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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
6
The article outlines the sacred thread rites of Brahmans with three differently colored strands worn under the chin, Parsees invest boys with woolen threads, Monier Williams notes seventy two woolen threads, and North American Indians use medicine cords with shells beads and sacred stones.
The London Saturday Review explains Parisian exclusive clubs require candidates to campaign among members. Newcomers must introduce themselves to each member, asking for support, then again on the ballot day. A week of formal introductions follows, with foreigners gaining favor by insisting on every member’s introduction.
Daudet learned an American publisher misread his work Bappho leading to a failure to issue the book. After discussion with friends he noted the Greek spelling in French uses one P while English uses two. He cabled, Spell it with two pa, which puzzled the publishers.
Lady Dorothy Nevill recalls a tale about her two cousin Miss Walpole sisters. The anecdote centers on a moment when both women died or faced consequences. the reminiscence highlights social intrigue and family dynamics within the Walpole circle.
Miss Charlotte, overheated and claiming apoplexy, vows to be ill but misses the mark as Miss Fanny dashes to extinguish her sister’s flaming cap. The quick action ends the moment with a fiery mishap averted by swift intervention.
The article traces dance origins from the Curetes in 1543 B C to Greek drama links, pantomime in 22 B C, and American Indian dances at the European discovery of America, noting dancing as rejoicing and social expression across cultures.
The passage extols performing daily duties as the finest part of life. It argues that higher motives and sentiments are worthwhile only if they strengthen a person to better fulfill ordinary responsibilities.
In a New York Press dialogue a woman’s marked down ace prompts a discussion about birth order. Howell notes a sister born first while Powell counters she is not older, highlighting a playful family exchange on age.
A Spanish proverb notes that a liar is sooner caught than a cripple, reflecting a moral about truth and consequence.
John Stow, famed English antiquary, rose from modest origins as a tailor to collect chronicles and memoirs. He spent forty years gathering old papers, traveled on foot to colleges and monasteries, and copied and annotated with care. At eighty he was granted beggar’s garb by James I to beg at church doors, and died two years later.
The article discusses how most flora in the East originated abroad, with introductions from the Semites and Indians. It notes lemon, orange, olive, fig, vine, palm, laurel, and myrtle origins, and traces ceremonial use of laurel and myrtle from the east via the Mediterranean, citing Strasburger's Riviera.
William Everett argues the House of Lords reflects wealth and property more than status, noting entail and primogeniture keep estates intact while new peers remain rich. He says the aristocracy endures through wealth and allied interests, shaping political power despite changing fortunes.
The New York Tribune notes Maori women in North Island New Zealand cooking by natural geothermal heat. A volcanic region provides boiling water in ground pools and streams where food is cooked in cloth pouches. Guides are advised to avoid wandering hazards and deaths.
A backstage moment at a brother's benefit ends in a comic fiasco as a character actor’s imitations of Edwin Booth ruin the show. Booth contemplates Hamlet and, donning the others wig, delivers the lines only to have the press condemn the performance as vile.
The London Chronicle notes Windsor Castle cost Britain more than any other royal fortress. Parliament granted £300000 for reconstruction when George IV planned a family residence. Over four years funds continued, and by William IV’s completion the castle neared one million pounds in outlay.
The skull of poet Alexander Pope was moved from his grave during burial yard alterations. A phrenologist’s private collection holds it after the sexton was bribed and a different skull was left in its place. The total cost including the bribe amounted to £50.
It argues that society owes much to ancient labor and trials, noting that while many past experiments were mistaken, they taught lessons that help avoid repeating old errors, and overall the world progresses by learning from antiquity.
A parenthetical exchange contrasts Mrs Climber Mrs Highup boasting a painted portrait by a celebrated artist with a simple photograph. The husband a wise man comments on advertising ideas and differences between art and image.
A fragment suggests a social scene where remarks on appearances and camera scrutiny provoke a response. The exchange hints at vanity, concealment, and the performative nature of public images in a bygone era.
A humorous exchange describes Miss Van Shelf as an exceptionally careful boarding mistress. The speaker adds a whimsical note about her imagined heaven and a summer request to lay away her wings in camphor balls.
A brief quip contrasts postwar life with marriage. A speaker notes many more women now living than expected, then asks a companion. The reply confirms that before marriage he believed his wife was the only woman in the world.
Benedick explains they use luminous paint on the baby’s face to allow a nocturnal drink without turning on gas lights. Singleton asks what it’s for. The exchange highlights a practical wartime or old household trick.
A father explains that pessimists see discouragement and bleak outcomes while optimists recall youth with hope and brightness. He notes the shift from optimism to pessimism over time, ending with his son’s humorous punchline about marriage as the key contrast.
A London Lancet note warns that blowing cigarette smoke through the nose may disseminate disease. It cites moist nasal passages and conjunctival secretions carrying germs, which become airborne and can reach others in households and public spaces.
In Sicily love charms are described as powerful rituals from Macmillan’s. One uses a blooded eggshell dried and ground then mixed into coffee or wine to bind a beloved. A second involves a witch undoing her clothes at midnight and a fallen bundle signaling success. A third uses ribbons bought in three shops linked to a target, blessed by a witch, then worn under the left knee at church.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a dramatic exchange showing a man named Tim reflecting on past hardship and a wish for help from a doctor to cure old fits, implying social or economic strain and public sympathy.
A brief snatch from Pick Me Up remarks on a widow and a proposal. The speaker muses on choosing a new partner who combines goodness and beauty, then accepts a suitor named George in a sudden moment.
A Nashville Democrat aphorism notes that when money talks too much it may be prudent to call it modest and restrained, suggesting prudence in spending and value.
Prof B H Hibbard reports Brownsville clashes between northern black soldiers and town citizens. He notes white residents opposed to soldiers in saloons and fears of racial tension with accusations of misbehavior by troops. Fort Brown is deserted as authorities cool the incident.
A Cooper Maine woman reports two years of bad stomach trouble cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She credits twelve bottles used and improved health. Sold by Judisch Bros.
Advert says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is safe for all ages with no opium, curing coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims croup cures and prevents attacks when given early and reassures parents there is no danger in giving to babies. Judisch Bros sells it.
The piece promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases, claiming instant relief from itching and smarting. It states price at 25 cents and lists Judisch Bros as the seller.
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