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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
2
The provided text shows a chaotic, OCR heavy page from the Ames Evening Times. It contains publisher credits, editorial fragments, ads, subscription notes, and scattered references to Poland, Roosevelt, and Des Moines area content, with many garbled lines and partial sentences.
OCR readable parts mention a price 6.50 and a payment alongside a casual exchange about a remedy and toner. The text lacks coherent structure, names, places, or dates, leaving only isolated phrases and monetary figures without a clear event or entity.
Fragmentary transcription shows garbled dialogue mentioning Bill and a wife, with nonsensical phrasing and missing context. No verifiable events, names, dates, or places available to summarize into a coherent news item.
Fragmentary text questions a shop and a claim about an American Type round ers company. Mentions trust in the country and recycling of new equipment. No clear events, dates, or named individuals available.
A quote attributed to Bill Nye in the Perry Uibles discusses how every member of the find party ticket in Town has run for office in recent years and each time faced rejection by the people.
Anamosa Eureka reports on a controversial political scene as Senator Commins engages in heated by play with rival stances. The article portrays a tense, ambitious figure making critical utterances while vying for advantage.
The newspaper notes Regis ter and Leader supports Clark for governor amid uncertain voter sentiment. The piece cites a discussion on the campaign and the overall political climate, with Harvey Ingham mentioned in relation to the possible system.
The Webster City Tribune notes opinion on Roosevelt and progressive candidates in the state race. It suggests Judge Stevens may fail to reach 25 percent and predicts shifts away from convention nominations as voters weigh governor prospects.
A garbled college graduate from Brookline Massachusetts offered a family tree as part of a job application. The response was concise and indicated the applicant was considered for an office position, with a brief note about processing and cross‑checking for formal purposes.
An inexact Washington Star report recalls a dinner debate between Gobert Henri and Leighton about overfinished Bourguereau style works. Whistler jeers at rough sketching while Leighton questions why one begins work, ending with Whistler peering through his glass.
An anecdote from a Missouri summer recounts Lincle Joe Cannon on a state tour. A farmer at a speech meeting extended a greeting and asked about Pete the mule, provoking a humorous misread moment. Cannon later concedes the mystery of the exchange.
A distressed defendant in a divorce dispute pleads with the judge after a bribery attempt is raised. The man laments that his private life and dignity are on trial as the judge condemns the attempted corruption and stresses the court must remain impartial.
The article describes lunar features visible from Earth, noting mountainous terrain and dark mare regions, with craters formed from ancient wells and volcanic activity. It compares crater sizes, explains the Moon’s lack of atmosphere, and mentions Riccioli naming lunar features and a lunar "circus" named after Galileo.
A biographer portrays David Garrick as a generous, parsimonious in small matters yet lavish in giving. He notes Garrick’s habit of返 sending back questions with kindly phrases and his readiness to aid distressed people. Johnson called him liberal, claiming Garrick gave more money than any man in England.
Dr Sidney Stephenson explains long travel headaches of a Prof A Wiseum tour arise from eye strain rather than bad air. A cure lies in proper spectacles, not tea or smelling salts. Many clerks and students suffer, with headaches easing after strong, well fitting glasses.
In a St Nicholas excerpt Hildegarde Hawthorne calls September a fairy among months. She praises its gold crown, pity, and magic that transform woods and marshes into wonderlands and bring the full pate moon back into the night sky.
Column quotes a Philadelphia Ledger remark noting a relative with a dubious reputation may skip a wedding but attends the funeral, illustrating social attitudes toward family in death.
Fragmentary excerpt from Br. Williams Budge on Osiris and the Venetian Resurrection mentions shadow as a vital Yoruba like belief. It notes shadows as linked to life, there is talk of battles between body and shadow and shadows lying in the great night, with murder implied in the text.
Beatrix has recently worn a striking new gown and celebrated romantic progress as her sweetheart proposed. She must attend a funeral today, attempting a solemn look while facing a sudden major setback. Boston Herald
Roerhinzye, a renowned doctor, entrusted his diary to his executor with orders for immediate release. Upon opening, all pages except the last were blank, and the final page bore the bold inscription advising to keep feet warm and head up, and to trust Providence.
A playful dialogue unfolds as a pink gowned friend asks about hypnotism. A second character, flashing a solitaire, invites judgment on the claim, turning the moment into a curious social exchange.
The dialogue suggests Spatts notes Billy Jane’s facial reaction following a recent argument. He wonders about the meaning of her expression and whether it reflects a broader unsettling atmosphere in the house.
A fragment from the Baltimore American presents a snapshot of domestic dialogue about work and timing. The exchange hints at a mother’s expression and a son’s reply amid evening plans and work obligations.
Fragmentary letter from the Atlanta Constitution quotes a speaker debating legislative aims. It highlights caution about informing others of intentions to avoid jeopardizing future access to a position or opportunity.
A doctor observes two eerie figures emerging from a cemetery at night. They move a body, attempt to conceal it, and discuss warmth suggesting recent death. The doctor then steals the wheel and flees as the body is discovered with horror.
Municipal commissioners announce a public road location project in the southwest quadrant. Notices urge landowners to review claims and prepare for potential land takings as the board outlines the route 260 feet wide and adjacent rights of way. Public inspection and audit details are provided with dates and contact points.
A tale from a household of a wealthy husband and his wife Mrs Mithcune. The wife wears half mourning after weeks of isolation, as the husband’s business keeps him late and he longs for rest. A dinner scene shows the contrast between work stress and domestic weariness.
The article discusses Peary and Amundsen extending methods for pole locations. It notes ellipses and circular movements in the earth's axis over 428 days and stresses they did not guess but used multiple observations to declare pole attainment. Christian Yerald.
Fragmented text from a reading event hints at a game or subscription theme. Mentions Anonymos and Pele Mele with scattered phrases about nations and choosing a version of reality.
Quotation from the Cincinnati Enquirer features a wry exchange about experience and teaching. A jovial speaker questions why certain men marry repeatedly while an older respondent offers a witty remark on life lessons.
A Cleveland Tribune style fragment reports a bride asking if her husband resembles Napoleon. The reply from her former Cebu says he is short and stout, causing light gossip in the Record-Herald.
Ames Iowa invites proposals for multiple street water main extensions including Beene Sherman and Grant avenues with installation of cast iron pipe hydrants and fittings. Bids due with a 10 percent certified check. city reserves right to reject any bid and work to finish by December 1st 191% in a plan overseen by the city engineer.
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