Royal Messengers and Odd Shipboard Customs
A collection of quirky historic notes describes British royal messengers occasionally delivering items beyond official dispatches from cigars to hats and oysters. It also recounts a Great Lakes steamer tale where a novice learns shipboard work, as narrated by Ralph D. Paine in Outing Magazine.
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Royal
Great Britain
Windsor
British Foreign Office
Custom House
Victoria
Continent
Empress Frederick
Berlin
Paris
Vienna
England
Brussels
Queen Victoria
Leopold
The Lake Skipper Flowed to Hire a Salt Water Vet
A salt water captain took a berth as first mate aboard a large passenger vessel for reasons of his own, joining a crew and changing the ship’s dynamics during an era of maritime travel.
Mourning Woman Behind the Black Veil
Maud asks why the neighboring lady wears black and Bess explains she mourns a husband, though he is not known to be alive, revealing a subtle social tension.
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Maud
Bess
Professor’s Playful Exchange Sparks Light Dialogue
A witty exchange unfolds as a professor misreads a student, asking about a wife. The student clarifies they are not married, prompting a humorous reply about being single. Publisher notes attribute the quip to Fliegende Blatter.
Rise in living costs meets valued modern comforts
An exchange notes that while expenses have grown, the benefits of modern conveniences justify the higher cost. The contrast highlights a debate on whether increased value accompanies price increases.
Personal Paragraphs Highlight Ames Residents Travels
Dr Julius Tilden of Ft Dodge visits Ames this week and many locals report trips to Jasper county Havana Cuba Havana. C C Morrison and Grace Tinsley finish Iowa Business College Des Moines now working Ames Savings Bank. Reports note relatives visiting from Sidney Ohio Minneapolis Mont Big Timber etc and travel to Ellsworth and Waggoner Oklahoma.
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Julius Tilden
Ft. Dodge
Ames
Grace Tinsley
Iowa Business College
Des Moines
Ames Savings Bank
Palm oil as a metaphor for bribery in early modern writing
The passage recounts how palm oil and oil imagery served as metaphors for graft in 16th and 17th century England. It cites Middleton’s 1627 line about a pursuivant, Greene’s "pile of angels" and "oil of angels," and references to "anointing" ecclesiastics and Dryden’s "great’d advocate" as bribe-related phrases.
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Middleton
Greene
England
Dryden
Ancient Thermopylae Passes and Defensive Routes
The pass of Thermopylae remains a formidable defensive position despite the sea receding. The Deleghi route north of the springs offers a parallel stronghold with zigzag terrain. Both passes could be held by about 5,000 troops, while the coast road is controlled from the heights and marshy lowlands with dikes hamper movement.
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Thermopylae
Pass of Thermopylae
Deleghi
Collect Letter Joke Teases Editors At Luncheon
Oliver Herford, famed poet illustrator and wit, entertained four magazine editors at luncheon. When the bell rang a maid brought the mail and an editor called an epistle, but Herford quipped that it was a collect. Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Oliver Herford
Herford
Philadelphia Bulletin
Government Messengers Not for Luncheon Rule Declared
Irish notice from Dublin government office states under no circumstances may messengers be used for luncheon. The London News cites the directive as an official rule.
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Dublin
London News
Dr Cobb Preaches on My Church and Moral Man
Among the Ames churches Dr Cobb continues Sunday themes My Church and Is a Moral Man Sate The special meetings go on with good attendance and growing interest His sermons are masterly in content and form.
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Dr. Cobb
United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule
J W Stiverson pastor leads Sunday school at 10:00 a m with sermon at 11:00 a m Junior Society at 3:00 p m Senior Society at 6:30 p m Leader Little Deal and music by Mrs Sawtell from Des Moines followed by an evening sermon at 7 39 p m
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United Brethern Church
J. W. Stiverson
Little Deal
Sawtell
Des Moines
John’s Episcopal Church announces January confirmation visit
Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 with the theme The Early Development of Jesus. Sunday School before the service. On Monday evening January 28th Bishop Olmstead will visit for confirmation, with services at 7:30 to accommodate college travelers returning after the 9:00 motor.
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Jesus
Bishop Olmstead
First Baptist Church Service and Programs
Walter I. Fowle pastors a church day with Bible School at 9:45 and a sermon titled The Unanswered Prayer at 11:00. Junior Union meets at 3:09 and B Y P U missionary meeting led by J R Hughes at 6:30. Evangelistic service The Greatest Service to Man at 7:30.
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First Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
Junior Union
B. Y. P. U. Missionary Meeting
J. R. Hughes
Congregational Sermons and Student Assistant Induction
The Congregational church presents morning worship on Why are the Scriptures called Holy and Cain His Mark in the evening. Sunday night marks a new departure with O. E. Atkinson 07 to be inducted as Student Assistant to Rev. W. J. Minchin in a Home Missionary Society supported effort aimed at Iowa City students.
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M. D. Marshall
Ben. Read
Toledo
Canada
Marshall
Iowa
W.J. Minchin
Cain
O. E. Atkinson
W. J. Minchin
Iowa City
Home Missionary Society
College
Congregational Church of
Ames
Atkinson
Congregational
Catholic Church Fair and Mass Schedule Noted
Next Sunday at 10 30 a m mass will be held at the Catholic church Sunday school starts at 10 a m The big fair opens with entertainment next Monday evening General admission for the week is ten cents A committee of college students will edit a paper titled The Fair Daily News featuring items of interest and short editorials on fair matters
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Fair Daily News
Dr. King's New Life Pills Endorsement by Fort Madison Overseer
Mr August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madison Iowa, endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as superior to other laxatives. He claims they act more agreeable and do more good, curing biliousness and constipation, 25 cents at all druggists.
