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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
1
A collection of sharp quips references and quotes spans topics from Russia payments and the Taggart trial to Japan’s soldiers and auto mobility. It notes a Boston critic on Austin’s poems, a New York bigamist, Myra Kelly’s marriage, and reflections on bread, deers seasons, and literary life in brief, scattered items.
The notice claims Chicago has 15,000 unlicensed dogs marked for slaughter, a startling figure likely tied to public health or regulatory actions affecting city diners and pet owners.
The Washington Post notes some men display philanthropy under poker play, a claim disputed by Missouri natives who advocate practical skepticism and test the tale against local norms.
An expert notes diamond values have climbed six percent in ten years, highlighting a potential opportunity for owners contemplating selling.
A fragment hints at Charles Dickens never attending a picnic disrupted by an overwhelming visitation, suggesting a playful or literary note on unexpected interruptions to leisure scenes.
Some high ranking nobles who publicly oppose the Norwegian aid are secretly racing to secure it first. The piece notes their hypocrisy as they push for influence while avoiding overt confrontation.
A quote notes that while swimming the English Channel is possible, the typical man would rather spend money on a steamer ticket. The remark contrasts endurance feats with practical travel options.
A readers remark argues that from a diplomatic view the Japs were fit for the situation, suggesting it is time to begin action. The line reflects wartime rhetoric and public sentiment on approaching hostilities.
A taunting remark claims gambling is dead in Chicago per Chief Collins but implies the chief must stay vigilant for the remainder of his term as a corpse-like obstacle remains.
The Indianapolis News notes ripe pawpaws but urges readers not to eat them yet. The piece playfully contrasts folk love for pawpaws with pity for those who miss the fruit, framing a light seasonal message.
A remark contrasts killings by men and women noting that men who blow up neighbors are labeled assassins while women who kill husbands for trivial reasons often go unremarked. The statement highlights gendered reactions to lethal violence.
A fragment discusses differing prison terms for marriage related outcomes, noting German officer’s seventy five days in prison and implying longer sentences in the United States despite divorce courts.
A vivid line imagines an improbable dinner scene where a roast whale dominates the table and the host questions whether the guest desires the left fin or a piece from the northwest corner, highlighting absurdity and appetite.
An eastern woman who sought many husbands was halted in her career after collecting eight or ten. Recent events suggest she has faced unjust discrimination.
A number of New York millionaires are forming a life insurance company aimed at offering cheaper coverage to the public. They argue that existing firms cling to a surplus habit, and that abandoning it would enable more affordable plans.
A theater presents a drama titled Love and War raising questions about risk and perception. The program notes invoke General Sherman’s remark on war to underscore the play’s bold framing, suggesting the title may mislead audiences about its content.
Des Moines reports that loan and trust companies whether they accept deposits or not will be examined by the Auditor of State Carroll per an Attorney General Mullan opinion. The note covers authority, deposits, investments, stock holdings, fees, quarterly reports, and liability of stockholders in loan and trust firms.
Wapello reports a strong natural gas flow on W B Shella barger’s farm with sixteen pounds pressure measured by steam gauge. He uses it for two stoves without pressure drop. Local gas field appears extensive, linked to Hogback hill uplift, with more borings by Kansas parties near Muscatine suggesting large quantities may exist nearby.
Sidney Sept 22. Rees a wealthy capitalist pleaded guilty to shooting J F Baldwin of the Merchant's Exchange bank at Hamburg and was released on payment of a 500 dollar fine. Rees fired three times, Baldwin was hit twice. Baldwin has sued Rees for 10000 dollars.
Boone Northwestern conductors learn passenger division will move from Boone to Belle Plaine next April. Rumors had circulated before, but this is the first tangible corroboration. Conductors oppose the change and hope the company will rescind the action.
Iowa City report confirms George S. Schaeffer, son of former State university president Charles A. Schaeffer, is in Singapore India as a non commissioned officer in the British army. He vanished Sept 2 1902 while practicing law in Philadelphia after graduating from the State University and UPenn. No motive given.
France reports Prof Moissan has achieved genuine diamonds and rubies in an electric furnace. Rubies weigh 10 to 16 carats and rival earthly gems in color and clarity. Early diamonds are small but positively identified carbon crystals. The furnace also yields calcium carbide, producing acetylene gas for lighting with bright high candlepower and easy installation.
Minneapolis charges of bribery report suppression embezzlement and misappropriation of funds swirl around Northwestern National Life Insurance. County Attorney Al J. Smith prepares to present evidence to the grand jury after investigators from Des Moines and New York probe lavish expenditures and alleged kickbacks.
The Atlantic steamship carries a full mail with about two hundred thousand letters and three hundred sacks of newspapers to London, plus large quantities for other destinations. This tightens mail and press flow, highlighting the era’s vast transatlantic communication network.
The notice states that no chrome or cheap premiums are included, but customers get higher quality starch and one third more Defiance Starch for the same price as other starch brands.
Massachusetts Congressman Morse admired Speaker Reed and asked Mrs Reed if people talked about her for president. Reed dryly replied that they could do worse and he had no doubt they would eventually run.
A wealthy Northern Ireland woman recovering from illness praised an egg as delicious and, after returning the dish to her nurse, lamented that such a delicacy is so common among the poor. Her remark reflects social contrast in the era.
