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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
3
The article describes the Speaker of the House of Commons as a high dignitary with unique privileges, salaries, and ceremonial grandeur. It then shifts to a survey of ancient toys, noting Egyptian, Greek, and Greco Roman dolls, marbles, toy figures, and games found in tombs and museums, illustrating long lived playthings.
A compiled survey of rainbow lore across Europe noting beliefs about valuable objects found where the arc touches the ground. Swabia legends claim bowls of gold, Hungary cups of silver, Switzerland a shoe filled with gold, Bosnia iron turns to gold, and other nations mention a golden key, silver hen, golden bow and silver spoon.
The article notes that the doll is the most primitive toy, dating to prehistoric times and found worldwide. It suggests children mimic caregiving by using improvised dolls, and mentions toy weapons as among the oldest toys.
A long sample of proverbs links saving money to future gain across languages. It includes German, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, and English sayings emphasizing that penny saving leads to larger sums, with notes from London Notes and Queries.
A Travel Magazine piece argues against sticking to second class on European railways. It notes that first and second class are often the same car divisions and emphasizes booking ahead in first class. It warns against seeking sole private compartments and suggests arranging fellow travelers for multi berth needs.
A young woman tests a new waist with a large mirror and complains she sees nothing pretty. A witty guest on the sofa insists otherwise, praising her as the waist’s sole charm and prompting a blush.
A New York Post note outlines key marks in judging poultry for the table. It describes body shape, leg neatness, skin color, absence of blotches, and the telltale test of scalding. It also explains flesh suppleness and how feet reveal age with turkey foot color changing from black to pink, then gray.
Napoleon at St Helena praised a horse for memory and judgment saying it distinguished him from others. He noted the horse would only allow him and the groom to ride it and could find the right road when he lost his way.
Judge Lindsey, renowned for reforming Denver's juvenile court, rose from poverty in Tennessee to law and the bench. He will fire the opening gun on August 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ames Chautauqua, delivering the talk The Misfortunes of Mickey.
From Corn hill Magazine a sixteenth century Northumberland manuscript describes Lord and Lady Percy breakfasts during Lent and on ordinary days. It records portions for the lord and lady, the nursery, and Master Thomas Percy, detailing loaves, manchets, beer, wine, salt fish, sprats, herring, and meat dishes in precise quantities.
The article argues most criminals steal by choice rather than poverty. It asserts that few steal for bread, and that criminals prefer theft over work, knowing punishment awaits while futures remain bleak. The piece contends crime is a voluntary path despite economic pressures.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat quotation argues criminals disdain prosperity. even when others prosper, robbers remain hard up. A sneak thief and footpad spend stolen cash quickly on cards, dives, groggeries, and other outlets, forcing new thefts to sustain their habit. The piece reflects on crime as an endless cycle driven by immediate gain.
Arthur Stevens 23, born Rhodes Iowa April 22 1884, died July 4 1907 in Des Moines due to spinal meningitis. Funeral conducted Sunday at Central Presbyterian Church Nevada attended by family and many friends. He taught at Iowa Business College Des Moines and was appointed to Northwestern offices at Norfolk Nebraska. Relatives from Ames Kelley Cedar Rapids Boone and Rhodes attended.
Alton Packard the cartoonist and chalk talkist returns to Ames for the third time. He draws crowds, entertains with Rare Fun Well Done, and shares artful glimpses of beauty. He performs Monday August 19 at 8 30 p m and Tuesday August 20 at 10 30 a m.
An old advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promising bowel cleansing and stimulation without irritation. It claims the product brings gentle action and is available through local druggists.
Spectators in Ames crowded shade trees to beat the heat on the Fourth then planned a ride to Huxley to view fireworks. As evening cooled, residents hoped for a comfortable trip home by ten, but the first interurban car left with delays and the crowd dispersed.
The heavily loaded car could not be boarded until the fire at the power house was cleared for cleaning lines, delaying the game by hours. News then of a burning bridge emerged as the Ames crowd endured mosquitoes and late travel, all arriving home safely around 4 30 a.m. on July 5th. Fireworks sighting was not confirmed by attendees.
Dr Hills keeps two ancient papers in his office a land deed from Hartford Connecticut dated December 27 1738 and a receipt dated April 9 1744 for six pounds two shillings and nine pence. The ink and parchment are well preserved and the owner believes the fragile parchments may interest collectors someday.
During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Cagwin Druggist.
Frank Perry a well known Ames resident and 1907 Iowa State College graduate will enter the Methodist ministry. He has led Epworth League as president for a year and has been recommended by the quarterly conference for a license to enter the ministry likely to receive an appointment at the annual conference at Broadway church in Council Bluffs in September.
Horton of Horton and Steigerwalt buys out John Steigerwalt, gaining exclusive control of the hardware business. An inventory is being taken. Steigerwalt plans for the future are uncertain but will stay on for a few weeks alongside Horton until the summer rush ends.
The first week of July brought favorable growing conditions with above normal temperatures and ample sunshine. Corn is progressing well with final cultivation, oats, spring wheat and barley thriving, while minor crops are fair. Some wind and hail caused limited damage in parts, and statewide crop reports show strong yields in potatoes and pastures with lower corn stands than last year.
Real estate transfers listed include Samuel Dakine et al to Daniel Dakins for one dollar and lots in blk 12 hearing. Wm D Hodge et al to M B Myers for 150 dollars, lot 5 blk 7 College Park ad Ames. Auctioned lots 1 2 3 and 4 blk 7 College Park ad Ames for 750 dollars. KG Johnson and wife to C W Mille for 250 dollars, portions of lots 1 and 4 blk 31 Cambridge. J E McClurg and wife to J N Dunlap for 750 dollars, lot 16 blk 10 Roland. J V Kalsem and wife to F P Kalsem for 500 dollars, lots 10 and 11 blk 6 sw se 23 82 23. J Spence and wife to Parley Sheldon for 500 dollars, lot 2 blk 5 Bigelowe ad Ames. Fred Hi Mann and wife to H L Munn Lumber Co for 1000 dollars, lot 1 blk 38 Blairs 2nd ad Ames. Alfred Hi Munn and wife to H L Munn Lumber Co for 1500 dollars and of e 140 feet of lots 3 4 and 5 blk 38 Blairs ad Ames. H L Munn to H L Munn Lumber Co for 1500 dollars and of e 140 feet of lots 3 4 and 5 blk 38 Blairs 2nd ad Ames.
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