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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
8
OCR fragment outlines a baby contest at a Central Iowa fair with judges and standards. It mentions age groups, measurements, and physique criteria, including head width, facial features, and potential medical notes. The text also references professional input and health considerations for entrants.
Fragmentary text describes a pseudo magic fire writing method using saltpeter and gunpowder like materials. It outlines steps to draw with a pen nib, wrap paper, ignite flames, and create a glowing mark, noting how the flame follows a saltpeter line and leaves others unburnt.
Four items were purchased by the Delta fraternity at a college sale adjoining Prail's Be coed veget idence OU.
A disrupted sale involving Adams Furniture Co sent goods bound for China to another destination. Daisy Brown, linked to the Fee Chew Girls College, was named to oversee the Women s Ethic School program amid the confusing incident.
A simple experiment describes forming fine waste powder by breathing into water, producing nitrate of silver with common salt as a thick white powder that browns in sunlight. Red cabbage juice turns blue with washing soda and changes to green with further base addition.
Atrachan, bishop of Lurents, complained that two churchwardens tired the congregation by repeating the same sermon. He asserted he preached it twelve times and demanded they hear it again. The bishop then ordered them to return after hearing the sermon anew and report the text.
A touring party traveling from New York to South Dakota completed a leg of their journey yesterday. The group, who had previously visited New York, aimed to log about 4990 miles by trip’s end. The travel narrative notes roughing it with hearty meals and simple beds as they continued toward their destination.
A court notes mercy to a prisoner while facing a death sentence and the prisoner suggests being hanged in effigy. The exchange echoes literary satire as the judge calls out the odd mercy recommendation amid the case. The excerpt recalls Harper's and reflects a grim wry humor about justice and punishment.
The notice references Hagen Bros and a waiving of accounts by O. Ho Pager and Barney Hagen. It notes interest in a public sale and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Indiana resident Obie Kallis. Bert Van Scoy nurses a badly sprained ankle from a fall yesterday morning.
The Choral Union of the United Lutheran Church in Story City will hold concerts Saturday and Sunday with Rev. Sletlen of Hell Moines presiding, Minnie Marvick as musical director, and Chara Telheim organist. Program includes preaching, cantatas, duets, solos, and a grand chorus with a Sunday cantata Bethany. Attendees from Ames and western Story County expected.
A local notice lists Story County Bank as the place to pay taxes by the month to avoid penalties. The text mentions a Sixth U. S. Cavalry camp near Des Moines and a North Iowa event with encampments along Route 49 in Mason County. The squadron plans to coach in Manow City Saturday.
The Times presents a summary of market prices and quotations from local firms including Bob Lockwood Grain Co Ames Poultry Co and Ger Anstersre. Key items listed include corn oats wheat hogs and various poultry products with values noted for the day.
The article notes very poor apple yields this year with heavy worm damage. It mentions forecasts of about 109 bushels per acre and compares winter apples as relatively decent, though worm activity is causing serious harm.
Short notice report notes baled straw and hay at Lamning anil with a date of February 21.
A 30 sample study from Des Moines shows pasteurized cream stored at 0 C for days develops fewer bacteria, while nonpasteurized cream accumulates more. Vanilla flavor has little effect on bacteria. sugar content and container integrity influence contamination spread. high bacterial counts possible in small-volume handling.
Atendius initiated a series of squarehaul tows at Verrys, with officials announcing a new patrol for heightened coverage and safety. Local authorities declined further details pending a public briefing.
Morae Deh or Collins sues for divorce naming Mille Dodd as wife and accusing her of statutory offenses as grounds for separation.
Maxwell Park stock subscriptions are due in full. Pay to Story County Bank now as the association needs the money.
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