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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
8
A collection of humorous observations on how people phrase ideas in English from different backgrounds. Examples include a French man seeking to purify his hands, a Scottish publican on a maid, a man comparing orangutans to humans, and a joke about a tired aging process and birthday trivia from Westminster Gazette.
Several young artists in Philadelphia tell a story about a fellow club member known for painting discipline. The indolent artist rarely exceeds the required number of works and often lives near penury despite evident talent. A friend visiting his studio observes his current paintings as he rests on a couch and smokes a pipe.
A Philadelphia North American notice warns sailors that their vitals are at risk at the port, signaling fear or danger for seafarers frequenting the harbor.
The piece argues humor saves us from ourselves and requires lighthearted banter. It notes true humor comes from truth and friendliness, not contempt, and warns against jokes that wound the innocent or damage reputations.
The article contrasts French thrift with American excess, noting Parisians live within means, favor limited royage and gambling, value leisure in daily routines, and work to fund dowries and children's futures while preserving retirement time.
The Philadelphia Times quotes a scene where a buyer names a good price and the artist, looking mournful, warns that insisting on more would force another painting. The exchange captures a somber moment over art and value.
A Welsh niner praises David Lloyd George calling him witty and recalling a Carnarvon speech in Welsh. He mocked the House of Lords by saying a peer would honor himself at family prayers and dwell in the house of lords for ever in a quip.
A Washington Star line quotes a speaker calling life a game and Mr Meekton noting Henrietta treats it like bridge with him always opposite as dummy.
Kenrik Fagercakke filed information against C. A. Gregson Northwestern special officer for assault and battery on February 18. The case moved from Justice Haverley to Mayor Sheldon’s court by change of venue, with trial likely tomorrow. County Attorney Hadley to represent the plaintiff. Gregson had orders to improve conditions around the station following complaints.
Senator J. A. Fitchpatrick introduces measures shifting county treasurer pay to a commission on collections with graduated rates and proposing state inspection of treasurers offices under the auditor of state. The bills call for a uniform accounting system and require a plan to be submitted to the state executive council in July 1912.
Rev Hanson will conduct services Friday evening at eight and Sunday at eleven in the morning and eight in the evening at the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
A dialogue reflecting caution in lending money to a friend. Cobble insists on avoiding harming their friendship by offering a reduced loan. Stone-Well negotiates a smaller amount and suggests halves to maintain good relations.
A domestic telegram mix up drives a humorous exchange as a wife explains her mother’s insistence on visiting after reading a telegram while her husband questions the instruction.
A discussion warns of a man who discovers a method to reveal a woman’s age through a hidden trick. The piece contemplates the cruel fate or harsh life such a discovery could invite, emphasizing the risk to women’s safety and dignity.
A silk producing caterpillar, called eri by natives in Assam, has long been used for silk spinning. Unlike the common silkworm, its cocoons are not sealed, one end is closed with converging loops of silk, allowing harvesting without killing the insect.
Morning worship with sermon at 11:00. Theme titled The Sinning Soul a Dying Soul. In the evening the Y P S C E and regular service merge into a union young peoples meeting at the Methodist church.
Preaching and communion at 11 00 a m with sermon on The Meaning of the Words of Jesus upon the Cross There will be no evening service due to the union young peoples program at the Methodist church
J. F. Oglevie, a Colo farmer, found a weather bureau balloon from Omaha on February 17. The balloon entangled in barbed wire bore a note directing the finder to forward it to Omaha and receive a two dollar money order as reward.
In payment of his trouble, Mr. Ogle at once sent the affair as instructed. The brief note indicates a quick escalation to formal records.
The piece argues a dairy cow remains a reliable worker even as mining and plantation schemes fade. It envisions the Iowa dairy cow delivering steady monthly dividends, urging readers to embrace rural farming and adopt cattle as a practical path.
Governor stands firm on his views and the veto is praised. Mayme Wilson and James Jenkins wed on February 22 1911 at the bride’s parents Gilbert home. They plan to live on Howard Sawyer’s farm southwest of town after March 1. Also notes Roll Hunter and wife from Sibley Iowa visit H C Wakefield, and George Chen of Eagle Grove visits his sister Mrs Shearer.
A few minute delay in treating croup can be dangerous, even with mild cases. The passage recommends keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and giving a dose at first sign of croup, noting it is pleasant to take and widely sold by dealers.
Lawrence Riggs and Miss Blanche Snyder were married at noon Wednesday at the bride’s northwest Gilbert home. Rev. Wolfe of the Gilbert Congregational church performed the ceremony in front of about twenty relatives. A generous dinner followed. The couple left that evening for the groom’s parents’ farm near Ames and will reside in Washington township.
An advertising claim from Joel E. Cagwin promotes Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the world's stomach regulator. The copy urges action tonight with promises of relief from constipation and stomach inactivity through a hard coarse meals regimen.
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