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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
6
A Denver Dost anecdote recalls a late night streetcar where a conductor guesses couples' fates by fare and farepayers. He notes a young man and his ladylove argue after a goodbye, while another passenger asks about his wife and children before buying cough medicine for a child. A New York Press snippet adds a medical ethics quip about fees and operating decisions.
The London Globe recalls a nineteenth century tale of a palace trespasser known as that awful boy Jones. A barber’s apprentice who gained secret access to Buckingham Palace, sleeping in royal apartments and taking food, he refused to reveal how he entered. After a privy council inquiry he disappeared, likely removed under state protection.
Some American doctors favor a contract system for medical service but reject the Chinese idea of docked pay when a patient falls ill. A New Yorker says he would demand the operation cost from the surgeon upfront and pay immediately.
The wit Rabelais, short of money, deceived officers by labeling brick dust as Poison for the royal family and sent them from Marseilles to Paris on treason charges. After a 700 mile trip, authorities learned it was April 1 and forgave him due to his royal favor.
A suitor declares his intent to marry the daughter and take her away, while the father notes the household is crowded but signals conditional assent, ending with a moment of miscommunication and humor.
A Norwegian tale of a poor farm household showing how each member tries to impress a suitor with one new item. The farmer uses his sleeve, the wife her single shoe, and the daughter a cop to appear better off than they are. They pretend the home is well to do to attract a wife.
A humorous tale from the Pittsburg Gazette Times about a man named Bill who joins the army to avoid unemployment. After passing examinations, he is rejected for being flatfooted when the officer notices the imprint of his feet as he crosses the room. The piece ends with the man returning to the street puzzled by the verdict. Also includes long real estate ad copy for Minnesota land prices.
A New York Times anecdote reports that Guzzler, known for seeing two bottles where one exists, has become a father of twins after his wife gave birth. The joke hinges on his habit and a friend’s certainty that he told the impersonation tale.
A telephone misdial leads a broker to a flirtatious home conversation. The caller believes the voice invites lunch and a show, only to discover the caller is a wife with a husband at home, highlighting the hazards of crossed wires.
Excerpt discusses the atmospheric envelope around Earth, its composition and pressure, and notes curious Brussels street names. Included are anecdotes from London Chronicle and Delineator on speech errors, plus a nighttime barracks incident from London Express.
A witty exchange in Puck suggests General Warren fell at Bunker Hill. The Bostonian voices solemn memory while the Chicagoan quips about a potential moving picture act, reflecting urban pride and humor.
A brief quoted exchange notes a woman’s refusal, saying she would marry only after he settled into steady work at something worthwhile. The line captures a temper of courtship and societal expectations reflected in Chicago journalism.
A London Chronicle report recalls the 1749 Haymarket Battle Hoax night when Duke of Cumberland’s sword vanished after a conjurer failed to appear. The duke allegedly enraged, grabbed at the sword as the theater emptied, and a bystander seized it, with a 30 Guinea reward offered for its return.
A witty dialogue explains genius as a person whom nature lets in on the ground floor, but circumstances force to live in an attic. A humor vignette contrasts quick wits and practice with payoffs and change.
A poetic line by Bacon likens the heart not to an isolated island but to a continent that unites lands, emphasizing interconnection and shared humanity.
An ad describes Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous and female health issues including melancholy appetite loss headaches sleeplessness and fainting. It claims thousands of women with backache kidney weakness and other troubles found relief and happiness. Only 50c with satisfaction guaranteed.
A fretted citizen voices disdain for debt collection as a humorous contrast to the past when men could be jailed for debt. The bill collector retorts with a stern remark about hard times and comfort, noting how a stout jar would spare calls and cards.
A householder asks for an easy chair and, after a brief exchange, the salesman offers to check the boss’ office for a suitable model, suggesting he should be a judge. The Buffalo Express note hints at a light shopping moment.
A somber gentleman was asked if he plans marriage at a reception. He affirmed and revealed he is a clergyman.
Quote propagates talent and praises Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for children. Claims no narcotics and safe use for coughs and colds. Sold by all dealers.
A brisk quote from the Baltimore American contrasts marriage and wealth, calling the wife “maid of money” and hinting at social judgments on financial worth in matrimony. The remark underscores money as a decisive factor in union rumors and opinions.
A witty exchange unfolds with playful deflection and self-deprecating humor. The dialogue features a waiter recalling a man who often remembers him and a retort about deception, ending with a clash of comic airs.
Sivert J. Kalsem of Huxley announces his bid for county supervisor to succeed Ben Johnson. A lifelong Palestine township farmer and stockman, Kalsem is part of a prominent Republican family and aims to bring a strong local mandate to the office.
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