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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
6
A whimsical look at a single groundhog influencing a writer’s winter imagery. The piece contrasts nature’s patterns with human creativity, suggesting the animal’s presence shapes seasonal mood rather than weather.
A remark notes that repeating an article’s name builds trust even if readers forget its specific merits. It highlights continuous advertising shaping perception through name recognition and perceived quality.
The soda water and effervescent water manufacturers have formed a national trust. Ice cream prices are unlikely to rise next summer due to an ample ice supply, a favorable factor for the so called brownies and their mates.
A European army surgeon in Java reportedly unearthed a fossil linking monkeys and humans. The find allegedly shows a two thirds brain size of a human, human-like teeth, and bipedal walking. Skepticism cautions against manufactured or planted specimens.
A wartime report notes that the Victoria Cunarder Oregon and the Elbe were involved in a collision and sank to port. Builders now advocate solid wall construction with walls reaching the deck, removing communicating doors, citing the City of Paris as an example after a hull breach.
A 400 indi society page reports an impending divorce, two conjugal separations, and the expulsion of young Mr Kip from a music hall for throwing an ottoman at a singer. An evening party ends in a mishap as three debutantes overindulge in wine. A reader derides the lot as our best people.
The article argues watertight compartments are unreliable due to unavoidable door failures. It recommends eliminating doors between bulkheads as the sole safe method, noting trade offs like reduced cargo versatility but much higher ship safety in mishaps.
A Frexco writer claims John Chinaman is an excellent fighting man if armed and led well. He is described as fearless of death, strong, frugal, patient, hard working, trainable, and disciplined. The note says he endures heat and cold, is a prepared marcher, and possesses stubborn persistence valuable to a soldier. The Frenchman says all this can be proved.
Prof Albert Bick notes London houses a population of 5 million and grows rapidly. If streets laid end to end would reach across Europe to India’s far south. Annual population gains exceed 60,000 with one house built every hour. Public school maintenance costs about 6.509 million dollars yearly.
The Evening Post notes Yale’s Lit prize will not be awarded as none of the 1100 plus undergraduates produced a worthy essay. It cites a culture focused on athleticism over intellectual achievement, suggesting indifference to honors as the real reason.
The proposal targets couples traveling to New Hampshire to wed, noting fees paid, meals consumed, and potential financial aid as factors in a state where farmers face harsh conditions and even gun threats to plant corn.
The article notes tight lacing as a cause of red noses but acknowledges others may contribute and urges fairness toward those possibly suspected.
Otto Stumma, a Shady Grove merchant, courted by correspondence, agreed to wed Miss Maud Avery of Nashville to avoid a potential damage suit after a long wait for a groom. The wedding date was set but postponed as delays and the threat of legal action influenced his decision.
Samuel Hancock, 45, a successful bachelor farmer, was killed while crossing the Chicago Great Western railroad near Baxter two miles north of town. A fast freight struck his wagon and team, hurling the body about sixty feet. the wagon was demolished and the team killed. An inquest led by Justice Richards found Hancock likely failed to see the train until too late as trains descend unseen through a deep cut.
Walter T Crook a farmer near Floris Davis county Iowa has drawn drafts on European figures including the president of France and Princess Dagmar of Russia. He has paid protest fees and given no explanations to banks about returned drafts. The Faure draft may have been sent to a Bloomfield or Ottumwa bank.
Information was filed by Dana citizens against C. Roker for storing excessive beer and intoxicants for a ordinary family. a wagon load was seized, and the case moved to Jefferson for trial. No sale occurred as the saloon was shut down prior to planned opening.
Expora March 5. H. F. Heflin, once an Alden resident and alleged doctor, was indicted by the Hardin county grand jury for obtaining money under false pretenses. He claimed to own a Eldora drug store and sold it to Illinois parties while released on a straw bond. Heflin is a man with a history.
Cepar Ramos February 28. The large retail drug house of L Louis Billau has been taken by the sheriff under an execution for $800 back rent. No assets or liabilities statement is provided to the public.
Uriah Wise, a central Iowa pioneer and longtime Methodist church member for sixty nine years, died in Jefferson on February 26 at age 81.
Telegram from Chicago announced the sudden death of Dr. M. E. Butler of this place. He was part of a party of Iowans accompanying Governor Jackson on a southern trip. No cause of death was given.
Curston March 5 Mrs Elizabeth Dunham aged 90 died last night after forty years in the county She attended a Geneva Tennessee reception honoring General La Fayette during his 1825 visit here hosted by Albert Gallatin a friend and adviser of Washington
A drunken dispute ends with Charles Riley mortally wounded after a club attack and a counterstrike with a monkey wrench in August Gartke's blacksmith shop. The assailant is in custody as Riley fights for life.
