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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
6
A Cleveland Leader excerpt emphasizes microbe warfare as the ultimate killer, noting that germs and disease organisms vanquish great armies. It compares Martian invasion defeat by unseen seeds to real world plagues and shows how small agents claim more lives than large beasts or weapons.
A report contrasts human and animal understanding of knowing. Clark University student A J Kinnman studied rhesus monkeys who learned to open a lockbox but failed to grasp the key as a tool, illustrating that animals rely on movements rather than instrumental means.
Squire Bemis and postmaster Hamlin discuss a surprising town turnout for a circus in Bushby. They note women and a daring young aerial performer drew crowds, citing Jed Potter and Miss Emma Bolles as influential figures in shaping attendance. The piece ends with reflections on temper and domestic happiness.
A grisly 19th century tale from Britain and Ireland describes hangings followed by posthumous mischief. Mahoney allegedly sits up in his coffin during transport, prompting a friend to strike him dead with a stick to silence him.
The African market article notes fluctuating prices for rhinoceroses giraffes and hippos with costs of maintenance and transport to coastal hubs like Nairobi. It cites baby animal prices and high auction values for gorillas and white rhinoceros, plus a historical aside on the sewing machine noting Howe and Stunt.
A London Express snippet maps a comic scene where a tall suitor excuses his absence with dyspepsia and a doctor’s restriction on sweets. The rebuked lover is teased for delays before being reassured by the affectionate, forgiving heroine in a drawing room parlor.
Barnum’s Big Show faced grave fears when an agent in Africa reportedly vanished. In New York the showman told reporters he was safe and would return in weeks, noting friends would be glad to see him alive.
An old writer and authorities describe the kraken as a mighty sea monster whose size and deeds allegedly caused tidal waves. Reports claim a vast horned beak and a body mistaken for islands, with sailors landing on it before being engulfed.
Sir Frederick Pollock relates a dinner anecdote with Thomas Campbell and Lord Nugent. A wager arose over two consecutive one syllable lines from Pleasures of Hope, Nugent recalling them by heart and Campbell paying extra to avoid reciting the poem.
The article outlines early sewing machine development with experiments by Stone, Henderson, Greenough, Heilmann, Thimmonier, and Ferrand. It notes double pincher concepts and a central eye needle as key steps in this evolutionary romance of progress.
The peasants of southern France originate the habit of flinging an old shoe at a newlywed couple. The bride exits with friends to the home while the groom stands distant. A rejected suitor may throw a wooden shoe at the bridegroom as he runs to the house, signaling the end of past amour.
The piece argues modern workers must act as their own salesmen by improving efficiency and creating demanding tasks for employers. It stresses using effective advertising to gain attention and advance the business through proactive, skillful effort rather than flashy stunts or mere tenure.
A Bohbemian magazine passage notes a person occasionally stumbling and falling among groups of ladies and gentlemen. The sober companions apologize and remove their charge before any valuables are missed or discovered.
The text traces baseball's shift from amateur ethics to professional gate receipts, noting 1860s Brooklyn clubs turning Union Grounds into a paid summer park. It contrasts sport economics with a humorous 19th century employment interview where Minna the maid answers yes to every task, echoing old newspaper tone.
The Monte de Piedad of Mexico City is a government establishment matching the purpose of national pawnshops like Paris Mont de Piete and Vienna’s K K Versatamt. It operates on different business principles and was founded in 1776 by Don Pedro Romero de Tiereros, count of Regia, a wealthy mine owner, with government approval.
A rustic dispute unfolds over cow damages blamed on Hogan. Patrick insists the cow caused heavy harm to a strawberry patch, while Hogan denies responsibility. The judge considers evidence and potential liability.
A brief exchange contrasts lineage with immigration pride as a Colonial Dame defends her Mayflower heritage while a Pathfinder mocks immigrant roots in a sharp back-and-forth.
A maxim notes magnificence cannot be cheap since true grandeur requires quality over mere low price. The saying implies value comes from substance, not cost.
The article explains pickpockets vary by method and locale. Lower grade pairs target street cars and elevated stations while higher grade groups operate during busy shopping and theater hours. They work to block exits or create distractions during crowded moments and flee with loot before detection.
An American engineer visiting Burma samples a cigarette described as a giant cornhusk roll with minimal tobacco. The piece notes cigarettes range from a foot to a foot and a half, smoked by Burmese women, sometimes sharing with children. It deems the cigarettes virtually harmless but insipid in flavor.
The Nevada power plant burned down last week but newspapers and local businesses recovered quickly with papers on time and activity resuming. The infant son of Charley and Mrs. Lockwood died of cholera infantum on Friday in Herndon Iowa while visiting relatives.
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