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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
6
The Sophomores won the annual push ball contest by a 30 to 0 score amid a lively crowd and a few minor accidents. The article details the scoring by pushes and notes Acting President Stanton posted guards near the flagpole overnight to prevent further incidents.
An English court presides over a murky case where a priest or judge debates leniency, with talk of prison time and a royal figure bartering a suspended sentence. The dialogue shows tension as the baron questions the defendant while the judge weighs punishment and credibility. The atmosphere hints at a severe, exacting legal process.
The Jewish New Year observance started yesterday with communities worldwide greeting the new year. Prayers and festive meals mark the period, spanning several days as worshippers prepare for the High Holy Days.
The article debates dynamite behavior, arguing the explosion offers instantaneous shock compared with black powder. It describes the blast turning rock into the line of least resistance and notes air compression redirects the force along the path of least resistance.
The article describes a curious medieval superstition about the hazel tree. It claims hazel twigs can reveal hidden treasure and guide to criminals, springs, and protection from lightning when wielded with absolute faith.
Fragments describe remnants from men watchers at an event sale. Saturday Ventempe 2406 from 348 ym. Mwow location in a basement by WirA, Littie's Suter wohon class. Undated and unclear details.
Market snapshot for Ames shows mixed activity with notable volatility across sectors. Investors watch specific stocks and local indices as trading volumes rise on uncertain economic signals.
Property listing describes rental space on Avenue for Geomonstration. details unclear but indicates available city property for lease or demonstration purposes.
Of interest to readers Harold Bell Wright has a new tale that surpasses his earlier Dest. The Ames News Stand offers the volume Their Yesterdays, praised for its style and fascination.
A stream of brief notes lists residents visiting Des Moines and nearby towns, returning from state events, travelling for work or illness, and attending gatherings. Names include Miss Leone Heater, Mrs. Fremh, Mr. and Mrs. John MelTenwell, and many others with movements in Iowa and neighboring states.
A playful exchange between a wife and husband centers on an uplifting day and a suggestion to join a trip aboard the airliner, reflecting lighthearted domestic chatter.
The publication urges readers to pause and consider the needless things they fretted about yesterday and to focus on calmer thinking rather than anxious rumination.
Special notice reports on cleaning cess pools and related hauling, noting successful use of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It highlights remedies and health claims, with sale locations and vendors mentioned as T. J. Twouehren and J. M Bosworth.
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