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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
5
A London reader recalls arriving around five, joining a long pit line, and using a 'place holder' to secure entry. The scene features hawkers, entertainers, and orderly queues, with tickets costing two shillings sixpence and a smooth, church-like crowd movement once doors open.
A Washington Post quote states it was natural that the father became known as a back pusher, valued only for bringing home money and writing checks.
A naturalist who has traveled in the East Indies notes that monkeys react to humans with near human emotion. They stare, cough and snarl with anger, draw back, and throw their hands before the face in gestures of abhorrence and shock, revealing feelings of outraged humanity and perceived inferiority.
Geologists describe glacial striae on Manhattan rocks as footprints of ancient ice. The piece discusses uncertain dating of glaciers, potential future advances, earth axis shifts, and warming trends with cites to Henry Gannett and a New York World column by William E. Simmons.
A three year old resists bath time as she dreads water in her eyes and soap in her nose. Her mother tries to reassure saying it is her own nose, prompting the child to retort that she herself is using it.
An old reflection on the role of the father in guiding a family toward social aims. It notes his resistance to new ideas such as suffrage women’s clubs and modern education for children, and his influence on collective reputation. The piece frames the father as a constant yet flawed guardian of tradition.
The second English book The Game and Playe of the Chess printed 1473 shows only twelve surviving copies. In 1813 Albhorne sold his copy for 270 dollars, and in 1869 an imperfect copy sold for 2150 dollars. The British Museum’s imperfect copy has seven missing leaves and was offered 10000 dollars.
The excerpt notes Swift's complaint about evolving English spellings and new words. It explains how terms like speculations and ambassadors entered common use and contrasts his time with current orthography. The piece cites examples such as mob written as mobs and phizz with doubled consonants, illustrating Swift’s concern over language change.
A brief exchange shows the father asking for his daughter’s comforts and the suitor boasting of his access to the home life. The suitor claims he will complain about coffee read the paper demand the cook be fired and announce he will dine at the club. The New York Journal records the humorous social weave.
The article explains Japanese sword etiquette and the reverence for the blade. It details rituals for handling a sword including silk wrapping, edge safety toward the host, and bowing to the sword. It notes the sword as symbol of chivalry and discipline and outlines the history of Japanese swordmaking and its distinctive dual temper.
In 1794 Holland faced severe disease losses with some regiments counting up to 300 casualties. The Black Watch fared better with 300 recruits and only 25 casualties, including those killed in battle.
Two revelers joke about the smell of whisky and a wife in a short Boston Transcript sampling. The bantering exchange mentions overpowering scent and a crude claim about restraint, reflecting a humorous social moment.
The Fraser highlanders arrived in North America in 1757 amid a proposal to alter their dress for climate. Officers opposed the change and were vindicated as the highlanders proved to be among the Army’s healthiest soldiers during the campaign.
The quote notes an ironic remark about how girls gain entry to society by first leaving home. It also cites Socrates with the line Let him who would move the world first move himself.
A Boston report describes a heavy gold band ring used by a famed gambler. The ring hides a tiny mirror under an inner circle that slides into view when the outside band moves, allowing the dealer to see each card as it is dealt and discreetly reveal or hide cards at will.
A Chicago News quip explains suburban commuters’ daily mood. The city resident asks why suburbanites look happy twice daily, and the reply notes satisfaction from leaving the city after work and returning to the country at night.
An onlooker questioned the famed figure at the Independent Artists salon about whether the burned pictures were created by real artists or amateurs, prompting a direct exchange in a gathered crowd.
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