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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
4
Gibson's Book Store lists subscriptions for all magazines and papers at publisher prices. The notice requests reader responses and specifies a possible catalog or price window.
Harold Van Epps died Tuesday night at the college hospital from appendicitis after a three week illness. He was nine years old. Funeral service was held at his home west of the college with Rev. A M Shea officiating and interment in Ames cemetery. The family has the community’s sympathy.
Classified notice seeking three to five unfurnished rooms in town or at the college. Respond with details to Box 272 Station A.
Several firms will shut their doors at 11 a m on Monday December 26 and reopen Tuesday morning. Tilden Bros Co W J Semmons J Jacobs R H McCarthy 4 B Kooser Co UL O Keedick J J Grove J W Adams Chas Hamilton RB Knudson Herman Canier Bros &
November report shows additions and books repaired in library. New readers registered and circulation figures indicate activity with a focus on children engagement.
A discussion on whether muscle building truly improves health and morals. It questions if athletic training benefits the constitution, warns hypertrophied muscle may degenerate, and notes benefits when used wisely but harms when neglected. The piece includes a parable about angels and Adam and Eve.
A Sudbury-born artist Gainsborough drew a rough wood figure of a brick wall thief, later identified as the fruit thief who haunted his father’s orchard. Thicknesse, lieutenant governor of Landguard Fort, befriended the artist after recognizing Jack Pear Tree in the sketch.
The text explains why we do not perceive the Earth's rapid orbit. It argues that the planet's smooth, vibration-free motion carries everything with it, making motion evidence elusive without reference to detached celestial bodies. Even then, reasoning and calculation are needed to identify movement.
A Hungarian folklore tale shows Adam and Eve host Gabriel with kindness after the Fall. They prepare a feast to win him over and delay expulsion, impressing Gabriel who pleads for another to carry out the Lord’s order.
The term to get the sack traces to canvas, a hemp or flax cloth. Old phrase to give one the canvas meant dismissal, evoking tool bags carried by tradesmen. Canvass derives from French canabasser meaning to sift as through canvas.
A brief note from the Boston Traveler presents a playful exchange about a summer engagement, with the man warning of breach of promise if a stronger attraction appears and the woman replying she would sue for breach if that occurs.
A Washington Star quip notes a man’s humility in a vast world and cites Mr Comrox who remarks that having three daughters at boarding school feels especially humbling. The line reflects on perspective and privilege.
The Cleveland Leader notes Edith's marriage to Rounders, a well known person about town described as a prince of good fellows. The playful line questions if Edith joined a titled match while praising Rounders' social standing.
Miss Bessie Horton wed John Keating Jr at 722 Seventh Street Ames in a small ceremony conducted by Rev J B Harris. The couple plans to live in Ames with Horton and Keating families sending best wishes.
Professor J L Budd died in Phoenix Arizona and telegrams say the family will start home today with funeral plans pending arrival of remains expected Saturday night or Sunday morning
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