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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
7
New York Times notes that in rough seas bigger liners pitch violently and passengers on lower decks feel the oscillation less and stay more comfortable. Ventilation on lower decks is now better, and officers endure seasickness yet persist on the bridge as ships ride heavy swells.
A doctor at a Philadelphia dinner surprised guests by drawing a penknife with a nail file blade and striking a match on it to light a cigar. Observers breathed a sigh of relief as etiquette remained intact and the quirky custom spread.
The Boston Globe notes a tiny wooden two story structure at 112 State Street tucked in a five foot wide alley. The building spans the alley to Commerce street, once a passage to the Long wharf as docks blanketed Commerce Street and the State Street block.
The United States government owns buildings in the Panama Canal Zone valued at millions of dollars and has not carried insurance. The total expenditure on these buildings amounts to $10,250,000.
The report notes the value of buildings bought from the French in the canal zone and the republic of Panama, including substantial stores, while stating the canal fire department has been developed to a high state of efficiency.
Pearson's Weekly argues earthquakes, while terrifying, pale beside floods pestilence and famines in death tolls. It cites the 1887 Yellow River flood killing over 7 million, the Europe Asian pestilence totals to 67 million, and large famine deaths in India and China in the 1870s, asserting earthquakes are mere flea bites by comparison.
After the Republic sank and passengers were rescued by the Baltic, a passenger in a nightgown and fur coat found a bulletin about lost items. She stared at the notice "Lost, one gold button" and, lamenting the single missing button, broke into hysterics.
Roy Crandall in Van Norden Magazine describes a giant concrete dam at Eagle opposite Eagle, New Mexico. The plan calls for a lake 45 miles long and 200 feet deep with capacity to flood 2 million acres one foot deep. The mountain of concrete would total 410 000 cubic feet, with a retaining bank 265 feet high and 180 feet thick at base. Crest length 1150 feet and cost estimated at 8 million dollars.
A Sunday Bible reading between a mother and her young son ends with a tender moment. The boy strokes his mother's cheek and quietly asks if the psalm was about a little boy and his mamma. Success Magazine notes the gentle, instinctive interpretation of sacred verses.
Dialogue from the New York Herald recounts a couple debating marriage timing. Mrs Benham seeks answers while Benham delays to learn his own reasons first.
A witty Smart Set line argues that blame for misdeeds always lands on some old bug, no matter a man’s behavior, reflecting on shifting responsibility among people and ideas.
A poetic reflection on a woman's power to influence a man's heart and the fate of their union. The piece questions whether her gift will bring happiness or ruin, noting that public perception seeks both triumph and tragedy in equal measure.
A brief joke note from the Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a mother asking why a teacher punished Tommy Crow for five minutes, illustrating a playful critique of strict classroom discipline.
A humorous quip from the Minneapolis Journal notes that a musician often has stray locks that ought to be amputated, reflecting a lighthearted take on stage styling and public perception.
A brief poem from the New York Press expresses longing for spring and for fresh potatoes and eggs. The speaker laments winter’s woes and counts the minutes until warmth returns.
A brief humor item notes a canary not singing due to molting and plays on wishing Aunt Kate would molt, attributed to the Detroit Free Press.
A brief quote from the New York Press notes Flo as a man of notable prominence and among the most widely known spokespeople. The remark frames Flo as a recognizable figure in public discourse.
In Chicago News a Boston maiden named Annabelle Maria stands out as she wears a white sweater she calls her white per spirah, delighting friends who cannot hide smiles.
A private account asserts the baron owns an airship an automobile an equipage and saddle horses. The narrator notes he mostly uses his legs to kick servants with Jugend.
A playful gag line from the Detroit Free Press notes a boy with eyes described as “pop eyed,” echoing a parent’s comment about resemblance. The quip highlights parental pride and a family-looking joke.
A tenderfoot in Yuma encounters a puma and is later found a mere spot on the ground with the puma described as in good condition. Local paper notes the odd incident with terse report from Douglas Dispatch.
A witty exchange from the Cleveland Leader notes a judgmental Loser asking if it is wicked to play poker and the Winner replying that it is the way you play it that matters. The quip captures a sharp social tease about gaming conduct.
