Real estate transfers listed in Ames notices
Real estate transfers show C L Little and wife to A S Kirby for $200 on lot 9 bik 1 Lee and Littles ad Ames. Frank H Schleiter and wife to Martha M Knudeston for $1800 on lot 8 and wife’s lot 7 bik 1 Richmonds ad Ames. Harriman and wives to C S Henry for $290 on lots 3 4 bik 3 Harrimans ad Ames. Harriman and wives to M E Henry for $125 on lot 8 bik 3 Harrimans ad Ames. Minnie Rosenfeld and others to Louise Rosenfeld for $125 on lot 5 ny nw sw 16 83 24.
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C L Little
A S Kirby
Lee & Littles
Ad Ames
Frank H Schleiter
Martha M Knudeston
Richmonds
Harriman & Lee
S Henry
Harri
Henry
Harrimans
Minnie Rosenfeld
Louise Rosenfeld
Gray cues and false hair in Chinatown described
A Philadelphia Record observer notes rumors about gray cues in Chinatown. He claims to have seen gray haired Chinamen, but asserts many cues are mostly black braid or dyed ends. He mentions black eyes in those seen with gray hair and doubts casual inspection.
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Chinatown
Philadelphia Record
Biela's Comet And Sixteenth Century Manners Recalled
A historical review contrasts the 1832 Biela comet scare with later sightings and notes how comets are unreliable and fragile. It then cites a sixteenth century manual advising gentlewomen on table manners, including posture, tone, and carving etiquette with forks.
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Europe
Biela
Academy of Science
Jupiter
The Ancient Germans and the Dice Game
The article traces the history of dice from Palamedes to Herodotus, noting dice origins in Greek and Latin terms. It surveys Germanic gambling, Saxon Danish and Norman obsessions, and the evolution from unus to ace, with references to London entertainments and John of Salisbury.
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Palamedes
Nauplius
Euboea
Alen
Herodotus
Fox Talbot
John of Salisbury
Stow
London
London Telegraph
The Syrinx: Birds Vocalization and Variations
Birds produce sound with a specialized syrinx located near the windpipe and bronchi. It features five to seven muscles attached to membranes and cartilage, enabling varied song control, as seen in skylarks and nightingales, while ostriches and some vultures lack a voice organ.
Old Roman Hairpins Seen as Forerunners of Modern Hatpins
Excavations at Silchester near Reading unearthed hundreds of bone hairpins from a Roman bath. The bone pins, used by Aspasias Julias and Claudius era women to fix hairstyles, echo modern hatpins in length and difficulty staying in place, showing timeless similar fashion quirks.
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Aspasias
Julias
Claudius
Balbus
Marcus
Silchester
Reading
England
The Dragon Flys Eggs
Observation notes how a female dragon fly dips her abdomen to lay eggs in water. The eggs have a specific gravity that causes them to sink to the pond bottom among aquatic vegetation.
Mother aims to steer a match to a good wife
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt features a poised exchange where a mother urges a marriage, the girl counters with resolve to become a good wife and a good husband to her intended.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Burglar alarm question stirs domestic debate
A man questions the need for an alarm after noting his wife responds loudly to alarms each night, sparking a domestic exchange about security and noise.
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Mr. Man
Science and Human Sense Organs Compared
Dr. Carl Snyder in American Inventor notes human senses are outmatched by scientific instruments. He cites the eye seeing about 3000 stars versus telescopes and photographic plates revealing millions, and a fly’s footsteps heard by a microphone.
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Carl Snyder
Imitation Across Species Observed in Domestic Animals
The article notes animals mimic behavior learned from others. Dogs raised with cats lick paws and wash faces. a cat’s trained sit prompts kittens to imitate. A milk-pitcher habit, a rabbit imitating a monkey, and pigeons adopting peas when with eating peers are described as examples of social learning.
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Darwin
Bunnie
Very Low Rates to St Paul via North-Western Line
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis offered for one fare plus 50 cents on Sept 28 29 and 30 with favorable return limits to Gideons Convention. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry. 20-36.
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St. Paul-Minneapolis
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
The origin of attorney and the sheriffs turn
The piece explains how Saxon freemen met twice yearly under the sheriff in a meet called the sherifs turn. Those present carried proxies for absent friends and the word attorney emerged from the phrase going to the torn for others. It notes the distinction between attorney in law and solicitor in equity.
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Evey Shire
Freeman
Coud
Egyptian Smokers and Madness in Hasheesh Use
A historical note describes Egyptian users of hasheesh as enslaved by addiction and mental decline. It explains the progression from initial exaltation to eventual madness and notes Greek production of the drug from hemp by extracting a greenish powder.
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Egypt
Greece
Special Election on Waterworks Bonds for Ames Iowa
Notice of a special election in Ames Iowa to submit a proposition to issue bonds totaling 28000 for waterworks. Election held at Ames City Hall on October 10 1904 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Attest Parley Sheldon Mayor A Maxwell City Clerk.
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Ames
Iowa
General Assembly
State of
Parley Sheldon
A. B. Maxwell
Duty-Focused Adage Inspires Steadfast Resolve
An anonymous quote urges readers to invest all effort into duty and avoid wasting strength on worry. The saying emphasizes discipline, perseverance, and productive focus in challenging times.
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Anon
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Canada
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Berg
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Gray
Geo. E. Baker
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