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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
6
The Household Brigade Magazine recounts Abdul Hamid the sultan of Turkey slept in seven beds arranged as incline couches to rise quickly. He shifted nightly to avoid danger and a clever hallway alarm used loose floor planks under the carpet to hiss warning of approach.
Century Path Magazine notes oyster islands in Newport river and Leaufort harbor North Carolina rise from a base of spawn and debris with waves and winds building upward. Similar formations near the river Tages in Vertisat are said to have grown this way, creating extensive oyster islands akin to coral reefs.
A Louisville Courier Journal note highlights the remarkable automatic contraction of all muscles as a featured wonder of the body, praising its hidden power and biological elegance.
An essay argues that men over forty face reduced physical capacity due to evolution and modern life. It warns against excessive exercise for nonathletes and notes rising cases of dim aged hearts. The piece urges men forty five and older to ease strains to preserve health and longevity.
Albert von Haller, the Swiss surgeon, first argued that muscles can contract automatically when irritated, even without direct nerve connection. He showed nerves excite muscles to contact but the true power of contraction lies within the muscle tissue itself, a view later confirmed by many experiments.
The article notes that musical tones carry farther than loud noise. It cites Cremona violins from around 1600 as superior in tone, remaining audible at a distance where modern violins fade. The observer contrasts the purity of musical sound with the crowd noise at a fair, which dies out quickly outside the town.
A boy asks what his father does when questioned and learns he replies he is busy. The punchline reveals the father secretly checks the encyclopedia when the boy leaves the room, per the Washington Star.
The caller questions eight year old Mabel about dancing at a party. Mabel responds that she danced two quadrillions, as reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A compact quotation from Holland defines labor as expenditure of vital energy and the true measure and maker of values, underscoring work as the core of worth.
The article outlines Norway's income tax burden against various income levels and family status, noting low taxes for small incomes and higher shares for larger earnings. It cites specifics: $134 yearly income taxed at 10 percent as unmarried, up to about 50 percent taxed for $2,680 income, with deductions for children.
The national council of horticulture advises watering only when needed and thoroughly. Plants with soft stems or large leaves require more water, while heavy soils and damp nights encourage fungal diseases and damping off.
The article surveys how Napoleon became a central subject of European caricature from 1798 to 1815, noting early sketches before the French Consulate. It recounts a Brienne academy memory of a Corsican youth with musket and a fragile wig, and explains a juvenile cartoon showing Bona parte rushing to aid Paoli, later defaced with ink.
A 19th century portrait argues Persians value refined pleasures and conversation. It notes literacy gaps yet calls Persians an intellectual people, skilled linguists, and multilingual due to diverse races. The piece cites social mobility examples from Nasir Din Shah’s era to illustrate absence of caste.
A New York Sun note describes a specialist with a nested box prank. Each visitor finds a smaller box inside the table box, ending with a tiny slip bearing the word Curiosity. The doctor keeps the game to amuse waiting patients and draw laughter.
The marking of drinking cups was devised by St. Dunstan to curb intemperance by limiting each man to a fixed draft. The method backfired as even the most abstemious were forced to drink to a peg whether or not they could safely do so.
Charlies Wertheimer recounted a tale of spying a priceless Chinese vase in a Brighton window. He used a local directory to locate the owner in Hamilton’s study and offered to buy the house with contents for £18,000, adding £1,000 on the spot. Wertheimer soon sold the vase for £35,000, making the coup.
A Berlin ironworker was jailed a week for laughter as a merrymaker chased by a stout police officer sparked scandal charges. A man who fractured his leg on a moving train was fined after hospital care. A foot-stomping incident led to a woman’s fine for calling another “hen.” Singer Claire Waldoff defied warnings and performed with police present, avoiding prosecution.
A St. Louis country club enforces an unwritten rule that members pay to obtain items they push for the club. A member once complained about the cream and was told the club should have cows, leading to a bill for two Jersey cows and benches totaling 150 dollars. The policy has made the club notably prosperous, yet acquisitions have declined as members grow cautious.
Miss X, a famed snake charmer, kept a venomous reptile on her bed and around her neck. After repeatedly ignoring warnings, the snake struck between her eyes after a performance, and she died within half an hour.
The article notes a scene where a young Pillsbury faced six teen opponents while blindfolded, after the speaker had been beaten. The dramatic tableau captures a rare chess challenge described in the Saturday Evening Post.
The article explains sleep needs for different ages from infancy to adulthood. It stresses eight hours as essential for adults and notes sleep quality, not just time in bed, determines health and daytime vigor. It cites the Pittsburg Dispatch on restful, natural sleep.
The piece recounts Frances Cromwell's youthful courtships including a noted clash with her father's chaplain Jerry White. After a witty exchange, Cromwell prompted the chaplain to pursue the union and the two were married with Frances endorsing the match.
Amy, a courteous young woman, earned $5 by trimming a hat for herself as her father urged industry. She then wore a second hat bought with the money and gave the first one to the janitor's child, earning her father's pride and the gift.
A gray headed man recalls dining with a hotel proprietor who insists on tipping in his own establishment. The anecdote questions whether the proprietor is a hero for upholding beliefs or a slave to his own domain as he describes tipping staff and inviting company.
An Austrian diplomat Baron Hengelmuller played two games with a young man in a Washington house. After the first game the baron was checkmated while the opponent read a paper, and in a second quicker game the baron again lost as his opponent kept reading.
The piece notes a comedian famed for humor despite hardship. A desperate actor appears at a social gathering shivering in thin clothes. The hostess compliments his appearance and he jokes that the mind has been very nutritious lately as the audience smiles.
In a playful scene Aunt Clara scolds Tommy for carrying a bucket into the parlor and jokes that her nephew should kick it. He recalls his father’s remark that kicking the bucket would yield at least $25,000.
A Brooklyn Life quip shows Mrs Richquick-John pressured to buy a new parlor suit while Mr Richquick-Maria complains about changing clothes for different rooms. The humor hinges on repeated wardrobe changes and social etiquette.
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Smith about husband memory and anniversary gifts. Mrs. Smith admits reminding her husband in January and June to receive two presents, reflecting social wit from Harper's Bazar.
A London Times letter argues women should abandon imitation of men and strive to become fully empowered women, embracing true feminine ideals. The author envisions a future where women resist copying male roles and assert distinct gender identity with pride.
The Atlantic notes the New York shave as emblematic of city life fast pace yet indulgent. A London contrast shows five minute rituals versus New York’s twenty minutes of grooming with indifferent chatter and a barber’s wart inspection before finishing.
A passage from Webster argues that true eloquence cannot be learned or staged through labor or pomp. It arises from the person, the subject, and the moment, bursting forth like a natural fountain or volcanic force rather than from crafted words.
Quote from Cleveland Plain Dealer shows a plan to lure Griggs into a hopeless investment and suggests the narrator expects no ongoing relationship with him. The exchange implies a one time con job.
A vivid chat notes Gabber praising Smith as a highly capable imitator who can mimic any person. Tottie remarks wishing his presence, highlighting the performer’s skill and popularity in Variety Life discourse.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Record column shows Nell claiming jealousy over a lover who swore she was his only beloved, while Belle dismisses amateurs, hinting at romantic tensions and social rivalries in a casual public-record style.
A proverb attributed to Sidney suggests fear burdens the coward more than death does the brave, highlighting courage over panic in facing danger.
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