Bold Boston Captain Cuts Off Jackson Head on Constitution
A Boston sea captain cut off Andrew Jackson's figurehead from the frigate Constitution and later bragged of it to the Navy in Washington. Samuel W. Dewey admitted the act, claiming minimal legal penalty, while Elliott had replaced the head. the ship sailed for decades and ended service in 1881. The incident echoes in 19th century naval lore from Boston to Annapolis.
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France
Baltimore Sun
The Purser's Joke on a Red D Steamer
A young minister on a Red D liner from New York to La Guayra sought to conduct a Sunday service in the main dining saloon after asking the purser. The article notes that ministers aboard ocean steamers are commonly invited to lead worship on Sundays.
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New York Tribune
New York
la Guayra
Breakfast Toast Turns to Frugal Couple Memory
A man recalls the lavish breakfast he prepared for a pretty girl and her remark that she only wanted two eggs and toast. He reveals he is the former “pretty girl,” now married, recounting how she has lived since on two eggs and toast.
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New York Press
Moon Size Compared to Common Handheld Objects
A psychologist notes how people estimate the moon’s size using objects held at arm’s length. The results vary with memory versus immediate perception, with the only correct comparison being to a pea, illustrating how minds shape judgments of distant objects.
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Hugo Munsterberg
MecClure’s
Origin of His Name Pranks Causes Name Change
A teacher correcting exercises notices Tom Brown written in a newspaper. Tommy Smith stands, claiming the name Brown due to family trouble. He explains his mother remarried the lodger, changing his surname to Smith.
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London Mail
Local Libel Quip Sparks Town Gossip
A passerby cites a county paper claiming Jonas Jones, a prosperous local druggist, is "sojourning." The native retorts the report is a libel, noting the town is too healthy for him to prosper.
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Jonas Jones
Catholic Standard and Times
A Sure Way
A wryneck sighting is described by Peleg after he watches a mare driven while constantly looking back for approaching autos. The dialogue features a country doctor and Peleg in a rustic exchange.
No Giving Up in Debt Dispute Exchange
A terse exchange quotes a debtor stating determination to collect the bill, and a counterpart replying that they will never give up. The brief dialogue frames an ongoing dispute over a debt without further details.
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Dan
A String of Cars for Christmas Arrives in Ames
Interurban patrons received new street cars as a Christmas gift from Santa and the railway management. Two small orange and brewster green cars with college monograms began service at 4:50 Tuesday afternoon, offered as a festive remembrance.
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Santa Claus
Interurban
College
Ames
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised Fast Liver Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to stop liver and bowel stagnation quickly. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with a money back guarantee and a price of 26 cents at all druggists.
Pineapple Sale Sparks Quick Retirement in Battery Street
A buyer snapped up fruit with a Spanish gold ounce worth 16 dollars, then faced a demand from an acquaintance who bought two for 10 dollars each. The original purchaser boasted of earning five dollars swiftly and still having a pineapple for supper.
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Battery Street
San Francisco
Around the World in One Night Rally Sparks Global Attention
A fast paced event draws crowds and media from around the globe, showcasing rapid travel feats and performances. Organizers hailed the effort as a celebration of speed, culture, and connection across continents.
Tools for sale in Watson ad on Sycamore Street
Classified notice lists lawn mower ax spade shovel hoe rake milk tester clothes wringer and household goods all for sale this week. Signed EH B Watson at 617 Sycamore Street.
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EH. B. Watson
Sycamore Street
Lost gold watch with fob and teddy bear charm
Office notice asking to return a large gold watch with a leather fob and teddy bear charm left at the office in exchange for a reward.
Paris Visit Sparks Interest in Fashion Hunches
A hint of style inspiration emerges as visitors in Paris explore trends and ideas. The trip offers individuals a chance to sense evolving fashion directions and gather impressions from the city's boutiques, galleries, and street scenes.
