County News Recaps Accidents Profits and Rescues
A traveler accused of paper hanging sparked a dispute over whiskey payments in Cambridge. Story City cooks walked out hurting Nelson House meals. Maxwell postmaster salaries update while Ames gains rise. Coal vein found near Maxwell. gas prospecting noted. Roland canning firm sells stock, Dorothy Schworm escapes a 14 foot fall in Nevada mud. Ole J. Russell injured in Texas rail wreck. Dan Masser earns Cornell College scholarship via county support. Gypsies warned off in Nevada and Slater boy Clarence Neslund narrowly escapes a runaway incident.
Remedy for Diarrhea Advised By Judisch Bros
At this season of the year the first unnatural looseness of a child's bowels should have immediate attention. The best remedy is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed with each bottle. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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Judisch Bros
Voices From The Sea In Everyday Speech
A compact survey traces everyday phrases back to maritime origins such as shoving In his ear skyracecrapers and quarter protections on ships. It notes terms like aboveboard derelict full speed ahead and high and dry with nautical roots.
Dead Sea Bathing Warns of Dangers and Rash
A clergyman who tested Dead Sea swimming describes losing footing, scraping skin on rocks, and a burning sensation from salt and bitumen. He warns of a Dead Sea rash and advises a quick dash to the Jordan River for a cleansing second plunge.
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Dead Sea
Lengst
Jordan
New York Tribune
Banks and Wife Debate Silk Dress Purchase
In Pearson's Weekly a sparring pair, Mr Banks and his wife Sarah, argue over buying a new silk dress to match their wealthy neighbors the De Moneys. Banks vetoes the expense, provoking his wife’s ire, and the evening ends with tense silence at the table.
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de Moneys
Banks
The Value of Sleep Over Hours in Life
Sleep needs vary by age and health. Busy workers assume duration is a convenience, yet insufficient sleep accelerates decline and harms long term health. Proper rest affects vitality and aging more than raw hours.
It Had to Come and Household Tea Banter
A Strand Magazine excerpt recalls Mrs. Cakebread hosting a refined 5 o'clock tea. Bobby, praised for good behavior, asks for tongue at dessert time, only to learn none is available, prompting a quip about his father promising it.
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Roland Canning Factory
Franklin's Kite Experiment Described in 1752 Letter
In a letter dated October 19 1752 Benjamin Franklin explains constructing a silk kite with cedar cross arms a long tail and a sharp wire at the top of the upright stick. A silk ribbon ties the twine and a key is affixed where silk and twine meet. The kite is raised as a thunderstorm approaches to test electricity.
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Franklin
Lighting the Garrick Stage Four Chandeliers Overhead
An old piece explains eighteenth century theater lighting in Garrick era. Four ceiling chandeliers hung over the proscenium arch to illuminate actors’ faces while the rest of the stage remained shadowed. When plays ended the chandeliers were lowered as a signal for exit.
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Garrick
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
Salve Cures Tetter for Almond Woman
A lady suffered with tetter for years and could not perform her duties until one box of Chamberlain's Salve relieved her. The product earns splendid community satisfaction and is sold by Judisch Bros.
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Chamberlain
M. H. Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
Chamberslain
Judisch Bros
Music and Method for Piano Study
Paderewski argues from Strand Magazine that disciplined daily practice is essential. He says four hours daily for a professional path and two hours for an amateur, with at least one hour devoted to practice in any case.
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I. J. Paderewski
Strand Magazine
Force of Habit
A blushing girl refuses to listen to Mr Pennyaline as dusk approaches. The infatuated young reporter begs for a hearing promising to keep the tale to 250 words. The dialogue hints at a romantic quandary unfolding late in the day.
Fortunate Texan Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
A Dallas man at 107 St. Louis St. endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills describing them as highly effective against malaria and billiousness. He notes no grinding or griping and records a 25 cent price at all drug stores.
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EB. W. Goodloe
St. Louis St. Dallas
Tex
Dr. King
Origin of the Motto E Pluribus Unum
A brief note traces the national motto E Pluribus Unum to John Adams after Sir John Prestwick suggested it in England. It was adopted by Congress in 1782, the eagle on the seal carries a mottoed ribbon, and the arrows in its talons were reduced from thirteen to six in 1841.
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John Adams
England
John Prestwick
Adams
Congress
Gentleman's Magazine
Butter Enhances Flavor in Roasted Coffee
A Norwegian method roasts coffee with butter added to the beans in a covered shovel, while French practice mixes in butter the size of a walnut and a teaspoon of powdered sugar with three pounds of beans. The result is richer flavor and a subtle caramel note.
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Norway
France
Bloody Meadow Battle Reenactment Legend at Tewkesbury
The Bloody Meadow in Gloucestershire near Tewkesbury marks the site of a War of the Roses clash where locals recall a yearly reenactment. Tradition says on the anniversary both white and red rose factions reenact the fight, echoing historic conflict.
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Bloody Meadow
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
Avon
Severn
London
London Academy
Old Ames Boy Delivers A Talk At Armory
One of the largest crowds in Ames gathered at the armory on Tuesday for William A Sunday the baseball evangelist from Story county in a lecture on Forces That Win for the Ladies Aid Society. He discussed his youth in Ames and his rise to fame with the Cap Anson White Sox, delivering two hours of forceful remarks concluding with a Lincoln portrait and a local fundraiser outcome. Receipts ranged from 150 to 175 dollars with about 140 dollars added to the church building fund after expenses. His demeanor drew praise and the event spotlighted his home town donation of services.
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Ames Armory
William A. Sunday
Story County
Mr. Sunday
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cap. Anson
White Sox
Sunday
Abraham Lincoln
History of the toast in medieval banquets
The term toast originates in medieval banquets when the loving cup held wine or mead with a toasted bread piece floating inside. The cup circulated round the table passing from host to guest to neighbor until returned, with the host drinking the remainder and honoring all friends present.
Man Recovered by Foley’s Kidney Cure
A Branchton Pennsylvania man, previously unable to work or even tie his shoes, reports using six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure produced a new man. He thanks Foley's Kidney Cure and credits his recovery to the product via Cagwin Druggist.
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L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Cagwin Druggist
Prophecy Fulfilled as Engagement Becomes Reality
A seaside meeting four months ago leads to a marriage proposal. The dialogue notes a patient’s prediction about future benefits from a change, reflecting a comic exchange in Meggendorfer Blatter.
The Conservatory Conversation Sparks Courtroom Jest
In a playful courtroom exchange Mr Spoonem teases Miss Phatter about sweetness and weight. The judge notes the Phatter girl weighs about 200 pounds as part of the comic dialogue.
Philosophy and class in St Louis Globe Democrat
The item argues that all philosophers are poor, and that it would help poor men to be philosophers while noting the rich do not need philosophy. This quotation appears as a one line opinion from St Louis Globe Democrat.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Fidelity purchased with money cannot last
A succinct citation from Seneca notes that money can corrupt or undermine virtue, warning that wealth acquired through purchase may erode integrity and character over time.
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Seneca
Remedy for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
Colic and diarrhoea pains relieved quickly by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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