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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
3
A Story County display features a premier fall line praised as simply beautiful and superior to last season. The collection includes Silk French Flannel Plain and Persian effects Albatross and Tricot Flannel patterns. Bolero jackets in black and ecru with Persian and Russian collars are showcased. Prices are stated as half a dollar lower than before.
R H McCarthy describes Swedish diving acts with two performers executing complex moves. One diver clasps the other around the waist and spins head downward while the founder’s head passes through the legs. Upside down launches yield feet first water entry. Also noted are handspring and back dives and double somersaults from 30 or 50 foot platforms.
An old man returns to his boyhood home after ten years and visits a hotel. The tavern keeper notes the wife seems thinner taller and altered in appearance while the old man quips that she is not the same wife. The exchange captures a humorous misdirection about aging and recollection.
A horseman stopped near the speedway to make a call and asked an idle newsboy to hold his horse. The incident amused bystanders as the rider stepped away briefly.
The Chinese authority Yuan Mei argues against indifference in cookery. Cooks are treated as deserving either reward or punishment but the approach should go beyond simple praise or blame. Emphasis on explaining why a dish succeeds or fails guides improvement rather than mere discipline.
A retiary was a Roman gladiator armed with a trident and net and scant clothing who faced a secutor armed with helmet shield and sword. The retiary’s name is pronounced re shih ry with the accent on the first syllable.
Minnick asserts Scribbel is good hearted but Sinnick notes Scribbel ignored a request for his latest book. Minnick hints strongly wanting a copy, while Sinnick questions Scribbel's kindness based on the ignored request.
A 19th century Herald recipe outlines Chamberlin’s method to boil a ham. Soak overnight fleshy side down, then simmer in cold water for five hours, refresh water, boil five more hours, then add a gallon of vinegar or wine and simmer three hours. Finish by skinning and serving next day, with a cotton cloth tied around to prevent tearing.
In a parlor game called canto dor a rival asks Beatrice if she considers her husband the most graceless sinner. The husband interrupts naming a court rule that a wife need not testify against her husband. He then jokes about how Beatrice would reply if he had not intervened, calling the husband a sinner yet graceful.
The article surveys historic executions and prosecutions for murder and theft with long delays between offense and punishment. It cites Giaconi and Bonelli in 1900 Rome for a 31 year old poisoning case, Aram in England, Horne for child murder, Governor Wall, Sherwood for wife murder, and a 1808 theft acquittal in 1863.
The piece contrasts teamwork versus solitary risk in facing sharks. It notes sharks possess great strength, savage temper, dogged perseverance, and powerful jaws, capable of cleanly biting a human limb, unlike other predators.
College battalion drills on excursion day. Professors visit and speak at events. Trustees outline needs for new buildings and program expansion including funds for stock, horticulture, field crops, forestry, dairying, veterinary science and more.
Mme Qui Vive famed for inspiring women through the Beautiful Woman column in the Chicago Record Herald. Her advice avoids artificial methods and focuses on breathing, diet, bathing, and wholesome living to erase beauty concerns.
Census Enumerator Clawson editor of The Herald Howe Indiana writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured his stomach trouble after many other remedies failed. He notes it has no equal as a stomach remedy and mentions it sold by L M Bosworth.
A humorous exchange recalls a man with cork legs sprinting to catch a streetcar, prompting the quip that he could run so fast because he was born in Cork, Ireland. The Boston Courier frames the joke as a light, witty aside.
A proprietor commends a pusher and announces a weekly raise from ten to twelve dollars in a New York Times excerpt. He warns that the wage increase does not authorize marriage. The tone is curt and admonitory.
The text notes that written Chinese remains largely uniform across the empire while spoken language evolves continually, highlighting a historical discrepancy between script stability and speech change.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Pain Balm instantly relieves pain from cuts burns and similar injuries and heals quickly with no scar in mild cases. It also cures rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness. For sale by Loughran Bauer.
Large lot of bridge lumber for sale at auction at 9 a.m. Monday September 16 one half mile south of Ontario and one half mile east of Ames on the north road at Epwin Rex Co Supervisor. The Commercial Club meets at Redmen hall tomorrow evening to plan aid for excursionists to the college next Wednesday.
If you are going to California apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Bay about the through Tourist Sleeping Car service to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Round trip tourist tickets on sale daily. Ovar customers say White Pearl is King. Get it at J. B. Kooser & Co. s Fresh crackers weekly at T. J. Miller & Sons.
Des Moines visitor L Crane visits sons. Fred Gerbracht built a wind mill for L G Rosenfeld. Mrs Dunn hosts a Nebraska guest. Della Harrison teaches Sunnyside school. Kelley school opens with Miss McFeeder. F E Foster family leaves for Illinois. Mae Dunn to Des Moines for stay. T Roland travels to Minnesota and Dakota. buys farm there but will rent.
Judge Weaver tendered his resignation as judge of the eleventh district after a nomination to the Supreme Court. The move trigger a primary in Story County and a district judicial convention to be held later this month.
A vintage medical cure advertisement promises relief for biliousness and head discomfort. It claims Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin will cure you or your purchase price will be refunded. Sold by L M Bosworth.
Crop Bulletin from Des Moines Iowa dated Sept 9 1901 notes dry warm weather with night showers across central and southern districts. Rain benefits potatoes pastures late garden truck and plowing while late corn advances toward maturity. Half the corn has been cut in southern and eastern districts with cutting ongoing elsewhere. Pastures remain dry and stock feeding is general as clover seed yields are reported but below former years.
A letter from S. Elserr of Elk City Kansas dated December 190v reports his wife suffered from dyspepsia and constipation for years. After using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin she improved rapidly and he cannot be without the medicine.
Cautionary ad copy promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation and indigestion with claims of a perfect laxative. Also notes sales of thoroughbred Chester White boars Scotch Collie pups poultry wanted and fresh Gunther's candies from local providers.
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