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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
5
A New York Herald excerpt discusses the Chinese quail called om chung and a legend of its transformation from a worm to fish to bird. It notes authorities dismiss any living om chung and treats the tale as a cultural view of evolution rather than fact.
A reader extols spermaceti ear plugs to mute urban din and induce sleep. The method involves rolling spermaceti into a wad, wrapping in cotton, and packing it firmly in the ear before retiring, claiming it is harmless and inexpensive.
A globe trotter asserts that urban slums cluster in eastern quarters of cities. He cites New York, London, Philadelphia, Chicago, Canton, and Madrid as examples, suggesting the east wind exposes the east side to harsher conditions.
A young seeker asks the gray bearded philosopher in the study to define friendship versus love. The scholar replies that friendship is a mutual understanding while love is a mutual misunderstanding.
A report notes Britain's rainfall affects health with Cumberland possibly the wettest area at up to 150 inches yearly. The piece cites vital stats from the London Graphic and describes a social event: a banquet for agricultural veterinary and science seniors at the Armory with multiple speakers and a farewell banquet including dances and county fair exhibits.
The S. S. girls hosted their twelfth party on May 12 at Adams Hall. Decorations featured pink and white with ribbons from the chandelier to mouldings and pink flowers. A wheel centerpiece with smilax and pink roses, Hallowell's orchestra provided music, and Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Baker with husbands attended as patrons. Chaperones were Miss Witter and Dr. Waters.
The Little Dutch Band will give a free outdoor concert Friday from 6 45 to 7 45 on the steps of the new Central to promote college spirit. All welcome on the green in front of the Central. Program includes Hee Overature Aphoosite Waltz Reign of Cupid Characteristic Auto Race March Pluto s Triumph.
May schedules show baseball games at Cedar Falls Grinnell Ames and Iowa City with track meets May 26 and June 2. Graduation activities include Thesis presentations Baccalaureate and Junior and Senior events followed by Commencement on June 7 and summer vacation beginning June 8.
The Ameri can Institute of Electrical Engineers local branch meets in room 205 engineering hall at 8 pm. Papers include Standardizing Rubber Covered Wires and Cables by John Langan, Comments of Present Underground Cable Practice by W S Clark, and Efficiency of Windmill Sail by Prof. Davidson. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Also notes on members in Red Oak Jeffer son Decatur Woodbury counties and soil surveys in Iowa.
A London Tit-Bits quip features a pastor asking Johnny if he plays with bad boys and Johnny replying his mammas won’t let them play with him. The exchange hints at social expectations and parental control in a humorous vignette.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item portrays a witty exchange where a suitor asks for a temporary refusal of a proposal and the reply promises a lasting rejection, reflecting humorous social banter.
Hamilton's The Reliable Grocer offers Wellington Flour at $1.00 per sack with 25¢ additional, and a $4.50 price point noted. Fine candy priced by the pound at 10¢, with Natl Biscuit Co. shell oyster crackers listed for 2.11 per box. Ferndall Coffees and Teas billed as the best.
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