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Paris
Plant Oddities Eyes in Leaves Fascinate Researchers
A Chicago Tribune report notes nasturtium and other flowers bear leaf eyes that focus light onto tissue, forming numerous image-like impressions. Researchers question whether these eyelets convey perception or simply light sensitivity, while some plants show electric responses and early algae-like mobility.
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Chicago Tribune
Ames Post Office Sets New Year's Hours
The Ames post office will be open New Year’s day until 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. City carriers will make the forenoon trip while rural carriers do not run.
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Ames
Odd Baby Customs Among Parsees
A Los Angeles Times piece describes Parsees naming and baptism rites. A priest records birth details and declares the child’s name after consulting parents. The infant undergoes water and fire baptism, then a ritual reading of the Koran with five name slips chosen at random and attached to the child.
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Persia
Los Angeles Times
Rare Copper Cents and the Clermont Boiler Theory
Coin collectors propose that scarce 1799 and 1804 large copper cents mostly vanished because they were used to make the boiler for Fulton’s Clermont. The article notes copper scarcity, imports from England, and large cents minted 1793–1796, with the 1815 Fulton boiler costing $23,000.
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United States
Fulton
Philadelphia
England
Granby
Conn
Clermont
Dining in Wall Street’s Noontime Luncheon Rush
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes Wall Street at noon filled with the smells of kitchens from Trinity Church to Nassau Street. It counts thousands of eaters during a brief hour, with restaurants profiting on nickels and dimes as men of affairs dine, fueling a rapid, crowded scene amid fast eating and foreign criticism of American habits.
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Nassau Street
Broad Street
New York Stock Exchange
Pittsburg
Pineapples in 1851 San Francisco Sell Price
A traveler arriving in 1851 San Francisco from Panama bought a dozen pineapples from a Darien native for a quarter. On landing he had six left near Vallejo Street as boats ferried new arrivals from steamers. A stranger offered to buy three at five dollars each, claiming San Franciscans were liberal buyers.
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Darien
Panama
Vallejo Street
Whitehall
The Whole Show and The Theater Distinction
The remark explores a theater’s special distinction and features a quip about neglect breeding mischief. It includes a line from Chesterfield and mentions an actor named I Fliegende Blatter.
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Fliegende Blatter
Church Services in Ames Churches Mix of Sermons and Leagues
The Ames Methodist Episcopal and St John’s Episcopal churches schedule Sunday activities. At Methodist, Pastor Andrew M. Shea leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with themes But One True Joy and Thoughts of the Dying Year. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and afternoon service at Shipley at 3 p m. St John’s Episcopal Rector Herbert A Wilson conducts morning prayers and a litany sermon titled The Vision and the Task with Sunday School at 10 o clock.
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Methodist Episcopal
Andrew M. Shea
Epworth League
Shipley
John’s Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Church of Christ Service Schedule and Themes
Bible school at 9 45 a m Y P S C at 6 30 p m Preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Themes: Laying Foundations and Making the Most of Life H D Williams pastor
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Church OF Christ
H. D. Williams
Turkey missing from George Burton raffle
A twenty pound turkey owned by George Burton is lost, strayed, or stolen. The bird was bought before Christmas and raffled by Burton.
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George Burton
George
Mystery Man Roy Linked to Family Curse Rumor
The text recounts a rumor about a family cursed item that repeatedly afflicted members. George tried to remove it, failed, and hid it in the cellar where it disappeared by morning. The only nearby man named Roy is hinted as connected, prompting George to read between the lines.
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George
Roy
Oyster theft arrest in Justice Campbell’s court
A pair of Booth Oysters from J. W. Adams’ grocery near his store were stolen overnight. J. W. Adams gathered evidence leading to Art West’s arrest this forenoon. West is jailed on a theft charge and to appear tomorrow at 10 in Campbell's court. he may not be the actual culprit.
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J. W
Art West
Justice Campbell
Digestive health boost with Chamberlains tablets
Emphasizes that digestion depends on digestion rather than intake and promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate the stomach and liver. Claims include better appetite, increased strength and weight, greater endurance, and a clear head. Price is 25 cents with free samples. Sold by Judisch Bros.
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Judisch Bros
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