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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
5
The New York Herald outlines core rules of modern warfare. Prohibitions include poison, treachery, murder of surrendering foes, desecration of flags of truce, and unnecessary destruction. Civilians’ protection and humane treatment of prisoners are emphasized.
The icebox on wheels arose in 1951 when Wilder in New England devised refrigerated freight for butter from Ogdensburg to Boston. Eight tons shipped in a car made 17 cents a pound after expenses, proving the concept viable and expanding service. The inventor did not patent the idea, allowing broad use.
The Sette of Odd Volumes is a London dining club founded in 1878. It meets monthly from October to June and comprises twenty one full members drawn from volumes of the Variorum Shakespeare and twenty one supplementary members. Rules include fines such as five shillings for losing temper.
Major Banks once known for tipping off race winners in Cincinnati and the Midwest faces a grim scene after a devotee to his tips loses his last cent. The man pleads poverty and contemplates suicide, claiming his wife and family starve, as Banks coldly suggests a second chance at 8 tomorrow afternoon.
In the Kongo colonies of Belgium both men and women are tattooed by social status. High caste women bear elaborate back designs resembling a zouave jacket. Scars are made to look bas relief by herbal injections. Acaiin thorns serve as needles and black clay provides color.
A Corunna mechanic heard the number 125,869 spoken three nights in a row before Madrid’s Christmas lottery drawing. He and his wife joked that the number would win the top prize, prompting their curiosity about buying a ticket.
The red shirt originated as a blouse worn by English women in the 1860s. Garibaldi adopted the economical garment from a dry goods job lot once used by South American cattle slaughterers. His followers wore the red shirt as a symbol of the Risorgimento and Italian unification.
A short exchange portrays temperance conflict with warnings about drinking and the resulting headaches and heartache. The dialogue contrasts concern from one speaker about John’s drinking with John’s denial and the mention of repeated sorrow.
An advertisement in the London Express quotes a note from Mary waiting three hours at an appointed spot, then being questioned by a policeman. The line declares if this is love the price is too heavy, ending with a farewell from Potts.
A concise quotation from La Bruyere extols patience as a path to progress and achievement. It asserts that no road is too long for one who moves steadily and without hurry, and no goal is out of reach for those who equip themselves with patient effort.
A dramatic exchange unfolds where a widow confronts a lawyer about her late husband’s will. The lawyer claims only what the law requires remains for the widow, prompting the widow to vow a reckoning with him.
In Harper's Bazaar a humorous exchange cites a claim that Niagara Falls will stop flowing in 3,000 years. Mrs Knicker jokes the leak may be fixed by a plumber meanwhile.
The agriculture department uses 30 000 township correspondents and 3 000 county correspondents to report monthly crop conditions. A state agent, seventeen traveling field agents, and special cotton correspondents add five monthly reports to ensure accuracy. Officials compile five reports for distribution to 70 000 post offices nationwide.
Clarence Powell aged twenty two son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Powell died Monday evening of typhoid fever in Kankakee Illinois where he had lived for several years. Mrs Powell left for Kankakee Saturday and Mr Powell followed Sunday. The body arrived this morning and funeral services will probably be held Sunday though details are not yet settled.
Seats for the Mother Goose production go on sale at Judisch Bros on Saturday. The event promises family entertainment and a chance to secure tickets in advance.
Stoppings report three newborns: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Moore on Tuesday January 24, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Bail on January 18, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sever Bustol on Saturday January 21.
A newspaper item highlights the value of market reports from the Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer and offers a yearly combined rate of 1.65. It also reports on local visits by Mrs. Ben Stull and Camila to Ontario, a penny supper at K P hall, Mrs. W J Minchin’s grippe confinement, and a Bermuda visitors’ family touring town and college before resuming travel.
Mr and Mrs J F Williams traveled to Prairie City on Saturday to see Grace Williams Baird who was badly hurt Friday by a stair fall. Baird carried a lighted lamp and fell injuring her back and tearing ligaments in her right arm. Mr Williams returned Tuesday reporting she rests easy though badly bruised.
In the early eighties Dr Wheeler of New York tested a small electric motor and attached a screw propeller to its shaft. The resulting cooling breeze led him to pursue electrified propulsion ideas and eventually to perfect the electric fan, a commercial success.
Town storyteller recounts a tale where a man swallows a pint and a half of snake bite remedy then chaos ensues as the remedy affects him. The scene ends with the remedy curling into a hoop as children watch and laugh.
A Baltimore American quip contrasts two perspectives on marriage. A husband laments difficulty to satisfy his wife who has many wants, while she reveals her sole demand is money. The joke hinges on mutual dissatisfaction and financial strain.
A London Opinion quip notes a mother asking Mariaranne to wash tea things before going out. The daughter responds that she is already late for "mother's 'elp" class, highlighting a domestic clash and social humor.
The London Punch quips contrast intensely modern tastes with classic art and car choices. It notes preference for a Corot over a Rembrandt and favors a French car for a better hill climber, reflecting satirical wit on status and style.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a man asked about his biggest error claiming he thought himself too clever to err. The remark frames a witty self assessment about overconfidence and misjudgment.
Friends learn former Ames High English instructor Miss Esse Hathaway has been appointed to a fine position at East Des Moines High with a substantial salary increase over her Marshalltown post.
Nancy Arrasmith Alford was born in Putman county Indiana on February 11 1835 and died at her Ames home January 23 1911 aged 75 years 11 months and 5 days. She married Geo H Alford December 12 1861 and they had six children one son died at 21. She joined the First Baptist Church of Ames in July 1871 and served the church for almost forty years. Her husband died in 1904 leaving two sons three daughters three brothers and two sisters. She was a devoted mother and wife and a true follower of Jesus Christ.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of our wife, mother, and sister. Appreciation is also given for the beautiful floral offerings. A. H. Buck Bertha Longsdorff Edith Buck I. H. Craig.
The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best winter remedy that prevents colds and disease, claiming it keeps you well all season. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by Joel E. Cagwin.
Claude Smith a former Ames boy who has been firing on the North Western is now an engineer after a recent promotion. The family, long based in Boone, will move to Clinton as his ascent continues.
Friends and neighbors extended aid and sympathy during the illness and death of father Helga Larson and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Helgeson.
Office address details for Dr. G J Snyder appear with phone numbers 199 and 234 and residence 263, indicating his office location above Gamble's Drug Store and contact information.
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