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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
2
A collage of wry observations on public life and technology. Notes poke at neighbors, Turkey maps, police duties, US protection for citizens abroad, typewriter limits, rail freight trends, Mars questions, milk exports, mountain mischief, Dr. Wiley on liquor fraud, and lingering doubts about the remaining whisky.
The Hague court faces a security hurdle as it may require external constables to enforce any forthcoming decisions. Officials suggest coordinating with international police to ensure order during proceedings.
A town tale explains how a single member survives a club downsizing while multiple bachelors depart. The piece notes luck and local dynamics shaping the remaining member’s position.
City officials debate adopting blue shoes as fashionable male attire while a green hat stands as the contrasting bold option. The discussion frames daily dress in terms of trend and practicality for urban life.
A Gotham club summoned the police during its standard election session. The scene drew ridicule from many as the belligerent conduct of the club women sparked debate, with opponents belittling the display.
In the Catskills a man fishing off a lazy streak returned within an hour with a 68 pound sturgeon. The fish yielded 68 pounds of caviar and netted him $100 in prize money. The tale highlights unexpected diligence sparked by a lazy mood.
Chicago labor leaders were convicted for organizing strikes to extort money and evading harsher penalties. The court imposed only a fine, with critics condemning their actions as damaging to workers and their families.
Estimates for 1910 call for 35 million dollars in appropriations, pushing total canal expenditure to 250 million by year end. The project, though costly, is deemed worthwhile as the United States stands to gain first and foremost and the new route promises global commerce benefits.
A university professor of political economy and sociology is sued for divorce by his wife over his unconventional views on sharing household duties. The case questions whether the husband should contribute to chores while he remains silent on domestic washing and laundry duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes rising business at Bath Maine with references to ships and docks. Mentions busy day and seafaring trade near the harbor, though text is garbled.
Washington reports official postoffice figures compiled by A L Lawshe show 7 651 400 405 postage stamps issued last year and total mail matter reaching 13 173 340 329 pieces. Rural free delivery expanded to 39 148 routes spanning 891 432 miles at a cost of 34 500 000 dollars.
The miscellaneous account of the Senate totals about 1.86 million dollars annually with 19 500 dollars per senator. It covers salaries mileage pages clerks and secretaries plus repairs furniture library and newspapers. It notes telegrams Apollinaris Poland Spring water and even bicycle messengers. It cites wash costs for towels in January 1908 paid to Ida Barnsley A L Ford and Edith A Washington.
Mrs Louise More of Cincinnati acted as White House hostess in Beverly while Mrs Taft, ill with a nervous breakdown, remained in Washington. Taft returned to Congress to press the tariff bill with officials as Mrs More filled dinners and official events, earning admiration for her poised adaptation.
Perry Belmont pursues Washington society even after a new New Hampshire Avenue mansion is completed. Roosevelt era taboos initially hindered her entertainments, but she continues hosting theater parties and White House circle figures, planning a grand winter opening likely to draw attention from critics.
The article describes a sequence of vintage girl dresses in Jap silk with empire bodices and lace trims. Designs include a toddler coat with invisibly fastened front and embroidered yokes, plus several age-based variants using cashmere and serge materials.
The Delineator describes summer wardrobe advice for seashore travels and cooler highland stays. A white serge or mohair suit is recommended for sea breezes, with a warm shawl collar dress in cream poplin featuring paneled sides, a deep V neck, Paisley embroidery, and a guimpe of white masquissette.
A stylish blouse sewn from Jap silk or chiffon tafettas features tuck details on the front back and sleeves with a half inch tuck pattern. Coarse lace with silk plaiting shapes a pointed yoke and matching lace trims the wrist. Hat shown is a fancy straw with flowers and ribbons. Material required: three yards 42 inches wide and three fourths yard of lace.
The text argues for light tasteful use of rice powder to give the skin a velvety peachlike finish. It warns against clownish heavy powder and urges discreet, minimal application. It advises powdering the entire face except the eyes brows and lips and to wipe excess from lips.
A quaint tea tray features a brown silk embroidery behind glass. The piece displays an old fashioned flat hat of flowers along the long side of the frame. The frame is fastened to a burnt thin board with tiny screws, finished with brassy hardware.
A clever device preserves a large beehive style coiffure under a wide brimmed hat. Wires from the brim rise into the crown to hold the frame in place while a bread hoop backs the setup. Curls pass through the hoop and are concealed within the hat’s crown.
The article notes that in the new skirt styles the edge of the petticoat frills remains visible as skirts are cut to match the gown length. It mentions white silk and thread, stockings, and footwear choices ranging from varnished black leather shoes to white shoes as part of the ensemble.
A whimsical note describes a tea table gathering with crackers and greybake, highlighting served savories as alternatives to cake. Neelish is mentioned in the playful context of casual tea etiquette and a cozy spread.
A distribution lists three 160 acre farm reservations in Missoula Montana Coeur d Alene Idaho and Spokane Washington with free registration. Prize costs range from 1.25 to 7 dollars per acre and rail fares from Chicago to several cities are advertised for July 20 and other dates.
In a Finland smoking room Andrew Carnegie muses on international marriages. He notes the bride’s 18 million dowry, adds he does not object to well matched couples, then relays a Boston cynic’s tale of a happy marriage with an overjoyed mother and creditors in blissful standstill.
The Courier Journal reports a well known Louisville woman nicknamed for saying things without thinking. Her daughter entertains a young man on a front porch while the mother chats with neighbors. A baby nearby, just over a year, attempts to walk as the mother warns against letting it walk early citing her daughter's bow legs as a lesson. The young man shifts the weather talk as the scene unfolds.
In a humorous note from Puck the piece recalls a female Cromwell demanding truthful portraiture. The painter, a courtly flatterer, is reproved with the line Paint in the hips proving she would insist on accuracy over flattery.
A historical note traces how an energetic brain worker sought a brain and nerve building food beyond meat. Through extensive experiments he created Grape-Nuts, a digestible diet claimed to renew daily brain and nerve function without stimulants. The text highlights the brand’s Post signature and mentions the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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