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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
1
General apathy marks the current campaign as Dr. Luiver ends his tour with Fairbanks due to threats. The piece notes harsh sentiment toward the candidate and his fall weather quip. Ames displays corn grains and fruits, signaling 1904 crops in this Iowa region.
In the first issue under his leadership, Joe Trigg touted Des Moines as having more tall, handsome women with black hair than any other town in the state, a remark reflecting local pride and bold editorial voice.
The Nevada representative opposes both proposed Iowa constitutional amendments on the fall ballot. One is the biennial election amendment and the other would grant each county one state legislative representative. W. C. offers a comprehensive editorial on the topic.
The Tue Register and Leader begin publishing Prof. Kennedy's letters on Europe. The Des Moines News says Roosevelt re election could see Bob Armstrong offered the cabinet post of secretary of commerce and labor. Bob has strong ties in Washington.
Postmaster General Henry C. Payne dies in Washington after about a week of illness. Payne, a Wisconsin Republican, served on the Republican National Committee and was active in party affairs.
A boarding house boss in Des Moines confronted two boarders for loud kissing on her front step. She beat them both, offered to pay a fine, but the police judge said no law was broken and advised her to continue the practice or eject persistent spooning on her doorstep.
The Chicago Great Western announces excursion tickets to Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and New Mexico at very low rates on September 20 October 4 and October 18. Inquiries may be made through any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago Ill. 21-4.
James Fenimore Cooper recalls a tale of a man caught stealing apples on Cooper borders. The incident ends with Cooper advising the intruder to enter openly and take what he needs, proving honesty earns respect. The Schoolmaster’s note emphasizes open conduct over secrecy and rash retreat.
A bedside witticism recalls a man who faced death with humor. He notes he fears joining the silent majority after years spent loudly in the noisy minority, a quip that mixes courage with a defiant, comic edge.
The letter R at the head of all prescriptions comes from the Latin word recipe meaning take. The dart over the tail of the R symbolizes Jupiter, granting the writer authority. The sign thus reads By Jupiter take this.
Editorial note argues individuals should value an honest self-evaluation as much as public approval. It suggests if everyone acted on this principle, many people would improve their character and standings. The piece emphasizes personal integrity over reputation.
A Philadelphia Press item depicts a blind man, off duty, reading a paper while a policeman spots him. The exchange ends with the man humorously noting his on and off duty states.
A Boston purist questions if a man can be trusted and notes that while he might be trusted, any move involves considerable risk, reflecting cautious assessment rather than confident endorsement.
The column records school openings in Cambridge after a delayed start for construction, marriage news for Dr F T Armstrong and Louise Peet, and obituaries for Myron Coggsball, Mary Hill, and Diantha Dinsmore. It also details a secret Des Moines wedding of Howard Sawyer and Nina Harnden, with future relocation plans, and notes favorable 1904 crop conditions including timothy seed yield and pasture health.
The week ending Oct 3 was warmer with rainfall excess aiding growth more than ripening. Ninety percent of the corn crop is now safely colored. a frost before the 16th could impair about ten percent of the crop, but even with that loss the sound corn output would stay above average.
The passage compares annual consumption of milk cheese and butter across social groups. Laborers average 5 gallons of milk 9 pounds cheese 15 pounds butter per year. Artisans and mechanics: 12 gallons milk 11 pounds cheese and same butter as laborers. Upper class: 31 gallons milk 10 percent pounds cheese and 41 pounds butter. Upper class consume more milk and butter and slightly more cheese than laborers, with milk over six times that of laborers and butter tripled.
A 1825 act bans futeball as unprofitable for the realm and defense, while a 1426 statute authorizes seizure imprisonment and execution of Egyptians or gypsies. The text contrasts historic restrictions on sport and minority groups in Scotland.
In a Sunday school class a seven year old surprised the teacher by answering that matrimony is not necessary to salvation, though if a favorable opportunity exists it would be sinful to neglect it. The discussion was part of a question on sacraments.
In a chatty exchange Mr. Newrich argues with Matida about propriety and dinner attire. He complains that Matida scolds him for dining in shirt sleeves while noting her own party dresses lack sleeves. The scene captures humor and family tensions over modesty.
Five year old Edith went to a dentist for a painful tooth. At evening prayers her mother heard her say in a burst of humor forgive us our debts as we forgive our dentists.
A witty exchange contrasts sentiment and intellect. The sweet girl questions love's source while the old bachelor quips that brains have nothing to do with it. The dialogue highlights playful skepticism about reason versus emotion.
A reader explains staying up all night to finish a book. They say they began last night and only rose at 4 am, revealing lack of sleep rather than intense engagement.
A brief theatrical exchange shows Darkaway asking Cleverton if he bedded any girls. Cleverton confirms with specific cities Boston and New Orleans cited. The dialogue riffs on romantic questions and playful mischief, typical of early 20th century humor.
Dialogue reveals Prideful Dame scoffs at match with the common family while Romantic Daughter declares the groom will join their lineage. Tension hints at social climbing and arranged alliance.
Johnny and Pa discuss alimony as the pension paid to the best daughter in a concise exchange. The dialogue explains alimony as a financial support arrangement following a separation or divorce.
Advertises CHASE & SANBORN S Seal Brand Coffee in varied grades with 4c per cup and 75c for 4 ounce? terms. Other grades priced 15 20 25 30 and 35 cents. Promises guaranteed satisfaction.
An old advertisement touts Washburn Crosby GOLD MEDAL and MINNESOTA flours with a selling price of $1.75 per sack. It claims the product uses old wheat, guarantees satisfaction, and invites buyers to be happy with the quality.
A local shop touts its window with the finest line in the city featuring hand painted German china and a large assortment of cut glass for customers to view and choose from.
The Chicago Record Herald shows a brilliant array of features including William B. Curtis and Walter Wellman letters, New York dispatches, foreign news service, special cables, markets and finance coverage, sports, editorials, humor, stories, railroad and insurance news, music drama society reviews, book reviews, the Woman Beautiful column, fashion, meals for a day, Great Lakes news, and more, presenting a comprehensive metropolitan paper for Chicago and the Northwest.
The Northwestern line offers very low rates on three Tuesdays September 20 27 and October 11 with return within 30 days. For territory and excursion ticket details contact Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. All legal blanks are kept at the Times office.
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