Moss Troopers and Bogtrotters in Historic England and Ireland
The piece traces moss troopers in England and bogtrotters in Ireland as marauders in marshy border regions. It quotes Sir Walter Scott and Fuller and explains etymology from nicknames to neutral terms like apron and auger, noting old spellings and sounds.
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England
Ireland
Liddesdale
Sir Walter Scott
Camdenn
Fuller
Mosses
Pearson's Weekly
Origin of the nickname and its linguistic roots
The passage explains that nickname derives from eke meaning an addition or prolongation. It notes usage in English history such as The Merchant of Venice and in beekeeping where an eke enlarges a hive. It describes how eke evolved into the modern sense of an added or extended form and how the indefinite article shift shaped nickname.
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Eke
Venice
Just as With Her Father
A brief quote item from Philadelphia Ledger notes a professor praising a daughter’s improv and a mother recalling her father’s success in the grocery business. The snappy exchange frames family talent and modest wealth as shared traits between father and daughter.
Quote by Goethe on intelligence and wisdom
A compact reflection states that governance relies on intelligence rather than the individual and on wisdom rather than cleverness, emphasizing the primacy of wiser judgment over mere smartness.
Just What He Meant
A quip from the Washington Star echoes as Mrs Tor kins asks Charley why he is often without money after a social game. He explains it stems from how he was raised, prompting a light exchange on language and upbringing.
A Good Beginning in Dialogue
A brief exchange notes one character spending six hours daily trying to grow tall. the other remarks the effort shows a beginning and a longer face than usual. The Detroit Free Press quote captures a light conversational moment.
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Detroit Free Press
Sowing and Reaping Law of Harvest and Destiny
A meditation on how actions form habits and shape character and destiny. The text links sowing small deeds to larger life outcomes, emphasizing progressive cause and effect across moral development.
Ames College Happenings and Exposition News
Prof Marston sprained ankle and Mrs Noble and Nellie visit St Louis for exposition. Sophomore farce In the Elevator planned mid December. Livestock trip to judge Angus herd. Thanksgiving vacation starts, classes resume Monday. Exposition tickets at Ag hall and Dr Storms speaks at Pure Bred Stock building. New flag pole 133 feet high to fly Old Glory on campus. Several faculty visits, marriages, and a railway suit verdict awarded damages. International stock shipment and Union meeting planned December 2 at Congregational church.
Young People Union Forms To Promote Unity In Ames
The Ames young people establish a union with a constitution and quarterly Sunday meetings, later changing to the first Friday evening of each month to improve Christian service. The group aims to foster unity, efficiency in service, and friendly relations among members.
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Ship
Congregational Church
Com
Union Com
Ames Young Peoples Societies
Business year ends December first notice
Our business year ends December 1 and we request all parties owing us on book account to settle by cash or note prior to that date. H. L. Munn Son.
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H.l.munn
Balance and Newtons Third Law as Verity of Indestructible Matter
An excerpt discusses matter and force as indestructible grounded in Newton's Third Law. It argues destruction of matter would break cause and effect, linking indestructibility to the law of action and reaction and broader physical balance. The piece cites Orlando J. Smith's Balance: The Fundamental Verity and mentions a Chicago event and two Ames funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
First Principles
Orlando J. Smith
Dangers of Melancholy and Willpower as Cure
The piece argues melancholy harms mental health and brain function. It states melancholia can be resisted by strengthening the will and suggests changing occupation, scenery, and associations to break introspection. If the will is cultivated afterward, a permanent cure may result.
Irate Colonel Blames Ships for Bad Golf at Sandwich
An irascible colonel who played golf at Sandwich on the Stour blamed ships passing the channel for his poor strokes. After smashing the turf in anger, he exclaimed that decent golf is impossible with ships moving up and down the channel.
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Sandwich
Stour
London Mail
Roberson’s Hardware Store Cited For Public Charge
To the Public L. H. Bingham has charge of Geo Roberson's hardware store on the first floor. The latch string is always out, and Geo Roberson is known for selling goods at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Bingham
Geo Roberson
Geo. Roberson
OpTicaAL Work and Jewelry Repair Shop Ad
An advertising notice for I. S. jewelry store by Judge & Major offering optical work and jewelry repair of all kinds. Proprietors advertise prompt service and expert craft.
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I. S
Judge & Major
Eyes as a Sign of Intellect and Gaze of Great Men
The article argues that the difference between ordinary and remarkable people lies in their eyes and gaze. It cites Lady Violet Greville, noting Sir Richard Burton Napoleon Hugo and other great men left memorable looks. It states the eye is the window of the brain and that intelligence shines through it.
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Lady Violet Greville
Graphic
Sir Richard Burton
Napoleon
Victor Hugo
Expected Acquisitions
A sharp exchange reveals Mrs. Comrox plans to join and extend influence through marriages. The pompous woman questions her lineage while Mrs. Comrox asserts ambition to align with the oldest families after securing marriages for the girls.
When U and I Are Made One
A playful exchange about a letter riddle. Augustus hints the alphabet would have only twenty five letters when U and I are joined as one. Angelina responds with curiosity and affection.