In New York a six story malt house under demolition collapsed at 9 am burying a dozen workers. Five killed seven injured with others possibly trapped. Building owned by John McKelvey condemned by the buildings department. contractors Patrick Keegan and George O Keefe arrested on manslaughter charges.
Prudencio Gonzales a leading Garza general died of heart disease in Anamosa prison old men ward. He had been sent with twenty four other Garza loyalists for violating peace terms between Mexico and the United States. His term would have expired September 16, 1895. He was married, over six feet tall, heavily built, educated, and spent time playing checkers. A telegram to border friends was sent and his remains may be shipped.
In Valley Freto Quebec on March 5 C R Shertis formerly private secretary to the Montreal Cotton manager shot and killed John Loy and Maxim Lebouf and wounded Hugh Wilson during payroll preparations. Paymaster Lowe hid in a vault as Shertis fled, later arrested. Loot of 2500 dollars suspected.
The National Butter and Cheese Makers Association elected officers led by B. W. Segar of Pecatonica Illinois as president. F. C. Oltroge of Tipton Iowa won first prize in separated cream butter and E S Allen of Clarion Iowa won in gathered cream. Other officers include H. F. Lines secretary E Burridge treasurer and eight vice presidents from Illinois Nebraska Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana and Nebraska.
A Chicago reader recounts suffering severe rheumatism during travels in Liverpool Berlin and Paris. After trying Schrage's Rheumatic Cure he reports relief after four bottles and says he has had no further symptoms, declaring himself cured.
Havana reports growing apprehensions of a revolution as the governor general enforces the public order law across Cuba. About twenty four men defy authorities by calling for rebel recruits at Y Barra near Malanzeas, with trouble reported there.
A Inter Oceanic Railway excursion train derailed on a mountain curve near City of Mexico. Sixty two killed and about thirty injured as ten cars splintered. Doctors arrived to find numerous severely mutilated victims, mostly women and children, with forty seriously hurt survivors. engineer and conductor fled into the woods.
Three convicts attempted to flee across the river at Folsom prison. A guard opened fire after commands were ignored. Turner was mortally wounded while Garcia and Anderson were wounded, and the escapees were quickly captured with guards aiding.
Sacramento reports James Broyles fatally shoots Mrs. Wm Adams a woman identified as colored and then kills himself. Broyles had been living with Adams. The incident occurred on March 5.
The president nominated William L Wilson to be postmaster general. Anna Gould married Count Jean de Castellane in New York City. A Nickle Plate freight accident near Linden, Ohio killed three women and injured others. Postmaster General W S Bissell resigned on the 27th of a month to allow his successor to take office. A Brooklyn fire at city hall apartments caused the tower to collapse. no injuries reported and losses estimated between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars.
A writer tells a magazine editor he cannot provide more Napoleon anecdotes. The editor retorts that the writer entered the firm with claims of originality, prompting a witty exchange about ideas.
A brief strip features Miss Waltzer urging a next round as a young dancer jokes about being generous and absentminded, with the crowd hearing a light playful exchange about continuing the music.
In Savannah Georgia on February 28 a hostile crowd attacked the audience during ex Priest Joseph Jerys lecture on Romania Priesthood. Police and two battalions of militia restored order after threats and stones shattered windows and lights. The lecturer left the hall under escort and was later escorted to his hotel amid jeers but no further violence.
The Australia arrives from Honolulu with thirteen exiles. most faces are Bri and German. Leaders Wilcox Seward Richard Gulick receive commuted sentences: thirty years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine instead of death. cabinet officer and foreign missions signal possible presidential intervention. The court martial verdicts remain disputed by Willis about wording.
Guturie Oklahoma March 4 The committee investigating the agricultural college reports four years of mismanagement Funds were squandered books not kept and thousands unaccounted for Regents allegedly paid for non existent services and funded trips. One regent allegedly drew $50 weekly while buildings stalled others claimed $51 plus expenses for purchases of horses cattle and hogs at inflated values.
Washington dispatch notes growing tension as the crisis nears a peak. The Atlanta at Colon sends word of an imminent engagement near Cucuta. Costa Rica detains rebels and arms while preparing to expel them from its ports.
Fire at Halifax Nova Scotia on March 1 burned immigration sheds and offices, with a million dollars in property lost. Firemen were injured as wind aided spread. Dartmouth helped fight the blaze. authorities say six hundred thousand in government goods in store were affected.
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