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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
7
A New York Press retelling recounts Boettger’s ruse as a gold maker, his accidental porcelain discovery after inspecting hair powder kaolin, and his demise. He fooled Saxony’s king, built a porcelain factory, and died at thirty five amid fevered hopes of a philosopher’s stone.
The ermine changes from white winter fur to reddish brown in summer, becoming the stoat. Naturalists know this, though laypeople often mistake them as separate animals. The fur has long been valued, once a royal symbol, and judges’ robes used as a sign of purity. The animal is elusive and hard to catch, often lured by its own path marked with mud.
The article notes little difference in main dress features between sexes in Japan. It describes the hakama worn by upper class men under the kimono, the under kimono worn by women, and two small aprons called koshi-maki along with the soso-yoke shirt. The sash is rich silk but mainly functional rather than decorative.
A historic ruling bars girls from a New Haven grammar school as improper under law. Benjamin Mudge, a veteran New England schoolmaster, recalls only three girls in public schools during his life ending 1801, noting they were allowed only afternoon writing lessons and catechising.
A humorous exchange in the Chicago Journal notes a man saying he bought something for his wife that required no returns or exchanges, reflecting lighthearted domestic shopping praise.
A witty exchange from the Pittsburg Post features a housewife sarcastically asking a man about his business while a passerby jokes about being a “corporal of industry” in a humorous column snippet.
A poverty stricken painter who studied under Gerome at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris faced a prank on criticism day. He slipped a half franc to the professor, prompting Gerome to test his resolve and later return the funds as a twenty franc gift after guiding him through his confession and ambitions. The Waterloo Eastern Star chapter hosted a successful gathering with delegates, showcasing hospitality, decorations, and the grand chapter's election. The Eastern Star Masonic Home was awarded to Boone after a board’s vote, with an 80 acre Moore place site featuring a T shaped building and extensive grounds. Grand officers were reelected and the next meeting set for Davenport in late October 1905.
Velpeau visits a renowned marquis who seeks urgent surgery for 4000 francs. A footman later returns with a similar case, and Velpeau informs the man he must sign a 1000 franc contribution to the public charity. The marquis ultimately pays to avoid exposure of a disguise used to obtain free treatment.
Andrew Wilson discusses Culpepper's Complete Method (1652) noting it allowed self cure for threepence using England grown simples. He cites John Wesley on diet and unconventional remedies such as boiled carrots for asthma, boxwood washes, nettle juice for bleeding, and cobweb pills for ague.
A physician states ivy on exterior walls does not cause dampness. Ivy may actually help dry interiors by drawing moisture from brick or stone, since the plant thrives on wall dampness, leaving the house interior drier than it would be otherwise.
A physician and Frankneas discuss whether a doctor should disclose the exact illness to a patient. The doctor replies that while telling the truth is important, he should use terms that prevent the patient from understanding the specifics.
Detroit Free Press recalls a schemer nicknamed Schemer who crafted get rich plans. friends used the schemes while he dreamed, leaving him wealthier in hindsight yet apart from his circle. The quotation contrasts dreamers with doers in a cautionary note about clever plots yielding money to others.
A compact quotation attribution to Cicero noting that freedom relies on lawful action and adherence to legal boundaries. The line emphasizes restraint and civic responsibility within legal norms.
The Washington Star laments the decline of the rural character once seen in the United States. It notes that city folk now buy gold bricks like country folk and compares rural stereotypes to modern humor, predicting the passing of the era of the countryman and old time expressions.
Coal has become man's chief worker as brain power surpasses brute strength. Horse labor and human manual toil decline while harnessing elemental forces lightens the burden without cruelty, with no increase in labor for man or beast. $1. Nichols s.
Josiah Quincy of Boston recounts being identified by a laborer who boasted to a friend. The first man says, That is Josiah Quincy, while the second asks who he is. The first retorts, Don’t you know who Josiah Quincy is, and declares he is the grandson of the statue out there.
A collection of aphorisms about czars illustrating humility limits power and worldly folly. Images emphasize that a czar is merely human, with consequences and reach that fall short of divine scope. The sayings cover mood, responsibility, and consequences of royal actions.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip jokes about a Scribbler from the humorous pages decried for lacking humor. The exchange playfully questions the wit and appearance of the cartoonist.
A fragmentary quip contrasts right and wrong with a convict remark about lawyers, voiced as a puckish digression. The snippet captures a playful exchange reflecting attitudes toward law and justice.
A dated quotation credits Ben Jonson for describing prejudices as spiritual rebels that spur seditions against understanding, reflecting on how bias challenges rational thought. The line underscores the clash between belief and insight in public discourse.
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