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Angelina
Augustus
Piftieth Wedding Anniversary Surprise At Niles Home
Mr and Mrs N L Niles of Ames celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with family and friends. Dr W B Niles led a surprise visit from Anes arranging the day, guests included the Ewings Rhodes Porters and others. Gifts totaled 50 in gold, dinner followed with grandchildren present, wish for many more happy years.
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N. L. Niles
W. B. Niles
Anes
John Ewing
State Center
J. S. Gray
Rhodes
John D. Porter
Webster City
Ames
E. P. Niles
Kansas City
Orrie Niles
Niles
Orland Daughter Marries Robert E Hatfield at Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs H L Orland on Tuesday November 22 Jeannette M Orland wed Robert E Hatfield of Des Moines The ceremony was led by minister F D Ferrall Mendelssohn wedding march played as the couple stood before the officiant The bride wore a French lawn gown and carried bridal roses The house was decorated with ferns carnations and chrysanthemums A four course wedding supper followed prepared and served by Misses Hilda
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Des Moines
Moberly
Hatfield
H. L. Orland
Jeannette M. Orland
Robert E. Hatfield
F. D. Ferrall
Orland
Hilda
Six Meet Again After 56 Years Reunites Knox County Alumni
In Boone last Saturday six residents aged 73 to 79, all former Knox county schoolchildren, reunited after fifty six years. Participants included J. L. Crawford age 74 years five months and others: John H. Jennings 79 seven, Sarah Kegley 78 five, H. V. Conway 75 eight, Mrs E J Conway 74 one, Mrs E Jennings 73 two.
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Boone
Knox County
Ohio
J. L. Crawford
Third Street
John H. Jennings
Sarah Kegley
H. V. Conway
E. J. Conway
E. Jennings
Farm Auction Near Ames Seeks Cash and Credit Terms
Closing Out Sale will sell without reserve on the farm five miles northeast of Ames on Thursday December 1 1905 at 10 a m sharp. Property includes 7 head of horses 70 head of cattle including Polled Angus Cloverdell Eclipser 53236 and College Beauty 34937 with her spring calf 30 sheep and ten lambs 100 shoats six dozen chickens farm machinery and household goods Terms: sums of 5 and under cash over 5 to be paid in one year on bankable notes drawing 8 percent interest from date of sale Free land served at noon J C Rex.
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Ames
College Beauty
F. T. McLain
J.C. Rex
Local social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Mrs Reynolds of Ames spent last week with her sister Mrs Alicin Person. Rev Nutting of Baxter preached at the Congregational church. The Kelley school term begins next week with Mr Stotts of Boone as teacher. Families from Ames California Des Moines Washington New York visited relatives in town. Ladies Aid met at Mrs W A Gossard with plans to meet Mrs Jess Gossard in two weeks. Mae Duno of Des Moines visited Mrs Lytle after a two week Illinois trip. Mrs Stevens and son C C Stevens visited from New York with her son for a home visit.
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Canon City
Co O
Wendell Howard
Geo. McKay
McKay
Wooten
Bangor
Storms
Ames
Cessna
Ramsey Oppenheim
Henry Lowe
Seaman Knapp
William Beardshear
Edgar Stanton
Frank Cessna
Grand Junction
Col
Fort Worth
Colorado
Wendell Phillips Howard
Albion
Marshall County
George McKay
Rockford
Ontario
Canada
Ames High School
New York City
West
Mrs. Reynolds of
Mrs. Alicin Person
Kelley School
Mr. Stotts of
Boone
8. Loughran
Ladies Aid Society
W. A Gossard
Jess Gossard
Mae Duno
Des Moines
Real estate transfers around Ames Iowa area in 63 se 15 83 24
Wm Taylor and others transfer properties to Frank E Morris on 2300 W 51st for lots 67 and 8 Bik 14 in Ames. I J Ferguson and spouse transfer lot 12 Bik 5 Harriman's Ad Ames to Ben and Grace Sewell for 200. Harriman and Lee with wives transfer lot 10 Bik 2 Harriman’s Ad Ames to John B and E F Kooser for 110. Harriman and Lee with wives transfer fot 12 Bik 5 Harriman’s Ad Ames to I J Ferguson for 110. Melinda A Templeton et al transfer all interest in 63 se 15 83 24 to Elizabeth J Smith for 1. Elizabeth J and Margaret Smith transfer all interest to Melinda A Templeton for 1. Elizabeth J Smith et al transfer all interest in nw se 15 83 24 to Margaret Leland for 1.
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I J Ferguson
Ben and
Grace Sewell
Harrimans
Harriman
Lee
John B
E F Kooser
Ames
Harriman & Lee
Melinda A Templeton Et al
Elizabeth J Smith
Elizabeth J
Margaret Smith
Melinda
Templeton
Margaret Leland
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What He Meant
Prof. Marston
A. B. Noble
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St. Louis
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Chicago
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Dr. Storms
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Bruce McKay
Willis
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F. J. Resler
Shady Ristine
Roy Peshak
St. Ansgar
Josephine Vacha
Peshak
Bostonia Woman's Orchestra
Macartney
Irving W. Smith
Margaret Stalker
Chico
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O. J. Fay
Helen L. Knapp
International
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Kelley
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Cagwinsough Syrup
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