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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
4
People in France’s turpentine region live on sixteen foot stilts after breakfast to harvest timber sap and herd vast flocks. Workers tap maritime pines by progressively higher incisions, hang small buckets, and stride across flat terrain to collect syrupy turpentine. The stilts also give herdsmen a wide view to manage large flocks and keep them in sight during grazing.
The piece discusses the complexity of dreams in mental philosophy. It cites Sir William Hamilton asserting that all people dream whether they recall them or not. It argues that lack of recollection does not prove absence of dreaming.
The piece contrasts comfortable country gentlemen and liberal donors with mail covered barons, highlighting a tension between traditional country virtue and aristocratic prestige within the Lords. The language suggests a debate over identity, status, and influence in parliamentary circles.
The North Island of New Zealand is described as a natural kitchen where Maori women cook and wash by using boiling springs and rivers. Venturing through this volcanic region is hazardous without a guide, as tourists have lost lives due to carelessness.
A Dantzic correspondent reports a diver bird was shot while guiding five chicks on a lake. Mortally wounded she gathered the brood and dived to safety. her body later surfaced with the five young clinging to her wings, all suffocated beneath the water.
Dr and Mrs Storms host dinner. Senior engineers dance in Margaret hall. Ames Grinnell Drake debate in chapel. Mrs Newens hosts thimble party. Prof Loos to speak at chapel. Horticultural seminar at Prof and Mrs Beach home. Seniorities St Patrick Day party March 18. Dr Bond from Des Moines speaks on Personal Purity. Dean and Mrs Marston host at southwest campus. Hunt and Clark host cards. Students attend Lion and the Mouse in Des Moines. Spinney heads Iowa Electrical Association meeting at Clinton April 17-18. Giant banana plant blooms promising morсels later. Election taps board officers Shirley Allen editor in chief. I S C and V M S banquet at Savery Des Moines with many speakers.
The article traces how New Dorp in Staten Island got its name from Dutch settlers distinguishing it from Old Dorp, and notes Castleton as the prior name for the northeast Staten Island area. It also covers Bedlow's Island ties to Lord Cornbury, Corlear’s Hook named after Jacob Corlear, and questions the true meaning of Manhattan’s origin, citing the New York Press.
Numerous club meetings and social events fill the Ames scene including M W A and Millionaire club plans, Unity and Nonpareil gatherings, P E O society musical program, Y M C A advisory visit, and a surprise farewell for the Elliotts. Des Moines Women’s Press Club banquet noted with Ames connections.
The Village Vagabond by Robert Sherman debuts at the Armory Friday evening March 22. The play blends intense drama with comic moments, showcasing the writer's versatile talent.
The London Lancet warns that blowing cigarette smoke through the nose may spread disease. The habit moistens nasal passages with mucous and eye discharges, carrying microbes into the air and onto conjunctiva. Germs can spread via the moistened surfaces as smoke exits through the nostrils.
The Henderson Stock Co. headlines at the Armory all next week presenting comedies and dramas including Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde and Trilby. The war drama A Daughter of the South opens Monday night with women accompanied by a paid reserve seat admitted free. Tickets 10 20 and 30 cents with high class specialties between acts.
In Home Life With Herbert Spencer the philosopher favored impure purple, wearing gloves and binding furniture in the tint. He glued strips himself, supplied vases with artificial flowers, and mocked real blooms for constant replenishment as he preferred bright, artificial color.
To introduce Pride of Ames COFFEE to coffee lovers we offer March 16 with every 5 pounds bought and paid for at 22 cents per pound, receive one pound free. The coffee could retail for 30 cents per pound, from Ames Wholesale Mercantile Ames Iowa.
The Hiestand family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the sudden death of mother Daisy Hiestand. Carrie Hiestand and husband join in thanking those who sent support.
The London Chronicle notes Windsor Castle has cost Britain more than any royal residence. King George VI received £300,000 from Parliament to rebuild as a family home, four years of grants followed, and by William IV the total neared one million pounds.
The skull of Alexander Pope, kept by a phrenologist, was switched during a churchyard disturbance. The coffin was opened to inspect remains and the skull was swapped overnight after bribing the sexton. The total cost, including bribe, amounted to £50.
At noon Rev G O Porter officiated the marriage of Miss Mabel Porter of Jewell Junction to Mr J E Fausch of Ames. The bride is praised as talented and respected while the groom, a resident of Ames, works on the home farm and plans to return to Ames to start their life together.
At the Evangelical parsonage in Colo on Tuesday afternoon Miss Phoebe Harding married Clarence Arrasmith of Ames. The ceremony was conducted by the Colo church pastor. The couple will reside in Ames and are greeted with congratulations.
Evansville resident B Speigel recalls five years of kidney and bladder pain ending in disability until Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief. After two bottles he says he was entirely cured and urges others to try it with Druggist Cagwin endorsing.
Tickets for the Armory benefit show go on sale with reserved seats at 50 cents and general admission at 35 cents. The event is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Parley Sheldon appointed administrator of the estate of James Noble in Story County Iowa on January 21 1907. Creditors must pay and creditors must present legally authenticated claims to the District Court for allowance. Dated Ames Iowa January 21 1907.
On January 21 1907 in the District Court of Story County Iowa to all interested parties. Parley Sheldon fourth executor issues notice to those indebted to Milo McCartney deceased to pay and those with claims to present them for allowance. Based in Ames Iowa.
Notice to qualified electors of Ames Iowa of election to choose four ward councilmen for full terms. Polls open 8 a m close 7 p m on Monday March 2 1907 at usual ward voting places. Mayor Parley A B Maxwell, Clerk.
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