls it remarkable. He asks how it could vary so little as the mainspring has broken.
A quotation on politeness in politics notes that true politeness occurs when you listen as if you believe a liar and the liar continues, thinking you are convinced. The statement reflects the newspaper’s voice on public rhetoric and deception.
A brief snippet from the Scranton Tribune Republican shows a smiling woman and a remark about even handsome women having a sense of the ridiculous. The light exchange highlights social wit in a past issue.
A quotation notes how an eye can speak without words. It contrasts a kind eye that eases disagreement with an enraged gaze that warps beauty into flaw.
A garbled piece describes weight issues with coins and claims of a Welsh or British subject being involved. It mentions experts, refunds, shopkeepers, and consumer money, noting parts worn away over time and a claim that substantial coin value disappears monthly. The text is incoherent but centers on currency weight, defects, and consumer protection themes.
A fragmentary discussion traces punctuation origins from Aristophanes and Ataxandrian works to medieval and renaissance printing. It notes the shift from isolated letters to spaced text and the lack of standardized spacing affecting readability.
The London Chronicle recalls Jean Wesseveld opening Kingswood School in 1748 with strict rules. Children from tender parents are excluded, all must obey every rule, and no play days or playtime are allowed. Students work Fridays until 3 pm to curb childhood wishful pining.
Dr Josiah Oldfield recalls student days at St Bartholomew Hospital where a Leicester man with a hand ailment sought cure. An ointment used there rapidly relieved him, prompting the patient to praise the hospital’s reputation and the trust placed in its care. The doctor notes the cure stemmed from the patient’s belief in St Bartholomew’s.
A garbled exchange from the Chicago Record Herald features a New York man boasting of crossing the Atlantic twenty times while another claims never visiting a state of the Union. The conversation hints at travel feats and regional rivalry.
Hicks and Wicks discuss keeping old Jove letters as encouragement after foolish acts. They note reading past letters helps remind them Vin is not as foolish as they once were, offering a reflective moment on personal change.
A brief comic exchange shows a wife admiring a new coat while a husband notes his old hat looks shabby in comparison. The dialog includes a humorous remark about mending and a reference to a coat being put on.
A reflective assertion compares chronic worry to a toxin, equating mental distress with the body’s exposure to a lethal drug and stressing the rapid, pervasive harm to sanity and health.
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