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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
The Roquefort legend tells of a shepherd lad who left bread and cheese in a cavern and returned months later to find a moist mold-veined cheese. Villagers adopted cave ripening, the caves are owned by a joint stock company employing about six hundred women for aging, with 65,000 square yards of storage.
The piece argues that Spanish cow behavior is more dangerous to humans than bulls. It notes bulls rush to subdue rivals, while cows use swift horned attacks to protect offspring with no mercy. The author suggests herd dynamics favor calves and future herd survival when threats are slain.
In a well known Lancashire town a cautious yet prosperous man, famed for thrift and honesty, weds a widow with her own £15000 fortune. After the ceremony an old acquaintance meets him and quips that the wedding was worth a clear £15000 to him.
Horace Walpole recounts a porcelain vender who priced a cracked jar like no other. After a summer earthquake rattled his house the seller doubled the price and claimed the jar was the only one worldwide broken by an earthquake. He pursued a strikingly bold profit grab.
Describes the Cossack whip as a formidable weapon made of hard leather tapering to a fine point. The weapon can inflict deadly wounds when used with skill, often cutting the eye and cheek. The article warns readers unfamiliar with Russia about the brutal impact of street suppression.
In Souvenirs Litteraires M Maxime du Camp notes that post July 1830 French politics were signaled by facial hair. Louis Philippe supporters wore mutton chop whiskers Bonapartists had mustaches and imperials Republicans shaved none Legitimists wore a collar beard with shaved lips and chin.
A Chicago Chronicle report notes a Missouri church entertainment where the master of ceremonies announced that Miss Bates would sing O That I Had an Angel's Wings That I Might Rise and Fly with accompaniment from the minister.
The Lebanon Texas Gazette notes merchants are offering credit generously, hoping local grocers and butchers will follow the same example at home. The editorial encourages readers to emulate prudent credit practices.
A witty remark from a philosopher quoted by the Indianapolis News notes that many women can sew their own clothes, but only a rare few can craft garments so well they go unnoticed by others.
A large Story County celebration unfolds tomorrow with a morning parade from the C. and N. W. depot to the park. Events on Main Street include races, greased poles, balloon ascent, and a fireworks display in the evening. Obituary Charles Bradley born 1820 in Berkshire County Massachusetts. long settler in Ames, funeral held with family present.
A string of visitors and travelers is listed as residents and friends stop in Ames throughout the week. Names include Jack Frost Spirit Lake and Mrs. Osmund Johnson Nevada, with others from Des Moines Dexter Chicago West Chicago and Omaha making visits or returning home. Local figures like Prof Beardshear head to Minneapolis for an Educational meeting amid health concerns.
Advertisement states wells are drilled in Ames and nearby areas with all work guaranteed. Contact J. L. Brewer of Ames Iowa for services.
Local bargain note highlights Cream of Wheat flour offered by J B Koeser and Co at 95 cents per unit. Trade terms and quantity unspecified.
W B Hannegan died Thursday evening at 6 30 at the family home in Ames after months of stomach catarrh. The body was taken to Marshallstown for burial Sunday at three o clock from his son’s home. He moved to Marshall county in 1855 and is survived by his wife Mrs Cameron and two sons W B Hannegan of Marshalltown and M P Hannegan of Chicago. A brief Baptist service was held by Rev John Chandler before the interment.
To introduce our pianos in Ames we offer pianos and organs at factory prices for ten days. Save retailers profit and see these high grade instruments. July 18 is the last day to get pianos at factory prices. Clifton Hatch, general representative, motor depot building, Ames. Bryant BE. Wape Piano Co., Rockford, Ill.
Des Moines Iowa report notes another cold wet week with cloudiness and rainfall far above normal. Average temperature 12 degrees below normal. field work limited to uplands. Crops hold up well despite conditions, with late corn laid by in south, oats fair, small grains needing sun, clover hay partially saved, and pastures good. Apples light due to northwest wind damage.
Dr J W Hamilton of San Francisco says Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup is the best cough medicine and unrivaled for asthma. It is for sale at the Cove Pharmacy. Poultry wanted. Ais.
J A Kelly, a Henderson North Carolina citizen, recounts recovering from dysentery using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all druggists. Free Jersey cow and Jersey sows with pigs advertised by J J Coon.
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