A Berlin teacher presents a pupil essay on The Kaiser that humorously describes events on the Kaiser’s birthday. The verse notes salute shots from the dome, family figures at the schloss, and a baptism scene with a watch held by the father, ending with a reference to the Hohenzollern name.
A Baltimore American remark questions how a actress could advance so quickly, suggesting that a strong backing explains her rapid progress. The quote frames public perception on influence and momentum in the entertainment industry.
A brief feature notes a small boy’s daily breakfast routine at a lunch counter occupying a stool three times a day. The piece sketches his progress as he learns to grunt and grows pinfeathers on his legs. Birmingham Age-Herald.
A witty Puck quip remarks that only a husband knows the difficulty of finding a woman's pocket because he marries for her money. The line skewers marriage motives with satire.
A humorous panel shows a person asking for beauty tips. The response suggests wide options, with the caption emphasizing confidence and self care as the route to improved appearance. The item reflects classic newspaper humor style.
A brief Baltimore sentiment frames courtship as a dating milestone. The exchange presents a playful question and a tender reply identifying the date as the fruit of courtship.
A humorous quip from Harper's Weekly noting Dolly's singing thrills the soul yet confounds the listener who cannot decipher her words. The poemish line emphasizes charm over clear comprehension.
A brief Kansas City Times quip about patience with a lingering guest and the failed hint to depart, reflecting a humorous exchange on sparing speed in leaving.
Perry's offers lace curtains and carpets, Danforth ice cream, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 1909 wallpaper, floor varnishes, wall paper from Cagwin's and Loughran & Bauer, plus a closing out shoe sale. Also promotions for Ames Savings Bank and various feeds. L. M. Bosworth advertises Rocky Mountain Tea and health tonics.
A vintage ad proclaims the pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating digestion. It claims to cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
Three sororities at Iowa State College set a schedule for basketball on Margaret Hall floor. The opening game features Pi Beta Phi against Kappa Delta tomorrow.
A promotion touts Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for muscular and rheumatic pains including sprains soreness and lame back. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from J. B. Cagwin.
The text explains the extreme sensitivity of a chemist's balance, far surpassing ordinary balances. It notes that such a device can detect lift impressions scarcely above the two hundredth part of a milligram.
The text compares light intensity across conditions. Moonless night equals one thousandth of a candle foot, moonlight equals fourteen thousandths, and full daylight ranges from 2000 to 8000 candle feet depending on clouds.
The article argues the term pickle does not come from William Benkels of Bierfleet Holland, the supposed inventor of pickled herrings. It states the true origin is the Dutch word pekel meaning brine.
The recipe blends ten parts finely sifted unoxidized iron filings with five parts dry pulverized clay in vinegar spirit to form a cement that is both fire and water proof.
The report recalls the battle of Waterloo with 51,000 killed or disabled and a total force of 145,000 soldiers taking part in the struggle.
Candle coal, also known as cannel coal, was used as a candle substitute. It can be cut into blocks or strips and burns with a clear yellow flame.
In Tuscany old expressions linger as locals swear by Bacchus and Diana while the phrase Tom Dick and Harry becomes Ti tus Caius and Sempronius in everyday speech, showing how classical language persists in modern usage.
City editor pushes a snappy note on a dangerous dog story as a reporter weighs handling the event. The piece emphasizes urgent public safety concerns and concise city coverage.
A brief verse from Catholic Standard and Times condemns amateur charity plays that profit performers, arguing that those in need should receive support from the organizers rather than performers' earnings.
This article explains that the palms and soles contain fat cushions to protect underlying muscles from jolts or blows, detailing how soft padding guards the body's extremities.
The passage notes that vanilla is produced by a climbing orchid that is abundant in tropical climates, describing how the plant structures support its growth and fruiting.
A Washington Star note urges residents to wave the starry banner despite cold weather, celebrating national spirit as winter winds blow. The piece frames patriotism as resilient in the face of cold and gloom.
The divine right of kings is a seventeenth century English doctrine asserting that monarchs derive authority from God and act as earthly representatives of the Deity. It claims kings rule by divine appointment and are answerable only to God.
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