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August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Eadie-Ward Music Club Announces Free Concert
Keating of the Eadie-Ward Music Club invites the public to a fine free concert on January 24 at 8 p m in the evening. A nearby jewelry store advertises its offerings during the event.
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Keating
Eadie-Ward
Store W, Jeweler
Prove Property and Pay Charges at Union National Bank
A brief notice instructs to prove property and pay charges at Union National Bank. The record notes a one page instruction likely from a legal or financial notices section. The exact property details or dates are not provided in the readable text.
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Union National Bank
Old England Trusts In Brewing Sold Dear Ale Crime
Records of the Brewers Company show that on Monday July 30 1422 Robert Chichele mayor of London summoned masters twelve worthy to the guildhall to set price and quantity of malt. After dispute Whityngtone claimed brewers foreclosed malt to raise price they were convicted and fined 20 pounds and kept in custody until payment or security.
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England
Brewers’ Company
Robert Chichele
London
Guildhall
Whityngtone
Ancient and Modern Bathing Reveals Changing Habits
The piece contrasts historical bathing with soap as a modern factor in life. It notes earlier elites washed hands with rose water and robes of scent, while Romans bathed and oiled themselves. It likens unfamiliar tastes to views on Chinese music.
The Audience Worse Than the Orator
John Bright recalled Pitt's famous speech after two bottles of port and attributed Pitt's success to memory gaps in the era. He noted that verbatim reporting was unknown and suggested other MPs had likely drunk three bottles, influencing opinions of Pitt's reputation.
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John Bright
Pitt
Pliny Quote Reflects Mutual Trust Principle
A concise line from Pliny highlights the value of mutual trust as a guiding principle in communal life. The saying underscores reliance on one another and shared responsibility within a community.
Woman in Sanskrit Legend: Twashtri Creates a Wife
A Chicago Record-Herald retelling of a Hindu legend describes Twashtri's attempt to create a woman from mixed elements. The man laments her chatter and demands relief, then admits he cannot live with or without her, while the god notes the paradox.
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Twashtri
Vulcan
Chicago Record-Herald
Cement Users Convention Draws Statewide Attendance
George Hanson, ex student from Odebolt, attends the Cement Users Convention in Ames. The Millionaire Club plans an officers election at Smith's hall with about 150 cement users in Eng ineering hall. The spring lecture series features Isabel Beecher Leonora Jackson Concert Co and I S C Glee Club with performances through April 27.
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George Hanson
Odebolt
Millionaire Club
Smith’s Hall
Isabel Garghill Beecher
Leonora Jackson
Frank Dixson
Monteville Flowers of
Cincinnati
I. 8. C. Glee Club
Pointed Paragraphs and Quirky Exchanges
Brief quotes and witticisms on life travel and friendship from a 19th century reader. A Atchison Globe note reflects social advice about self image and humor in relationships, followed by a humorous exchange about cooking and piano leading to boarding.
Jones Receives Loving Cup At Local Exhibition
The loving cup presented to Prof. J. W. Jones former secretary of the Iowa Corn Growers Association arrived this week and is displayed at Keating Jewelry Store. The silver plated cup stands about twenty inches high with stag horn handles and gold lining. Inscribed as a token of love and esteem from the L G A members dated December 1906. The professor aided the association’s interests during his secretarial tenure.
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J. W. Jones
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Keating Jewelry Store
The
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Watchword
Conspicu
Semmons Dry Goods Store
Bell
Oi Bowling Alley
Ww. G. Stockwell
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Bos
Ralph D. Paine
Outing Magazine
Lake
S. L. Akin
Jasper County
W. D. Elwell
Frank
Sidney
Ohio
Will. A. Taylor
Marengo, Ill
Alva Osborne
Jennie Christ
Havana
Cuba
Mabel Held
Denver
Lizzie Corbin
H. F. Jones
Minneapolis
Robert Hatfield
Moberly, Missouri
H. L. Orland
Mrs. Kelley
W. G. Stockwell
Elizabeth Gates
Big Timber, Mont
Haverly
C. F. Sievert
Sioux City
C. C. Morrison
Loretta Williams
Sioux Rapids
Turner McLain
Hough
Nebraska
Sammy Trullinger
Chicago
Harry Semmons
Valparaiso
Ind
Fannie Wright
Waukee
S. W. Pickett
John Woodruff
A. Q. Adamson
Ellsworth
Dovi’s
Ahern
Marian Patrick
Edward Wagner
Spring Brook
N. D
C. M. Proctor
Iowa State Osteopathic Convention
Marshalltown
Frances Stewart
Jerry Sexton
East Prairie
John Russell
Jerry
Ohio River
Missouri
George Stanford
Gregory
S. C
Rosebud
Marengo
Ill
M. Gretten
Waggoner
I. T
Mr. Gretten
F. B. Gilbert
Gilbert Station
Church OF Christ
H. D. Williams
T. John's Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Bible School
Orand
Pliny
Clarke
Hamilton
C. B. Klima
Hoffman School of Music
Kansas City
Conservatory of Prague
Austria
St. Joseph, Mo
Lac
R. C. Barrett
Madrid
Teacher's Association
Iva Brant
Jacksonville, Fla
Frank D. Elwell
Frank French
Philippine Railway
Manila
Earth
Atchison Globe
Alfred
Jones
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