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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
4
The London Standard essay traces wheel origins from sledge and rollers in ancient Egypt and Assyria to the first solid wooden wheel, then spoked iron bound wheels. It notes developments in axle, hubs, and bearing systems, then rails, bicycles, and the shift from solid tires to pneumatic tires with ball bearings.
The aged Fayette Iowa minister, ninety, remains active in ministry as August 1927 approaches. The text mentions the state fair, political chatter on Parker and Cleveland, and Watterson’s view on Hearst, plus a harsh critique of beggars and the poorhouse as a mercy to those unable to work.
A fragment references Boodurant Martermor Hamilton and Adelbert D. Sumner, both tied to law studies or positions. The noted names appear within a historical legal context and imply affiliations with a law school or bar records. The text centers on individuals connected to the legal field.
A newly established London daily for women has ended soon after launch. The venture cost Alfred Harmsworth about a million to learn that women prefer the same paper read by their husbands. Tax Sioux Cit
Ray Shepherd of the Maxwell Tribune reports from the World’s Fair site that much work remains unfinished and it is doubtful the grounds and exhibits will be ready by July 1. He notes that early visitors can still enjoy the fair, avoid heat and crowds, and that hotel rates remain reasonable though likely to rise with attendance.
In a remote Hungarian village a couple is found murdered and a serving man confesses. He claims three neighboring brothers persuaded him to kill them and split about £500. The judge publicly staged an in churchyard examination by bringing the three brothers to the funeral grave in chains while the priest praised the victims and hinted at the killers. The method drew sharp local indignation according to the London News.
The text notes Brazilians are avid coffee drinkers with many cups consumed daily. It describes the beverage as very strong and very sweet, producing an energizing effect more intense and lasting than beer, with regular users becoming restless and unable to sit or stand still briefly.
A curious rider asked how Goggles was hurt while testing his new horse. Officials say the incident stemmed from evaluating whether the horse was a kicker.
A West Philadelphia bride hosted a wedding luncheon where visitors teased by a guest who declared the spoons at each place setting were perfect souvenirs. Laughter followed as guests departed with one spoon each, turning the event into unintended memoirs of the gifted cutlery.
The piece traces how "going scot free" arose from Scot meaning a tax or contribution based on ability. It cites historic uses in voting rights prior to reform acts, references to tallage in Kent Romney Marsh sea wall repairs, Camden’s definition of Scot as a pooled fund, and the Dutch German root schot and French escot as possible paths into English usage. It notes the idea that not contributing meant avoiding all dues.
Traced to The Universal Jester 1735 40 with theories linking humbug to ulm bog Hamburg hum bugbug bear or hum buzz. Some suggest Hamburg false reports 1799 1806 while others credit Hom berg chemist or a general hoax sense.
At an evening party Sir Edward Landseer claimed he could draw two subjects simultaneously. He held a pencil in each hand and produced a stag with antlers in the right and a graceful horse head in the left, with both drawings completing at the same moment and equally well.
A young, pretty pianist asks Dr. von Bulow for guidance after struggling through Bach. He curtly replies with a single directive, Go and get married, then departs.
A Chicago Record-Herald quote recalls a person claiming political service failed them yet steered to a profitable path. The speaker notes they never held office but once ran and lost badly, using that experience to justify their later success.
The Butte Inter Mountain reports a sensationalized scene where a magistrate asks a man to marry, and a woman refuses to submit to a domineering husband, using charged language that reflects era attitudes. The text captures social tensions and linguistic styling of the period.
In a courtroom a judge dismisses a claim as a fortune hunter mockingly called Noscads by Raynor. The exchange underscores the unlikely gambler persona and the judgment taunt about accuracy.
A terse medieval aphorism notes that greater sorrow silences speech and restraint. It reflects the Talmudic view that deep grief reduces verbal expression and eloquence.
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