Des Moines September 10. Auditor of State Carroll in his biennial report urges enacting a law to create a public accountant to oversee state interests and regularly visit and audit county books. He notes current county disputes are solvable with statewide investigations and believes revenue gains would exceed costs.
William Bryant a well known Marion horseman died on the operating table in Cedar Rapids yesterday during an operation for cancer He was under ether during the procedure.
Frank Pickert, 50, a wealthy Cedar county farmer and prominent figure, was instantly killed when he fell from a thrashing engine and was run over by the separator near Lisbon. He left a wife and two children.
A remark notes that when a girl shows pretty teeth it signals openness to attention from all. The comment reflects social judgments on appearance and behavior.
In Tioga County New York a mother of ten tells her husband the cradle is worn flat. He agrees and hands her ten dollars to buy a replacement in Owego. The plan is to get a sturdy cradle that will last.
In Chicago at the Studebaker Theatre after a lively performance of The College Widow author George Ade, perched on a stair rail in the rear, was asked what his father thought of the play and its fame. Ade offered a twisted grin and said he thinks he is a burglar.
A Sunflower State judge extols Grape-Nuts as a daily staple over six years, praising its health benefits and meal satisfaction. He claims a small dish substitutes a pound of meat for breakfast, aids complexion, and reduces pastry intake, with Postum Co crediting the claim.
Des Moines reports State Auditor B F Carroll plans to attend the national meeting of United States insurance commissioners in Brentwood North Carolina around September 25. Western commissioners aim to scrutinize larger eastern firms including Equitable New York Life and Mutual. County seat towns show population declines this year, with twenty of ninety-nine counties recording losses while Decorah and Sioux City rise.
During a Des Moines visit Secretary Wilson proposed placing a department livestock expert in Denver or another western center. The aim is to speed handling of stock industry complaints and questions without frequent trips to Washington. He noted the accredited regional agent would refer nonfinal matters to Washington, saving time for stock growers shippers and the department. He did not confirm a West location, but the plan appeared likely.
The state board of control saved about 15000 by recent flour contracts for the coming year. Flour is priced roughly 1.25 per barrel cheaper than last September. Mitchallville and other institutions will take 11960 barrels across Anamosa Cherokee Clarinda Council Bluffs Davenport Eldora Fort Madison Glenwood Independence Knoxville Marshalltown Mitchellville Mount Pleasant Vinton.
The Interurban line will be built to Perry along the original survey after abandoning a Boone route. Right of way is secured along the old survey with condemnation started in a few places. A new town named Moran will be six miles north of the city.
With only three counties unheard and corrected figures from the census bureau, Iowa’s population is set at 2,214,434, or 21,519 less than five years ago. Official announcement is expected soon. Loss is widespread in agricultural counties, while most cities show a slight gain.
Inter-Urban Railway aims to extend three miles from Colfax to Goddard on the Newton & Northwestern and then into Newton. Electric cars could operate between Des Moines and Newton by January 1, with trolley wires from Goddard to Newton above the steam tracks. Construction is expected to be light and completed within months, per Newton sources.
Max W. Emmert captain of the company at Atlantic and A B Bryant captain of the company at Newton have filed their resignations with the adjutant general.
Franz Krause, a boy in Hamburg, pricked an elephant’s trunk with a penknife in a menagerie. The elephant seized him and hurled him against a wall, causing death within hours. A North Attleboro goose laid an enormous egg, measuring 11 7 8 inches long and 10 inches around, weighing 19 pounds.
Chicago reports urgency in finishing a large order for new equipment for the Overland Limited between Chicago and San Francisco. Peace efforts at Portsmouth and the Russia Japan treaty seem to boost expected traffic and Pacific Coast commerce.
An aspiring amateur singer, known for her link to the comedian Nate Goodwin, faced a dramatic moment during a tryout when she hit a high note and lost breath. The moment was interrupted by a loud gallery heckler shouting an auctioneering bid, creating a charged scene at the professional stage audition.
An electioneerer parliament member visits a Catholic wife and Protestant husband living amid a William Pope quarrel. The husband attends an Orange procession then desecrates the Pope, while the wife secretly replaces the Pope with King William each morning, a feud explained in crude terms.
In Louisa County Iowa Mrs Minnie Hart bedridden for months recovered after using Dodd s Kidney Pills She rose in four weeks and tended her garden praising the remedy and its kidney health benefits The testimonial highlights kidney health as central to general wellbeing and urges cure through Dodd s Kidney Pills
A well known Parisian actress caused a stir when her dog wandered through a fashionable restaurant. The canine collected morsels from tables while patrons whispered and a cheeky note was found on its back reading Tell your mistress that she is adorable. The moment prompted astonishment and a hush fell over the dining room.
Mrs. Mery of Kilbarn street Far Riser Massachusetts reports severe nervous collapse with head noises, tremors, and weakness. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she regained sleep and strength, improved appearance, and her husband spent over a hundred dollars on prior treatments. six boxes cost $2.50. Sold by druggists or mail order from Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
A terse remark notes it is hard for a man not to admire a rich girl’s father as he does the daughter. The line captures social attitudes toward wealth and romance in a concise, period tone.
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