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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
5
A missionary recount describes a Chinese father guiding his son to meet a teacher. They exchange bows and questions about names ages and family, the child presents a dog as a beloved pupil, and both parties remark on courtesy as the father departs wishing to go slowly.
A Rome to Chicago correspondence outlines secret Vatican tariff details for new cardinals. The total outlay runs about 10 000 dollars, including 15 488 francs in fees and tips, 7 213 francs on appointment, 4 000 francs at the ring, and similar sums for the red biretta and court staff.
James Gillespie Blaine III recounts a tale where a boy named Jerry plans a swap of identities with a fellow newsboy on Broadway. The swap leads to hardship for the second boy, who later becomes a great man, while Jerry returns home narrating the event.
Mr. J. H. Serviss of Closter New Jersey owned a Maltese kitten two thirds grown chased by a dog. It climbed a sixty foot tree and stayed four days and nights. A boy fetched climbers and the kitten leaped to a neighbor branch. It fell to the ground striking a branch and was bruised but survived after days of only drinking water.
In Rangoon reports circulate of a huge monster egg near Shwebo with villagers hearing a mysterious voice saying I am going to lay and later I am going to hatch. The egg is described as larger than ten paddy baskets and many fear to approach it as locals await further astonishing signs.
A consignment of frozen Russian bears arrived at Leadenhall market with six bears in skins and 60 pounds of joints. Prices reached two shillings a pound as a London crowd watched the sale. The bears were claimed by restaurateurs in the west while a tester praised their flavor, predicting a future essay on roast bear.
A staged dialogue features a Gallant Man and a Gentle Maid nervously planning a marriage, joking about a crowd and possible objections from spouses. The exchange ends in a playful misdirection as they consider a joint future amid light banter and irony. Also notes on bird bathing habits describe how different species cleanse and style their feathers using water and dust.
The article notes Prairie Grass is being developed for industrial use after corn stalk fires. It highlights binding twine from tough grasses and predicts rugs, matting, rope and cotton bagging may soon follow as deliverance from cre mation.
The Des Moines State Fair features 7600 in speed classes and new Rough Riding and Roping contests. Guideless Wonders, Diving Horses, Dr Carver shooting, San Juan battle scene, Greworks attractions, and auditorium acts headline nightly events. Camping, tent rentals, reduced campers tickets, round trip rail fare, and an information bureau assist visitors.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield says she caught a cold that settled on her lungs. After a month of treatment she worsened and was told she was a hopeless consumptive. A druggist advised Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. She bought a bottle and benefited from the first dose. Six bottles cured her and she now does her own housework. Free trials at L M Bosworth’s drug store. Large bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The Omaha exposition reports united support and full exhibits. Cuban and Hawaiian villages ready, Filipinos due next week, with Pain’s fireworks Indian congress war exhibit and other features daily. Lagoon night scene and Midway praised while main tent hosts the big show.
An advertisement proclaims Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied sold by L M Bosworth.
Reduced rate excursion tickets to the Great American Exposition in Omaha Nebraska available via the North Western Line from specified stations. Details on rates sale dates and ticket limits supplied by agents Chisago and North Western Railway. Adams Bros offer fresh vegetables daily from Olansville.
Prospecting buyers are urged to consider affordable land options with low prices and long payment terms. The ad claims a healthful climate, rapid settlement, good crop prospects, and stock-raising potential, inviting interested parties to talk with A. RiemonD.
The record lists transfers from the Co Treasurer and various buyers to named grantees across Ames New Philadelphia and Slater including Chandler Duff's Highland Park and Story City. Notable deeds include parcels in lots and blocks with amounts shown such as 100 and 700 dollars, reflecting multiple property conveyances to Nels M Hermanson Albert Anunson and James Christy among others.
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