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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
7
A fragment describing Montenegrin raiding culture across the border against Bulgars. It notes private vendettas, small party incursions at night, and a custom of killing by shooting while seated. It contrasts brutal methods with a code of honor and hospitality observed by the Montenegrin people.
A poem attributed to Swedish origin urging humane care for work horses. It requests kindness, proper feeding, light loads, proper harnessing, shelter, regular teeth checks, and humane ending when life is exhausted, ending with a blessing for gentleness.
The article notes a large graduate enrollment and lists attendees for the fifth biennial Alpha Zetas conclave. It mentions lectures by Dr. Reber and Prof. Hamilton, and lists extensive registration details with names and hometowns across several states and Canada.
The note promises safety and a pleasant stay as all efforts are made to keep him secure and comfortable within the group.
A report recalls Eton headmaster Hornby flogging the wrong boy and a pupil’s quip about not protesting. It also includes a cor respondent’s note from the Atchison Globe about four widowed uncles and a humorous remark on men growing funnier with familiarity.
A Racine Wisconsin doctor markets a booklet on rheumatism by Dr Shoop and offers a free trial treatment for a disheartened neighbor. The ad invites readers to help a suffering friend and directs to Cagwin's drug store for the test.
The passage argues that a true smile is a snarl rooted in primal fear, while a real smile of pleasure emerges from humans’ joy at food, tracing back to savage forefathers. It contrasts defiant grins with a genuine expression of happiness.
A comic exchange as Mr Stubb mocks railway time tables and a long folder refuses to stay closed. His wife asks for the comparison and he quips that the timetables are hard to understand and won’t stop talking.
A classified note reports the suggestion to remove goats meat from provisions and quote it in the butter market as discussed in the New York Tribune.
A concise historical reflection cites Lamartine stating that the heart is never as hard as the head, capturing a moral view on restraint and emotion in opposition to intellect.
An ancient London tragedy from Holborn before Christmas recounts a seven year old boy entering a gentleman's chamber, drawing a sword and flourishing it while the man slept. The boy is urged to resume, capturing a curious, fatal moment in a historical note.
Mrs Minks objects to a man staring and asks her husband to intervene. The man explains he was searching for his mother and mistook Mrs Minks for her. Mr Minks confirms the apologetic explanation.
In a Boston Transcript moment of dialogue a soaked Jack asks Tom about an umbrella. Jack answers that he is what he is, as rain pours down, prompting a concise street scene line.
The column lists numerous real estate transfers in Ames and surrounding areas. Names include O. W. Mahoney, C. M. Gray, W. S. Smith, Carl L. Little, C F. Johnson, Bert Welty, and others. Amounts range from 100 to 7000 dollars for parcels in Maxwell, Story City, Nevada, and Parkers addition.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the remedy for cold, cough, and lung diseases. It claims success where syrups and doctors fail, with guarantees and trial bottle offers. It lists conditions like lagrippe croup asthma hay fever and whooping cough and prices 50c and 1.00.
Traveler B Alexander Powell describes Bokhara as slow moving and tightly governed with strict moral oversight. The censor of morals enforces schooling and mosque attendance, strict punishment for cheaters, and gates that close at sunset in a setting he calls a hell on earth.
Frightful wreck warning urges use of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts bruises and sprains with claims of quick relief. Also pitched for burns boils sores eczema chapped skin sore eyes and corns. Pledges successful pile cure and lists 25 cents at druggists.
An ambiguous 49 tf note references a stork delivering clever calling cards for use when he visits homes. The fragment suggests a playful or humorous missive about delivery or social calling.
Readers invited to pick up stork themed ecards at the Times office for sending to friends and relatives. Limited details available in the readable text.
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