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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
2
In a reflective piece the narrative follows a progressive push confronting old party barriers. It notes tensions between reformists and conservatives as voters weigh an old donkey symbol against new banners.
A Kansas City City Journal tale recounts an elderly man in a store who, after demanding a cherry schnapps as medicine, is refused by a teetotaler clerk. The mishap ends with the man denying the charge and leaving in a huff as the clerk jokes about the mistaken aid.
A historical note details substantial grape shipments by independent growers moving large tonnages to destination markets. It cites major figures, regulatory actions, port and station handling, and the economic scale of grape transport and pricing amid cooperative efforts and market pressures.
A fragment from the Christian Register recounts a campaign worker and neighbor discussing voter sentiment about Bill. The tale mentions uncertainty about an election and a fence metaphor ending with Bill allegedly falling over after a toss of a dollar. The readable text is informal and lacks clear names or events.
A traveling man recounts a pretty young lady who entered a Springfield music store. She tripped and asked the clerk about a song while the new clerk, unfamiliar with the shop, claimed to have only been there a week. The light moment turns on a playful misunderstanding from a San Francisco Chronicle wire.
Will McConnell advance agent and Mel Stoltz wait in a railway station baggage room as a large sample trunk is pushed by a Landlies. Stoltz jokes about what the owner might sell while McConnell remains unsure, noting the trunk’s odd shape. The scene reflects a Broadway milieu in a transit moment.
A patient finishes treatment at a doctor’s house declares no money for the bill. He offers to pay by performing with his Cher man band in front of the doctor’s house for ten months, while the doctor ponders accepting the arrangement.
The Iowa State College extension department assigns specialists to county fairs across the state. Director W J Kennedy leads judging at Sioux City with other experts like Paul Tait and M A Hauser at multiple fairs including Osage Waverly and Winterset. Senior Animal Husbandry students will test stock in a Royal Livestock trial in Sioux City to form a Kansas City team.
Chas Rhockley offers cleaning services for cass poola and vaults with prompt garbage hauling. Located at 218 Boone St. Boone. Poised to serve local customers with quick response and reliable disposal.
A Washington Star brief notes a magician's engagement in Crimson Gulch that drew good patronage. He attempted one last card trick and then tried to sit into a poker game, ending in a fatal blunder.
A faded photograph of Miss Withers is discussed by Binks, a nineteen year old, comparing it to London Mall. The remark suggests a gender and social ambiguity conveyed through fashion and appearance.
A visitor questioned an artist about Mount Oecamps during a Paris studio tour. The scene reveals a tense moment as patrons react and a door yields to a surprising encounter with a noble patron tied to French throne lineage delivering peculiar attire and fees.
The piece recounts a debutante portrayed as nouveau riche hosting a recognized reader in her hometown. An invitation scene unfolds with a front porch setting and charming image of white sailed boats, reflecting social satire in Linpincott’s style.
In a Meathes hospital ward a new vicar comforts a pale patient in a cot. He urges courage with a smile as the youth laments life’s end while a rebuttal narrator notes a romance tragedy behind the tale.
The report describes peasants in Russia reacting to heavy prices and poor literacy by using painted shop signs and bells for train times. It notes readers and writers in villages, the cost of letter services, and the reliance on posters to locate post boxes and addresses.
The Westminster Gazette notes inns bear names drawn from mottos and historic banners such as Good en compasses and Bird in Hand. It discusses aims to honor battles and figures from Gibraltar to Nelson, suggesting old inns traded reputations for fame via celebrated names.
Mrs Peck laments twenty years of marriage with John and their constant fights. The exchange hints at life’s burdens, time, and shared struggles, echoing a Socratic reflection on humanity and growth through hardship.
A garbled dialogue from a newspaper clipping quotes a ready and tande philosopher advising against putting all eggs in one basket while a dexter suggests cold storage.
In a country parish a charity sermon yielded a collection of £20 7s 4d. After church, the vestry counted the funds and noted a large donor the squire who gave a £20 note, though he is deaf. The exchange between the curate and churchwardens turned on the generosity of the squire.
Merona confesses she was drawn to Haiph Darnney and mentions Hessie’s familiarity with him while discussing his wealth. The dialogue hints at social expectations and personal feelings in a tense family exchange.
An Irish soldier aboard a transport describes hardship and endurance amid the voyage, noting the ship’s severity and the strain on his wife back home. He emphasizes the draining challenges faced during the journey.
The excerpt reflects on health as an umbrella for a mother and the difficulty of recovery after extended illness. It contrasts the ease of partial maintenance with the challenge of restoring full wellness once broken.
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