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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
5
In a Chicago hotel lobby six men propose a five dollar draw poker game. A high stakes hand leads to a fatal confrontation when the collector bets big, the liquor man calls, and the pot reaches five thousand dollars. The collector reveals a photograph of a fiancée before shooting himself, leaving the group stunned and quitting gambling forever.
A New York Tribune report describes dermatology operations that reshape noses and ears, remove wrinkles, birthmarks, and eyebrows. Surgeons claim simple, nearly painless procedures can alter facial blemishes, turning a pug nose and top-heavy brows into straight features and open, frank expressions.
A prosperous employer notes single men with no families waste earnings on riotous living, while married workers save despite similar or lower pay. He concludes marriage, with a sensible wife, helps men manage money and cites preferring married men in hiring to aid self-improvement.
The article surveys vivisection as a moral and medical issue, detailing outcomes from pain-free experiments to those with mild discomfort, and tracing the history of thyroid research from Schiff to Murray. It notes 1893 UK experiments total 4,046 with many conducted under anesthesia, and stresses safety and ethics in experimental practice and shipboard electric lighting.
The article reviews a portable tree felling device by Allen Ramsey of Chelsea using a reciprocating saw blade mounted on a piston four cylinder setup with long stroke, steam powered via a portable boiler. It notes adjustable angles for vertical and diagonal cuts and the ability to square cross cut felled trunks. It also describes an Autograph Time Recorder clock that logs half-hour intervals of dynamo activity showing start stop times, duration, and load, adaptable to other businesses.
Investigators in Brooklyn contend the blaze at the Talmage Tabernacle began with electric light wires. The earliest verdict cites electrical wiring as the probable cause amid continued inquiries.
A new patent shows aluminum plates with beveled prongs and grooves that clamp an envelope seal to prevent tampering. The inner plate attaches to the letter, the outer plate locks over the folded edge, and a stamp is pressed over center prongs to seal. No wax or gum needed.
A Lewiston Journal tip suggests wrapping a long pole with coarse white thread to create a netted shield around cherry trees. Crossed strings along outer twig margins deter hungry robins and crows, using a simple visual trap to protect fruit without harming birds.
A fragment from a period newspaper notes Passing Glances on African healing paths and Spring maneuvers, with a comic exchange about engagements and servants. Auntie Leaveafew hosts a dinner as Nephew probes if a young woman is hand made or machine made, while Clarence remarks on the eventual will containing a quotation.
Mali and other African regions use local resources in varied ways as communities adapt to available assets and showcase creative utilization of their natural wealth. The note highlights ingenuity in adapting materials to meet daily needs.
In Harlem and on the West Side, a betrothal hinges on a costly gift. Gladys Duckwater learns her fiancé will marry her but balks at a forty dollar monthly livery stable expense. The scene ends with his determined departure and her realization of a grave misstep.
In a Cape Cod scene the couple shares a reflective moment by Back Bay as cranberries glint in sunlight. The suitor, who traveled from afar to seek the maiden’s hand, offers help and reveals a portmanteau containing a thirty six volume English dictionary.
A teacher explains niche as a recess like space and a girl uses it in a sentence describing where the students eat their lunches. The dialogue shows how the term is interpreted and applied in a school setting.
A dialogue shows a teacher and scholar defining excavate as hollow out. The scholar uses a sentence about a boy excavating, though the line reflects punitive language.
Dialogue from a historical piece shows a pastor questioning a boy about his father's absence on Sabbath. The boy replies the father went fishing and carries a revolver, implying possible trouble or moral concern. The scene suggests tensions between faith, obedience, and danger in a community setting.
A cannibal laughs and agrees to follow the usual course. He instructs to take before eating and reaches for his kodak as the trembling victim questions what comes next.
A distressed mendicant curses a missionary while begging for food. The missionary, surprised, notes that most men welcome religious solace in that moment. The exchange captures a grim moment of desperation and differing responses to faith in extremis.
A brief exchange highlights humor as pointless yet true to life. The dialogue features a speaker dismissing a joke as meaningless, while another agrees it mirrors reality, underscoring shared wit and realism in casual chat.
The herald declares arrival to pay court while the king confirms that the matter will be taken care of. The lord chamberlain is directed to ensure the fulfillment of the royal instruction.
A humorous exchange notes the cow as a noble animal surpassing the jaguar skunk dog and cat. The speaker prefers the boss cow over the horse while acknowledging small western towns. Bradford comments on a place so tiny that a train’s last car sits outside town limits.
In a clipped exchange the figures discuss a lingering concern. Chauncey jokes about a whisky on trust while Wraggles- Chauncey notes the tangle of names and lines of credit, revealing a social snarl over borrowing and trust.
A playful exchange reveals a desire for a Dresden china kennel for a Chinese poodle. The conversation centers on gifting, with the woman seeking a refined, decorative dog housing option after a roundabout purchase idea.
Jinks asks if Falkins writes a daily letter to his wife while she is away. Filkins replies that letters save money compared to the tolls on sending telegrams, noting the postage is cheaper than telegrams.
An Englishman asks about a remark to a friend and the reply notes Flo’s hunger as natural. The exchange implies social tact in the face of immediate appetite without explicit details.
In a playful scene, the woman smiles and slyly takes the reins while the narrator remains silent. J. J. O Connell notes the subtle control and confident cooperation between driver and passenger.
A short, humorous exchange about summer travel plans and Kentucky connections. Col. Bluegrass teases about a Kentucky watering place, implying local pride and a playful regional joke.
A local quip recalls a mock battle where a rabbit evades gunfire as shooters aim at him without striking the target. The scene highlights rural humor and marks a playful episode in the community display.
Powell confronts a local dispensing chemist over a dangerous prescription given to his wife. The chemist asserts accuracy in filling prescriptions as the source recounts the exchange.
Perkins argues reform would make Coney Island a respectable resort again. A companion remark notes that respectable people are easier to group than others.
The dialogue reveals a tense mutual apology where one speaker laments marriage constraints and the other responds with condolences toward the wife, suggesting possible emotional conflict and a wish for freedom.
Mrs Powell notes her husband indulges too much while Mrs Cameron mockingly confirms the claim. The exchange reveals social tensions and perceptions of domestic restraint in their conversation.
Congressmen Thickneck proclaims a pledge of honor as a gentleman while addressing remarks by Callipers. The exchange centers on personal integrity and public conduct during a contentious session, highlighting a clash of rhetoric over propriety and character.
Perkins remarks about women in journalism reflect era views. He asserts women have a fondness for press work, while discussing propriety and suitability for the profession. The exchange suggests social attitudes shaping work roles for women.
Mrs Householder notes a puddle on the doorstep and argues the iceman did not call this morning. Cook contradicts, stating the iceman did call. The exchange highlights a domestic dispute over a minor household maintenance issue.
Van Daub asks what aliens said about his photo. Faint praise is denied. Van Dyke states the reaction was neither faint nor praise, asserting a clear response.
Brambleton explains his collection titled Sketches as fugitive pieces because they are so deuced hard to follow. The remark signals the playful obscurity and fragmentary nature of the work, aligning with the author’s joke about the difficulty of comprehension.
The fragment asks whether a society would prefer living in England or New York, noting England has ten thousand people while New York has four hundred. It presents a regional comparison without clear context or events.
Bessie asks if the moonlit drive with Charlie went well and Jessie praises him as a good all around man.
Mrs Higbee announces a local effort by women to form a society aimed at reducing rents. The conversation notes support for the plan and mentions starting with child clothing, referring to Johnny's trousers as a first project.
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