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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
2
A dense digest of Des Moines and county events. Mentions unnamed crop talks, road work, graft accusations, and candidate remarks. Notes include Boone County judge Stevens, Nate Wendall’s resignation, and Gaye donations. Rural life details reference corn ripening, frost timing, and Main Street paving status.
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt narrates Wilbur Sanders arguing for due process against mob violence in a Montana town. He challenges hanging threats as he addresses a crowd and presses for lawful procedure. The scene captures tense demands for justice amid widespread unrest.
A remarkable event describes a mule lifting a heavy load with precise balance as it arches its back and lifts the lead, astonishing onlookers and highlighting animal strength. The incident is recorded in a local journal, noting the unusual display near Kaneas.
A vivid description of a total solar eclipse explains the sun’s corona, rapid shadow movement, and the dramatic drop in temperature. The observer notes coppery twilight, birds silenced, and nature’s stillness as daytime turns to night before light returns.
In a Kansas City Star report a sheriff candidate named Com McNeal sought votes but faced a bluntResponse from a voter who refused to back him saying he would not count on his support and preferred someone else over a gunman.
A soldier with bright red chevrons faces a mule team stuck with two loads of din at the New Union depot. The sergeant, angered by the situation, unleashes a torrent of oaths in Ramish and Tacalog as the artillery unit juggles a balky mules and a battered supply lot.
A fragmentary narrative recounts Sir Charles Napier famed for eccentric travel gear and packing habits. It describes a voyage by Seinde and Te Latoenaye with improvised luggage including a yacht of dancing pumps and bundles tied to a walking stick.
A manageress tells a customer no smoking in the room but points to a smoking room sign. The customer questions the door and the exchange escalates into a brief, humorous misunderstanding captured in London Punch style.
The Philadelphia Record notes women chatting about dress in a lighthearted exchange. The talk centers on fashion and personal style, reflecting social chatter rather than a formal event.
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