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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
5
A London Mail article explains how sneezing yawning blue nails and baldness can forewarn illness and death. It links sneezing to congestion bronchitis and pneumonia and notes recurring winter colds presage chronic bronchitis. It warns about stroke risk and urges cautious activity and rest to avoid dangerous outcomes.
The piece traces pheasant origins from Caucasus to English acclimatization, noting Roman introduction and pre Norman presence. It recalls historical prices in Edward I and Henry VIII times, mentions rewards for pheasants in L Estrange, and links pheasants to dining and courtly costs.
A Chicago Post quotation notes a conversation where a proposal comes up with a woman reflecting on past missed chances. She remarks she is less surprised by the timing of the proposal than by prior missed opportunities. The exchange emphasizes expectations and timing in courtship.
A connoisseur notes that Japanese repairs of broken porcelain embrace the fracture with gold lacquer. The method shows the crack openly, adds decorative gold lines, and celebrates skilled joining of different materials. Truth and aesthetic beauty coexist in the restored piece.
The text describes historical moon based beliefs about health and development of children and animals. Favorable moon signs were thought to yield well formed and intellectual offspring, while unfavorable signs supposedly produced defective beings. It also ties vice and odd behavior to dark moon phases and starved moral judgments to births under a moon with signals below the heart.
On May 26 1835 the likely first national nominating convention met in Baltimore with about 600 attendees, mostly Maryland residents. General Jackson called the gathering to prepare for Martin Van Buren, his political ally, a year before the presidential campaign.
A dignified bishop overhears three vegetable sellers arguing loudly in London. He asks where the swearing learned, and one seller jokes that it is a gift, not something learned.
The Baltimore American quotes a dialogue in which a subchief questions serving the man who fell leading a charge at a banquet, while the cannibal chief cites a poem claiming the bravest are the tenderest. The exchange blends irony and aggression in a fictional frame.
A moral admonition against sneering at others urges restraint toward all people including children. It emphasizes kindness over ridicule and cautions that contempt harms the heart of every person.
A concise reflection on humility. Three phrases from Lowell highlight growth through admitting error. The passage frames these words as essential to manhood, transcending language barriers and national differences.
An Atchison Globe note jokes that marrying a widow risks discovering her widow’s veil stored away. The quip highlights social quirks around remarriage and widowhood.
The Pall Mall Gazette quotes a lyric romantic line declaring enduring love beyond age or appearance. The speaker reassures a beloved that aging cannot change the speaker’s sight of the loved one as beautiful.
An American in London compares city living unfavorably to New York noting constant cloakroom, hand washing, and table money charges at restaurants. He argues London imposes fixed tariffs on essentials, while New York offers cheaper daily living costs and consumer basics for the poor.
A farmer finds a hired man resting under a tree and questions his claim of never tiring. The worker replies that the claim does not apply to him personally, only to the idea of tiredness, revealing a humorous misunderstanding.
The piece argues that many introduced bills fail to pass and few constitutional amendments exist since Jefferson. It notes that congress produces thousands of measures with only a few hundred enacted and points to post Civil War amendments as the only major changes.
Real estate men note a decline in superstition about haunted houses and crimes attached to properties. Dealers say the belief that unlucky houses deter rental or sale is fading, with only a few still balking at numbers like No 13. Even wealthy retirees increasingly doubt the old omen.
In Jamaica a tree named Daphne lagette provides native workers with exceptionally strong whips. The handle is a barked stem piece, while the lash is created by peeling, splitting, and weaving the stem into a six to seven foot flexible cord. The lash tapers by removing more strips toward the end for a tapered finish.
The exchange cites reviews of a controversial author with Dashaway calling the writer a genius and an idiot while Cleverton questions the premise. The dialogue from Harper's Bazar frames a debate on literary merit and uneven praise.
Edith argues the places and people in Tom's book are not like real locations or manners. The Boston Transcript notes the work is distinctly original, praising its charm and the portrayal of men and women as lively, unconventional characters.
A quip from the Chicago Record-Herald contrasts a sudden million-dollar inheritance with the wish to keep dreaming. The brief item reflects a humorous take on wealth and luck.
France produces 15 million dollars worth of chestnuts annually while Italy produces 20 million dollars. The figures reflect national production values and indicate Italy leads in chestnut output among the two countries.
A girl visits a neighbor and notes the aroma of whole apples wafting from a plate of parings. She insists the scent comes from full apples, not the discarded peels, highlighting a vivid sense of smell.
A serious man warns a young man about betting on the races. The youth, with a red necktie, expresses doubt he will wake to find it all a dream and admits there is little hope. The dialogue conveys tension and uncertainty in a short exchange.
A Syracuse Herald note cautions readers to apply care when selecting a title as many are left stranded by misguided choices. It emphasizes prudent judgment and diligence in decisions affecting personal plans.
The quotation notes Sir Andrew Clark’s belief that old age is a period when a man no longer adjusts himself to his environment. It presents his characterization of aging as a time of diminished adaptability rather than a mere passage of years.
A brief reflective note states there is no beauty of form or behavior that rivals the wish to spread happiness and avoid harming others. The sentiment emphasizes kindness as a guiding principle in personal conduct and social interaction.
A 1900 testimonial from Winfield Indiana claims dyspepsia relief after twenty years of indigestion. The writer, Wa Ruebsam, says two bottles cured stomach trouble and recommends the remedy. Sold by L M Bosworth.
A long established Chicago business seeks several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent and advertise. Salary eighteen dollars weekly plus expenses, paid weekly in cash. Carriage and horse furnished when needed. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
Plaintiff seeks an absolute divorce from the spouse on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. The petition asks for custody of minor Willard Myers and other equitable relief. Default may be entered if the respondent fails to appear by noon March 2 of the March Term, 1902, at Nevada Iowa.
State of Iowa Story County notices a special execution issued January 14 1902 in favor of H A Cook against William Theiste levies on the north half of lot nine in block four Kelly Star County Iowa. Sale set March 10 1902 at 10 am at the Nevada county courthouse front door to satisfy debt of 136 60 plus 13 66 fee and 13 75 costs with 10 percent interest. Sheriff 4212 H R Boyd. Dated February 8 1902 Nevada.
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