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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1902

Page

4

Grewsome Indian Charm from the Cheyennes and War Legend

A National Museum necklace detailed as a brutal Cheyenne war relic features a buckskin cord with twelve preserved human fingers and medicine bags of human skin. Collected after General Crook’s 1876 campaign by Big Bat, it was given to Colonel Burke and then to a National museum, its history tied to Cheyenne wars and miraculous powers. A second note tells of a Kentucky farmer who, after walking hundreds of miles to see Senator Carlisle, observed that Carlisle “reads a heap better’n he looks.”

National Museum John G. Burke United States Army Crook Fourth Cavalry R. ©. Mackenzie Baptiste Pouvier Big Bat Burke Washington Post John G. Carlisle Kentucky Senate Senator Carlisle Mr. Carlisle New York Times

Calvinized Hat Joke From Boston Clergyman Tale

A Boston clergyman recalls Dr. Ellis a famed Unitarian minister known for a white panama hat. When asked how he kept it bright he replies it is Calvinized dipping the brim in brimstone prompting the other minister to seek meaning. The anecdote appears in a New York Tribune column.

Boston Dr. Ellis Unitarian New York Tribune

Not one in ten get Spanish mackerel in restaurants

A Washington market fish dealer says few diners receive genuine Spanish mackerel in restaurants. He compares mackerel to mocha coffee and canvasback duck, noting chefs may substitute bonita or other fish in cheaper venues, fooling customers.

Washington Market New York Herald

Child and man debate tree types in Boston common

A westerner asks a seven year old boy if he is looking for a bird nest. The boy replies he is studying the tree to correctly classify it as a botanical product, showing an amusing scholarly pose.

Sonny Boston Common Ohio State Journal

A Husband's Epigram

A witty quip exchanged in the New York World notes how many men owe their success to their wives and how many more men owe their wives to their success in life.

New York World

Between friends frequent reproof makes the friendship distant

A concise quotation attributed to Confucius noting that frequent rebuke strains friendship and can create distance between companions.

Confucius

The Electric Eel Through History

Historical notes describe electric eels known from ancient times. Some cultures, including Abyssinians and Hindoos, attributed remedies or powers to them. Humboldt's old capture method involved driving horses into eel waters, though later travelers doubt the account.

Humboldt

Czar Nicholas I and the Guard Massage Tale

The story recounts Emperor Nicholas I fearing danger from his own subjects. Court doctor prescribes massage. unable to trust household members, he hires Prussian guard noncommissioned officers. After finishing the rubbing, they return to Berlin with gifts, and Nicholas quips he must keep eyes on his Russians to feel safe.

Russias Nicholas I Bismarck Poschinger Prince Bismarck Frederick William IV Berlin Nicholas

Claims Passed by Story County Board in June 1902

The Story County Board of Supervisors approved a set of claims during its June 1902 session. The list records payments and services approved for various departments and local entities, reflecting routine fiscal adjustments and disbursements.

Board of Supersisors of Story County

Ringling Bros Circus to Boone with Special Excursion Rates

Ringling Bros worlds greatest shows offer special excursion rates to Boone for their June 15 performance. The article touts the unique, massive production with a triple ring display, trained animals, a giraffe, Roman hippodrome, and a two mile street parade. Also advertised are low excursion fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and Victoria via the North Western Line with July 11 to 21 travel and return by Sept 15 for Y P C U meeting.

Ringling Bros Boone Ringling Bros.’ Circus America Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver Victoria North-Western Pullman Chicago & North-Western R’y

Testimonial to Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin by Kansas user

A reader from Alma Kansas dated December 22 1900 testifies that Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is superior to all other laxatives and stomach medicines. He and his wife both use it and confirm its claimed effects. Sold by L M Bosworth.

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